Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Bob LaCasse Joins Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® in Miramar Beach, Florida as General Manager
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort | July 31, 2024
Miramar Beach, FL – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort®, a premier destination on Florida’s Emerald Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob LaCasse as its new General Manager. With a distinguished career that spans over three decades in various prestigious hospitality roles across the United States, LaCasse brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the hospitality industry to his new role at Sandestin®. Bob LaCasse's career is marked by significant achievements and leadership roles at renowned properties, including Tradewinds Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, and several others acr...
Hotel Effie Sandestin Joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection
Autograph Collection Hotels | June 13, 2024
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Boutique Property Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Growing Portfolio of Independent Hotels MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – Hotel Effie, the 250-room boutique hotel located at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced today that it has become a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. As a newly minted member of the Autograph Collection, Hotel Effie enters the brand’s unique portfolio of diverse and dynamic properties, with more than 295 hotels globally. Carefully selected for hotels’ thoughtful vision and passion, each Autograph Collection property creates a singular and special guest experience through ...
Juan Bochenski Joins Hotel Effie as New Executive Chef
Highgate | January 26, 2024
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (January 26, 2024) – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces the appointment of Juan Bochenski as executive chef of Hotel Effie. Bochenski assumes the position immediately, helming the kitchen at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Ovide, and overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations across the hotel’s four restaurant outlets and in-room dining. In his new role, he supervises the culinary team, manages budgets and maintains the overall guest experience. Bochenski also works closely with local farmers and vendors to ensure the hotel restaurants continue to serve farm-fresh and sustainable ingredients when...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Laurie Frank as Executive Director of Sales
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort | January 31, 2023
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (January 31, 2023) – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® announces the appointment of a new Executive Director of Sales, Laurie Frank. Laurie has been selected to lead both the Sandestin® and Hotel Effie Group Sales Departments, while maintaining a service of excellence to its current and future clients. “We welcome Laurie to the resort and know that she will lead our sales teams to continued success and provide our clients, and their guests to the ultimate Sandestin® experience” said Bill Liedholm, General Manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort®. “Laurie has a proven track record of results and an impressive...
Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Bill Liedholm as General Manager of the Resort
SANDESTIN® GOLF AND BEACH RESORT | August 4, 2021
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – August 4, 2021 – Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, announces the appointment of a new General Manager of the resort, Bill Liedholm. Bill has been selected to lead Sandestin® into the future, while maintaining a service of excellence to its rental owners, visitor and thousands of guests who visit the resort annually. “We welcome Bill to the Sandestin® team and know that he will lead this resort, and our staff to continued growth and success” said Sara Becnel, Asset Manager and Vice President of Development for Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. “Bill has a proven track record of results and operational e...
Hotel Effie Sandestin Appoints Lulu Dangerfield as Executive Chef
HIGHGATE | February 23, 2021
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL - February 23, 2021 - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced today the appointment of Lulu Dangerfield as the new executive chef of Hotel Effie Sandestin. Dangerfield will work alongside James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson, who will lead and curate all food and beverage offerings on property. In her new role, Dangerfield will direct and oversee all food service operations throughout the property. The esteemed chef brings more than 10 years of culinary and hospitality experience to Hotel Effie, with a resume spanning the U.S. and Latin America. Dangerfield will manage the food and beverage team, oversee budgets an...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Sunni Dupree as General Manager of Hotel Effie
HIGHGATE | February 11, 2021
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL - Feb. 11, 2021 - The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced today that Sunni Dupree has been appointed as general manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. The property opened on February 1, offering an unparalleled experience that exemplifies genuine Southern hospitality and exceptional service wrapped in comfortable luxury that feels like coming home. “Hotel Effie’s role as the ultimate host is personified through the team that welcomes our guests,” said Sara Becnel, Vice President of Development and General Manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. “Sunni Dupree is known in the industry for her hospitable manner, and she tre...
