Photos from the 2011 30A Songwriters Festival
Over 50 Photos from the 2011 30A Songwriters Festival!
Over 50 Photos from the 2011 30A Songwriters Festival!
Seaside Repertory Theatre's eleventh season in 2011 is packed with good ole gals, gripping drama and holiday charm with the toe-tapping tunes of “
Honky Tonk Angels,” the delightful and clever “Matt & Ben,” the screwball comedy “Around The World in 80 Days,” and the gripping drama “The Turn of the Screw.”
It's an exciting annual tradition at the WaterColor Inn and Resort. What better way to start a new year than with an invigorating plunge into the cool waters of the Gulf of Mexico? Young and old alike assemble in the early morning hours of a new day, month, and year to brave cold temps in an exciting romp into and quickly out of the water. Welcome 2011!
December 27, 2010 by Murray Balkcom
See Eden State Gardens come alive with Christmas lights, costumed tour guides, and hundreds of luminaries lining the drive and paths around the mansion.
The focal point of the 161-acre park is the beautifully renovated, two-story Wesley Mansion with its elegant white columns and wraparound porch.
The moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens inspire visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry.
Every time a rumor swirls about the opening of a new Mexican restaurant that will give diners the opportunity to devour “real” tamales and enchiladas, current Mexican restaurants are compared and dissected for authenticity.
One of those is Don Pedros Café and Bakery, which has managed to attract a loyal following with good food, reasonable prices and generous portions.
December 18, 2010 by Murray Balkcom
Alaqua Animal Refuge, an independent, non-profit organization located on Florida's Emerald Coast, advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption services.
Located down a winding gravel road on a picturesque, 10-acre farm in Freeport, Florida, once homeless, lost and abused animals run and play in sun-soaked pastures, swim in cool, clean ponds, relax on breezy screened porches and graze in lush, green fields.
December 9, 2010 by Murray Balkcom
Silver Sands Factory Stores in Miramar Beach, Florida is the nation's largest designer outlet center, a perfect place for all your holiday shopping.
With over 100 designer names and located just minutes from the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of the Beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida, Silver Sands is a shopper's paradise!
Even before the Red Bay Grocery opened just shy of two years ago, it was an unusual operation because area residents were permitted to buy shares in the store.
Principal owner Charles Morgan offered 49 people an opportunity to be shareholders at $1,000 each with the guarantee they could get a full refund after a year.
At the one-year anniversary meeting of shareholders, even though there were no profits to share, only one person decided to pull out of the fledgling operation.
December 6, 2010 by Murray Balkcom
The SoWal beach town of Seaside lights up every year at "Turn on the Town," a celebration welcoming the holidays with an annual Christmas parade, the arrival of Santa Claus, and the lighting of the Christmas tree in the town center.
Happy people line the streets to see the festivities. This year's parade was led by town founders, Robert and Daryl Davis in their classic red convertible.