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Camellia Grill translates New Orleans well

7/2/2009 9:00 AM

DESTIN, FL - It is no secret that New Orleanians love their food, and for good reason. The city has a long tradition of wonderful food, both casual and upscale. It is also no secret around here that many New Orleanians consider Destin...Read More

Music in Grand Park

7/2/2009 7:44 AM

DESTIN, FL - Music in Grand Park, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin every Wednesday night, free and open to the public. Enjoy the smooth musical stylings of Cheryl Jone on July 8 and 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a seat...Read More

Florida State Park and Recreation Month in July

7/2/2009 7:35 AM

NORTHWEST FLORIDA - Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation recognizing July as Park and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Park Service encourages Florida's citizens, families and friends...Read More

Seagrove's Café Bouchee is a mouthful

7/1/2009 10:55 AM

SEAGROVE, FL - Café Bouchee opened in the former location of Yianni's in April along a quiet stretch of County Road 30A in Seagrove. Chef/owner John Wagner cooks and runs the kitchen while his wife, Kerrie, can be found waiting tables. Wagner...Read More

Junior Golf Classic

7/1/2009 10:16 AM

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - The Junior Golf Classic, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, is set for July 15 and 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club on Lewis Turner Boulevard. Tee Time starts at 7:30 a.m. The tournament is open to...Read More

Click it or pay it: Florida's new seatbelt law

7/1/2009 9:35 AM

FLORIDA - Starting June 30, you don't have to be speeding or swerving to be pulled over by a law enforcement officer. Drivers can now be stopped for failing to wear a seatbelt and fined $93 as part of the primary enforcement of Florida's safety belt...Read More

Funky Blues Shack

7/1/2009 8:41 AM

SANDESTIN, FL - A unique collaboration of blues-rock, funky pop and hard-rocking originals by Zach Rosicka at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Tunes with a distinctive touch by Jacob Mohr at 8 p.m. Wednesdays....Read More

Good news/bad news in tourism report

7/1/2009 8:38 AM

DESTIN, FL - Okaloosa County tourism is looking good compared to the rest of Florida, Executive Director Darrel Jones of the Tourist Development Council says. "The bad news is, we're still down 8.22 percent for the year," Jones told...Read More

Gas prices drop ahead of holiday

6/30/2009 11:44 AM

PANAMA CITY, FL - Retail gas prices are going down just in time for Fourth of July holiday travels, AAA Auto Club South reported. "All the indicators reflect that the peak price is behind us and we can now expect retail gasoline prices to...Read More

American Cheeses

6/29/2009 1:05 PM

SEASIDE, FL - The Seaside Institute, along with Sundog Books and Central Square Records are pleased to announce that author and respected food consultant Clark Wolf will be on hand to read from his new book, "American Cheeses" on July 9. The event...Read More

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Legendary Marine Swordfish Tournament

6/29/2009 10:58 AM

DESTIN, FL - Legendary Marine presents the 1st Annual Swordfish Shootout Benefiting Choctawhatchee High School's Football Program on July 9-11. The event kick's off Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. with a Captain's Party on the Emerald Grande Captain's...Read More

Whopper of a wahoo

6/26/2009 8:22 AM

DESTIN, FL - After 30 minutes of pulling and reeling, Tim Bible of Tennessee had a 60-pound wahoo on board the Un Reel Thursday afternoon. "It made a couple of really hard pulls," Bible said. Capt. Harold Loeffler of the Un Reel said it made a couple...Read More

Scorching heat brings out the 'monster' fish

6/23/2009 10:03 AM

DESTIN, FL - As the sun was bearing down Monday, reaching temperatures of 99 degrees, anglers were bearing down on the fish. Sierra Lagore of Illinois was one of those anglers who bore down on a big barracuda. "It's by far the biggest fish I've ever...Read More

Tourney 'outsider' hooks 714-pound record breaker

6/22/2009 10:05 AM

SANDESTIN, FL - Chip Temple's first major fishing tournament experience is one he never will forget. An admitted outsider when it comes to fishing's biggest stages, Temple hooked, battled and helped reel in a 714.7-pound, 121.5-inch...Read More

Red hot catches

6/19/2009 9:04 AM

DESTIN, FL - The temperature wasn't the only thing hot this week - the catches that were coming in on the docks were red hot. As soon as the boats would come in, unload and clean the fish - somebody was waiting to go back out. In a matter of a couple...Read More

Summer fishing tournaments

6/18/2009 9:25 AM

GULF COAST, FL - Get ready, anglers, it's time to head "back to THE Beach" for some great summer fishing. June is Florida Fishing Month and there is plenty of great fishing to be found at THE Beach. From inland streams, to bays, to the great Gulf of Mexico,...Read More

The almighty snapper

6/17/2009 11:21 AM

DESTIN, FL - Last year at this time, gasoline was about $4 a gallon, but people still came here to enjoy the "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village." Now that June is here, folks who want to fish in the Gulf of Mexico are back in large numbers. But people...Read More

State knots fishing license loophole

6/15/2009 11:43 AM

NORTHWEST FLORIDA - Twenty years ago, when the first saltwater fishing license was imposed in Florida, the legislature exempted state residents who fished from shore or a structure attached to shore. That exemption was done away with this year. Everyone...Read More

Rodeo gets Shark Saturday

6/10/2009 9:26 AM

DESTIN, FL - Whether it's the "fear factor" or sheer curiosity, there is something about sharks that draws people. And that's what the Destin Fishing Rodeo is hoping to capitalize on this year with Shark Saturday. Every Saturday throughout the...Read More

The docks are rocking as snapper season opens

6/1/2009 12:14 PM

DESTIN, FL - It doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess what the charter boats will be bringing to the docks today - Red snapper. June 1 is opening day for red snapper, after a seven month closure. By 10 a.m. more than a half-dozen boats were already...Read More