Brent Thurmond of Panacea Chocolates.

Several thousand people did not let the cold stop them from holiday shopping and came out to the Coastal Christmas shopping event Saturday, Nov. 30th held at the Apalachee Bay firehouse in Shell Point.

Photographer Mark Wallheiser with his work.

Fifty vendors set up and displayed their wares, most items were handcrafted by an area artist. Food vendors were on site for hungry visitors and guitarists sang and strummed to set a festive mood. (Photos by Lynda Kinsey)

Pauline Nash of The Infinity Nook.