Caring & Sharing Spring Fashion Show at Hilton Sandestin March 29

Join Caring & Sharing of South Walton for the Spring Fashion Show, presented by Emerald Coast Hospice, on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. 

The benefit event promises an afternoon of fun, fashion, and community support, featuring a fashion show, lunch, music, a silent auction, a photo booth, and much more. The doors open at 11:30 AM, and you'll be greeted by a complimentary welcome drink before having the opportunity to mingle, shop the boutique, and place bids on silent auction items before the ballroom opens at 12:30 PM for lunch and the fashion show.

“The Caring & Sharing Fashion Show is not only an exciting and unique event, but it also raises awareness in the community about our neighbors in need,” said Mary Catharine Miller, Board President of Caring & Sharing. “I'm proud, not only as the Board President, but also as an active volunteer.”

Volunteers and supporters of Caring & Sharing will walk the runway, modeling outfits made entirely of items donated to the Caring & Sharing Thrift Store. These featured pieces, along with additional thrift store clothing items, will be available for purchase at the on-site pop-up boutique, specially curated for this event.

“In my five years as a volunteer and board member with Caring & Sharing,” said Miller. “I’ve witnessed this event grow year after year. It’s been exciting to see its continued success and to watch our guests enjoy themselves while supporting such a meaningful cause.”

Tickets are available for purchase online only. Caring & Sharing offers individual tickets for $75, as well as the ability to reserve a VIP table for eight or ten guests. Tickets can be purchased here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1981237758469?aff=oddtdtcreator or www.caringandsharingsowal.org to purchase tickets.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous event sponsors, including Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Emerald Coast Hospice, Bluewater Plastic Surgery, Centennial Bank, Diana Health, BankPlus, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Sweet Henrietta’s, Mingle, GTS Entertainment, Shunk Gulley, Emerald Coast Florals & Event Design, and Epic Photo Booth Co.

Caring & Sharing of South Walton provides crisis relief to our neighbors in need in Walton County through financial assistance, food, counseling and case management. Founded in 1994, the organization serves over 800 local families each month. Caring & Sharing of South Walton also operates a Thrift Store. Sales in the Thrift Store help cover operating expenses and generate funds to help those they serve. Items for sale in the Thrift Store include clothing, housewares, bedding, furniture, electronics and books. For more information about Caring & Sharing of South Walton visit www.caringandsharingsowal.org

For more than 40 years, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has welcomed guests to Florida’s Emerald Coast, where white sand, Gulf views and genuine hospitality define every stay.

Our story began in the early 1980s, when Frank L. Flautt, Jr. of Memphis, Tennessee, and Fred Alias of Atlanta, Georgia, founded Sandcastle Resorts & Hotels, a company built on their shared vision of bringing full-service, beachfront hospitality to Northwest Florida. Together with Robert Kamm, they set out to create a destination that paired their high standards of service with the warmth and character of the Gulf Coast.

Construction began in 1982, and two years later, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa opened its doors as a 400-unit condominium hotel. Over the decades, the property expanded its accommodations, introduced award-winning dining and added a luxury spa and fitness center, transforming into a full-service beachfront resort. Most recently, a $35 million renovation refreshed guest rooms, gathering spaces and amenities — reaffirming its place as one of the Gulf’s most recognized destinations and a cornerstone of hospitality on Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Today, Hilton Sandestin Beach continues to build on that legacy of service and setting. Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Hilton Sandestin Beach is part of a 2,400-acre coastal community that offers recreation and relaxation in equal measure. The resort features 590 rooms and suites, each with a private balcony and views of the sugar sand shoreline. Families enjoy Junior Suites with bunk beds, while Ambassador and Presidential Suites offer expanded layouts for added comfort.

Every element of the resort—its coastal design, thoughtful amenities and personalized service—reflects a legacy of hospitality refined over four decades. Guests can choose from seven distinctive dining experiences, including the AAA Four-Diamond Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, a nationally recognized fine dining destination. Resort amenities include three pools, 15 tennis courts, and the award-winning Serenity by the sea Spa.

With more than 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, Hilton Sandestin Beach is oe of the Gulf Coast’s leading destinations for conferences, weddings and gatherings of all sizes. Venues range from grand ballrooms to Gulf-front decks and a 104-seat theater, offering the versatility to host everything from corporate events to coastal celebrations.
    1982: Frank Flautt acquires beachfront property within Sandestin for hotel development.
    1984: Official opening of Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa (initially 400 condominium-hotel units).
    1998: Major expansion brings ~200 guest suites, a new pool deck and the debut of Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood.
    2001: Serenity by the sea Spa opens, redefining wellness on the Emerald Coast.
    2005: Work begins on the Emerald Tower, expansion of the outdoor pool area and the addition of Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill.
    2024: The resort celebrates its 40th anniversary with a $35 million property-wide renovation, featuring refreshed guest rooms, redesigned indoor pool areas and upgraded meeting and event spaces.

The strength of Hilton Sandestin Beach lies in its people. Many team members have been part of the resort for decades, and several families have built multi-generational careers here — a testament to a culture of commitment and pride in service.

That dedication continues to shape every guest experience. Families return year after year to celebrate milestones and traditions by the Gulf, drawn by the warmth of the team that welcomes them. This shared loyalty keeps the Hilton Sandestin Beach legacy alive and evolving.