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Welcome to the beautiful Lake Erie coastal town of Vermilion, Ohio! In today’s episode, Jill and Dayton interview Sandra Coe, Executive Director of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and community leader. Sandy tells us how living in Vermilion is like being on vacation every day – endless opportunities and so many things to do. The downtown community is very pet-friendly, and a lot of merchants cater to furry visitors. We talk a bit about what the Chamber of Commerce does, how they promote the economic growth and prosperity of the community, and the variety of events they host throughout the year. We talk about the very popular monthly event from May-September, Third Thursdays – Music, Flowers, and a Sunset, where musicians set up all over town and visitors can stroll and enjoy a variety of musical genres until the sun goes down. The Chamber also sponsors a “Live at the Lighthouse” weekly concert through September. Other great events to visit Vermilion for include the Chocolate & Wine Walks, holiday season events, and the fantastic fun of annual fall Woollybear Festival, celebrating 52 years in 2024. We get a little backstory on the Woollybear Festival, which is very near and dear to Sandy’s heart, as her mother was one of the founders of the event. Learn more about the charming waterfront community of Vermilion and their many festive events at VermilionOhio.com.