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On the SoWal Forum, we've compiled a list of great New Year's Eve Dining and Events.

It's called Expedition Florida 500 and Justin Riney and his crew launch from Pensacola on New Year's Day 2013 for 365 straight days spent on the water covering the whole of Florida.

They will paddle a majority of Florida's interior and coastal waterways - from the Gulf Coast south to Key West, visiting the Dry Tortugas (by powerboat), and then paddling north up the Atlantic coast to arrive in Jacksonville by July fourth. The remainder of the year will be spent exploring the state's major springs, lakes and rivers.

I know, I know, it's been over 2 weeks since I sat down and wrote a fishin' report. To be honest I really didn't get out on the water much before Christmas. The weather wasn't really that great and I didn't have many trips booked.

As usual, I got booked solid from right before Christmas till New Year and the weather is making it tough to get many of those trips in. I launched the boat this morning with a forecast of "calm this AM , getting rough and rainy in the afternoon".

Looking for a great volunteer opportunity that will help a most worthy organization and warm your heart at the same time? Alaqua Animal Refuge needs the support of our community, and you can help. As an independent, non-profit organization that advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals in need, the refuge provides shelter, a full service adoption center, educational outreach, and community programs.

Music Director Demetrius Fuller selects Soprano Julia Bullock to debut with Sinfonia in upcoming season

With education at the forefront of the organization's mission, Sinfonia Gulf Coast and Music Director Demetrius Fuller were invited to take part in the prestigious 2012 Young Concert Artists Auditions in New York City this past November.

A New Year's Eve celebration in a spectacular setting is what makes Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort the top spot for New Year's Eve every year. Celebrate the New Year in style and enjoy being an elevator ride away from home.

This just in from Christopher C. Manson at The Beachcomber -

For the past couple months, we’ve solicited nominations for The Fifth Annual Beachcomber Music Awards, to be held at John Wehner’s Village Door in the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Many folks responded, especially musicians, and I’d like to thank them for bringing some very worthy first-time nominees to our attention.

Panama City Beach will host the inaugural Biggest Loser RunWalk Premier Destination Series race this year on December 30! Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort will provide discounted rates starting at $79 per night for RunWalk competitors and guests.