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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 Northwest Florida Gulf Coast will serve up delectable fare while dressed in attire Continue reading

Published on Monday, July 7, 2008

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. Years of fine-tuning have gone into the air show that has in years past attracted Continue reading

Published on Monday, July 7, 2008

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 consensus around Destin is that vacationing will remain a priority for families on Continue reading

Published on Saturday, July 5, 2008

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 restaurant opened in 1999 on a private wooded lot. Since then, progress has Continue reading

Published on Friday, July 4, 2008

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 Rosa Sound, just behind The Boardwalk . This show is free and open to the public. You Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, July 1, 2008

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 Destin fireworks display is on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 PM over the Destin East Pass. The show is free and open to the public. There will be free parking at Emerald Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, July 1, 2008