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Grand Favorite for Seafood & Cocktails
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 oyster bar, or a personal...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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Get Your Creativity Fired Up
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 out!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
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The Boardwalk Offers Something For All
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 stores.
Some of the shops you'll find...
Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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Grand Boulevard Transforms Into An Artist's Canvas for Via Colori
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, from Fusion Art Glass Gallery to...
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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Shop Bikes & More in Destin
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 accessories to match, Robin’s is the place...
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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Score Your Next Meal at Sidelines
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 you’d like to watch. Not a place for...
Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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Beer at the Pier "German Style"
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 Beer Garden.
Along with tasty...
Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
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Get Your Sea Legs at Old Bay Steamer
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 of seating and an efficient staff...
Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
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A Curious Little Restaurant in Alys Beach
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,
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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A World of Wine & So Much More
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 Picatta, and Three Cheese Eggplant...
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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Italian Done Cozy by the Harbor
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 almost perfect English and...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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Le Grand Cirque Headlines Memorial Day Weekend on Emerald Coast
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 Coast.
Beginning May 25 and throughout...
Friday, April 09, 2010 |
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Family Fun in Fort Walton Beach this Summer!
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 can play in the dancing fountains...
Friday, July 10, 2009 |
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Summer Fun in Pensacola
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 planned for you this...
Friday, July 10, 2009 |
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Celebrate Summer in Panama City Beach
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 this summer!
The sound of...
Monday, May 25, 2009 |
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Spend a Hot Summer in Destin
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 medley of entertainment from one end...
Monday, May 25, 2009 |
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A Beaches of South Walton Vacation
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 emerald green waters of the Gulf of...
Sunday, April 19, 2009 |
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The Sun Will Come Out in Pensacola
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 beaches and laid-back local...
Sunday, April 19, 2009 |
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Spring Break Destination 2009 -- Destin Florida
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 exciting events all Spring long....
Sunday, March 15, 2009 |
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Spring Break 2009 on Okaloosa Island
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 down this barrier island and see why...
Sunday, March 15, 2009 |
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Farewell Snowbirds, Hello Spring Breakers!
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, relax, and leave your worries behind. A...
Monday, February 16, 2009 |
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Pensacola!
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 visitors and locals alike to...
Monday, January 19, 2009 |
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Start a New Year's Resolution in Destin
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 inspire you to accomplish your New Year...
Monday, January 12, 2009 |
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Take a Tour Along 30-A
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 surround this South Walton Beach...
Monday, January 05, 2009 |
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6th Annual Gulf Coast Bridal Faire
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 pop the question and tie the knot....
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 |
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Spend the Holidays at Pensacola Beach
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 the eye can see. Pensacola appeals to...
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 |
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Come Home for the Holidays to Panama City Beach
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 shopping hours and warm up with some...
Thursday, November 20, 2008 |
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Destin Hot Spot: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
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 the meet-and-greet place for all...
Saturday, November 15, 2008 |
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The Pensacola Fair is Near
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 exciting event held on the Gulf...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 |
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PCB Hot Spot: Pier Park
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 views of the Gulf of Mexico, it’s...
Thursday, October 09, 2008 |
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Midnight Madness at Silver Sands Factory Stores
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 last year, also called Black Friday...
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 |
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Annual Best Of Emerald Coast Celebration
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 showing everything from best...
Monday, October 06, 2008 |
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Destin Fishing Rodeo Welcomes All Kinds
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 catching the first fish,” she said....
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 |
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PCB Seafood, Wine & Music Festival
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 Seafood, Wine & Music Festival is...
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 |
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Perfect Fall Performances
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 Commerce sponsors. The only requirement...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 |
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Mako My Day
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, hauled the monster back to the dock...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
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Second Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner
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” throughout Greater Walton Area and the...
Monday, July 07, 2008 |
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Watch the Blues & Play by the Rules
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 culminates Saturday with the main event....
Monday, July 07, 2008 |
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Vacations Must Go On for Destin Tourists
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 Flower Mound, Texas.
The...
Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
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Traditional Southern Fare is Tops at Cock of the Walk
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 Mile Road near University Parkway, the...
Friday, July 04, 2008 |
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4th of July Fireworks Schedule
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 Friday, July 4th at dusk over the Santa...
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 |
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SUMMERFEST IS THE BEST!
The festival is planned for Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and will feature live entertainment, fabulous dining, exciting art, and spectacular fireworks all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Most events are free to the public. You don’t have to wait for the 4th of July to wear...
Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
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Destin Supports Beach Restoration
“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 percent of the beachfront homeowners...
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
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Dizzy with excitement-Vertigo opens its doors to Destin teens
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 been in the works for a while,” Kim...
Saturday, June 14, 2008 |
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Harborwalk Village Now Welcomes Tourists & Residents
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 lighthouse that will be a...
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 |
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Emerald Coast Honored for Restoring Its Beaches
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 American Shore and Beach Preservation...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 |
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Choose Your Adventure in the Pensacola Bay Area
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 Florida, one of six national hotspots for...
Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
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New Miss Destin Crowned
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 before the evening was over she...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
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Beautiful Dune Lakes of South Walton
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 primitive bird brain to strike,...
Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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Destin Hot Spot: Fat Clemenza's
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 was as good or better than our...
Monday, April 21, 2008 |
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Destin Plays Host to Sizzlin' Summer Events
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 of course... best beaches in the...
Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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IT'S COBIA TIME
What makes Cobia so exciting? Well, it begins with the thrill of the hunt. Captain’s and mates cruise the edge of Destin’s beautiful beaches, using their tuna towers and polarized aided keen vision to search for schools of Cobia. Once they have spotted the target, believe it or not,...
Thursday, March 20, 2008 |
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Big Names Coming to Bigger Destin Commons
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. Approval was granted by the...
Saturday, February 16, 2008 |
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An Off-Season Overnight Trip to Destin, Florida
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 Travel magazine. There it was: The...
Saturday, February 09, 2008 |
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Destin Captains Are Happy to Keep Their Snapper Season
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 Commission’s Board of Commissioners Thursday...
Saturday, February 09, 2008 |
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Business and community leaders declare it ‘The Beach’
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 for “The Beach” at the Feb. 6 Walton...
Thursday, February 07, 2008 |
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Marina Plans on Norriego Point
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 marina might receive approval from the...
Wednesday, February 06, 2008 |
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Snapper Showdown
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 Destin charter boat families as the...
Saturday, February 02, 2008 |
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Domino's Pizza opens new Pensacola Beach restaurant
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 is a completely different concept...
Thursday, January 24, 2008 |
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Rudy Giuliani to barnstorm through Destin
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 Hole restaurant to meet with...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
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Dark Park Coming to the Commons?
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 request a change to the Destin Commons...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
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Destin New Orleans Style
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 HarborWalk Village on Destin...
Saturday, December 01, 2007 |
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World-War II Airplane Show
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 fellow pilot Max...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
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Pensacola Celebrates French Heritage with Mardi Gras
“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 French style during its Mardi Gras...
Saturday, November 10, 2007 |
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AJ's to Host 60th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo
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 Marina both submitted bids in August...
Saturday, November 10, 2007 |
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Experience a Pensacola Beach Vacation
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 visit.
Try visiting the...
Thursday, November 01, 2007 |
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Family Fun and Natural Beauty Along the Emerald Coast
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 made dozens of trips to the beach...
Thursday, November 01, 2007 |
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Summer is OVER… But the FISHING is STILL HOT!
Lucky for all us who love fishing, it is October and the fishing is still fantastic. This month is of course, the Destin Fishing Rodeo. From October 1st thru 31st, you can charter one of the Destin Charter Fleet...
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 |
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Powerboat races roaring into Destin October 29th
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 October 29th through November 4th, 2007...
Thursday, August 23, 2007 |
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One Special Turtle
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, there have only been 26 (Kemp’s...
Saturday, August 18, 2007 |
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Eat... Drink... Have Fun and do a good thing!
Plan to bring the family down, for a fun-filled evening of low country boil. Sponsored by Coach’s Low Country Brands, Legendary, Inc. and a host of others -- Eat For The Fleet 2007 will feature: Crab, Shrimp, Sausage, Corn, New Potatoes, smoked Pulled Pork and Chips. Beverages will...
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 |
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Thursday Night is Now a Galactic Event on the Harbor
As if fantastic fishing, great food and world class entertainment are not enough, Legendary, Inc. and the Emerald Grande brings an exciting display of Fireworks every Thursday night for all on the Harbor to enjoy. At 8:30 pm every Thursday until September 2nd, the sky and the...
Friday, July 06, 2007 |
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Best Kept Secret #5: Camille's Restaurant & Sushi Bar
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 steak to seafood, spaghetti to...
Sunday, July 01, 2007 |
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Destin Gets Voted Best Destination
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, beating out Walt Disney World, which...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 |
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Destin Shop Spot: Grand Boulevard
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 restaurant space is destined to live up to...
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 |
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Destin Hot Spot: The Raven Golf Course
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 136-point inspection. It is required to...
Thursday, May 10, 2007 |
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Big Kahuna's Opens -- Offers New Favors for Locals
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 open at 10 a.m. today with special...
Saturday, May 05, 2007 |
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Beach Restoration Begins this Weekend
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 was told dredging would begin this...
Saturday, May 05, 2007 |
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Emily Kaltz to reign over 2007 Destin Fishing Rodeo
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 smiles and tearyeyed as master of...
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 |
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Destin City Beach Restoration Days Away
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 project, to discuss when restoration...
Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
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Nine Hope to Be Miss Destin
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 make the best of any situation. It’s...
Saturday, April 07, 2007 |
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Henderson Park Inn to Reopen
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 it’s undergoing major renovations for...
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
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Destin Cobia Tournaments 2007
WAKE UP Destin… the winter nap is almost over and it’s time for Cobia Fishing to begin, our signal for another great season of Charter Fishing. Each spring, the watch for Cobia migrating along the Gulf Coast kicks off a grand season of recreational fishing with 100’s of thousands of...
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 |
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Shark Tourney Best of All Ideas
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 contested shark tournament is bound...
Saturday, February 24, 2007 |
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Shark Tournament Uncertain
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 offices of the Humane Society of the...
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 |
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Destin Commons draws millions
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 11,282,242 visits to the shopping...
Friday, January 12, 2007 |
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