2021 Virtual 30A Songwriters Festival
January 29 - 31 @ 6:00 pm EST Each Day
Tickets are now available for the 2021 Virtual 30A Songwriters Festival scheduled to debut next Friday, January 29th at 5:00 p.m. local time. The Virtual Festival is a three part series with each episode running approximately one hour. The presentation is a documentary of the past decade of Festivals edited from film footage shot at Festivals together with recent recordings of many of your favorite artists performing songs for our online 2021 Festival. Bundles will be offered for purchase with Virtual Festival tickets including a spectacular coffee table photography book with beautiful photos shot over the years at past Festivals. It is a true collectors item! Additionally, a commemorative hat in three colors and 12 distinctive t-shirts - one for each year of the Festival with the graphic artwork from each year on the front and the names of artists who performed that year on the back are being offered. Discounts will be offered if you wish to buy all!This is truly a one-of-a-kind event for this popular festival. To purchase tickets and find out more click here.
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UPCOMING MARDI GRAS PARADES & FESTIVALS
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
The Krewe de Yak’s 7th Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be held Jan. 23 on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. The Street fair and Car Show will begin at 11 a.m. and GrasFest will once again be the place to be for food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment celebrating the Carnival season. The Grand Parade will roll at 3 p.m.
For more information, call 850-419-5977 or email krewedeyak@gmail.com.
DESTIN COMMONS
Laissez les bons temps rouler or Let the Good Times Roll and join Destin Commons for their annual Mardi Gras Masquerade from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 12. Enjoy live music, free face painting, photo booth, and more. Mardi Gras parade will kick off at 7 p.m.
If interested in having your business or organization participate in the parade, email bzannis@turnberry.com.
VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF...
NAVARRE BEACH SEES
RECORD TOURISM IN NOVEMBER
After suffering through the dismal Spring months of 2020, when most of the country was in lockdown due to the Pandemic, Navarre Beach Tourism soared.
When Florida began to reopen their doors, it was evident that vacationers were eager to get back to normal after being shut inside, and go out and play and enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches around.
The numbers are astonishing with tax revenue being up almost 27% in October and 55% in November. Total tax revenues for the year came in at $3.5 million, being only $400K less than 2019.
Unfortunately, Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key didn't fare as well. Tax revenues on Pensacola Beach were up, but just by 3% in November. Perdido Key's revenue dropped by 30% in November.
So, why did Navarre Beach do so well but Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key did not? Most contribute it to the fact that the Three-Mile Bridge was closed due to hurricane damage. Also contributing could be that Navarre Beach only has one hotel while Pensacola Beach and Perdido are filled with hotels, which were closed. ...
Support the Community in this year's Virtual
Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K
New for 2021, the Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K is going completely virtual! This new format allows racers to sweat, connect, and crush some run goals from anywhere in the world. Gather some friends and register at www.RunSeasideFL.com for either race before January 17th to receive a complimentary swag bag.
How does it work? Simply complete your selected course, at any pace and in any style you wish, between Sunday, February 12th and Sunday, February 28th, 2021. Then report your time to be added to the race’s national results leaderboard. 100% of proceeds from the race benefits the Seaside School, Inc. making this a great way to support the school and children of our community!
Registration fees are $100 for the Virtual Half Marathon and $75 for the Virtual 5K. The registration fee includes shipping costs for your swag bag which includes a Vera Bradley® ReActive Sling Backpack and Pleated Face Mask, Billie Gaffrey Designed Race Shirt, Virtual Training Coach Program led by lululemon® Grayton Beach Ambassador, Rex Stinnet + many more surprises!
Be sure to tag #runseasidefl on social media so that participating racers and staff can track...
*Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until the Spring? | RISMedia's Housecall
Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until Spring?
There are many questions homeowners ask themselves during the selling process. "How much will my home sell for?" "How much should I list my home for?" "Who should I select as a real estate agent to sell my home?" "What if the real estate agent overprices my home?" Last but not least, "Is this a good time to be selling a home?" is also a very common question that real estate agents are asked.
As with every decision in life, there are pros and cons, and choosing when to sell a home is no different. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration before deciding when to sell a home. Many homeowners believe selling a home during the fall or winter months is not a good idea and that the spring is the only time a house should be sold. This is the furthest from the truth. Certainly most real estate markets across the United States experience a "spring market rush" every year. There is no doubt that the "spring market" is a great time to be selling and buying real estate, however, the fall and winter seasons may be the best fit for you for many reasons.
Here are several reasons why choosing to sell your home now may be a better decision than waiting until the spring:...
January Events along the Emerald Coast
Pinta Replica | January 8-17 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sandestin's Baytowne Marina | 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy | Miramar Beach
Admission - $6.50/adults | $5/students (5-17 yrs. old) | 4 & under are Free
A replica of the ship, the "Pinta", one of the three ships that came over with Christopher Columbus, will be at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina. Visit the ship for a walk-aboard and self-guided tour.
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Sip N' Stroll Gallery Night | January 8 | 4:00-6:00 pm
J. Leon Gallery and Studio | 13370 US Hwy 98 | Miramar Beach
Enjoy an evening of art with wine, champagne, and eats. Get the chance to meet local artists and view work from 11 artists from the Okaloosa/Walton area.
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Charity Ball | January 9 | 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Cafe Thirty-A | 3899 E. Scenic Hwy 30A | Seagrove Beach
This rescheduled annual Christmas Charity Ball benefits Caring and Sharing of South Walton. Attendees will be greeted upon arrival with a glass of champagne and enjoy passed heavy hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, and a cash bar. Enjoy music by DJ 30A and a commemorative photo booth. Guests are encouraged to dress in evening attire, black tie optional. Click here...
It's Time to Celebrate the End of 2020
& the Beginning of 2021!
Ring in the new year with multiple dining options along the Gulf Coast! Here's a list of ideas!
Santa Rosa Beach
Old Florida Fish House | 33 Heron's Watch Way | Reservations: 850.534.3045
Dining 8:30 pm - 1:00 am
New Year's Eve Menu/Sushi Menu
Watercolor
FOOW | 34 Goldenrod Cir | foow30a.com/ | Reservations not accepted
Dining hours: 5 pm-12:30 am | Outdoor seating available.
Enjoy champagne, live music and special guests
Alys Beach
George's | Georgesatalysbeach.com
Reserve your spot now! Seatings at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:00 pm & 8:30 pm
The Four Course Meal include a seafood trio and crab coconut bisque and main dishes including a Wagyu filet, seared duck breast and crab stuffed sea bass.
Rosemary Beach
Edward's | 66 Main St....
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Heart of Watercolor
Easy Show 12/27 pm & 12/28 am - Call to schedule your Showing!
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