This will mark the eighteenth year Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa will coordinate volunteers to act as wait staff to serve Thanksgiving dinner to locals and tourists at Harbor Docks in Destin. The annual Thanksgiving event has become a welcomed tradition to families along the Emerald Coast both as guests and volunteers.
It seems everyone in SoWal knows Cheri Peebles and her son, Donald “Scooter” Reeder, but if you don’t, you need to. They are always out and about, hosting an event, supporting the community, and involved in all things South Walton. They are two of the sweetest, most genuine people you will ever meet.
Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to Taste of the Beach Charity Auction, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Hilton Sandestin.
Bid on fabulous prizes donated from the community, enjoy wine, cocktails and appetizers. We will announce 3 winners on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Each pair is valued at $70.
The lounge at Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach is a place to see and be seen. Many regulars frequent the sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere for upscale libations and delicious culinary creations. Take a seat at the bar or in one of the over-sized lounge chairs, and your good time is guaranteed.
Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2012 with a certain je ne se quoi as French Beaujolais winemaker and long-time arts supporter Georges Duboeuf brings “A Taste of France” to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Thursday, November 15, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beaujolais fans will enjoy an alfresco-style “Taste of France” featuring French-inspired cuisine, Cru tasting and Champagnes. Unique to this event is a live art competition.
Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to Seeing Red Wine Festival, Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 1 to 5 PM.
Seeing Red is one of the largest events during Taste of The Beach, this picnic-style festival will take over the streets of Seaside, offering dozens of domestic & international red wines to sample while live music entertains as well as a full culinary pavilion!
The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at Bud & Alley’s at 11:30am - 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. The featured speakers will be Robert and Daryl Davis, the founders of Seaside. The Davis’ will speak about how they sold the idea of Seaside from a PR perspective.
BEER! It's not just for breakfast anymore!
The gang at Sandestin has a great track record of starting all kinds of fun festivals. Usually they start small and grow over the years. That is exactly what has happened with the annual Baytowne Beer Festival. It started small but has grown quicker than most, not suprising given the average American's love affair with the sudsy beverage.
Bruno’s Pizza in Seagrove Beach is a prime example of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” For more than 20 years Bruno’s has been satisfying locals and visitors with their quality pizza and superb customer service. It’s a place where folks go to enjoy great food in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
Rosemary Beach is bringing back one of our favorite events, the third annual “Rosemary Beach Uncorked,” a culinary and wine pairing event on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Net proceeds from the event will benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton, a volunteer group which provides food and assistance to locals in need, and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
