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he Emerald Ball, hosted by Sacred Heart Foundation and Sacred Heart 
Hospital on the Emerald Coast, was held May 18 at the Hilton Sandestin 
Beach Golf Resort and Spa. The Emerald Ball benefits the expansion of 
the Comprehensive Spine Program at Sacred Heart Hospital, as well as 

a  celebration of the successful completion of the Second Century Campaign that was 
launched in 2013 and raised $5.3 million. Adding in operating rooms, emergency beds, a 
new patient unit, and much more the hospital has now been named one of America’s Top 
Hospitals five times in the last 16 years since it opened. Not only opening new rooms and 
units, now Sacred Heart Hospital can provide more access to patients in need with the 
expanding of the Spine Program. 

Guests were encouraged to wear shades of emerald for the elegant evening of dinner 

and dancing with Bay Bridge Band. The evening also included a live painting from 2019 
local artist of the year Jenna Varney as she painted “Emerald and Turquoise waves,” a 
wine and bourbon pull, Photo Booth, and one lucky individual winning $5,000 shopping 
experience at McCaskill & Company Jewelers. 

The Hive Creative Consulting put together this spectacular event, and added a lovely 

VIP section filled with appetizers and champagne separate from the ballroom. A beautiful 
Emerald Coast event supporting the community. 

photos & story by

Shanna Magnuson

   VIP Destin at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa

The Emerald Ball

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Morgan & Brett Teschner 

Courtney & Zach Burger 

Erin Bakker, Carly Harmer, Janet Piepul, Lisa Wainright & Ali Weil

Christa Allen & Amber Lewis

Meredith & Jay Neese

Jason & Rachel Scarbrough

Meghan & Jonathan Upfold

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