Spring Break 2016

[Kurt]

Download 2016 School Spring Break by dates

Download 2015-2016 School Schedules by state


Notable Dates

2/27/16
The University of Florida

3/5/16
U of Georgia
U of Memphis

3/12/16
U of Alabama
Auburn
MSU Starkvegas
Ole Miss
Utenn
Texas A&M
Dallas public schools
Houston public schools

3/19/16
University of North Florida
University of West Florida
F$U
U of Arkansas

3/26/16
Walton County public schools
Birmingham public schools
Nashville public schools

4/2/16
Atlanta public schools

 

[Kurt]

SANDESTIN ANNOUNCES FOCUS ON FAMILY FUN FOR SPRING BREAK
Programming to Include Numerous Daily Complimentary Activities and Events

Miramar Beach, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2016) – Complimentary daily activities, weekly events and friendly competitions are part of a new family-focused programming initiative for 2016 spring break announced today by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The resort’s plans will span a five-week period coinciding with spring breaks throughout the Southeast from early March through late April.

“We wanted to take a more positive and family-friendly approach to spring break and inform potential visitors that Sandestin and South Walton are great places to have a wholesome and fun spring vacation,” said Robert Kallmeyer, resort director of operations. “Every day, the resort will have significant programming with the majority of it being absolutely free. Plus, the Village will offer nightly events they typically offer in the summer and other select times of the year. Sandestin will be the place to be for spring break for families in 2016.”

Some of the weekly free resort guest activities at the 2,400-acre resort will include: beach yoga, croquet on the Grand Lawn, daily ice cream social, putt putt challenges, sand castle building, pie eating contests, magic shows, photo scavenger hunts, beach volleyball tournaments, beach Olympics, family cooking classes, family fishing tournaments and more. Weekly family events for purchase will include daily breakfast buffet, Tuesday night Luaus and Friday night Pirate Dinners followed by a movie at the marina.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf will offer nightly events for spring break including Sunday night cinema, Hydroflight Mondays, Boomin’ Tuesdays with fireworks over the lagoon, Wednesday Night Concerts and Magical Thursdays.

Visitors can plan their 2016 Spring Break now and receive up to 25 percent off accommodations. For more information, go to Sandestin.com/SB2016 or call 866.91.BEACH. Use promo code: SB2016. Offer is good for travel from March 11-April 10, 2016.

 

[Kurt]

 

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[Dawn]

A Letter from the Sheriff
WALTON COUNTY PREPARING FOR SPRING BREAK

As Walton county officials prepare for the annual influx of college students for Spring Break, authorities are hoping to prevent a repeat of the sex and alcohol fueled madness that plagued Bay County in previous years.

Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. issued the following open letter to students, parents and visitors as his agency gears up to make sure all have a good time but maintain a respect for the law and property of others.
Dear College Student,

We hope your 2016 spring semester is off to a great start! As we inch toward the month of March, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office would like to pass along some information regarding Spring Break.

For some years now we have had the opportunity to interact with college students from all over the country while they visit the Emerald Coast.

This year we want to encourage those visiting Walton County, Florida to do so responsibly and to have a good time. However, if you possess alcohol while under the age of 21 or violate any other Florida law during your visit, you will be arrested and taken to jail.

Also, keep in mind our jail is located approximately 40 miles from the coast. Those breaking the law will be charged, transported, and booked into the Walton County Jail in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. This entire process could make for a very long day.

We want you to enjoy yourselves, have fun, and make great memories. If that’s your intention while visiting our county, you won’t be seeing much of us. However, if your intention is to break the law or impede on anyone else’s good time you will be dealt with accordingly.

Sincerely,

Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr.

 

[Kurt]

From a frat boy blog ....

Two weeks ago, we reported that Panama City Beach banned alcohol on its beaches in the month of March to thwart unruly spring breakers from soiling their good name and turning their resort town into a hedonistic drug, alcohol and fornication fest. Then last week, we recommended seven alternative spring break destinations to PCB, one of which being just down the road: Destin, Florida. Destin, the quaint, quiet, family-friendly vacation spot is not known for the wild behavior you typically see in Panama City Beach.

Today, we received a snarky as f**k letter from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, with the intent to let us — and all of you — know that if you’re thinking of booking your spring break trip to Destin next March, you m****f****ers better think again.

Below is that salty letter we received via email.

Edit: The Patrick Kane reference was just pointed out to me. This guy’s too good.

So snarky, right? I love this letter. Such attitude. They get the point across, too. It was effective. All beach-bound spring breakers have officially been put on notice. The virgin beaches of Destin, Florida will remain virgin as the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has thrown away the key to its spring break chastity belt.

You demented college kids are still free to act like caged horny alcoholics who are set free on the beach for one week per year, but you’re not doing it in Destin, and you’re not doing it on the watch of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

 

[William McCracken]

Thanks for including the Alabama and Atlanta public school spring breaks since they do generate a lot of visitors to South Walton beaches.

 

[Kurt]

Thanks for including the Alabama and Atlanta public school spring breaks since they do generate a lot of visitors to South Walton beaches.

The most during Spring Break by far.

 

[Kurt]

Facing the unknown: March bookings, hiring drop ahead of Panama City Beach Spring Break

With March and a more-tightly regulated Spring Break looming, reservations at many hotels and condos are down more than 50 percent compared to the same time last year, causing some establishments to significantly cut back hiring, managers and owners said.In many cases, room rates are being slashed,but owners say the reservations still are a tough sell.

In the wake of a slew of new laws passed by city and county officials to “tone down” the celebration, including a ban on drinking on the sandy beach, business owners who depend on spring breakers fear the traditional spring breakers are finding other locations to visit this year.They could be right.

 

[Kurt]

SEASIDE® To Incorporate Guidelines for the Spring Break Season

Spring break attracts thousands of young people to South Walton who are all looking to have fun with their families in Seaside. Our goal is to provide that fun and family time together in a safe, enjoyable environment while also facilitating a genuinely, positive experience.

To help with this during the weeks of Spring Break, Seaside has established the following guidelines:

1) Beach access is limited after 9 p.m. to adults over 21 or to youth accompanied by a parent.

2) No backpacks allowed on the beach.

3) No flags allowed on the beach.

Seaside’s Courtesy Team members are available to assist if needed at 850-231-6177.