The Merchants of Seaside have planned a fantastic, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in the twinkling town of Seaside. On Dec. 31, the 5th Annual Countdown will welcome in 2015 with live entertainment, kid's art projects, street performers and fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. and last until the last firework lights up the sky.
Celebrate the New Year with friends and loved ones over a four-course dinner at George’s at Alys Beach on December 31 at 6 p.m and 8 p.m. Diners will enjoy a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a selection of three courses from Chef Darek Tidwell. Sommelier Jake Purvis will be on hand to recommend wine pairings from George’s curated list.
The menu includes:
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is hosting a Sunset Hike on Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. for nature lovers who want to start off the New Year in the great outdoors. At 4 p.m., participants will hike down to the beach access in time to catch the sunset, at approximately 4:40pm, then hike back up to the parking area as the stars begin to shine.
SoWal.com and Homeowner’s Collection are giving one lucky winner a 5 night stay in a fun and funky retro cottage in Seaside. Total value is $5,000, including $800 in gifts from some our favorite shops and restaurants. We'll choose a winner at random on Nov. 28, 2014.
One entry per person but you earn bonus entries if your Facebook friends enter after you so please share on your timeline.
Grand Boulevard’s fifth annual “Festival of Trees” will showcase 12 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations, Nov. 25 – Dec. 25 in Grand Park. The public is invited to attend the kick-off on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., as the trees are lighted, judged on their decorations and winners are announced at 6 p.m. A People’s Choice winner will be selected by the voting public that night as well.
December 23, 2014 by admin
WaterSound Beach has wide boardwalks meandering among spectacular dunes and beautiful homes along the Gulf in South Walton County, Florida.
Just to the east is Camp Creek Lake, a rare coastal dune lake that opens periodically to the Gulf. To the west is Deer Lake and surrounding Deer Lake State Park.
The Friends of Eden invite the public to the annual Eden Gardens State Park Christmas Candlelight Open House on Saturday, December 20 from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy the traditional walk through the luminaries through the Park to the Historic Wesley House and it’s beautifully decorated rooms. Take a tour through the house and admire the beautifully decorated rooms. Guests can even vote on their favorite room.
St. Joe Club & Resorts, the exclusive membership club that offers its members unparalleled access to a multitude of Emerald Coast activities, is offering deep discounts on its Full Golf Membership packages between now and January 1, 2015. The membership club has reduced its initiation fee to $15,000, a savings of up to 70%, with monthly dues waived until March 1, 2015.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort welcomed its first official guests at its new $7.5 million, 40,000 square foot Welcome Center, which is now the main guest registration location for all guests at the 2,400 acre resort. D.C. Mickle-Bee and her husband, Terry, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. were the first persons to officially check-in, with much fanfare.
Enter to win your choice of 3 awesome Bikes from Big Daddy's Bikes and SoWal.com. TREK 3500 Mountain Bike, Townie 7d, or TREK FX 7.2 - with accessories! We'll choose a winner at random Dec. 19 - in time to get it under the tree.
Winner will get their choice of one awesome bike from:
