In the heart of DeFuniak Springs, a thoughtful restoration has been recognized in a meaningful way. Scenic Walton has presented its Design Excellence Award to Reynolds Henderson for his work on the historic CCB Bank Building—a project that highlights the value of honoring the past while investing in the future of the community.
This episode is all about the power of coming together—about what can happen when business owners stop seeing each other as competition and start seeing each other as community. At the heart of that mission in Freeport, Florida, is the Freeport Merchant Association—and at the heart of that is today’s guest, William “Bill” Blanken.
Having produced over 100 large scale commissioned murals for brands such as Red Bull, Wrangler, Patagonia, Top Golf, WeWork, Google, Spotify and more, Nathan Brown arrived to Defuniak Springs in 2022 with a clear vision for the mural that now adorns the walls of the CCB Community Bank Building off Baldwin Avenue and 7th Street.
The professionally sanctioned rodeo will benefit Westonwood Ranch, an organization whose mission and programs serve teens and young adults with Autism and related developmental disorders.
In the heart of DeFuniak Springs, where the echoes of history intertwine with the promise of progress, a culinary evolution is taking shape. Long known for its steadfast sense of community, this picturesque town has held onto its traditions while welcoming new energy, particularly in the form of passionate entrepreneurs investing in its future.
