We had dinner with very special friends last night. We are blessed to be able to call these people friends. They remind me of a quote from a book by Shauna Niequist.  We were made to represent the love of God in each other’s lives, so that each person we walk through life with has a more profound sense of God’s love. Friendship is an opportunity to act on God’s behalf in the lives of the people that we’re close to, reminding each other who God is. When we do the intimate work of friendship, we bring a little more of the divine into daily life. We get to remind one another about the bigger, more beautiful picture that we can’t always see from where we are.

They treated us to a very special restaurant here that we always enjoy!  
Seagar’s is a New York style steakhouse located in the Hilton Sandestin, and is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Perhaps the finest steak in the Destin area or maybe the state of Florida, Seagar’s is a salute to the good life. Experience an intimate, indulgent, unhurried dining experience. Seagar’s will give you unparalleled service though out dinner with dramatic table-side food preparation. 

Looking for a one of a kind dinning experience? Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.  And its better with friends! 

Really nice trip to Somoa and Napa with GREAT friends. My first trip to Napa Valley. We started our trip at the Presidio in San Francisco.  I highly recommend staying here when in San Francisco. We were very blessed to have had a awesome guide for this trip to wine country and he set up some of the most wonderful tastings. We able to stayed at the Madrona Manor in Healdsburg and would do it again.      Napa and Sonoma.

​The weather is also beautiful this time of year and there are fewer crowds than in the peak summer months. 
My advice would be to make reservations at the vineyards you want to visit because they can get super crowded during the peak times. I strongly recommend taking advantage of the more premium and private tastings to have a better experience – its worth it. The wineries enjoy letting you taste many of their other higher end wines.  All the wineries we visited were exceptional, unique, and the wines very easy to drink. What we learned; enjoy the wine experience and it is not a rush to see how many wines you can taste, it is about experiencing the joy of wine.   
 

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​We are very fortunate that the communities we serve were spared the worst from Hurricane Michael. Our footprint sustained very minimal damage and all four of our offices have reopened.

Unfortunately, our friends and neighbors to the east were not so lucky. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this difficult time. 

Some of our PPG family were directly impacted by the Hurricane and we're fortunate that they and their families are safe. We also want to celebrate and support those within our team that selflessly went into action and rolled up their sleeves to support our team, their families and others in desperate need.   

We, as a company, will be delivering much needed supplies and assisting in the rebuilding effort. If you would like to learn more and participate, you can click on one of the links below. 100% of the proceeds donated to these charities goes to Hurricane Michael victims. If you are looking for a more tangible means of assisting, the Grayton Beer Company is serving as a regional warehouse and distribution center for the Walton County Sheriff Department’s relief efforts. Grayton Beer’s facebook page, is updated daily to communicate items of critical need. You may either drop these items off in person or order on Amazon.com and have them shipped directly to their site. 

To make it even more convenient, you can drop off items at The Premier Property Group - Seascape Office 90 Seascape Drive, Suite 102 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 and we will happily deliver those items to the Grayton Beer Company.

Thank you for everything you have already done in the recovery effort and thank you in advance for your continued assistance.

​The PPG Team will continue to look for opportunities to assist those in needs and coordinate communication with local officials for support. As the near-term needs are met, we will be engaging as a company in the long-term assistance and rebuilding efforts.  

​In this time of recovery here are some websites and telephone numbers that might assist you or someone you know:

[Source:  Emerald Coast Association of Realtors]

FEMA ASSISTANCE

To apply for FEMA assistance visit: www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) TTY: 1-800-462-7585. To find the nearest FEMA Disaster Recovery Center visit: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/ DRCLocator


​EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

If you need emergency help call 9-1-1.


BASIC SUPPLIES

If you need supplies, such as food, water, or ice, please contact your county emergency management at: http://www.floridadisaste r.org/fl_county_em.asp or by phone at (850) 815-4001 for the location of the nearest distribution center. Your county emergency management can provide up-to-date information about shelters and local distribution centers for food and supplies.


HELP FOR SENIORS

If you know of a senior who needs assistance call the Florida Department of Elder Affairs hotline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337). To report elder abuse, call 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).


HELP FOR VETERANS

Veterans in need of assistance or in need of their medication can contact the Veteran Disaster Hotline at 1-800-507-4571 or go to any VA medical facility for assistance.


MENTAL HEALTH

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress please call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained counselor. You may also visit: http://bit.ly/2vH2Huc for more information about managing stress after a disaster and talking with children about traumatic events.


DIALYSIS

To find a dialysis center in your area visit: http://www.dialysisunits.com/. Patients of DaVita Dialysis may contact 1-800-400-8331 to find the nearest Dialysis Center.


MORTGAGE RELIEF

To find out if you qualify for temporary mortgage relief, visit the Freddie Mac website at: http://www.freddiem ac.com/about/hurricane-relief.html , the Fannie Mae website at: http://www .fanniemae.com/portal/about-fm/hurricane-relief.html or by phone at 1-800-2FANNIE (800-232-6643). To contact the Federal Housing Finance Agency visit: https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer/MortgageA ssist ance/ Pages /Disa ster-Assistance.aspx
You may also contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to find out if you qualify for any hurricane related help with your mortgage or mortgage insurance. To contact HUD about disaster assistance visit: https://www. hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/ins/203h-dft or https://www. hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/nsc/qaho0121


TAX RELIEF

Taxpayers in affected areas may be eligible for tax relief from the IRS. To learn more about IRS assistance visit: https://ww w.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations.


DISASTER RECOVERY LOANS

The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing various disaster loans to qualifying Floridians. For more information about SBA disaster loans visit: https://www.sba.gov/disaster-ass istance/. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides loans to qualifying individuals, businesses, and communities after disasters. For more information visit: https://www.usda.gov/topics/d isaster/storms, or contact the USDA office in Florida at: (352) 338-3400.

​DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Floridians who are unemployed as a result of a disaster, and who are ineligible for regular state unemployment insurance, are encouraged to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) through the U.S. Department of Labor. For additional information about DUA visit: https://workfo rcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp or contact the U.S. Department of Labor by phone at 1-866-487-2365.


HURRICANE RESPONSE HIRING

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hiring a variety of temporary positions located throughout areas affected by recent disasters. For more information visit: https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/hurrican e-res ponse -jobs -sba< /a>. For FEMA hiring visit: https://careers.fema.gov/hur ricane-workforce.


FEMA ASSISTANCE

For in-person assistance with storm related questions, visit your local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. For a list of centers in your area visit: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/ DRCLocator or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) TTY: 1-800-462-7585.
Be aware of SCAMS: Federal and state workers never ask for or accept money, and always carry identification badges. There is no fee required to apply for or to get disaster assistance from FEMA, or the State of Florida. If you suspect fraud call FEMA's Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721, or the Florida Attorney General fraud hotline at 1-866-966-7226.


RESOURCES

​Emergency Assistance 9-1-1

Local resources (food, shelter, childcare,) 2-1-1

Food, water, ice distribution https://www.floridadisaster.org/, 850-815-4001, TDD/TTY: 1-800-226-4329

County Emergency Management Offices https://www.floridadisaster.org /counties/

Shelters www.floridadisaster.org/sh elter-status/

Florida Highway Conditions: www.flhsmv.gov/f hp/traffic/live_traffic_feed.html, or dial 5-1-1 or *FHP (347)

​Florida Elder Affairs Hotline 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/

Veteran Disaster Hotline www.va.gov, 1-800-507-4571

Disaster Distress Helpline (for emotional distress) 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746

Blue Tarp Roofs (Army Corps of Engineers) 1-888-ROOF-BLU

​FEMA www.disasterassistance.gov, 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) TTY: 1-800-745-0243