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    Jambones- Great BBQ

    Maybe I've been here too long and have gotten used to "resort prices" but - to put some perspective into this thought - I was at Mickey D's drive through the other day for a quick bite for one of my sons and a grilled chicken sandwich meal was $6.89. For $8.95 - I could've had a plate of...
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    4th of july fireworks

    Here is a round up of 4th of July activities I posted about. Hope it helps! DAY TIME * 8am - Grayton Beach community parade down DeFuniak Street. The parade starts at the Red Bar and ends right before Grayton General on the corner of 30A. * 8:45am - Rosemary Beach Bike Parade...
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    Jambones- Great BBQ

    Love JamBone! "And last week, as I was driving toward Destin, my craving for BBQ won out and I made an impromptu stop at JamBone for lunch alone. Wow - am I glad I did. It was absolutely, fantastically delish and I can't wait to get back to sample more from the menu. Owner Scott Alderson...
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    Cerulean's Closed?

    Thanks, SB. I had heard something about the Ogden (a Museum or something, like that, right?) but didn't hear they may go into the space there. Interesting.
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    Cerulean's Closed?

    Stopped by Cerulean's today and they have a note on the door saying they are closed for renovations. Anyone know what is up?
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    Poolside Dining Experience at Alys Beach

    I had the pleasure of dining with an absolutely wonderful group at Caliza at Alys Beach this past Saturday. Alys Beach recently opened this private venue to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings so everyone that wants to has the opportunity to experience the Alys Beach lifestyle...
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    Gluten-Free in SoWal? Seafood or Mexican spots?

    My 10-year old son is "wheat intolerant" - I concur with what everyone else here has already said ... Hibiscus is WONDERFUL. Don't miss a stop there for breakfast. For the Health of It stocks a wide variety of gluten/wheat free products. Publix at Sandestin carries just a few items (we buy...
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    Jacob Moore Photography - New website

    Mr IJ and I had a portrait session with Jake yesterday - he is great, folks! He is very professional and he makes you feel very comfortable - I HATE having my picture taken and Jake was able to make me feel relaxed - we actually were laughing a lot and had a fun time. He is also very creative...
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    Is the TV Show "Hell's Kitchen" Accurate?

    Yes, that is how it is in Europe. In America - usually only in kitchens with European-trained chefs. In a professional kitchen, there is no such thing as a recipe UNLESS you are a pastry chef - pastry is a true "science". Professionals in the culinary industry use cookbooks for inspiration...
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    Need help too many choices seaside, gulf place seagrove

    :welcome: Hi 30ABandMan. I am so sorry to hear you had a less than warm welcome when you came to visit. PLEASE know, most of us love, love, LOVE our tourists and visitors! Without you all, most of us couldn't live here. The Seabreeze Jazz festival is moving to Pier Park next year - but...
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    Live! from Amore' Pizzeria

    For you Buster.... Tucked away in a quaint second floor space right on Scenic 30A in Gulf Place (Santa Rosa Beach) is a gem of a restaurant called Amor? - a pizzeria. Amor? ... just love the way that rolls off the tongue and love is exactly what proprietors and local SoWal residents Amory and...
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    Live! from Amore' Pizzeria

    I love Amor? as well! Was there recently and ate both a pizza AND a panini :blush: I agree 100%, you can't order wrong there - it's all amazing! Here is the post I wrote about Amor? on my blog - Amor?.
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    4/11 - Trivia Night at Fonville Press

    :D Hey hey, now! I was on the opposing team and it was a close neck to neck race :clap: We choked in the final round, though - such hard questions! Trivia Night is so much funn! Team TT30A/Legally Blonde (don't ask about our name - it's a long story :lol:) will see you all next month!
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    Pre-Prom Party in Seaside!!!

    Good luck to all the Prom King and Queen candidates! You all are winners in my book! :D Can't wait to hear stories from the Prom tomorrow!
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    Big Cats in South Walton

    I have seen "big cats" in Point Washington 2 times - both times I was driving up Bay Drive. One time a large cat ran right across the street in front of me and the other time, it ran right up to the side of the road, stopped, turned, and darted back after I passed...nearly gave me a heart...
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    New big blue signs in SoWal

    I am neutral in this issue but just wanted to tell you all congratulations. :D Your efforts really show the passion that this community has and one of the reasons why I personally think it is one of the best places in the world to live.
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    Local article done about me and my book

    It was a pleasure, Mike! I'm so glad you are feeling the SoWal community love, too. It really is a magical place and I'm sure will continue to be a source of inspiration for your work. Keep us updated on the next novel! P.S. Ladies, My Space Her Space is a perfect beach read - a quick read...
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    Alys Beach Calendar of Events June-August?

    You're welcome, Paula. Yes, there are so many great events around SoWal all year round! Yoga is such a good addition, I agree - be sure to support those teaching around town when you come for your next visit! Balance Health Studio, Dancing with Life Pilates+Yoga, Rosemary Fitness, Grayton...
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    Local Businesses - Chamber Opinion

    I was a previous member of the chamber - for two separate businesses - and I agree with others feelings on it here - that you got out of it what you put into it and it was more B2B focused (i.e. all the after-hours events, meet and greets, blah blah blah). I will say, though, the people who do...
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    Local Author of a Romance Novel

    :welcome: Welcome Mike! Congrats on your new book! Just sent you an email. Cheers!
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    Observations of Seaside

    1) New smoothie shop going in the Airstream (and raw foods, maybe??) Email me if you want to know WHO is opening it. 2) Have been to Seaside several times in the last 2 weeks and it's been incredibly busy every time I've gone. Dead grass is probably from all the foot traffic - this seemed to...
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    Alys Beach Calendar of Events June-August?

    Hey Paula! Check out my calender of events HERE. One intent with the blog is to inform people of what is happening around South Walton at all times. I update it daily so you may want to check in there Mondays for a list of things going on for that week. If you sign up for the eNewsletter...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Good night .... and Good Luck.:biggrin:
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    How 'bout this - I attended the meeting and I do know why they formed it (well, from what we were told at the luncheon) - I still need to blog about it. Been WAY too busy with .... kids, spring break, keeping house and home, work ... so I haven't taken the time to compose that post - it is not...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Heeee - heee...I know, SJ! Lemme tell ya! This is a TOUGH group! BTW - that is a mudra signifying 'balance', something I try to live by daily, but oh so hard to achieve for most people in this day and age and why I use it as my reminder. Someday I will get there.
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    I just can't help myself - no, SGG - I just know how to work my way around a computer REALLY fast to reference things. Out of the sandbox for me, now - Mamas a' callin'
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Thank you, SJ, for being a voice of reason! Holy moley, yes, I agree. I, for the first time, have gotten sucked into the vortex of the SoWal.com/BB sandbox. Whooo....who am I and where have I been? :funn:
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    From you SGG off the top of my head -
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    I'm not trying, nor have I ever attempted, to win any "followers". :clap: Again, thank you for thinking I'm so important to have such intentions! I have been stating my opinions like everyone else does on this board - isn't that what a message board is about??
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This snark?y (sn?r'kē) Pronunciation Key adj. snark?i?er, snark?i?est Slang Rudely sarcastic or disrespectful; snide. Irritable or short-tempered; irascible. SG - I do not believe, according to the referenced...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    I don't "argue" - I talk. And I have tried to "talk" to the best of my capacity on how I have come to the conclusions I have on this matter. You don't agree with me - I don't agree with you. Thus, we draw a line in the beautiful white sand and part ways - yes?
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Oh, yes, SWGB :floor:. I so know where your opposition for the campaign is coming from. But..... We aren't seeing eye to eye on this one and it appears we won't. ONCE again, I will agree to disagree. :clap: :rolling:And in regards to you asking me again if I was receiving any compensation...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Ahhh - NOW I see where your opposition for the campaign is stemming from. Thank you for clearing that up. I'm not suddelnly behind this 100% - as I stated before, I didn't have an opinion until I spent some time doing my homework first - which in this instance, was taking the time to...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    What, a mindset of "we agree to disagree"? I wish you all the best in your efforts.
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Again...Ay yi yi ... :shock: And again, I'm just going to agree that we disagree.
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Ay yi yi...:shock: I think I am just going to agree to disagree on this topic. ;-)
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Not by the people the campaign isn't targeting, no. I think what SO many people are losing perspective on is that the demographic this campaign is targeting is tourists - period. Therefore, locals (the ones who will benefit from the campaign) need to know the who, what, where, when and why...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    I may not have this 100% correct but I don't think a TM can be legally enforced. It must be a "registered" TM (federally) in which case it would be identified with an R. I don't think you can register "the". Anyone know for sure?
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    You would have learned a lot if you had attended, in particular that they are restructuring membership options and are contemplating offering a free membership level as well. But I respect your opinion and appreciate you sharing it.
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    Aahhh...DuneLaker - I hate to be the bearer of bad news but change in SoWal is inevitable. Change is inevitable period, actually. The growth is going to continue whether we like it or not. What Coastal Vision 3000 is attempting to do is ensure that change is positive.
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    This is what I don't understand - why would you have wanted to "protest" against the campaign at a luncheon designed to inform the public on what the campaign is all about, from someone who was there from day one? Why couldn't you have paid the $20 bucks to show up to hear the founding members...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    What on earth are you talking about? My professional admiration for the work done by "the people" behind Vie Magazine has absolutely nothing to do with my opinion on the Coastal Vision 3000 campaign to bring increased exposure to NW Florida. No, Buster, YOU don't seem to get it. How could...
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    New marketing plan dubs this area "The Beach"

    I attended the FPRA luncheon last week on "The Beach" campaign (and I'm not a member - it was open to the public). The main thing that struck me is how few people were there. Jeanne Dailey, one of the stewards of Coastal Vision 3000, gave a very thorough presentation, outlining the history of...
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    Looking for a local photographer

    Just now checking in after a busy weekend - thanks for the leads, everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend!
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    Looking for a local photographer

    Thanks Susan&William for the lead. Cheers!
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    Favorite Brand of Coffee

    Cute, SJ ... ;-) No, you aren't reading it correctly as I'm not a daily Starbucks junkie (thankfully). Unfortunately, my physiological tolerance for java has decreased as I've aged so my jaunts to Starbucks for my beloved Americanos are very few and far between now. BUT, when I do go, my...
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    Looking for a local photographer

    I need a photo for business purposes (very simple photo - nothing fancy - and only need a digital file, not a print) and was looking for a local photographer who wants to trade services - I will give free banner advertising on my blog in exchange for your services. Please email me at...
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    Organic Produce "Off The Vine"

    Oooh...WONDERFUL news! Please keep us updated!! Can you email me more information, Peaboy?? jill@sowalscene.com. I am just so thrilled we have these services coming to South Walton. It encourages eating in the slow food tradition which is eating as local as possible and eating only what...
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    Favorite Brand of Coffee

    Love love LOVE Starbucks as well. We don't buy it, though, for home unless it's on sale - I refuse to pay the $9+ dollars Publix charges - so I just go to Starbucks for my fix. At home, we brew Paul Newman's Special Blend. It's made by Green Mountain Roasters - a certified "green" company...
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    Accident 395 and 98

    Re: Accident Just passed the accident myself about 1 hour ago - looked like a convertible BMW/Mercedes hit a car and got hit in back by a black mini SUV (little Honda or something??) kind of looking car. There were ambulances on the scene and it looked like they were taking someone out of the SUV.
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