Century 21 Blue Marlin Raises $40,000 for the Silver Sands School

Century 21 Blue Marlin hosted their fourth annual charity golf tournament at Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club on Friday, October 7, 2016, benefitting the Silver Sands School. Century 21 Blue Marlin raised $40,000 for the Special Day School, which provides educational services to students who because of their mental functioning levels require services beyond those offered by other special educational programs in regular schools.

Over 200 members of the local community joined together to participate in the charity golf tournament as sponsors, tournament players, raffle item donors, food and beverage donors, and volunteers. 120 golfers were greeted with Shrimp and Grits from Another Broken Egg, assorted Grayton Beer Company brews and Shore Thing Cigars Cut & Light Station with premium cigars for golfers to enjoy. Prior to the shotgun start, golfers grabbed lunch to-go from Lenny’s Sub Shop of Destin, who set up on the driving range. Throughout the course golfers enjoyed libations including beer by Landshark’s Pizza Co., Arnold Palmers by Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Chaste 850, Bloody Marys by Sunset Bay Cafe and Pineapple Rum Punch by Community Bank. Additionally, golfers enjoyed interactive hole sponsors including demo rides by Lopifit, the world’s first walking bicycle, giveaways from Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology and Eye MD of Niceville, a straightest drive contest sponsored by The Henderson and hole in one chance to win a Buick donated by Lee Buick GMC of Crestview, Florida.

Bracken Law, PA. sponsored the clubhouse, which hosted the after party catered by Landshark’s Pizza Co. Golfers and guests enjoyed live raffles, silent auction, team and individual awards. Winning bidders and raffle prize winners went home with prizes such as a 4-day/3-night Costa Rican stay, GUSU paddle boards, sports memorabilia, local restaurant gift cards, watersports packages, and more. 

Co-owners and brokers of Century 21 Blue Marlin, Johnathan Hughes and Jerry Sullivan, continue to be astounded by the community’s support of the charity golf tournament. 

“In our fourth year, it’s awe-inspiring to see what this tournament has become,” Hughes said. “Every year we pick a different charity, and every year we are reminded how blessed we are to give back.”

“Having first visited Silver Sands School in 2015, it quickly became the obvious choice for our 2016 Charity Golf Tournament,” said co-broker Jerry Sullivan. “The Silver Sands School staff, students and faculty were so appreciative of our donation and we look forward to seeing what great things come to the students and facility from the funds raised.” 

The money raised from the Century 21 Blue Marlin Charity Golf Tournament will be used for augmentative communication for non-verbal students, shades and coverings for the school’s playground and pool, and adaptive equipment for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

Century 21 Blue Marlin would like to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsors including “Head of the Class” sponsor Rodgers Kiefer Title who donated $5,000 to the tournament.

 “Golden Apple” sponsors donating $1,000 include Beach Walk Café, Henderson Park Inn, Luxury Estates Auction Company, Matthews & Jones LLP, NAPA Auto Parts/Breaux Parts Group, Pure CRE Team of C21 Blue Marlin Commercial, SETCO Services and The Ships Chandler.

Beach Escapes Realty, Bracken Law PA., Community Bank, Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James, Jim Wheeler Repairs, LLC., Jordan Dennis of C21 Blue Marlin, LuLu's, Orr Quality Pre-Owned, Pyramid Ventures, Spinnaker Realty, Waterstone Mortgage, Buck's Smokehouse, Harry T's, John Lee Nissan/Mazda, Lee Chrysler Dodge and Boogies Watersports were additional tournament sponsors who made generous donations.

The Century 21 Blue Marlin Charity Golf Tournament has raised a total of approximately $85,000 for local charities including The Mary Lynn Burnette Foundation, The Taylor Haugen Foundation, Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue and most recently, Silver Sands School. 

Century 21 Blue Marlin will begin accepting nominations for the 2017 Charity Golf Tournament beneficiary February 1, 2017. All interested organizations are encouraged to email Info@ProffittPR.com. Only local, Not-For-Profit Organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (providing a copy of the IRS determination letter confirming federal tax-exempt status) are eligible for review. 

Meet the Agents

Recently, Century 21 Blue Marlin has been introducing you to our agents every Monday as a part of #MeetYourAgentMonday! With so many incredible team members, we can't wait for you to meet each and every one of them. Let's recap some of our agents that have been featured, each one of them is passionate about Real Estate and would love to help you buy or sell your next house!

First, we met Mike Johnson, one of the newest members of the Century 21 Blue Marlin team! Originally from El Campo, Texas, Johnson graduated from Texas A&M and owned his own IT business for ten years. But, Johnson and his family fell in love with the Destin area after vacationing there for 18 years, and they finally made the move to the Emerald Coast. While new to the real estate business, Johnson is already a dedicated team member at Century 21 Blue Marlin! "I love meeting new people, showing them properties and seeing the excitement in their faces as they realize this could be their new home," Johnson said.

This friendly approach has enabled Johnson to set himself apart from other realtors, and it is why he is an incredible member of the Century 21 Blue Marlin team. Johnson is too humble to admit his success, and he credits his clients as his motivation to be the best. Because he owned his own business, Johnson uses past experiences to put his clients first and help them in all their Real Estate needs.

Next, meet Jacqui Luberto! Like Johnson, she is also a new member of Century 21 Blue Marlin. Luberto grew up in Pensacola, Florida and has continued to choose the Panhandle as her home. Her knowledge of the area has allowed her to excel as a realtor! Although she is relatively new to the business, Luberto has always had a passion for Real Estate. "I have tried on a number of career hats and finally decided to go back to what I always wanted to do--become a real estate agent," said Luberto.

While Luberto has lived in multiple places on the Emerald Coast, her favorite place to live and work is in the "Heart of Destin". "Winding road, big oaks, and water views from almost every angle! It gives us a glimpse, in many ways, of how the area looked years ago. It's where I live now and where I plan to stay," said Luberto. With the help of Luberto, you too can live like a local in the beautiful place we call home!

Meet Kate Mast, another of our incredible talented agents! Mast has been a part of our team for a while now, but she still continues to wow us with her dedication to her clients! Located in the Navarre/Gulf Breeze area, Mast successfully navigates a career as a Real Estate agent, as well as that of a small business owner!

Mast is the owner of Crave Cupcakes, and she is also the co-owner of Average Joe's CrossFit! She brings her experiences with these two business to aid her as a Real Estate agent. "I am proud of what each of these companies has accomplished over the last couple years and am eager to see what's around the corner," said Mast.

Nick Collins, another #MeetYourAgentMonday participator, works as a Real Estate agent in order to help other military families find the perfect home. "My entire life has been devoted to helping others, so if there is any opportunity to give back to the community, you'll see me there. Real estate is just another way for me to be involved," said Collins.

Collins goes above and beyond by working as a Real Estate agent while continuing to be active duty. Because he is so busy, he knows how important your time is to you, so he will only show you homes that meet your criteria and price range!

And last but not least is Doreen Baca! A world class traveler, Baca uses her knowledge of the different places she has lived in order to help her clients find the perfect home. The longest place she has lived is on the Emerald Coast, which is why she is such an excellent member of the Century 21 Blue Marlin team!

For Baca, Real Estate isn't a job, it is the opportunity to make a difference in the community. "Being a Commercial Realtor is the greatest career on the planet because you can make a difference in so many lives and with just one transaction," said Baca. All of the Century 21 Blue Marlin team members are dedicated to helping you find the perfect home, and we couldn't do it without each of our incredible Real Estate agents! If you're interested in joining the team, please contact Jerry Sullivan or Johnathan Hughes at Century 21 Blue Marlin!