Destin Charity Wine Auction Exceeds Expectations
5/1/2012
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation proudly presented their biggest event for the 7th year in a row on Saturday, April 28th. The Reserve Tasting and Auction is an exclusive event that features distinctive...
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Summer Concerts under the Stars
4/14/2012
Mattie Kelly’s Concerts in the Park are by far the area’s best outdoor concert series. The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is one of the community’s leading cultural charities and the first to...
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ANNIKA & Friends Celebrity Golf & Concert Event
3/24/2012
The inaugural ANNIKA & Friends Celebrity Golf Event is coming to Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort May 12th through the 13th. Sandestin is gearing up for an amazing weekend filled with golf, fine...
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Spike Into Spring
3/11/2012
Emerald Coast Volley Ball Week is back and only a few weeks away! The official start of spring is here giving you just enough time to brush up on your beach volley ball game. This could be your lucky year!
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island...
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Happiness Begins at 4:00 PM
2/15/2012
Destin is made up to two types of people. The vacationer who is looking for a little R & R as well as entertainment from the moment they arrive to the day they head home. Then there is the local, who is trying to find a way to live as close to a...
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Sharpen Your Swing with the Sandestin Tennis Club
2/8/2012
The Sandestin Tennis Club brings back the QuickStart program for children of all ages. The QuickStart program is relatively new and being implemented
nationwide. It's...
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Bring Your Best Friend to the New Park in Destin!
1/16/2012
The Destin Dog Park has opened its gates! The grand opening of the new Destin Dog Park took place on Saturday, January 7th with over 100 pets and owners! The sidewalks and streets of Destin were busy with dog lovers and tail-waggers visiting the...
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Destin’s Latest Bite for Breakfast
1/8/2012
There’s a new breakfast spot in Destin right next to Mellow Mushroom and across from Another Broken Egg. As tempting as it was to turn right into a familiar restaurant that I’m assured of getting delicious food and great service I decided to live on...
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Songwriters of the World Unite on 30A
12/15/2011
Back by popular demand is the 30A Songwriters Festival. It’s a three-day music festival featuring over 250 performances by more than 125 songwriters from all over the country. Venues vary from intimate settings to open air amphitheaters, all taking...
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Destin Commons Welcomes Hickory Farms
12/9/2011
One of my fondest memories as a child was around the age of 4. My mother was a big shopper so we visited the Westland Mall in Miami, Florida often. We would pass store after store until we came across a man standing outside a red gingham tarp...
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Big City Taste in Fort Walton Beach
11/14/2011
Tucked away on Brookes Street sits Big City American Bistro. Hidden but never secluded, the word is out! This place is where you want to eat! It’s a casual, open atmosphere with prices that don’t hurt the pocket book and flavor that belongs in a...
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It’s Happy Time in Destin
11/13/2011
Destin has a new favorite Happy Hour and you can find me there any given night between 4:30 and 9:00pm, Cuvee Bistro. It’s a Trendy restaurant with a fun, locals’ atmosphere. Owned and operated by Destin’s most cherished chef Tim Creehan, so it...
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Pensacola Interstate Fair
10/10/2011
The Fair is coming to Pensacola, Florida! Starting October 20th for 10 days you can enjoy the largest and most exciting event held on the Gulf Coast! Attracting exhibits and participants from all over the country the Pensacola Interstate...
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'Sailgating' in Sandestin
10/10/2011
Football season has started and Sandestin’s Marina Beach is in on the game! Have you ever been 'Sailgating'? Second only to being in the actual stadium of your favorite NFL or College team, ‘Sailgating’ in Sandestin is an experience you don’t want...
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Destin Fishing Rodeo Continues its Beloved History in 2011
9/14/2011
October 1st 2011 will kick off another Fishing Rodeo in Destin, FL. Since 1948 anglers and excitement seekers eagerly anticipate this momentous annual event. Over $200,000 will be awarded to the best catches of the approximately 30,000 entrants -...
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See it in Style at Grand Boulevard
8/29/2011
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin announces they will open a new state-of-the-art movie theatre in the summer of 2012. Loved for the ability to shop, dine, play, and stay all in one spot, Grand Boulevard can add entertained to the list come July of 2012...
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Live Oak Landing, An RVC Outdoor Destination
8/21/2011
Live Oak Landing has now partnered with Mark McDuffie, captain of Wounded Warrior Fishing services, to offer professional...
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2012 Boating Magazine Swimsuit Edition Shoot Coming to Destin
8/17/2011
Boating Magazine's annual swimsuit edition will be shot in Destin, Florida along the Destin Harbor. Beginning on August 19th, 12 beautiful models will pose in the picturesque locations of HarborWalk Marina, the Emerald Grande and HarborWalk Village...
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Roll In the Weekend in Fort Walton Beach
8/13/2011
There’s a new trend in Fort Walton Beach and it sure beats the usual Saturday night dinner and a movie. Make your way to Ferry Road for action, speed, and dolls on wheels. I’m talking about the Beach Brawl Sk8R Dolls (BBSD) of Fort Walton Beach...
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Hear it First in South Walton
8/1/2011
South Walton Beach has a brand new hot spot for your next Friday and Saturday night out, First Note! True to its name, First Note is a trendy little music hall that provides a stage to up and coming artists looking to showcase their talent. These...
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IMAX is coming to The Grand Theatre in Pier Park Panama City Beach July 15th, 2011.
7/15/2011
Now Pier Park is not only home to over 80 stores and 25 restaurants but come midnight on July 15th The Grand Theatre Pier Park will open the first IMAX Theatre in the area. At the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 visitors of...
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Yolo Board Seaside Celebration September 10th, 2011
7/15/2011
Devote one day to the hottest craze to hit the water, Stand-Up Paddle Boards. This special event will be hosted by Seaside, one of North West Florida’s favorite little beach towns. Everyone is welcome to 2011’s
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The Pensacola Seafood Festival is scheduled for September 23rd through 25th, 2011
6/11/2011
The Pensacola Seafood Festival returns to Historic Seville Square in Downtown Pensacola for the 34th year in a row. The event is presented each year by the Fiesta of Five Flags, an organization of over 450 members that volunteer for yearly events to...
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Sandestin Music Festival Scheduled For August 12th and 13th, 2011
6/2/2011
Sandestin Music Festival is returning to The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Debuting in 2010 with much success the encore is set for August 12th and 13th, 2011. Powered by a collection of top songwriters and hit-makers, this years’ line-up is...
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14 Ways to Cool Off this Summer
5/9/2011
Summer is here and the heat is on! One thing about Destin, Florida, it gets hot in the summer. Sometimes all that is needed is a quick dip in the ocean. For those intense summer days you may have to use one of my 14 tried and true ways to cool off...
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Sunday Brunch on 30A
4/18/2011
Last Sunday I found myself driving down 30A with friends looking for a breakfast spot. We are all locals and looking for a change from the standard breakfast places we always seem to end up at. We stumbled across
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Taste Destin this Spring!
3/20/2011
The 25th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival is right around the corner! Held on April 28th through May 1st, you can enjoy four days of unique events. Attend private dinners, participate in auctions for rare and distinctive wines, and experience a wine...
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A Weekend Of Smooth Jazz at Pier Park
3/16/2011
In North West Florida April is a big month. For most it’s a time for spring break, warmer weather, and long days on the beach. For this Destin native it means a weekend at the...
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St. Patty's on the Destin Harbor
3/4/2011
Harborwalk Village is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a week chalk-full of great food, music and traditional Irish imbibery!
It all starts on Saturday, March 12th from noon until 4:00PM with the
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7 Water Sports Activities to Try On Your Destin Vacation
2/22/2011
Destin, Florida, once a quaint fishing village, has become one of the most popular family travel destinations in the Untied States. The allure of the sugar white sand and emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico attracts thousands of vacationers...
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Get in the Groove in Fort Walton Beach
2/21/2011
As a local who appreciates good live music, I center my plans around my favorite bands. It’s Friday night and Jones & Company, a local band with incredible talent, is...
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2011 UWF Festival on the Green is Simply Inspiring
2/16/2011
I’m a local artist and I’m really excited about this year’s Festival on the Green at the UWF campus! Always set in the spring, it’s a beautiful time of year for a festival. The magnolias are fragrant, the breeze is cool and all your senses are...
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The Sounds of Spring in Seaside, Florida
2/16/2011
After another unusually cold winter, this Florida girl is ready for spring! It is the best time of year for this area. Everything around is green and ready to bloom, including the entertainment. Outdoor concerts on every corner, my favorite being...
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790 North is Local’s Favorite Snowbird Lunch Spot
2/15/2011
Last week my husband and I were looking for somewhere different to go for lunch, we were tired of our usual spots. I suggested 790 North which rests on the first floor of The Inn at Crystal Beach on Scenic Hwy 98. He said “Isn’t that kind of...
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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Destin, Florida
2/3/2011
Waves are not the only thing we catch here in Destin. Through the months of February and March beads and moon pies will be tossed your way for a Mardi Gras celebration you won’t want to miss. Here’s a list of Mardi Gras events throughout Destin...
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Vision Airlines Announces Low-Fare Flight Service to Northwest Florida
1/19/2011
Vision Airlines announces today the expansion of it’s low-fare air service from 17 new markets to the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) beginning Mar. 25 and April 1, 2011, with rates starting at $79/one way. To celebrate the largest...
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Destin's Own Heritage
12/21/2010
On your next trip to Destin you've got to coordinate your schedule to see local band Heritage. They are an absolute blast to watch and their music is packed with talent and a happy reggae feel.
About 20 of my friends and I continually see...
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New Year's Eve in Destin... A Night to Remember
12/22/2010
Have plans for New Year’s Eve? Once again the Destin area has you covered. From East to West there’s a party going on somewhere and it’s guaranteed to be fabulous! Which end of Destin will you be ringing in the New Year? Here are some “Party...
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Batters' Up In Pensacola Beach
12/21/2010
The Minor Leagues are coming to Pensacola, Florida. The AA Minor League Carolina Mudcats of the Southern League are moving to Pensacola, Florida in 2012. The currently constructed, premier waterfront facility in Maritime Park will be the...
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Get Ready for Midnight Madness!
11/23/2010
Each and every year, the shopping faithful make their pilgrimage to Silver Sands Factory Outlets for, what amounts to them as, an annual religious experience. The over 100 designer factory stores featured at Silver Sands have become the holy grail...
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World Dining Experience in Destin
11/16/2010
Chan's Wine World brings back their World Dining Series for the season. This is why locals long for the fall and winter months of Destin. The perfect weather and always a perfect dining experience at Chan's Wine World. What makes Chan's World Dining...
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Blues, Brews & BBQ
11/10/2010
It's round three of HarborWalk Village's Brews, Blues & BBQ celebration! On November 13th from Noon to 4:00 PM, the Destin Harbor will be alive with the sounds of live music, the smell of delicious southern-style BBQ and the aroma of over 25...
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Destin Festival of the Arts
10/19/2010
Matte Kelly's 15th Annual Festival of the Arts is back and looks to be better than ever! The art festival will be held on October 23rd and 24th at Henderson Beach State Park, which is one of the most picturesque locations along Destin's...
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Silver Sands Celebrates an "Event-Full" October
10/1/2010
The autumn season marks the beginning of a special time of year for our area with cooler, sunny days and an abundance of community and cultural events. With a crisp feel in the air, residents and visitors take to the outdoors and discover fun ways...
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Destin's Beachfront Gem
9/28/2010
My wife and I have been visiting Jade East Towers in Destin for nearly a decade now and we'll keep coming back at every opportunity. After staying at different places along Destin, we find the value of Jade East to be the best.
What we...
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Designer Brands at Basement Prices
9/21/2010
While the Silver Sands Factory Outlet is generally known for its huge collection of individual-brand factory stores, it also includes a designer department store "staple" in Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. At Off 5th you'll find a selection of mid to...
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Boutiques on the Beach
9/14/2010
Pier Park is Panama City Beach’s new shopping central. The great thing about Pier Park is you can enjoy all it has to offer without giving up the beach. This is what a beach vacation is about. Shopping, eating, and even catching a show while still...
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Shopping on the Strip
9/13/2010
Miracle Strip Parkway, also known as Main Street in Fort Walton Beach Florida is a small strip of eclectic shops and restaurants. It runs alongside The Landing, a waterfront park complete with a playground and picnic tables. The Landing is host to a...
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32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival
9/7/2010
Since 1979 the Destin Seafood Festival has been an event that never gets old or loses its charm. Each year thousands of hungry locals and visitors alike look forward to listening to popular musical acts, dining on the tastiest seafood around and...
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BP Oil Spill Dollars Flow into Destin
9/4/2010
There’s a flow coming into Destin from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. But it’s not oil sheen or tar balls, it’s a flow of money coming from BP’s relief fund.
In an effort to resurrect a tourist season cut short by the disaster, Okaloosa County...
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Grand Favorite for Seafood & Cocktails
8/26/2010
Being a local, and having a business on the Beach, you try them all but stick with the best restaurants and bars. One of our favorites is The Grand Marlin.
You can enjoy the main dining area with an...
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Get Your Creativity Fired Up
8/24/2010
Fired Up is a fun and unique shop where you paint your own pottery. Located in the quaint little town of Seaside, Fired Up was voted #1 Hot Spot by 30A.com. If you are looking for that special vacation souvenir than you have to check this place...
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The Boardwalk Offers Something For All
8/23/2010
If you plan on visiting Pensacola Beach and are looking for a casual, relaxing place to shop (or just browse around), look no further than the Boardwalk. You'll find anything from beachwear and fashion boutiques to liquor and convenience...
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Grand Boulevard Transforms Into An Artist's Canvas for Via Colori
8/20/2010
Via Colori®, the Italian Street Painting Festival, is an upscale, signature special event that will be held in Grand Boulevard on Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Come see spectacular artists transform the streets of the Town Center...
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Shop Bikes & More in Destin
8/19/2010
Robin’s Bikes and Fitness is a sporty little shop right on Highway 98 in Destin. A full service bike shop stocking a plethora of bikes such as: hybrids, cruisers, road bikes, and mountain bikes for both adults and children. With an array of...
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Score Your Next Meal at Sidelines
8/16/2010
Sidelines Sports Bar is a casual restaurant located on Pensacola Beach. Your typical sports bar with an abundance of televisions around the restaurant blaring your favorite game. Convenient speakers on each table allowing you to choose which game...
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Beer at the Pier "German Style"
8/15/2010
If you like beer and a fun, social atmosphere you have to try the Hofbrau Beer Garden at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. It’s like stepping into an authentic Munich beer hall, with live German music and merriment. Everyday’s a party at the Hofbrau...
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Get Your Sea Legs at Old Bay Steamer
8/15/2010
If you are looking for amazing seafood you have to stop by Old Bay Steamer on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach. This no-frills restaurant attracts locals and tourist alike. In fact, I’ve never been there when there was not a crowd. With plenty...
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A Curious Little Restaurant in Alys Beach
8/14/2010
George's is a trendy, frog-themed restaurant set on 30-A in Alys Beach. Casual dining inside this quaint cottage-style restaurant or outside on the patio where there is a cool ocean breeze. Judging by the crowd on and off season,
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A World of Wine & So Much More
8/14/2010
Chan’s Wine World is a unique liquor store/cheese shop/restaurant located in Destin on Commons Drive. Chan’s is a local favorite serving up delicious meals for lunch and dinner such as: Mediterranean Smoked Tuna Salad, Gourmet Cheese Trays, Grouper...
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Italian Done Cozy by the Harbor
8/11/2010
La Famiglia is great, great, great for three reasons. One -- it’s authentic. The menu opens with a warm welcome from the Rella family in...
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Gulf Oil Spill Update for Florida
5/12/2010
If you are planning a vacation to the Florida Gulf Coast and are concerned about the potential impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, we encourage you to check with the local destination for the most up-to-date...
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Le Grand Cirque Headlines Memorial Day Weekend on Emerald Coast
4/9/2010
DESTIN, FL (April 8, 2010) –– The world-renowned acrobatics and white-knuckle stunts of Le Grand Cirque top the calendar of Memorial Day weekend events along the sugary white sands of Destin, in the heart of Northwest Florida’s Emerald...
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Frommers Names Florida Gulf Coast a Top Ten World Destination for 2010
12/9/2009
Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and its quaint beach towns are no longer best kept secrets – they are international hot spots thanks to a recently-published top ten destination list by Frommer’s Travel Guide.
Frommer’s named the beaches of...
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Family Fun in Fort Walton Beach this Summer!
7/10/2009
If you’re looking for family fun in Fort Walton Beach this summer, come down to Uptown Station. In the heart of Fort Walton Beach and referred to as the heartbeat of the Emerald Coast, Uptown Station has something for the entire family.
Kids...
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Summer Fun in Pensacola
7/10/2009
Pensacola, Florida is an active coastal town accommodating 52 miles of shoreline and 343 days of sunshine. Not to mention a calendar full of local festivals, concerts, activities, and more! Take a look at all the action Pensacola, Florida has...
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Celebrate Summer in Panama City Beach
5/25/2009
This year Panama City Beach stirs up excitement with impressive events all summer long. From weekend beach bashes to laid-back summer celebrations, Panama City Beach knows how to keep the party rolling. Check out what Panama City Beach is planning...
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Spend a Hot Summer in Destin
5/26/2009
This year millions of vacationers are planning to spend their summer in warm Destin sand and the refreshing Gulf of Mexico. Destin, Florida always delivers a summer vacation full of breathtaking views and a...
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A Beaches of South Walton Vacation
4/19/2009
This summer put your cares aside and vacation in a place that promotes peace and tranquility, a place that encourages rest and relaxation, a place where every path leads to the sea, the Beaches of South Walton.
Escape to the beauty of the...
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The Sun Will Come Out in Pensacola
4/19/2009
Pensacola, Florida sends a farewell to grey skies and a big welcome to blue with exciting outdoor events this Spring and Summer Season! If you’re looking for a place to warm-up this summer come to Pensacola, Florida. Known for its beautiful natural...
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Spring Break Destination 2009 -- Destin Florida
3/15/2009
Spring is finally here, providing long days filled with warmth and sunshine. You’re invited to take a break from the cold and spend your spring in Sunny Destin, Florida. Destin boasts some of the worlds most beautiful beaches and a calendar full of...
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Spring Break 2009 on Okaloosa Island
3/15/2009
Experience Spring Break 2009 in Okaloosa Island, Florida. Located between Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida on US Highway 98, Okaloosa Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Choctawhatchee Bay, and Intercoastal Waterway. Take a brief tour...
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Farewell Snowbirds, Hello Spring Breakers!
2/16/2009
Spring Break is coming back to Panama City Beach. Attracting college students looking for action and parents looking for family-friendly fun. Panama City Beach is a place where you can unwind...
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Pensacola!
1/20/2009
The race is on in Pensacola, Florida. Nestled along the Gulf Coast, boasting 52 miles of shoreline, Pensacola offers a calendar full of outdoor adventures to lure the masses. Three unique areas, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key, invites...
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Start a New Year's Resolution in Destin
1/13/2009
It’s January 2009, time for getting in shape, eating healthy, and spending more time with friends and family. What better place to start your New Year’s Resolution than Destin, Florida! Home to beautiful beaches and beautiful people, let Destin...
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Take a Tour Along 30-A
1/5/2009
Separating powder-white sands and emerald-green waters from award winning dining and diverse shopping, Highway 30- A is a road leading to all that is good. So take a road trip... or bike ride... and discover the amazing beach communities that...
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6th Annual Gulf Coast Bridal Faire
12/17/2008
Florida Dream Weddings Presents: The 6th Annual Gulf Coast Bridal Faire. The holidays are a time for family, fun, and falling in love. With powder- white sand, sparkling green waters, and breathtaking sunsets the Gulf Coast is the perfect place to...
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Spend the Holidays at Pensacola Beach
12/3/2008
Pensacola is a great destination for a family vacation this Holiday season. Among the beautiful white sand beaches and emerald waters you’ll find brand-new posh Hotels and 4-star restaurants. Not to mention attractions and entertainment as far as...
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Come Home for the Holidays to Panama City Beach
11/20/2008
Panama City invites you ‘Home for the Holidays’ this winter season. From Thanksgiving through mid-December downtown Panama City will be hosting this annual event. Take a carriage ride through downtown while listening to carolers. Enjoy extended...
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Destin Hot Spot: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
11/15/2008
The Village of Baytowne Wharf welcomes winter with a season of entertainment and adventure. If you want to spend your Holidays in a tropical wonderland, this is the place to be.
Located in Sandestin Resort, the Village of Baytowne Wharf is...
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The Pensacola Fair is Near
10/16/2008
Pensacola Interstate Fair is coming to town. That’s right, get ready to feel like a kid again! Ten whole days of old-fashion family fun begins October 16th through the 26th. Located on West Mobile Highway in Pensacola, it is the largest and most...
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PCB Hot Spot: Pier Park
10/9/2008
Pier Park is the latest hot spot of the Emerald Coast. This open-air regional lifestyle center brings shopping, restaurants, and tourist attractions to the Panama City Beach area. With nearly 900,000 square feet of outdoor amusement and breathtaking...
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Midnight Madness at Silver Sands Factory Stores
10/7/2008
After a full day of eating, watching football and spending time with family on Thanksgiving, the race is on for the best deals in holiday shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, 66 million people shopped on the day after Thanksgiving...
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Annual Best Of Emerald Coast Celebration
10/6/2008
Meet this year’s winners who were voted Best Of by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine at the 2008 Best of the Emerald Coast event on October 18, from 6 – 10:30 p.m. Winners will be on display along the main street of Destin Commons...
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Destin Fishing Rodeo Welcomes All Kinds
10/2/2008
It’s “Game On” for the Destin Fishing Rodeo. “I think there’s a competition going on for that first fish,” Rodeo executive director Helen Donaldson said Tuesday morning. In the last couple of weeks, “There has been some people talking smack about...
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PCB Seafood, Wine & Music Festival
10/2/2008
The idea is simple - a celebration of the wonderful array of local area seafood prepared by local chefs merged with local and nationally acclaimed wines, entertainment and vendors with a special focus on families.
The Panama City Beach...
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Perfect Fall Performances
10/2/2008
Come to Pensacola Beach October 4 and 5, hop on the Art and Wine Special trolley, and take a trip through the Beach's six wine tastings. You can go to as many or as few as you want with the wine tastings, compliments of the Beach
Chamber of...
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Mako My Day
10/2/2008
Afunny thing happened on the way to fish for grouper for the 2007 Destin Fishing Rodeo. Capt. Robert Hill hauled in the largest fish ever caught in the 59-year history of the Rodeo — an 844.4-pound short fin mako shark.
His boat, Twilight...
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Second Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner
7/7/2008
Local celebrities can be found “Somewhere in Time” at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Area Council’s Second Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, August 14, 2008, at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa.
“Celebrities”...
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Watch the Blues & Play by the Rules
7/7/2008
Gas up the car, head out early and pack plenty of water, sunscreen and common sense if you plan to attend the Pensacola Beach Blue Angels Air Show.
That’s the advice of safety officials gearing for the Red, White and Blues week that...
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Vacations Must Go On for Destin Tourists
7/7/2008
Most markets are feeling the effects of the faltering economy by now, but tourism in Destin still seems to be running strong. “In the long run, I don’t think people will do anything much different,” said Brad Davis, a former local visiting from...
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Traditional Southern Fare is Tops at Cock of the Walk
7/7/2008
Any restaurant wishing to channel a theme could be inspired by the vehemence of Cock of the Walk. Echoing its idiomatic name, Cock of the Walk flaunts its Mississippi Riverboat persona with a wide theatrical range.
Located off East Nine...
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4th of July Fireworks Schedule
7/1/2008
Everyone is looking forward to a spectacular fireworks display this July 4th along the Florida Gulf Coast. In some spots, the excitement begins July 3rd and continues through the 5th.
The Pensacola Beach fireworks display is on...
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4th of July Fireworks Schedule
7/1/2008
Everyone is looking forward to a spectacular fireworks display this July 4th along the Florida Gulf Coast. In some spots, the excitement begins July 3rd and continues through the 5th.
The Destin fireworks display is on Friday, July...
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Destin Supports Beach Restoration
6/30/2008
“If you could get 34 percent to turn out for an election in the county, you’d say we’d set some kind of record,” Destin homeowner Terry Trojan says.
Trojan told the Destin City Council Monday that by that standard it’s great news that 34...
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Dizzy with excitement-Vertigo opens its doors to Destin teens
7/7/2008
There are plenty of 21-and-over establishments in town, but some say that local teens deserve a venue of their own.
Enter Vertigo, a place for teens to hang out, dance, shoot pool and enjoy their favorite cuisine.
“It’s...
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Harborwalk Village Now Welcomes Tourists & Residents
6/27/2008
The pace of HarborWalk seems to be more of a run. A month ago, visitors to the construction zone at the foot of Marler Bridge and in the shadow of Emerald Grande would walk through piles of sand under hulking structures with no facades. A half-built...
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Emerald Coast Honored for Restoring Its Beaches
5/22/2008
Everyone knows that the Emerald Coast has great beaches, but now the area has an award to prove it.
The seven miles of nourished shoreline in western Walton County and the City of Destin won the 2008 Best Restored Beaches Award from the...
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Choose Your Adventure in the Pensacola Bay Area
5/22/2008
From white-sand beaches and deep Gulf waters to flourishing forests and serene creeks, Pensacola's storybook setting inspires both nature lovers and thrill seekers to explore their wild side and create their own adventure.
Northwest...
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New Miss Destin Crowned
5/22/2008
Irony was definitely in the air on Saturday night at the Destin Community Center. “She looks like Jackie O!” one of the contestants exclaimed as Leah Stuart strutted around backstage in a canary yellow trenchcoat and dark sunglasses. Who knew that...
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Beautiful Dune Lakes of South Walton
4/28/2008
Downy white and teetering on long black legs, the Ardea alba is belly-deep in the dark water at the lake’s rim. Tiny bulged eyes focus just below the surface, black pupils darting left and right, and then farther right. An iridescent flash cues the...
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Destin Hot Spot: Fat Clemenza's
4/21/2008
If you haven't had the chance to visit Destin's new favorite Italian "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant, Fat Clemenza's, stop everything you're doing and go right now!
The first time I ate was by recommendation of my parents, who said the food...
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Destin Plays Host to Sizzlin' Summer Events
4/12/2008
Destin and the Beaches of South Walton have planned the best summer yet! Many new venues and talents grace our events calendar this season.
Experience why Southern Living readers voted Destin favorite family vacation destination and...
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Big Names Coming to Bigger Destin Commons
2/20/2008
The future of one of Destin’s most popular retail hubs took shape Thursday night. Executives from Destin Commons appeared before the Okaloosa County Planning Commission to seek approval for its second phase, expected to break ground this spring...
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An Off-Season Overnight Trip to Destin, Florida
2/26/2008
Isn’t it funny how something occasionally comes along at just the right moment? Such was the case before the cold weather set in. We were “waxing nostalgic” for the Florida Panhandle (re: The ReView, February 7, 2008) and thumbing through a Budget...
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Destin Captains Are Happy to Keep Their Snapper Season
2/20/2008
A most unusual sight could be seen Thursday afternoon in Panama City Beach — fishermen giving state regulators a standing ovation.
Such was the scene at the end of a nine-hour meeting of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
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Business and community leaders declare it ‘The Beach’
2/8/2008
After 13 months of planning, the previously unknown Coastal Vision 3000 Committee unveiled a plan to unify and strengthen the identity of Okaloosa, Walton, Bay and Gulf counties. Committee chairman Buddy Runnels presented the committee’s proposal...
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Marina Plans on Norriego Point
2/20/2008
It will be at least six months before the Destin City Council can hold development hearings on a proposed Norriego Point marina, City Manager Greg Kisela says.
Kisela told the council Monday that Pointe One LLC’s proposal for a 53-slip...
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Snapper Showdown
2/8/2008
Shawn Phillips has nine reasons to oppose a shorter season and lower bag limit of red snapper in Florida’s waters.
Phillips, the wife of Destin charter boat Capt. Stan Phillips, is the mother of nine and fears for her family and other...
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Domino's Pizza opens new Pensacola Beach restaurant
2/20/2008
Domino's Pizza franchisee, Scott Magnes, owner of the Gulf Breeze Domino's store recently opened a new Domino's Pizza store on Pensacola Beach. The store, located at 5 Via de Luna, opened on December 31and serves the entire Pensacola Beach area and...
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Rudy Giuliani to barnstorm through Destin
2/8/2008
For the second time in less than a month, a GOP candidate for president will make a stop in Destin.
Thursday morning, Republican presidential hopeful and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will make a short stop at Destin’s The Donut...
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Dark Park Coming to the Commons?
2/8/2008
Next week, Destin Commons is hoping the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approves a plan for what would be Destin’s first dog park.
At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the shopping center’s management will appear before the County Commission to...
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Bay County Airport & Industrial District Completes $312 Million Package for Airport Construction
12/19/2007
The Panama City – Bay County International Airport and Industrial District (Airport Authority) announced that documents were finalized today that complete the Airport Authority’s $312 million financial package for the new airport in western Bay...
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Destin New Orleans Style
12/20/2007
If you live in Destin, New Orleans is moving closer — or at least its cuisine is. The well-known New Orleans institutions Pat O’Brien’s, Camellia Grill and Commander’s Palace have all announced that they’ll be opening new locations in Legendary’s...
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World-War II Airplane Show
12/20/2007
Later this week, more than 30 vintage World War II warbirds are to descend on Destin. Starting Thursday, Destin’s airport will become the home of the 2nd Joe Max Fly-In, an event put on by local dentist and avid warbird pilot Dr. Joe Carnley and...
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Pensacola Celebrates French Heritage with Mardi Gras
11/20/2007
“Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez.” Let the good times roll. Pensacola, the “City of Five Flags,” has been ruled by Spain, France, England, The Confederate States of America and the United States. Come January, the 450-year-old city will be celebrating...
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AJ's to Host 60th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo
11/20/2007
The Destin Fishing Rodeo isn’t changing its October address. The Rodeo’s board of directors voted that AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar would, once again, be the host of the 2008 and 2009 Destin Fishing Rodeos.
AJ’s and Legendary’s HarborWalk...
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Experience a Pensacola Beach Vacation
11/20/2007
Pensacola is just one of the many hot spots in Florida, but it offers up a unique experience that young and old alike can enjoy. A Pensacola vacation is easy to plan. With so much to do, the hard part will be deciding how much you can do during the...
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Family Fun and Natural Beauty Along the Emerald Coast
11/20/2007
If you've lived in Montgomery for more than about a year, you've probably had the opportunity to take a vacation to the Gulf Coast with your family. Those of us who were fortunate enough to grow up within driving distance of the Emerald Coast have...
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Voted Best Destination in the Southeast
9/25/2007
Welcome to the most celebrated town in Northwest Florida. Welcome to Destin! Located along the panhandle of Florida, Destin is quickly becoming one of the top vacation locations in the world. Once you have walked through our powder-white sand, taken...
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Powerboat races roaring into Destin October 29th
8/24/2007
The Offshore Powerboat Races are coming back to Destin, Florida this year with the biggest, loudest and fastest powerboats to compete for the Destin World Cup. The seven day event, presented by, Legendary, Inc. and Destin Commons, will be held...
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Federal, State & Local Leaders Voice Strong Support for Airport Relocation
8/23/2007
The Panama City – Bay County International Airport and Industrial District (Airport Authority) announced today that it had received expressions of strong support for its airport relocation project from federal, state and local officials. The new...
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One Special Turtle
8/21/2007
Even for turtle lovers, some turtle nests are more exciting than others. “This is a very big deal,” Sharon Maxwell of South Walton Turtle Watch said of a nest of Kemp’s ridley turtles that hatched in July in Walton County.“In the years 1998-2006...
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Bay County International Airport Receives Final Approval
8/16/2007
The Panama City - Bay County International Airport and Industrial District (Airport Authority) announced today that its airport relocation project is entering the construction phase now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued the final...
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Best Kept Secret #5: Camille's Restaurant & Sushi Bar
7/6/2007
Destin is known for its beautiful beaches, challenging golf courses and trendy shops, but when the sun goes down its culinary flare rises. Destin is home to some of the finest dining establishments in the world and the options are endless. From...
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Destin Gets Voted Best Destination
6/20/2007
While we know that Destin is a fantastic vacation destination and home-town, it seems everyone else is catching on too! The June issue of the Birmingham Parent magazine awarded Destin the winner of the favorite "Out of State Destination" category...
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Destin Shop Spot: Grand Boulevard
6/5/2007
Move over Destin Commons – the Grand Boulevard is on its way to town! Soon to open in the 2007/2008 year, this two-hundred and fifty million-dollar town center with one-hundred and seventy-five thousand square feet of specialty retail and...
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Destin Hot Spot: The Raven Golf Course
5/10/2007
Proficiently combining meticulous attention to detail with a consistent level of exceptional service has awarded this course the honor of being part of the Raven family. To achieve such status, a golf facility must pass a comprehensive annual...
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Big Kahuna's Opens -- Offers New Favors for Locals
5/15/2007
As of today, Destin’s Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park is open for the 2007 season, it’s 21st anniversary. The park, which offers 40 water attractions, mini golf, thrill rides, Super Speed Raceway and more spread out across about 25 acres, will...
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Beach Restoration Begins this Weekend
5/15/2007
At long last, beach restoration in Destin is ready to begin. City engineer Chuck Meister said that after a Wednesday morning meeting with Great Lakes Dock and Dredge — the contractor of the $28 million Destin/Walton beach restoration project — he...
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Emily Kaltz to reign over 2007 Destin Fishing Rodeo
5/15/2007
Emily Kaltz, a 16-year-old junior at Fort Walton Beach High School, was crowned Miss Destin 2007 Saturday night at the Miss Destin Pageant. Standing with her eight fellow contestants on stage in front of an audience of more than 200, Kaltz was all...
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Destin City Beach Restoration Days Away
5/15/2007
Relief for a stretch of Destin’s beaches is on the way. Greg Kisela, Destin city manager, met Wednesday with representatives from Great Lakes Dock and Dredge, the Chicago-area contractor of the $28 million Destin/Walton County beach restoration...
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Nine Hope to Be Miss Destin
4/24/2007
Rachael Williams isn’t perfect. And she’ll be the first one to tell you that. “I’m always making mistakes and tripping all the time,” the 16-year-old junior at Fort Walton Beach High School says. Yet she knows how to pick up the broken pieces and...
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Henderson Park Inn to Reopen
4/12/2007
Honeymoons, weddings and an unimpeded view of the Gulf of Mexico. The Henderson Park Inn is re-opening. Once touted as Destin’s only bed and breakfast, the Inn has been closed to paying guests for several years due to hurricane damage and today...
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Shark Tourney Best of All Ideas
3/11/2007
The fate of the Destin Deep Water Shark Tournament could be decided as soon as next month. Dr. Timothy Holcomb, president of the Destin History and Fishing Museum’s board of directors, said when the board meets on March 13, the topic of the hotly...
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Shark Tournament Uncertain
3/11/2007
A shark tournament in Destin in 2007 is not a done deal and the director of the event’s sponsor said its future is “uncertain.” On Tuesday, South Walton businessman and conservationist M.C. Davis, representatives of the regional and national...
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Destin Commons draws millions
1/12/2007
More than 11 million people, more than the populations of Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee combined, visited Destin Commons in 2006 — and that number might be a little low. Traffic count statistics from the 2006 calendar year show an estimated...
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Grand Plan: Around the World in 65 Days?
1/12/2007
From the outside, the Earthrace boat looks like a 78-foot-long futuristic machine that just stepped out of “Star Wars” as it sits in the water behind Harbor Docks in Destin. Its wave-piercing technology allows it to continually pierce straight...
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Wildlife Team Examines Whale on Holiday Isle
1/12/2007
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s Marine Stranding Team. In early November, a 17-foot bryde’s whale beached itself in Walton County. A week later, a dolphin was found floating dead in the waters around Joe’s...
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Merrick Powerboat World Cup
11/8/2006
Neon yellow plastic palm trees that light up at night, an inflatable pool, two tractor trailers, two 50-foot powerboats and a staff of nurses, chiropractors, chefs and models -- this is John Haggin’s traveling circus. Haggin, 49, is the owner of...
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Destin Fishing Rodeo
11/8/2006
The 58th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo is in the books -- and looks to have been a major success. Helen Donaldson, executive director of the Rodeo, said the month-long event, which closed for the year Tuesday night, drew crowds that solidified the...
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Emerald Bay Golf Club to Host Medicus Golf Institute Power School
10/12/2006
Add ten, twenty, even THIRTY yards to your drives… guaranTEEd! The prestigious Medicus Golf Institute is now offering its exclusive power-golf school to increase your distance and reduce your score. The Power School is a highly...
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South Walton Hot Spot: Gulfplace Town Center
10/4/2006
Gulfplace is a local delight unlike any other with it’s eclectic design decked with southern class. Located a little outside of Sandestin at the intersection of 30 A and 393 just off Hwy. 98, it’s a quaint yet completely unique hot spot. Nestled in...
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A Plate of Destin Seafood
10/1/2006
There’ll be corn dogs, Italian ice and sweet plantains. There’ll be chicken cooked anyway you wish — jerk chicken, curry chicken, grilled chicken. McGuire’s Irish Pub and Brewery will make you a root beer. Java Joz will serve coffee. And Ted Roberts...
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For Nature Lovers: Ultimate Beach Vacation is a Walk in the Woods
9/16/2006
While beach vacationers flock to the always bright sun, beautiful surf and sugar white sands of northwest Florida's glorious Emerald Coast, for nature lovers the area's true paradise is found in the woods. One of the most engaging experiences of...
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Destin Shop Spot: The Destin Commons
8/13/2006
“The Commons” is a perfect name for this Destin shop spot, because regardless of age, gender, or any other factoid about yourself, you will have something in common with The Commons. (Okay so that’s not really what “commons” means but well.....
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Strolling along Destin's harbor, step by step
8/9/2006
A man is giving himself a shower with a garden hose at step 271. Employees are getting chewed out over the condition of a pontoon boat at step 5. These are the kinds of things one experiences when pacing out the steps on the docks on the north shore...
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2006 Destin Seafood Festival
7/22/2006
Come experience a true "taste of Destin" at the 28th Annual Destin Seafood Festival. With even more participation from local companies, this year’s festival, voted Best Community Event and Best of the Best in Entertainment in Emerald Coast...
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Kenny Rogers to perform at Seaside
7/22/2006
Kenny Rogers, legendary singer, performer and actor, will hold a benefit concert on Wednesday, Aug. 2, for The Lighthouse Family Retreat in Seaside. Tickets are $58. For the past two years, entertainer Amy Grant has performed at the retreat’s...
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Destin Hot Spot: Henderson Beach State Park
6/20/2006
Henderson Beach is a nature lovers dream. It offers 6,000 feet of scenic shoreline on the emerald coast that is a little quieter than many of the other beaches. It has just been re-decked with beautiful new composite lumber planks. The winding...
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Anglers spot fin whales 50 miles south of Destin
6/12/2006
Lance Caine was on a three-day fishing trip with some friends from Atlanta when he noticed a puff of water coming from the water. They were about 50 miles south of Destin in the Gulf of Mexico and they went to investigate the sight. “I don’t think...
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World's Largest Artificial Reef 33 Miles from Destin
5/26/2006
AT THE USS ORISKANY -- Boys became men on this aircraft carrier. Men died on it. Forty-four of them were taken when a fire raced through the ship on Oct. 26, 1966. Some of the Oriskany’s pilots didn’t come home either, having gone down during...
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Looking Pretty for the Camera
5/26/2006
Beautiful young women clad in black bikinis stood on the wing of a World War II-era plane, squinting into the hot, Florida sun. It’s that time of year again: The New Orleans Saints cheering squad, the Saintsations, is in town for its 2007 calendar...
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FAA Delivers Final Environmental Impact
5/18/2006
FAA Selects West Bay Site 8,400-foot Runway as Preferred Alternative Panama City, FL (May XX, 2006) - The Panama City - Bay County Airport and Industrial District (Airport Authority) announced Monday that it had received the Federal Aviation...
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Destin Hot Spot: The Whale's Tail
5/18/2006
Did you know that 75% of people polled come to Destin, Florida for our fabulous beaches? That comes as no surprise when we have such great DESTIN-ations like the Whale's Tail Bar and Grill! So here's a little tale about the tail... ...
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Beach Restoration Restarts
5/18/2006
On May 7th at approximately 2am, a second Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was taken by the dredge. The project was initially suspended on Monday to October 1, 2006. After additional coordination and discussion by numerous agencies, the Mobile District of...
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Destin will Exceed Expectations of Summer Travelers
4/18/2006
Pristine white-sand beaches, crisp emerald waves and golden sunrays. It’s our all-inclusive relaxation package. Destin offers a timeless adventure for the entire family. The locals are awaiting the return of our loyal guests and welcome those of you...
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Beach Restoration Project Timetable
2/10/2006
The Western Walton County Beach Restoration Project is continuing through the mobilization process. Numerous pieces of equipment and onshore pipe have been delivered and are being moved into the Sandestin area. Unfortunately, weather has impacted...
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Boeing Championship at Sandestin
2/10/2006
Destin, Fla. – (Aug. 18, 2005) – The PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour, The Boeing Company and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are pleased to announce Raven Golf Club at Sandestin as the new home of the Boeing Championship at Sandestin. This official $1.6...
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Beach Restoration Project Is Underway
1/20/2006
After six years in the making, the TDC is delighted to announce the implementation of the Western Walton County beach restoration project. We have already begun receiving questions regarding the project and will be working diligently to keep you...
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Federal Permit Passed for Beach Restoration in Destin
11/22/2005
For years miles of Destin’s beaches have been declared ‘critically eroded’. After every storm, the coastline erodes more and more, leaving less sand for beach lovers to enjoy and more room for beach property owners to worry! Hurricane Dennis alone...
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Destin Rotary inducts the first three women
1/23/2005
It's no longer a man's world at Destin Rotary By: Robin Brooks Staff Writer The Destin Log The implied "no girls allowed" sign has been removed from the Destin Rotary Club as three women are a step away from becoming full members. Sam Seevers, a...
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