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		<title>Sandestin Wine Festival Promises Wine, Food, and Fun in the Sun</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-wine-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Darcie Plowden]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enthusiasts gather around a table to taste wines and discuss flavors and wine-making methods with wine makers.
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		<title>The 2025 Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/baytowne-wharf-beer-fest/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrating Delectable Craft Beers by Some of the World&#8217;s Most Beautiful Beaches! SaIf you’re a fan of the resort life, the beach, and great beer you’ll definitely want to check out the 16th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest, happening this October right in the heart of&#160;Sandestin Golf &#38; Beach Resort&#160;near beautiful&#160;Destin, Florida. This long-time favorite [&#8230;]
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		<title>Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin – Fish, Fun, Food, Beverages, Prizes, Music &#038; Fireworks!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Celeste Bracewell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Excitement is growing for the 23rd annual 2025 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin. This year’s competition for one of the top big-game fishing tournaments in the world launches June 18th to 22nd in Destin, Florida. The fabulous Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is hosting the popular sporting event with a $2-million-plus purse. &#8220;Taking [&#8230;]
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		<title>Easter Happenings Will Soon Be Hopping on the Gulf Coast!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/easter-happenings/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All along the Destin, Sandestin and 30A coasts, communities are getting ready to celebrate Easter with live music, egg hunts, bunny visits, and more — and visitors of all ages are welcome to join in. Following is a list of several Destin, Sandestin and 30A Easter events. Easter Celebrations in Destin and 30A — Sunday, [&#8230;]
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		<title>Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/top-things-to-do-in-destin-florida/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for the top fun things to do in Destin, you landed in the right place. Vacationers travel from across the globe to enjoy all that Destin has to offer, including world-class fishing, golfing, seafood, shopping, watersports, theme parks, and more. This picturesque town on the Florida panhandle between Fort Walton and Scenic [&#8230;]
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		<title>Top Things to Do Along Highway 30A</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/top-things-to-do-on-30a/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While most visitors are naturally drawn to the beautiful beaches when booking a stay on Highway 30A, they realize there is much more fun and adventure available than a simple day at the beach. This renowned location is bursting with natural beauty, serene scenery, and a playful nature. And vacationers quickly realize there are many [&#8230;]
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		<title>Crab Island: Submerged Sandbar Is Destin Hot Spot</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/crab-island-destin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you visited Crab Island yet? If so, you know it&#8217;s the hot spot locals go to when craving a breezy, fun day on the water. Not really an island at all, this popular Destin gathering spot is actually a submerged sandbar. Located on the bay side of Marler Bridge, the sand bar is covered [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/crab-island-destin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Golfers Trade Toys &#038; Gift Cards for Tee Times</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-golfers-trade-toys-for-tee-times/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tee Off for Toys Making Christmas Merrier for Kids &#38; Families in Need Golfers can make Christmas merrier for kids in need when they take part in Tee Off for Toys, Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th, at Sandestin Golf &#38; Beach Resort. Participants who bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card with [&#8230;]
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		<title>Frank Brown International Songwriters&#8217; Festival Spotlights Composers</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/frank-brown-international-songwriters-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[International Songwriters&#8217; Festival&#8217;s 39th Year The Gulf of Mexico and its white-sand beaches are the backdrop every fall for the Frank Brown International Songwriters&#8217; Festival. Rated one of the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Frank Brown festival showcases the talents of songwriters — many award-winning — from around [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/frank-brown-international-songwriters-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Destin Fishing Rodeo Rounds Up &#038; Celebrates Seafood Every October!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-fishing-rodeo/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Fishing Tournament From October 1st to the 31st, the 77th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo takes place, featuring a month-long celebration of fishing with various competitions and events for fishing enthusiasts of all ages. Described as “the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages,” the Destin Fishing Rodeo features more than $100,000 [&#8230;]
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		<title>Emerald Coast Poker Run: Playing Cards for a Cause</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/emerald-coast-poker-run/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Annual Event Making a Difference for a Quarter Century You don’t have to own a boat to have plenty of fun during the Emerald Coast Poker Run. Participants and party-goers alike are sure to have a blast at the annual boating and fundraising event, presented by the Emerald Coast Foundation as part of Boat Week. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/emerald-coast-poker-run/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fast Boats, Food &#038; Fun Await at Billy Bowlegs Poker Run</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/billy-bowlegs-poker-run/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Will Estell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 21:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re anywhere near Destin, Fort Walton Beach, or the beaches of 30A this Saturday, May 21st it’s a great time to check out some fast boats and fun, during the annual Billy Bowlegs Poker Run. Legendary Marine hosts this speedboat spectacular each year, bringing in both locals, and boaters from around the country. This [&#8230;]
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		<title>Lionfish &#038; Libations: HarborWalk Village Brings Another First to Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-lionfish-and-libations-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Will Estell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 15:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re a fan of fish, beer and fun, along a beautiful coastal backdrop, you’ll love being a part of Destin’s first annual Lionfish &#38; Libations Festival. This one-of-a-kind new festival for 2022 takes place Saturday May 14th from 12:00 – 4:00 at Destin’s HarborWalk Village, situated outside Emerald Grande Resort, right in the heart [&#8230;]
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		<title>Fishing is King in Destin!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-fishing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Destin is not known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for nothing! The fishing action in Destin can be hot and heavy inshore, offshore, and from beach piers and jetties. All of you do-it-yourselfers will be happy to know that you don’t need a boat to enjoy an excellent day of fishing in Destin. Many [&#8230;]
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		<title>Discover Endless Fun at Destin Harbor</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-harbor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s home to the biggest, best-equipped fishing fleet in Florida and is the heart of Destin,  “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” And, with completion of the new boardwalk and the revitalization of HarborWalk Village, Destin Harbor is one of the hottest destinations on the Gulf Coast. Destin Harbor Boardwalk Restaurants At HarborWalk Village and all [&#8230;]
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		<title>Summer Events at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Add Sizzle to Your Summer</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/summer-events-at-sandestin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 14:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Florida sunshine isn’t the only thing to brighten up your stay at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort this summer. The vacation hot spot features fun events all season along its gorgeous emerald coastline and Village of Baytowne Wharf – Sandestin Resort&#8217;s go-to for shopping, dining, art galleries, and play. Looking for a new cover-up? Have [&#8230;]
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		<title>Billy Bowlegs Festival Pirates Invade Fort Walton Beach</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Visitors and residents – beware! Fort Walton Beach is bracing for trouble when that infamous pirate, Captain Billy Bowlegs, and his band of merry men stage the invasion of the 65th annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival and Torchlight Parade this spring. But the resulting skirmishes should be fun, not mayhem, when Billy and his Krewe [&#8230;]
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		<title>Thrilling Yet Relaxing, a Destin Dolphin Cruise Delivers on Family Fun!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-dolphin-cruise/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On your next trip to Destin, why restrict all your fun to the beach? The Gulf of Mexico is home to thousands of marine creatures, and they offer plenty to explore beyond the water’s edge. But few inhabitants of the Gulf capture the imagination as well as dolphins. With their mouths curved into permanent smiles, [&#8230;]
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		<title>Gulf Coast Fishing in Northwest Florida and Alabama – A Year-Round Affair</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-fishing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s a fact that the sugar-white sands and blue-green waters of the Northwest Florida and Alabama Gulf coasts attract millions of visitors each year. But did you know that these locations also offer some of the best fishing in the world? In fact, the fishing fun is just as bountiful as sunshine here. And you [&#8230;]
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		<title>Beach Safety Tips for an Amazing Vacation</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beach-safety-tips/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alabama Beaches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[BE SAFE SWIMMING Make sure everyone in the family knows how to swim. Swim where there’s a lifeguard, and don’t swim alone. When swimming in the ocean, avoid getting into water that is more than waist-deep. Young and/or inexperienced swimmers should wear U. S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. If you&#8217;re planning on going boating, canoeing, kayaking, or [&#8230;]
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		<title>Days and Nights of Holiday Cheer in Destin and Fort Walton Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/holiday-things-to-do-in-destin-and-fort-walton-beach-florida/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[holiday things to do on the Emerald Coast]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=4032</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[With mild temperatures and a sunny disposition, winter on Florida&#8217;s Emerald Coast is delightful. And if trading your shovel and snow boots for a bathing suit and flip-flops doesn’t seem festive enough, there are plenty of holiday things to do in Destin and Fort Walton Beach for visitors of all ages. Following are some of the most popular. 12 [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/holiday-things-to-do-in-destin-and-fort-walton-beach-florida/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Let Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights Put You in a Festive Mood</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-sparkling-wine-tasting-event/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandestin wine tastings]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=3972</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a glass or two of bubbly? And wine lovers will have a great opportunity to sample some of the best at the upcoming Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights tasting, hosted by the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. This festive [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-sparkling-wine-tasting-event/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sterling Resorts Fall Break Special – Get 15 Percent Off on a Northwest Florida Vacation!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sterling-resorts-fall-break-special-15-off/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fort Walton Beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hwy 30-A/Beaches of South Walton]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sterling Resorts fall break special]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=3885</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[At a time when much of the country is experiencing falling temperatures, Northwest Florida is experiencing falling rates on fall getaways to the most gorgeous beaches on the planet. And while the temperatures might be very pleasant — in the 70s and 80s — the festivals and special events really begin to heat up along [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sterling-resorts-fall-break-special-15-off/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sample the Best Brews and Spirits At Destin Beer Festival 2015</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-beer-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Destin Beer Festival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida beer festivals]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=3203</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[&#160; High-end craft beers, microbrews, and small-batch premium spirits will be the stars of the show at the sixth annual Destin Beer Festival, scheduled for September 22 through 26, 2015, at different locations around town. The festival opens on Tuesday, September 22, with the Colorado Tap Takeover at World of Beer. The Craft Bar gastropub is the [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-beer-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort: So Much To Do, All Onsite</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort special rates]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=3127</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a place where guests can enjoy everything that makes the Emerald Coast great, all within the same location. Whether you come to Northwest Florida to enjoy the plentiful sunshine from the world’s most beautiful beaches, to play championship golf where the pros have played, or to take part in [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Summer Fun Starts – and Stays – at the Emerald Grande</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/emerald-grande/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Emerald Grande]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Harborwalk Village]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=2864</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Just as it towers over the Destin skyline, a summer stay at the Emerald Grande elevates a Northwest Florida beach vacation to new heights. It’s hard to miss these amazing accommodations, not only for the property’s stature and presence, but also for its location right within the heart of everything great about this renowned destination [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/emerald-grande/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest + Beach = Perfect Fall Getaway</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/baytowne-wharf-beer-fest-2015/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Darcie Plowden]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2015 15:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hwy 30-A/Beaches of South Walton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2015 beer fest]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=2728</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summer has yet to begin, and I’m dreaming of a fall beach trip! The Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is what started this train of thought. The festival touts 200-plus beers to sample and live music to enjoy — enough said: I’ll be there this fall for Beer Fest October [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/baytowne-wharf-beer-fest-2015/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pelican Beach is an Oasis of Summer Fun and Savings</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-vacation-deals-pelican-beach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2015 00:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=2710</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summer fun soars at the Resorts of Pelican Beach, much like wind through the wings of the majestic coastal bird after which this destination is named. For a family with kids, this Destin vacation resort is the place you want to be — for value, security and activity. And if you book your stay now, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-vacation-deals-pelican-beach/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Enjoy a free night, stunning views, and fascinating marine life at Jetty East in Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/jetty-east-destin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2015 00:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jetty East Condominiums in Destin]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=2676</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Sure, relaxing and soaking up the sun on shimmering sands is always near the top of the list when taking a beach vacation to Destin, Florida. But there’s a lot you’ll miss if you just keep your toes planted in the sand. Think the fun and adventure end at the water’s edge? Well, think again. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/jetty-east-destin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Special Events Lure Visitors to Gulf Coast Year-Round</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-events/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alabama Beaches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=2556</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Warm weather, emerald waters, and beaches so white that they dazzle the eyes are the major attractions for most visitors to the Florida and Alabama Gulf coasts. But the region also plays host to music festivals, wine tastings, fishing rodeos, and other special Gulf Coast events — some so big that folks regularly plan their [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-events/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Trade in your snow shoes for flip flops!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/spring-break-beach-deals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2015 15:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=2509</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[With warmer temperatures just around the corner, now is the time to start getting into a Spring state-of-mind. And what better way to get into the spirit than with a spring break beach deal in Northwest Florida? Luckily, ResortQuest By Wyndham Vacation Rentals is currently offering hot deals like 15 percent off your vacation rentals, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/spring-break-beach-deals/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How To Pack the Perfect Beach Bag</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/what-to-pack-in-a-beach-bag/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=2278</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The best way to ensure a relaxing day at the beach is to start with a little planning. Giving some thought to what to pack in a beach bag means you won’t get settled on the sand only to discover that your bottled water and sunscreen are back at your condo or hotel room. Following [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/what-to-pack-in-a-beach-bag/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Have Fun and Get Fit with SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boards) in Destin, FL</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/sup-stand-up-paddleboards/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Destin Recreation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=2126</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Have you tried stand-up paddle-boarding yet? It’s lots of fun and easy to learn, so it’s no wonder it’s one of the hottest new sports to hit the Gulf Coast. Paddle-boarding offers an exciting and different way to explore the area’s lakes, canals, harbors and bays, and — once you learn to balance — the [&#8230;]
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		<title>Building Sandcastles 101</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/building-sandcastles/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[beach sand sculptures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Sandcastles]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=2029</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[We didn’t know much about building sandcastles before our lesson with Rick Mungeam of BeachSandSculptures.com today, but had we been building sandcastles all by ourselves, I’m sure everything we would have done would have been all wrong. We started out learning that building sandcastles by the shore, as virtually everyone does, is the least desirable [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/building-sandcastles/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Find Family Vacation Fun at Sterling Shores Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/find-family-vacation-fun-at-sterling-shores-destin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A top-rated resort, Sterling Shores is just minutes away from everything Destin has to offer, from fishing charters and golf to shopping and restaurants. Sterling Shores Destin is the ideal base for a family vacation on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. &#8220;It&#8217;s a great place to spend quality time with your family,&#8221; said one recent guest. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/find-family-vacation-fun-at-sterling-shores-destin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Turn Your Sandcastle Creations Into Cash!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/facebook-photo-contest/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 15:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1996</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Enter our Sandcastle Facebook Photo Contest this summer, and you could win CASH and a FREE sandcastle-building lesson! The grand prize is $200 plus a two-hour lesson from beachsandsculptures.com, owned by professional sand sculptors Rick and Capri Mungeam. The lesson (good through the end of 2015) includes a demonstration of proper sand-sculpting tools and their [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/facebook-photo-contest/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Enter Our Gulf Coast Getaway Giveaway TODAY!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/enter-our-gulf-coast-getaway-giveaway-today/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 14:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Win a Free Gulf Coast Getaway]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1965</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[During the month of May, we’re offering one of our lucky Facebook fans the chance to win a three-day, two-night stay in a deluxe two-bedroom condo on the beautiful Gulf Coast, from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach. To enter, just visit us at https://www.facebook.com/Beachguideâ€Ž and click on the contest link. Be sure to ‘share’ [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/enter-our-gulf-coast-getaway-giveaway-today/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pelican Beach Resort in Destin, Florida announces &#8216;Warmer Days of Spring&#8217; special offer</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/pelican-beach-resort-destin-fl/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Destin Florida Vacation Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pelican Beach Resort]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1961</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Pelican Beach Resort in Destin Florida is celebrating the arrival of spring with a &#8216;Warmer Days of Spring and Sizzling Summer Special Offer&#8217; &#8212;&#160;  offering savings of 25% on family beach vacations. The condominium-style resort offers a variety of amenities, tasteful condominiums and an ideal location in the heart of the Destin area. To take [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/pelican-beach-resort-destin-fl/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Gulf Coast Welcomes Spring With Food, Wine, Music, and Fun</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/special-events/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a lineup of events that includes music festivals and food festivals, plus the iconic Flora-Bama’s annual Mullet Toss, folks along the Gulf Coast are gearing up to have fun this spring. Following are some highlights of what’s happening in the next few weeks. April 5 and 6, Pensacola Beach, 31st annual Pensacola Jazz Fest, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/special-events/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Gulf Coast Food Festivals Warm Chilly Winter Days</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/winter-food-festivals-oysters-gumbo-chili/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Winter is prime time for food festivals along the Gulf Coast. Following are details on some of the most popular, coming up in the next few weeks. Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off — Friday, January 17, 6 &#8211; 8 p.m., and Saturday, January 18, noon &#8211; 5 p.m., Riverfront Park On Friday evening, there will be a [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/winter-food-festivals-oysters-gumbo-chili/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Happening in November in Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/happening-in-november-in-destin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, November 9 Habitrot for Humanity Half Marathon and 5K Run Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 6 a.m. to noon Course features spectacular scenery ranging from beach to bay. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. www.sandestin.com/events Saturday, November 16 Sandestin Wine Festival presents Sparkling Wine and Holiday Nights Village of Baytowne Wharf, 4 to 7 p.m. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/happening-in-november-in-destin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Beer Fest This Weekend at Baytowne Wharf</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beer-fest-this-weekend-at-baytowne-wharf/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than 200 international and craft beers from 40-plus breweries are the stars at the sixth annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest in Sandestin. Known as “the Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast,” the celebration kicks off on Friday night, October 18, with a beer and barbecue pairing presented by Marlin Grill on the Village [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beer-fest-this-weekend-at-baytowne-wharf/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>October Means Month-long Seafood Celebration in Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-seafood-rodeo/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” is counting down the days till the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Described as “the ultimate tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages,” the popular competition — a magnet for fishermen since 1948 — annually attracts more than 30,000 participants. The fishing is free for everyone aboard boats that are registered in [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-seafood-rodeo/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Any Time’s a Good Time for Fishing in the Gulf</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/any-times-a-good-time-for-fishing-in-the-gulf/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As home to more than 200 species of fish, the Gulf of Mexico attracts thousands of anglers every year. In fact, there’s something biting year-round, all the way from Destin — known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” and boasting one of the largest charter fishing fleets in the U.S. —&#160;  to Gulf Shores — [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/any-times-a-good-time-for-fishing-in-the-gulf/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pool Parties, Picnics, Fine Art, and More for Labor Day</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-labor-day-events/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is gearing up for its annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration, August 29 through September 4. This year’s lineup of special events includes an art show, live music, pool parties, picnics, beach volleyball, bonfires, fireworks, and more. Resort guests will also receive discounts on accommodations, plus complimentary bike and kayak rental [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-labor-day-events/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A Prosperous Past Enriches the Present in Apalachicola</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/apalachicola-attractions/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The spirit of Old Florida is still alive along the wide, tree-lined streets of Apalachicola. Situated between river and bay, the town has been a busy commerce center since the 1830s and was once the third largest shipping port on the Gulf Coast. Before the Civil War, cotton grown in the surrounding areas was stored [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/apalachicola-attractions/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What To Pack for the Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beach-vacation-packing-list/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While you don’t need a whole lot of stuff for a trip to the beach, it still pays to put a little thought into what you’re packing. Otherwise, you’ll either end up lugging too many pairs of shoes or discovering when you arrive that you’ve forgotten something basic like suntan lotion or your bathing suit. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beach-vacation-packing-list/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>SunQuest Solaris Serves Up Dad’s Day Treat</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-solaris-fathers-day-lunch/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Still looking for something to give Dad for his special day? Even if he’s one of those guys who already has it all, he’ll appreciate being treated to the Father’s Day lunch and cruise aboard the SunQuest Cruises Solaris. Sailing from Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, the Solaris will depart at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-solaris-fathers-day-lunch/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Get Ready to Enjoy a Great New Sport &#8211; Paddleboarding</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/stand-up-paddleboarding-destin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular new sports to hit the Gulf Coast is stand-up paddleboarding. It’s fun, it’s safe, and it’s relatively simple to learn, so it’s a great activity the whole family can enjoy. Paddleboarding offers a whole new way to enjoy the water &#8211; lakes, canals, and other inland waterways as well as [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/stand-up-paddleboarding-destin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fort Walton Beach Braces for Bowlegs Invasion</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/billy-bowlegs-festival-fort-walton/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Visitors and residents alike, beware! Fort Walton Beach is bracing for trouble when that infamous pirate, Captain Billy Bowlegs, and his band of merry men stage their annual invasion. The resulting skirmishes though, will be fun, not mayhem, when Billy and his crew come ashore at Fort Walton Beach Landing Park and parade through the [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/billy-bowlegs-festival-fort-walton/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Summer Happenings at HarborWalk Village</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/harborwalk-village/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pardi Gras The good times never stop rolling at Pardi Gras. The annual HarborWalk Village celebration, billed as “a little bit of New Orleans every Tuesday night all summer long,” kicks off this year on May 28. Festivities include parades, live jazz by the Village Brass Band, jugglers, dancers, street performers, stilt walkers, floats, and [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/harborwalk-village/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Art, Music, and More in Santa Rosa Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/artsquest-arts-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The landscaped grounds of WaterColor Inn and Resort in Santa Rosa Beach are the setting for the 25th annual ArtsQuest Fine Art and Music Festival. Scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend, May 10, 11, and 12, ArtsQuest includes a juried competition showcasing 40 artists from the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, plus the work of [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/artsquest-arts-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cycling for a Good Cause at Sandestin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-beach-bicycle-tour/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You’ll be cycling for a good cause as well as the fun of it when you sign up for the Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour, scheduled this year for May 17, 18, and 19. Proceeds from this popular event, which draws hundreds of bikers to Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast each spring, are donated to the Alaqua [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-beach-bicycle-tour/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Contest-Winning Beach Photography Tips</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/contest-winning-beach-photography-tips/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you think all shots of sand and surf have to look the same, think again. By following a few simple  beach photography tips from the pros, you’ll be able to create prize-winning photos that capture memorable moments you and your family will enjoy again and again. Following are some (nontechnical) suggestions for better beach [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/contest-winning-beach-photography-tips/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Learn How to Set Sail Safely</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/learn-how-to-set-sail-safely/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s first boating safety class of the season will be held Saturday, March 30, at the Coast Guard Station Destin. Every year, the Auxiliary holds classes designed to qualify individuals to operate a boat legally and safely in Florida waters. Topics to be covered include a general introduction to boating, boating [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/learn-how-to-set-sail-safely/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>It&#8217;s All About Wine</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/its-all-about-wine/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tickets for the Sandestin Wine Festival are selling faster than the proverbial hot cakes, so it’s a good idea to order now. According to special events manager Lanier Motes, current ticket sales are well ahead of those for previous festivals. “The demand is a testament that there is no substitute for this longstanding Sandestin tradition,” [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/its-all-about-wine/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mardi Gras on the Harbor</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/mardi-gras-on-the-harbor/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The good times just keep rolling at Destin’s HarborWalk Village with the fifth annual Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration. Parade time is 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, and guests should prepare to be dazzled by the spectacle — floats with costumed riders, street performers, live music, and plenty of beads and other souvenirs. All [&#8230;]
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		<title>Annual Song Fest Brings Stars to Highway 30-A</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/annual-song-fest-brings-stars-to-highway-30-a/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lucinda Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Jeffrey Steele top an exciting line-up of more than 125 performers participating in this weekend’s Highway 30-A Songwriters Festival. Williams penned “Passionate Kisses” in the 1980s, a song later recorded and made popular by Carpenter. The title earned Williams the Grammy for Best Country Song in 1994. She won [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/annual-song-fest-brings-stars-to-highway-30-a/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Gulf Coast Boat Parades Light Up Local Waters</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-boat-parades-light-up-local-waters/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All along the Gulf Coast, ‘tis the season when captains and crews wrap their vessels in Christmas lights and take to the water for the annual holiday boat parades. Pensacola Beach will put on a dazzling spectacle of decorated vessels on Friday, December 7, with in its popular Lighted Boat Parade. The procession starts at [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-boat-parades-light-up-local-waters/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Holiday Season Gets Off to Sparkling Start</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/sandestin-holiday-season-gets-off-to-sparkling-start/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1332</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[What better way to kick off the holiday season than with a glass or two of bubbly? That’s what the Sandestin Wine Festival is doing with its “Sparkling Wines and Holiday Lights,” a festive weekend that begins with food and drink and ends with a Christmas tree lighting and a glitzy holiday light show. Baytowne [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/sandestin-holiday-season-gets-off-to-sparkling-start/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fall Festival Has French Accent</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/fall-festival-has-french-accent/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1317</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Unlike wines made to improve with age, Beaujolais Nouveau is meant to be drunk young. Bottled quickly to celebrate the end of the grape harvest, this light, fruity red debuts every year on the third Thursday in November, just in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. And its annual arrival makes a great excuse [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/fall-festival-has-french-accent/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Free Food for the Kids, and Fun for All!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/free-food-for-the-kids-and-fun-for-all/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1293</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Pompano Joe’s is teaming up with the Emerald Coast Surfriders  Foundation to bring beach-going guests treats rather than tricks this  Halloween. Ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and just plain folks are invited to the  popular Destin restaurant for its big Beach Spooktacular, scheduled for  Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests of all ages are welcome to participate [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/free-food-for-the-kids-and-fun-for-all/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pumpkinpalooza Serves Up Spooktacular Fun</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/pumpkinpalooza-serves-up-spooktacular-fun/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be ghosts, ghouls, and goblins galore at Destin’s HarborWalk Village for this year’s Pumpkinpalooza Party Weekend, planned for October 26, 27, and 28. The fun starts Friday, October 26, with a viewing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. And in the best midnight movie tradition, audience participation is strongly encouraged. Show time is [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/pumpkinpalooza-serves-up-spooktacular-fun/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Last Boating Safety Class for 2012</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/last-boating-safety-class-for-2012/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every year, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in Destin holds regular boating safety classes that meet Florida’s requirements for operating a vessel in state waters. The last of these for 2012 is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, at the Coast Guard Station Destin. Topics to be covered in the daylong class include an introduction [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/last-boating-safety-class-for-2012/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Races Raise Funds for Habitat Homes</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/races-raise-funds-for-habitat-homes/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Helping Habitat for Humanity provide affordable housing for families in Walton County is the goal of the second annual Habitrot for Humanity Half Marathon and 5K, hosted by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Routes for the two races, scheduled for Saturday, October 6, will wind throughout the 2,400-acre resort. That means participants will enjoy views [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/races-raise-funds-for-habitat-homes/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Second Annual Serve2Cure Set for October 6</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/second-annual-serve2cure-set-for-october-6/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Participants in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Serve2Cure Tennis Tournament can have the satisfaction of knowing they’re having fun for a good cause. Proceeds from the annual event, held this year on Saturday, October 6, will go to patients in the breast cancer program at Sacred Heart Hospital. The hospital’s oncology department is the only [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/second-annual-serve2cure-set-for-october-6/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Coastal Living Cover Shot at Sandestin Beach Resort</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/coastal-living-cover-shot-at-sandestin-beach-resort/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Destin gets a turn in the national spotlight when the October issue of Coastal Living hits the newsstands. October’s cover photo, staged and shot at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, features pumpkins carved in sea-inspired designs, resting on the sand with the Gulf of Mexico in the background. Inside the magazine is a two-page spread [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/coastal-living-cover-shot-at-sandestin-beach-resort/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Summer’s End Doesn’t Mean End of Fun in Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-fall-vacations-and-festivals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer may be over, but Destin is still one of the hottest vacation destinations on the Florida Gulf Coast. In fact, fall is a great time to take a Destin vacation. The weather’s still warm and sunny, the crowds have thinned, and, best of all, the rates for lodging have dropped. Fall is also the [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-fall-vacations-and-festivals/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Racing for a Good Cause</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-5k-run/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Okaloosa and Walton County students in grades K through 12 will be the real winners of the second annual Race for the Arts. Proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids’ Fun Run, sponsored by Destin’s Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, will help fund the nonprofit foundation’s student educational outreach programs. Registration for the race [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/destin-5k-run/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Sends Troops a Labor Day Salute</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/sandestin-sends-troops-a-labor-day-salute/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort salutes the U.S. armed forces this Labor Day weekend, offering both active and retired military personnel a special rate and complimentary greens fees with its “Picture Perfect Labor Day Getaway.” This discount package, good from August 31 through September 3, includes one night’s free lodging with the purchase of two [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/sandestin-sends-troops-a-labor-day-salute/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Announces Artful Ending to Summer Fun</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/baytowne-art-walk/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some of the South’s most gifted artists will display their work at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort this Labor Day weekend during the annual Baytowne Art Walk. A variety of different artistic styles, techniques, and media will be represented at the three-day event, which runs from August 31 through September 2. Hours for the show, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/baytowne-art-walk/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Let the Kids Go WILD This Summer</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/summerwild-camp/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The kids will have a ball — and you’ll get a break and some time on your own — when you enroll them in SummerWILD Children’s Camp at Destin’s HarborWalk Village, a day camp for youngsters entering grades 1 — 6. Sponsored by Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, SummerWILD is an educational program that includes informal [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/summerwild-camp/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Serves Up Free Fun for the Fourth</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/sandestin-serves-up-free-fun-for-the-fourth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even if you’re on a budget, you can still have a blast this Fourth of July by taking advantage of these special offers from Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Golfers and other active adults will appreciate LeCiel boutique hotel’s package, which includes a free night’s stay (when you book three nights), free fitness center access, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/sandestin-serves-up-free-fun-for-the-fourth/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Get Certified to Boat in Florida</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/boating-safety-certification/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If your Florida vacation fun includes boating, here’s something you need to know. State law requires anyone born after January 1, 1988 operating a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more to pass a boating safety class and get a boating safety identification card from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. But not to [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/boating-safety-certification/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Big Easy Comes to Destin Via Parti Gras</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-parti-gras-harborwalk/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You don’t have to wait till next year to enjoy a little Mardi Gras madness. Not when Pardi Gras, a big New Orleans-style celebration, kicks off every Tuesday night at Destin’s HarborWalk Village. Billing itself as the spot “where Bourbon Street meets the beach,” HarborWalk puts on its party face and lets the good times [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-parti-gras-harborwalk/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pirates Set to Run Amok in Annual Invasion</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/billy-bowlegs-festival-2012/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will Fort Walton Beach be overrun, or will Mayor Mike Anderson and his loyal pirate allies successfully defend the city from the dastardly Billy Bowlegs and his motley Krewe? That’s the question guaranteed to bring the crowds to Fort Walton Beach’s annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival, to be held this year from May 31 to [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/billy-bowlegs-festival-2012/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>HarborWalk Village Hosts Big Cinco de Mayo Bash</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/harborwalk-village-cinco-de-mayo-bash/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fun starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, when Pepito’s Crab Island Cantina kicks off a daylong Cinco de Mayo celebration. The restaurant, at Destin’s HarborWalk Village, is headquarters for the event, which features live Latin music, contests, food, dancing, and more. Guests can vie for goodies at three piÃ±ata breakings — scheduled [&#8230;]
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		<title>Knowing the Rules Means Safer Water Fun</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A little knowledge goes a long way toward making sure that fun on the water is also safe.&#160;  That’s why the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Fort Walton Beach is offering a boating safety course, to be held at the Fort Walton Yacht Club on Saturday, May 19. This is an approved boater safety course, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/boating-safety/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>26th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival coming soon!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/26th-annual-sandestin-wine-festival-coming-soon/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Set against the backdrop of Floridaâ€&#x2122;s Emerald Coast, the festival is affectionately called the â€œKentucky Derby of Wine Festivals.â€
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/26th-annual-sandestin-wine-festival-coming-soon/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>BeachGuide&#8217;s Performing Arts Guide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College:&#160;  Broadway Series, Artist Series, and Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.&#160;  A collection of professional and student productions.&#160;  You won&#8217;t believe this venue and the incredible works of art. Sinfonia Gulf Coast- Just celebrating it&#8217;s 5th season, Sinfonia Gulf Coast combines traditional orchestral with modern and imaginative techniques.&#160;  [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beachguides-performing-arts-guide/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Labor{less} Days on the Emerald Coast</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/laborless-days-on-the-emerald-coast/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s about that time again.&#160;  One last day to say adios, sayonara, and adieu to another fantastic summer. &#160;  Time to fire up the grill after a long day at the beach and watch some fireworks.&#160;  I won&#8217;t be your hometown tourist this weekend as I&#8217;ll be spending my holiday with my favorite people, the [&#8230;]
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		<title>Here Fishy, Fishy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve never been much of a fisherman (fisherwoman??) although I&#8217;ve always wanted to go deep sea fishing just to experience the Gulf from a different angle other than my beach chair.&#160; &#160;  I admit that I&#8217;ve only held a fishing rod twice in my adult life.&#160;  To my surprise, I got a rush each time I [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/here-fishy-fishy/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Emerald Coast Convention Center Hosts Amy Grant</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I was a huge Amy Grant fan back-in-the-day (I wonder how old something has to be before one can use the phrase back-in-the-day???).&#160;  I just Googled Baby Baby and it was in 1991.&#160;  Wow, twenty years.&#160;  My daughter and I heard a local commercial regarding this concert last week.&#160;  She turned to me and asked [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/emerald-coast-convention-center-hosts-amy-grant/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Goody Goody Gumdrops!  32 More Reasons to Visit Destin</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We always want what we can&#8217;t have.&#160;  We have curly hair, we want straight hair.&#160;  We don&#8217;t have enough time, we have too much time.&#160;  Is there ever a happy medium?&#160;  I may contemplate these thoughts til the end of time, but, on Saturday, I found my answer to the ongoing debate of whether it&#8217;s [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/goody-goody-gumdrops-32-more-reasons-to-visit-destin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Here Comes the {beach} bride</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Emerald Coast is famous for sunny beach days, great seafood, and creating lifelong family memories.&#160;  But what better memory is there than two families uniting in marriage?&#160;  Here at the beach, weddings are a common occurrence.&#160;  From Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City Beach, Pensacola Beach, and every beach and bay and state park [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/here-comes-the-beach-bride/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Eglin Welcomes F35</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For those of you that may not be military savvy, Eglin Air Force Base is one of the largest Air Force&#8217;s bases in the world covering 724 square miles of reservation and 97,963 square miles of water ranges in the Gulf of Mexico.&#160;  Last year, Eglin AFB celebrated it&#8217;s 75th Anniversary.&#160;  It is a vital [&#8230;]
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		<title>Escape the Beach</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I would be remiss if I did not mention one of my most favorite attractions for locals and tourists in Destin.&#160;  Why have I not mentioned this before? Is it because it has become such an interglacial part of my summer days that I have overlooked it due to it&#8217;s familiarity? If you&#8217;re looking for [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/escape-the-beach/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Music Festival</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just when you think summer is almost over, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is throwing a party.&#160;  Not just any party, a collection of country and rock songwriters and performers including Jeffrey Steele, Rhett Akins, Lari White, James Slater, The Pernikoff Brothers, and Joanna Cotton.&#160;  The Sandestin Music Festival kicks off August 12, 2011 at [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandestin-music-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>See our Shining Sea</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/see-our-shining-sea/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve been reading this blog long enough, you know that I am a holiday junkie:&#160;  food, friends and family, and themed decorations.&#160;  It makes me want to find something to celebrate every single day.&#160;  I can&#8217;t think about the 4th without thinking of all the cookouts, watermelon eating, and sparklers that have become associated [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/see-our-shining-sea/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hubba Hubba!  Vision Airlines Finds a New Home</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hubba-hubba-vision-airlines-finds-a-new-home/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 17:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vision Airlines announced it&#8217;s new hub will be none other than&#8230;..{drum roll please}...Northwest Florida Regional Airport! Starting June 1, 2011, Vision Airlines will add 100 new flights to it&#8217;s roster.&#160;  Vision targets the leisure traveler and aims to connect more cities in the southeast.&#160;  Keep an eye out (get it?? vision&#8230;eye..?&#160;  I tried!) for promotional [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hubba-hubba-vision-airlines-finds-a-new-home/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>TripAdvisor.com Names Destin in the Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 21:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[TripAdvisor recently named Destin, FL in the top 25 destinations in the U.S.&#160;  The “beautiful, clear green water” and “extremely fine, soft sand” make Destin, FL a must-see beach destination.&#160;  No surprise to all the visitors who frequently visit the beaches of&#160;  Northwest Florida&#8217;s Gulf Coast!&#160;  And it&#8217;s certainly no surprise to locals!&#160;  Way to [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/tripadvisor-com-names-destin-in-the-top-25-destinations-in-the-u-s/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Time to Wine Down on the Emerald Coast</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 16:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finally, after all these years, I was able to attend the Sandestin Wine Festival at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. I admit that I know very little about wine (and saying that I know &#8220;little&#8221; is giving myself a lot of credit).&#160;  But I enjoy it, and more importantly, enjoy the social aspect of [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/time-to-wine-down-on-the-emerald-coast/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fine and Dandy, Just a Wee Bit Sandy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year on April 20, 2011,&#160;  marked the one year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.&#160;  It&#8217;s hard to believe that it was just this time last year that our pristine waters and wildlife of the Emerald Coast were in critical danger.&#160;  A year later, residents and businesses are [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/fine-and-dandy-just-a-wee-bit-sandy/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Not Just Another Beach Bunny</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the next couple weeks, we&#8217;ll be seeing quite a few beach bunnies, and I&#8217;m not talking about the tourists!&#160;  Easter is right around the corner and Peter Cottontail has his swim trunks packed, his SPF 100 ready (he&#8217;s kind-of on the fair side, you know?!) and ready to visit all the kids along Northwest [&#8230;]
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		<title>Vacationing on Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Troiano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This has been the second year that our family has “celebrated” spring break&#8211;we have a 3rd grader and twins that are in kindergarten. Last year, we went to Atlanta for the first weekend of spring break and then to our family farm for the second weekend. This year my husband, Cory, surprised us with a [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/vacationing-on-holiday-isle-in-destin-florida/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Art in the Park</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, March 19, 2011, the WaterColor Community Association will be hosting their 6th Annual Art in the Park from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. in WaterColor’s Cerulean Park and Town Center! This event is open to WaterColor residents, guests and the public and is free of charge.&#160;  Whether you&#8217;re staying in your 30-A Vacation [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/art-in-the-park/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Spring Fever</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/561/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hot flashes?&#160;  Hallucinations?&#160;  Not to worry.&#160;  No need to pick up the phone and call the Doc.&#160;  It&#8217;s a mild case of Spring Fever but, be warned, it&#8217;s more contagious and severe with every day that goes by.&#160;  The cure?&#160;  Pack your bags and visit the beaches of Northwest Florida&#8217;s Gulf Coast.&#160;  From Fort Walton [&#8230;]
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		<title>Hooks, Lines, and Singers 2011</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hooks-lines-and-singers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 30-A Song Writers Festival is making it&#8217;s annual debut January 14-16, 2011.&#160;  Hosted by the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County,&#160;  nationally recognized artists as well as up-and-coming acts will be shakin&#8217; booties and moving souls up and down Hwy 30-A.&#160;  (Side note:&#160;  last year, I purchased a custom scented body cream from Patchouli&#8217;s [&#8230;]
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		<title>Santa&#8217;s Gettin&#8217; Sandy</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/santas-gettin-sandy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Holiday&#8217;s are back!&#160;  If it wasn&#8217;t for the calendar, I would have a hard time believing that to be true after sitting on the beach this past weekend.&#160;  I mean, really?&#160;  Thanksgiving is next weekend?!&#160;  I&#8217;ve probably gained 5 pounds just typing the word Thanksgiving!&#160;  Hopefully the ongoing list of local events will help [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/santas-gettin-sandy/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>North meets South</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/north-meets-south/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Baytowne on Ice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ice skating in Destin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[I admit that I am a Southern Girl.&#160;  In fact, snow and all things cold-weather frighten me.&#160;  When it gets below 65 degrees, I start pulling out my wool sweaters and boots and prepare for hibernation.&#160;  It&#8217;s just part of being raised in the South but there is a part of me that, around the [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/north-meets-south/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sounds of the Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/383/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguideblogs.com/?p=383</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[I would be remiss if I didn&#8217;t tell you about one of my favorite series of events that takes place here at the beach.&#160;  All along the coast from October-May, the orchestral sounds of Sinfonia Gulf Coast ring through the air.&#160;  Kicking off the season is Mary Wilson of the Supremes followed by Orchestral Holiday [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/383/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Fountain of Youth</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/the-fountain-of-youth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is nothing that sends you back to childhood as quick as an ice cream sundae buffet.&#160;  I know this because I was quickly transported to age 9 at U-Twirl in Destin, FL last Saturday.&#160;  Walking in as the adult, I was trying to figure out the correct protocol for concocting my sundae; identifying the [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/the-fountain-of-youth/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>One man&#8217;s trash is a beachgoer&#8217;s treasure</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/one-mans-trash-is-a-beachgoers-treasure/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is something that I really love about antiquing.&#160;  It wasn&#8217;t too long ago that I realized this passion that has since become a hobby of sorts, albeit a hobby that I really know nothing about yet enjoy every moment.&#160;  There is something about scouring through the shops looking for&#8230;.well&#8230;. I&#8217;ve never really looked for [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/one-mans-trash-is-a-beachgoers-treasure/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>When the beaches are rockin&#8217;, please come a&#8217;knockin&#8217;</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/342/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As if you need another reason to visit the beach, check out these amazing concerts coming to a beach near you. Amazing deals on accommodations are available in the Destin, FL, South Walton area, Fort Walton Beach, FL, or Panama City Beach, FL.&#160;  Free concerts and lodging deals?&#160;  Why aren&#8217;t you down here yet?! Seaside [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/342/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Feel Good Shopping!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/336/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I feel like I&#8217;ve been living under a giant, organic rock this summer!&#160;  For a few years now, I&#8217;ve heard of the Seaside Farmers Market where local vendors sell local goods, but, had yet to attend.&#160;  Last Saturday, I went and have been talking about it nonstop (to anyone who would listen) since. I brought [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/336/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cool for a Cause</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/299/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Life on the Emerald Coast can be very rewarding.&#160;  I&#8217;m not just speaking of our the beautiful beaches, dining, and shopping.&#160;  I&#8217;m talking about the real things in life that are rewarding.&#160;  The small gifts that make a big impact.&#160;  I&#8217;m talking about the gift of giving.&#160;  I&#8217;ve come across a few do-gooder events coming [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/299/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Abrakadoodle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m trying to figure out how I can rewind time.&#160;  I&#8217;d like to be a kid again.&#160;  I can think of many reasons why being a kid is fantastic (eating cookies and not gaining an ounce, playing until I pass out, not paying bills, etc.) but if I were anywhere between the ages of 5-12 [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/abrakadoodle/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pomp and Cirque-umstance</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/pomp-and-cirque-umstance/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I wasn’t sure what to expect when we decided to go to Le Grande Cirque this weekend. Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Le Grand Cirque is a traveling Cirque Du Soleil show. I was interested as I heard feedback that it was an amazing show, but not until I experienced it, did I understand [&#8230;]
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		<title>aaargg</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/aaargg/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last weekend was the 55th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival in Fort Walton Beach, FL.&#160;  Celebrated by locals and visitors alike, Billy Bowlegs hosts a fun party on the water (think Mardi Gras on the beach; I&#8217;d keep the kids home for this one) and family-friendly activities including a pirate parade and fireworks (both kid [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/aaargg/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Traveling to the beach just got a whole lot easier</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/224/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m planning my next trip.&#160;  To where?&#160;  I&#8217;m not sure yet but I can plan easily to multiple destinations thanks to the opening of the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. With non-stop flights as well as international flights provided by Delta and Southwest, Beaches International will provide easy access to the most beautiful beaches in [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/224/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>It&#8217;s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/its-a-beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 18:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d like to take some time to address an issue here on the Emerald Coast, or should I say a non-issue.&#160;  Since you are not here (and you should be) you wouldn&#8217;t know the beaches are unaffected by the oil spill.&#160; &#160;  You wouldn&#8217;t know that the beaches are just as pristine and clean as they [&#8230;]
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		<title>YOLO your way across the bay</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/yolo-your-way-across-the-bay/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 18:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is a new activity sweeping the beaches of Northwest Florida and I had to test it out for myself.&#160;  I borrowed a YOLO Board and headed to the bay.&#160;  I could count on the water in the bay being shallow and I feared a dramatic wipe out the first time I tried to stand [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/yolo-your-way-across-the-bay/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A Beach Staycation on the Emerald Coast</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/a-beach-staycation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 01:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I took myself on a beach vacation this weekend.&#160;  Yes, I live here on the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida but how often does a local gal vacay like a tourist?&#160;  I contacted Sandcastle Escape Vacation Rentals and they suggested a two bedroom beach condo near the Sandestin area.&#160;  It&#8217;s tucked into a neighborhood right [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/a-beach-staycation/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Henderson Beach State Park</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Henderson Beach State Park located just east of Destin, Florida on U.S. 98 has something for everyone! Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming or spending a peaceful day at the beach, it’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting than this. With more than 6,000 feet of shoreline facing the emerald green waters of the [&#8230;]
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		<title>Driving Directions to Destin</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I-65 to The Beach: (Updated June 2015)  This route below is the best and quickest drive we&#8217;ve found to Destin, SanDestin or Fort Walton Beach from any city that goes past Montgomery or Georgiana. Take I-65 South through Montgomery Exit I-65 at #114, turn left to Georgiana, AL (from B’ham 145 miles / 2hr10min) onto Highway [&#8230;]
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		<title>Some of our favorite Destin Restaurants</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/some-of-our-favorite-destin-restaurants/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s so easy to eat great food in Destin. If you’re here once or twice a year for a vacation, that’s great news! For us frequent visitors, the temptation to simply head out to a great restaurant is always, literally, right around the corner. So we often take advantage of the opportunities. We love to [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/some-of-our-favorite-destin-restaurants/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DAC Fitness Center opens in Destin</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/5/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 21:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[DAC Fitness Center opens in Destin Do you exercise regularly, but dread getting out of your routine when you go on vacation? If you&#8217;re headed to Destin, Florida you&#8217;ll be pleased to know there is a new Destin Athletic Club Fitness Center by Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida. The location is convenient to all areas [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/5/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Driving directions from I-65 to Destin, Sandestin, Hwy 30-A or Fort Walton Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin/driving-directions-from-i-65-to-destin-sandestin-hwy-30-a-or-fort-walton-beach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Taliaferro]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking for the quickest route from areas along I-65 such as Huntsville and Birmingham to Destin, Sandestin, Hwy 30-A or Fort Walton Beach?Following are some directions we use when we drive to the beach. I-65 to the beach 1) Take I-65 South through Montgomery 2) Exit I-65 at #114, turn left to Georgiana, AL (from [&#8230;]
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		<title>Parasailing in Destin – Gravity-Defying Thrills and Bird&#8217;s-Eye Views</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 0024 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While Destin, Florida might be well known for the spectacular Gulf views from its sugar-white beaches, there’s another vantage point that provides even better views – and way more thrills as well. That’s the one from above via parasailing. A Unique Perspective Seeing this popular beach destination from 400 feet in the air provides the [&#8230;]
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