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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>The 18th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach Will Light up the Nights</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/digital-graffiti-alys-beach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 01:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Experience a Sensory Extravaganza of Digital Art, Architecture, and Sound at the 2025 Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach If you’re a fan of art, architecture, and the beach you’re certain to enjoy Digital Graffiti &#8212; one of the Beaches of South Walton&#8216;s most-popular events. This year’s 18th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival at Alys Beach [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/digital-graffiti-alys-beach/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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>30A Wine Festival at Alys Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/30a-wine-festival-in-alys-beach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[highway 30a special events]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This 13th-annual 30A Wine Festival at Alys Beach is scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday, Feb. 19th-23rd, 2025. The five-day celebration features events and workshops catering to wine enthusiasts, bourbon lovers, foodies, and the festival-enjoying public.&#160;Proceeds benefit the Children&#8217;s Volunteer Health Network providing health services to uninsured or under-insured children in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Thursday, [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/30a-wine-festival-in-alys-beach/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/top-things-to-do-on-30a/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Coastal Dune Lakes: Rare Treasures Along South Walton’s Scenic 30-A</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/coastal-dune-lakes-30-a/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=2810</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Hiding in Plain Sight It’s no secret that the white-sand beaches and sparkling Gulf waters along South Walton’s Highway 30-A are irresistible draws for beachgoers. And it’s safe to say that the majority of visitors who enjoy the quaint accommodations, charming shops, and outstanding eateries giving 30-A its unique character tend to return again and [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/coastal-dune-lakes-30-a/">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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-fishing-rodeo/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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>Giddy for Graffiti</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/digital-graffiti-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the  most popular events on 30A is right around the corner, Digital Graffiti Festival: A Drive-Thru Experience at Alys Beach. Alys Beach gives artists from all over the world the opportunity to display their original work while competing for prize money in a juried art competition. This one-of-a-kind visual and immersive event features [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/digital-graffiti-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Biking Along the Gulf Coast &#8212; a Winter Wonderland</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-bike-trails/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1361</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Winter’s a great time for biking along the Gulf Coast in Northwest Florida and Alabama. The beach is still beautiful, the crowds have gone home, and the temperatures and rental rates have dropped. Best of all, the area offers plenty of paved bike paths that are safe as well as scenic. In fact, all of [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-bike-trails/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=4991</guid>

					<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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/destin-dolphin-cruise/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=4509</guid>

					<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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/gulf-coast-fishing/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Highway 30-A Arts: The Heart and Soul of South Walton</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/highway-30-a-art-and-soul/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Chatelain]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beachguide.com/blog/?p=4375</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[&#160; While scenic Highway 30-A might be best known for its lush landscapes and tropical tranquillity, this renowned stretch of Gulfside road is also dotted with galleries displaying local and regional artwork. From beach paintings to driftwood furniture and seashell picture frames, these South Walton communities offer something just about everyone will love. Plan some time [&#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>
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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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beach-safety-tips/">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>
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					<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;]
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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>
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					<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>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>
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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;]
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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>
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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>It’s a Great Time for Horsing Around on the Gulf</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/horseback-riding-on-the-beach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1446</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[The cool, sunny days of winter are perfect for enjoying a different kind of Gulf Coast vacation adventure  ­ &#8211; horseback riding on the beach. Trail riding is an exciting way to get up close and personal with the area’s natural beauty, from pine woodlands teeming with wildlife to coastal forests skirting the rare dune [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/horseback-riding-on-the-beach/">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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=2024</guid>

					<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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		<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>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>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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1799</guid>

					<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1787</guid>

					<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1688</guid>

					<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>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;]
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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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1593</guid>

					<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1535</guid>

					<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>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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1457</guid>

					<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>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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1166</guid>

					<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1129</guid>

					<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>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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1056</guid>

					<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1046</guid>

					<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>Sandcastles Reach for the Stars</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandcastle/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 15:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=1036</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[It took eight hours’ hard labor to build “Illumination Castle,” the sand sculpture in the photo posted here. The fanciful creation is the work of “The Sandman,” Rick Mungeam, a former residential home designer turned professional sand sculptor. “At sunset, we lit the strategically located windows and doors with candles to create a very unique [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/sandcastle/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour: Cycling for a Cause</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/sandestin-beach-bicycle-tour-cycling-for-a-cause/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Riders in the 2012 Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour will have the satisfaction of knowing they’re supporting a great cause while having fun on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The 2012 tour, which runs from Friday, May 18, through Sunday, May 20, benefits Alaqua Animal Refuge, a non-profit shelter that promotes the general welfare and humane treatment of [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/sandestin-beach-bicycle-tour-cycling-for-a-cause/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Moms Pick Their Own Presents at ArtsQuest 2012</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/artsquest-2012/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The picture-perfect town of Seaside, Florida, is the setting for the 24th annual ArtsQuest. Started in 1989 as the Grayton Beach Fine Arts Festival, ArtsQuest has evolved into a juried event that regularly attracts around 5,000 visitors. More than 130 artists, producing works in categories ranging from ceramics to photography, will participate in ArtsQuest 2012. [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/artsquest-2012/">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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguide.keysyscorp.com/blog/?p=908</guid>

					<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>New 2012 Golf Packages by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/new-2012-golf-packages-by-sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; I&#8217;m not a golfer, but for one of my best friends, a good round of golf is practically a religious experience (He claims that a big bucket of gently used golf balls was one of the best presents I ever gave him.) So when I saw the great packages being offered for 2012 at [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/new-2012-golf-packages-by-sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Just a Little Beach Lovin&#8217;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I welcome each month as if it were a new beginning and in particular, February.&#160;  Why, you ask?&#160;  Well, it&#8217;s the month of love!!&#160;  For those of you that criticize Valentine&#8217;s Day as being a Hallmark-holiday, steer clear of me because on this day, and pretty much for the next week and a half, I [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/just-a-little-beach-lovin/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hooks, Lines, and Singers</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hooks-lines-and-singers-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s back and bigger and better than ever!&#160;  The 30a Songwriters Festival will host over 300 musical performances and 125 artists during the weekend of January 13-15.&#160;  I really enjoy music but I feel a little insecure about my music knowledge (or shall I say, lack-there-of).&#160;  That said, I recognized one of the groups on [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hooks-lines-and-singers-2/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>BeachGuide&#8217;s Performing Arts Guide</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/beachguides-performing-arts-guide/</link>
		
		<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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/laborless-days-on-the-emerald-coast/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Here Comes the {beach} bride</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/here-comes-the-beach-bride/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://beachguideblogs.com/?p=757</guid>

					<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>Run Tourist Run</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/run-tourist-run/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have yet to write a post about this (although I may have mentioned it from time to time) that I enjoy a good run.&#160;  Last year, I ran my first half marathon and have 2 slated for 2012.&#160;  The other day, I jogged down hwy 30A exploring the scenery.&#160;  I glanced over to my [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/run-tourist-run/">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>The Heat Is On!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/the-heat-is-on/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 03:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Is it hot out here or is my credit card burning a hole in my pocket? I realize that for most, Spring Fever means getting that &#8220;itch&#8221; to blow off work and hit the beach.&#160;  To me, the itch is in the form of a little bite from the shopping bug.&#160;  I have found that [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/the-heat-is-on/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Time to Wine Down on the Emerald Coast</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/time-to-wine-down-on-the-emerald-coast/</link>
		
		<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>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/fine-and-dandy-just-a-wee-bit-sandy/</link>
		
		<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>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/not-just-another-beach-bunny/</link>
		
		<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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/not-just-another-beach-bunny/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Art in the Park</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/art-in-the-park/</link>
		
		<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>Seaside Celebrates it&#8217;s 30th Anniverstory</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/seaside-celebrates-its-30th-anniverstory/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seaside, Fl along Scenic Highway 30-A is celebrating thirty years of simple life, thirty years of&#160;  vacation memories, and thirty years of community.&#160;  As a salute to Seaside, you can post your very own stories and photos of Seaside, FL at MySeasideStory. As the Hometown Tourist, I&#8217;ve seen Seaside grow and have so many fond [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/seaside-celebrates-its-30th-anniverstory/">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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/561/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>February deals and steals!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/february-deals-and-steals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stay two nights and receive the third free in Seaside, FL!&#160;  Who&#8217;s ready for an early spring break?
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/february-deals-and-steals/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Tour de&#8217; 30A</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/tour-de-30a/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have an old friend who was a Florida transplant (military) and relocated to Germany.   A few weekends ago, the once flip-flop-wearing friend returned to the beach for a short visit.   As the Hometown Tourist, I felt it my obligation and delight to give my friend an official Tour de&#8217; 30A.   Our plan was to [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/tour-de-30a/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hooks-lines-and-singers/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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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>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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					<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>Take a paid vacation!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/take-a-paid-vacation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this economy, it&#8217;s tough to hang on to a job, let alone have a benefits package with a paid vacation.&#160;  We can&#8217;t change the economy and we&#8217;re not your HR department, but we can increase your vacation benefits package!&#160;  Now through September 30, 2010, Beaches of South Walton will reward you with a $250 [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/take-a-paid-vacation/">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>Beaches of South Walton launches new ad campaign</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/beaches-of-south-walton-launches-new-ad-campaign/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beaches of South Walton launches “Be beaches of South Walton” campaign.&#160;  This 90-day radio and television ad campaign is funded by BP and distributed to the Beaches of South Walton to boost a damaged tourism market as a result of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. &#160; The campaign focuses on the growing cultural experiences available along [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/beaches-of-south-walton-launches-new-ad-campaign/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Repping it up on a Tuesday night</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/308/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m ashamed to admit that in the last 9 years of it&#8217;s existence, I have yet to attend a performance by the Seaside Repertory Theatre.&#160;  Last week, we checked out the schedule and saw there was multiple children&#8217;s performances as well as shows for the grown children (I have yet to admit that I&#8217;m an [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/308/">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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		<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>
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		<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>Digital Graffiti Show at Alys Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/243/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve seen a lot of graffiti in my day but I can&#8217;t remember the last time I went out of my way too see it.&#160;  Oh wait, yes, it was this time last year at the annual Digital Graffiti show at Alys Beach, FL.&#160;  Artists from around the world are selected by a panel of [&#8230;]
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		<title>Seaside Rocks</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/seaside-rocks/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I spent Friday night of Memorial weekend&#160;  in Seaside, FL and it rocked!&#160;  Not just because it was Seaside, but because Seaside is one of the local resorts that host free outdoor concerts during the summer.&#160;  Last weekend, a local band called Heritage performed and they happen to be one of my favorite bands.&#160;  I&#8217;m [&#8230;]
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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;]
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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;]
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		<title>Healthy Guide to Beach Vacations</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/healthy-guide-to-beach-vacations/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 19:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today I talked to Colleen, my friend/personal trainer/nutritionist about fun, family activities to do while on vacation at the beach.&#160;  Sure, we all love the beach, but there is so much to see and do on Northwest Florida&#8217;s Gulf Coast.&#160;  We came up with this idea to write today&#8217;s posting on how to incorporate family [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/healthy-guide-to-beach-vacations/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Giving back to the kiddo&#8217;s</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/giving-back-to-the-kiddos/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Northwest Florida]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Mother&#8217;s Day weekend was filled with goodness!&#160;  Aside from the fact that this was an amazing beach weekend, we (myself and my daughter) made our way to Rosemary Beach to volunteer at the annual Cottages for Kids fundraiser.&#160;  Taking place every weekend in May, the Cottages for Kids raises money for the Children&#8217;s Volunteer [&#8230;]
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		<title>A heavenly breakfast at the Hibiscus House Bed and Breakfast</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/a-heavenly-breakfast-at-the-hibiscus-house-bed-and-breakfast/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hometown Tourist]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 15:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My mother always said that a good day starts with a good breakfast!&#160;  I put this proverb to the test with a homemade breakfast at the Hibiscus House in Grayton Beach, Florida.&#160;  Although the menu only contains approximately ten items, I was feeling a little overwhelmed by my options.&#160;  By overwhelmed, I mean everything on [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/a-heavenly-breakfast-at-the-hibiscus-house-bed-and-breakfast/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Grayton Beach State Park</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/grayton-beach-state-park/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Grayton Beach FL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grayton Beach State Park]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for the “The Real Florida”, Grayton Beach is the ideal place for you. Located near the town of Grayton Beach on County Road 30A south of U.S. 98, you’ll find award-winning beaches, campgrounds, and cabins here along with vacation fun for the whole family! Grayton Beach State Park has been consistently ranked [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/northwest-florida/hwy-30-abeaches-of-south-walton/grayton-beach-state-park/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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