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2025 Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival

S. Lynne — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0000

The 2025 Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival celebrates the art of songwriting, bringing together talented songwriters, musicians, and music lovers from all over. See over 100 songwriters across 19 venues.

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Easter Happenings Will Soon Be Hopping on the Gulf Coast!

S. Lynne — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000

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, […]

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Sand In My Boots Music Festival Planning Star-Studded Lineup for Gulf Shores this May

Alison Large Ketcham — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:05:00 +0000

Music lovers will again converge on Gulf Shores, Alabama this May for the widely popular “Sand In My Boots Festival” formerly known as Hangout Music Fest. The three-day music festival will take place on the public beach in the heart of this iconic coastal town. The 2025 dates are May 16th-18th. As always, several stages […]

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Bellingrath Gardens Magic Christmas in Lights Dazzles Guests

S. Lynne — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Lighting Up Holiday Nights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home Bellingrath Gardens’ Magic Christmas in Lights is a dazzling holiday tradition that transforms the beautiful gardens into a captivating winter wonderland. Located in Theodore, Alabama, this enchanting event features over three million sparkling lights intricately woven throughout the gardens, creating breathtaking displays that delight visitors of […]

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Flora-Bama Mullet Toss: Flying-Fish Fun on Florida’s Perdido Key

S. Lynne — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

If you think a mullet is just a bad haircut, you probably haven’t heard about the Flora-Bama Lounge’s Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party. A strange — yet satisfying — three-day competition is the centerpiece of this tongue-in-cheek Perdido Key event. The tournament involves tossing a no-longer-alive mullet — small fish […]

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Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip: Chillin’ in the Gulf on New Year’s Day

Alison Large Ketcham — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:37:00 +0000

41st Annual Polar Bear Dip On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, scores of partiers, some in costume, others in wetsuits–and more wearing nothing but swimsuits — will gather at high noon on the beach outside the iconic Flora-Bama Lounge for the 41st annual Polar Bear Dip. History shows it will take more than chilly water (think […]

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Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Spotlights Composers

S. Lynne — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:30:00 +0000

International Songwriters’ Festival’s 39th Year The Gulf of Mexico and its white-sand beaches are the backdrop every fall for the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ 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 […]

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Emerald Coast Poker Run: Playing Cards for a Cause

S. Lynne — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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. […]

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It’s LuLuPalooza Time

S. Lynne — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:30:39 +0000

Good food, good music, and lots of hand-clapping, head-bobbing, toe-tapping fun. That’s what to expect when the annual LuLuPalooza kicks off on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at LuLu’s Gulf Shores restaurant and marina. Under the guidance of LuLu’s owner Lucy Buffett – yes, she’s Jimmy’s sister – this popular music event regularly brings in some […]

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Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show: Exciting 2019 Season Closes in Style

S. Lynne — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:30:46 +0000

On November 8 and 9, Naval Air Station Pensacola will welcome the Blue Angels back to the base for their homecoming air shows. The Friday and Saturday shows will mark the Angels’ 73rd anniversary. Since 1946, they have been traveling the country, wowing audiences with their precision flight formations (sometimes bringing them as close to each […]

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Gulf Coast Fishing in Northwest Florida and Alabama – A Year-Round Affair

S. Lynne — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:52:26 +0000

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 […]

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Beach Safety Tips for an Amazing Vacation

S. Lynne — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:24:59 +0000

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’re planning on going boating, canoeing, kayaking, or […]

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Blue Angels Air Show: Keeping Your Cool in Pensacola’s July Heat

Chris Chatelain — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:21:17 +0000

There’s nothing quite like watching the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration team, perform aerial acrobatics near its home base at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Most everyone enjoys watching fast planes, and if the sight of their vapor trails doesn’t send you daydreaming, then the sounds of the screaming jets roaring overhead is sure […]

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Pensacola Beach Deals – Extend Your Stay in Paradise!

Chris Chatelain — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:52:29 +0000

Say ‘I do’ to sun, sand, surf, and love with special savings on spring stays at Paradise Beach Homes this season. Take a break and save in spring when you book one of Pensacola Beach’s most accommodating accommodations. Romantic retreat and family fun Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, and a vacation to […]

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Special Events Lure Visitors to Gulf Coast Year-Round

S. Lynne — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:35:10 +0000

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 […]

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Trade in your snow shoes for flip flops!

Chris Chatelain — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 15:17:11 +0000

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, […]

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How To Pack the Perfect Beach Bag

S. Lynne — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:54:39 +0000

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 […]

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Dining In and Around Pensacola Beach

Celeste Bracewell — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:57:32 +0000

The white sands and turquoise waters of Pensacola Beach are the perfect backdrop for a beautiful Gulf respite. But we humans do not live by dolphins/golf/swimming/fishing/sandcastles alone. Fear not, however, because delicious food abounds. Whether you’re in the mood for casual attire and beach food with the kids or a romantic grown-up meal, the choices […]

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Turn Your Sandcastle Creations Into Cash!

S. Lynne — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:05:20 +0000

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 […]

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Enter Our Gulf Coast Getaway Giveaway TODAY!

S. Lynne — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:44:37 +0000

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’ […]

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The Gulf Coast Welcomes Spring With Food, Wine, Music, and Fun

S. Lynne — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:05:54 +0000

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, […]

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Aviation Museum Offers Family Fun Away From the Beach

S. Lynne — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:32:54 +0000

As an outing for a rainy day, or just for a break from sun and sand, Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum offers an exciting and educational experience for the whole family. One of the most-visited museums in Florida, the kid-friendly facility offers free admission, free parking, and free guided tours of everything from vintage aircraft […]

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Songwriters Take the Spotlight at Annual Music Festival

S. Lynne — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:33:22 +0000

The Gulf of Mexico and its white-sand beaches are the backdrop for the 29th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters 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 from around the world. This year, the 11-day event runs from […]

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Any Time’s a Good Time for Fishing in the Gulf

S. Lynne — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:46:36 +0000

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. — to Gulf Shores — […]

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What To Pack for the Beach

S. Lynne — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:03:45 +0000

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. […]

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Pensacola Beach Hosts High-Flying Air Show

S. Lynne — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:50:54 +0000

The annual Pensacola Beach Air Show is flying high again this summer with 24 different aerial acts, plus plenty of food and live entertainment for the whole family. This year’s action-packed show, presented by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13. Admission is free. Show time on […]

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Fish to Fly Again at Flora-Bama’s Mullet Toss

S. Lynne — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:30:31 +0000

Mark your calendars now for Thursday, April 25. That’s when the Flora-Bama’s strange but popular rite of spring, the 29th annual Mullet Toss, gets under way. The iconic roadhouse’s curious celebration continues daily through Sunday, April 28, with a bikini contest, a keg toss, and a tug of war in addition to the mullet-throwing contests. […]

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Stevie Wonder Heads Star-Studded Hangout Line-up

S. Lynne — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:54:12 +0000

The Hangout Music Fest has done it again. For the fourth year in a row, the popular Gulf Shores extravaganza is boasting a knock-your-socks-off line-up of stars that would do any city proud. Headliner for this year’s show is the legendary Stevie Wonder, 22-time Grammy Award winner and a member of the Rock and Roll […]

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Contest-Winning Beach Photography Tips

S. Lynne — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:25:46 +0000

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 […]

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Stroll Into the Past at Fort Pickens

S. Lynne — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:35:58 +0000

Costumed interpreters and the lights of hundreds of candles will bring the past alive at Fort Pickens during “A Candlelight Tour of Fort Pickens” on Saturday, February 9. The largest of four forts built in the mid-1800s to defend Pensacola Bay and its navy yard, Fort Pickens was also one of only four bastions in […]

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Chillin’ in the Gulf

S. Lynne — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:29:22 +0000

The folks at the Flora-Bama have made it a tradition to start off the new year with thrills and chills. Literally. Every New Year’s Day at high noon, crowds of partiers, some in costume and others scantily clad, jump into the chilly (think a temperature in the mid-50s) waters of the Gulf of Mexico during […]

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Gulf Coast Boat Parades Light Up Local Waters

S. Lynne — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:47:07 +0000

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 […]

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They’re Playing Their Songs

S. Lynne — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:32:08 +0000

Grammy Award-winning stars and soon-to-be stars are converging on the Gulf Coast this month for the 28th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. The 11-day event, scheduled for November 8 through 18, will showcase the talents of some 200 songwriters from around the world. They’ll be performing their original works in multiple venues around Gulf […]

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Blue Angels Homecoming Bash

S. Lynne — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:11:27 +0000

Celebrating their return to Pensacola after their 2012 tour of the U.S., the Blue Angels will host a Homecoming Air Show on Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. The Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Precision Flight Demonstration Squadron, are famous for their tight formations and breathtaking stunts, performed at […]

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Big Wheel Keeps on Turning Heads in Pensacola Beach

S. Lynne — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:48:20 +0000

Update on this story: The wheel has been moved from Pensacola and is now part of the Atlanta, Georgia, skyline. Renamed SkyView Atlanta, it’s at 168 Luckie Street NW, www.skyviewatlanta.com. There’s a new addition to the Pensacola Beach skyline, one that dwarfs the city’s iconic beach-ball water tower. Called 360 Pensacola Beach, it’s a giant observation […]

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