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Yearly Archives: 2018






28th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Juana Good Time Regatta is a weekend full of sailing, food, fun, and live music.  The event starts on September 7, 2018, and concludes on September 9, 2018.  Racers are welcomed whether experienced or novice racers and the event is open to … (Read More)


International Coastal Cleanup Day 9-15-18

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

The coast brings friends and family together to make memories.  On Saturday, September 15, 2018, you will have a chance to give back.  The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup has seen volunteers pick up over 220 million pounds of trash over … (Read More)


Volunteer Child Advocates Wanted

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

The Guardian Ad Litem program pairs volunteer child advocates with children that are in the system due to neglect, abuse, or other situations.  There are two Judicial Circuits that serve the Emerald Coast of Florida and one Circuit alone has … (Read More)


Fort Walton Beach Nightlife

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

You spent the day on the beach on Okaloosa Island, you’ve gone home to clean up, and now you are ready to grab a drink with friends.  Where should you meet up?  Here are some of our favorite spots: The … (Read More)


Public Eye Soar Projection Festival

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Panama City’s historic downtown will again light up for the 2018 Public Eye Soar Projection Festival.  On November 9th – November 10th, work of more than 130 artists from across the globe will be on display.  The festival will have hands-on … (Read More)


The Always Eclectic Foo Foo Fest

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Let’s take a songwriters festival, cookoff, Blue Angels air show, dance, opera, art, music, culinary art, and cultural education and make an event out of it!  Someone already did.  The 12-day Foo Foo Fest in Pensacola is a favorite because … (Read More)


DAVE SAYS: Paying off your credit cards

Posted on — The News Herald

Dear Dave,How do you feel about taking money out of savings to pay off credit cards?Peggy Dear Peggy,I’m OK with this under two conditions. One is that you cut up the credit cards, close the accounts, and never use those things … (Read More)


40th Annual Destin Seafood Festival

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Celebrating 40 years, the Destin Seafood Festival is coming up soon.   October 5-7, HarborWalk Village by the Destin Harbor will be full of local food, art, music, and entertainment.  Come for the seafood and stay for 3 days of family-friendly … (Read More)









Panama City Oyster Trail

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Have you eaten your way through Panama City’s Oyster Trail?  Panama City, Florida has fresh seafood, adorable boutique shops, and popular community events.  A must-do for oyster lovers is taking a day to follow the Oyster Trail.  Download your map … (Read More)





Pensacola Area Sunset Viewing Spots

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

You’ve been eating, drinking, and touring your way through Pensacola all day and you want to catch the sunset before partaking in Pensacola’s thriving nightlife.  Where should you go?  Here are a few ideas: Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fort Pickens … (Read More)



First downs, autumn Saturdays and Steve Earle

Posted on — The News Herald

“We got a pretty good team, good boys, strong boys;District champs the last three years.”“No. 29” as performed by Steve Earle Two years ago on an autumn Saturday I lowered my home decorating magazine and said across the room, “What’s a … (Read More)


Pensacola Historic Bars

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Pensacola is a historic city with its place in our nation’s story but it has most recently been noticed for its nightlife.  Pensacola is continuing to garner attention from tourism websites and the more attention it gets, the better the … (Read More)