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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Our Top Picks for July 18-20 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This weekend is filled with a variety of entertaining events, from an outdoor movie showing to a Family Fun Day—there is something for everyone! For current weather updates, be sure to reference Weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!


Friday, July 18, 2014:
Movies at the Landing – E.T.
Downtown Fort Walton Beach
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this Disney movie event, happening every Friday through August 29!


Today’s Boutique Celebrates 33 Years in Destin with Hawaiian Luau Party
Today’s Fashion Boutique
Paradise Key Shopping Center
4433 Commons Drive
Destin
Today’s Boutique invites you to celebrate fashion, fun and friends during its 33rd Annual Anniversary Week! The celebration bash will be held on July 18 and 19. As part of the celebration, the Dettle’s welcome their friends and customers to enjoy a Hawaiian Luau with Mai Tais, refreshments, Hawaiian snacks, modeling and a drawing for a $500 gift certificate. For more information visit, http://www.destinchamber.com/events or find Today’s Boutique on Facebook.

Saturday, July 19, 2014:
Family Fun Day
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come out for a day of fun for the whole family! Admission is free! Enjoy a live concert performance by Latitudes from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., try your luck at the Funnel Cake Walk to win a funnel cake, test out your throwing skills at the dunking booth, enjoy great good, shop local vendors and more! At noon, a Pinfish Tournament will commence and end at 12:30 p.m. with four new rods and reels given away amongst four different age categories. For more information, visit http://www.fwbchamber.org/events.

Paddle for Tomorrows
180 Ferry Road
Fort Walton Beach
This is the First Annual Stand Up Paddle Board Races to cure cystic fibrosis at the Fort Walton Yacht Club. At this great event there will be board demos, entertainment, awards, SUP vendors, Little Caesars pizza, cold drinks, swimming and a water slide for the kids.


The FudPoker Run – Around-the-Bay Jet Ski Classic
The first ever “Around-the-Bay” Jet Ski Classic FudPoker Run will be held on Choctawhatchee Bay. The event will be presented by Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar and Grill of Okaloosa Island and will benefit Children in Crisis and the Okaloosa County Sheriff Star Charities. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Fudpucker’s Okaloosa Island. The first Jet Ski starts at 10:30 a.m. and the last Jet Ski returns by 3:30 p.m. Cost for each Captain is $30, which includes a free T-shirt. Riders are $10 each. All Captains must be 18 years or older. Prizes will be awarded for the top four Poker hands with discounted food and beverage specials provided by Fudpucker’s after the event. For more information, please visit http://www.fwbchamber.org/events.


Where History Comes to Life, at the Heritage of Northwest Florida
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Ave.
Valparaiso
Saturday: 7 p.m.
Sunday: 6 p.m.
This unique and fun event has become so popular that it will be held over two nights, July 19 and 20. Night at the Museum takes guests on a guided tour where the Dream Players Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Fletcher, will bring history to life through characters of the past. Call to make reservations today. $35 per person or $30 for museum members. 850.678.2615 or visit www.heritage-museum.org.

Rock the Docks – Forrest Williams Band
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Every Saturday night during the summer, come out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage. For more information, contact info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

Sunday, July 20, 2014:
Sunday Cinema at The Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Our Top Picks for July 11-13 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

After a very eventful Fourth of July weekend, we have this weekend to take part in more laidback goings on—phew! These events include a Blue Angels air show, movie showings, a family fishing tourney, a live concert and more! For current weather updates, be sure to reference Weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!


Friday, July 11, 2014:
Movies at the Landing – The Lego Movie
Downtown Fort Walton Beach
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this Disney movie event, happening every Friday through August 29!


In and Around Choctawhatchee Bay
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue
Valparaiso
Time: noon
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is offering a free lunchtime lecture this Friday during which the topic of “In and Around Choctawhatchee Bay” will be discussed by Brittany Tate of the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College. Tate will talk about their work in relation to plants, animals and culture. Children are welcome. Please bring a sandwich and take your lunch break at the Heritage Museum for History Sandwiched-in, an informal lunchtime education program. This lecture is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please call ahead to reserve seating. 850.678.2615


Saturday, July 12, 2014:
Pensacola Beach Air Show, Featuring the Blue Angels
Pensacola Beach
This Saturday, set up some beach chairs on Pensacola Beach and prepare to watch a breathtaking performance in flight with the ever-popular Blue Angels! If Saturday’s show is rained out, the show will be rescheduled for the following day, Sunday, July 13. Also, since parking is limited at the beach, a FREE trolley service will be offering its transportation services from 7 a.m. until midnight. For more information, please visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Fudpucker’s Summer Slam Family Fishing Tournament


Rock the Docks Gypsy Riot
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Every Saturday night during the summer, come out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage. For more information, contact info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

Sunday, July 13, 2014:
Sunday Cinema at The Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin

Monday, April 7, 2014

Our Top 10 Picks for April 11-13 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Happy Friday, everyone! Throughout this weekend there will be fantastic, local events including a golf tournament, beach cleanup, a spring musical event, brunches and more! The Weather Channel at weather.com reports the weekend weather conditions to be in the low-60s for the low with a high in the mid-70s. As of today, the chance for rain is at ZERO percent Friday through Sunday!

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!

Friday, April 11, 2014:
Suite 100 Private Banking/FNBT.com Charity Golf Tournament
Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
302 Country Club Road
Shalimar
Time: 11 a.m. registration, noon shotgun start
This great, charity tournament series will benefit the Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Entry fee is $150 per team. Limited to first 120 players. Sponsorships are available. Call 850.651.1416 to register. www.ShalimarPointe.com.


SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS Champagne & Seafood Lunch Cruise
SunQuest Cruises
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach
Time: noon to 3 p.m.
Docked just steps away from the Sandestin Wine Festival, the SOLARIS yacht’s Champagne & Seafood Cruise features four courses with premium champagne pairings and a three-hour cruise. The cruise is $69 per person, including a four-course meal, premium champagne pairings and a three-hour cruise. The dockside reception begins at noon with the cruise taking place from 1-3 p.m. Reservations required online at www.SunQuestCruises.com or 850.650.2519.

Saturday, April 12, 2014:
Fudpucker’s Dine & Paint Party
Fudpucker’s
1318 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
The Emerald Cork Traveling Paint Party Studio is bringing the party to Fudpucker’s for a unique Dine & Paint experience! Enjoy a delicious meal, then explore your creative side as you paint your own masterpiece. No experience necessary. Just come ready to eat and have fun painting with others!

Earth Day Beach Cleanup
Time: 8 a.m. – noon
Okaloosa County Environmental Council invites volunteers of all ages to participate. Volunteers are invited to sign in at Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island, the beach park west of Island Princess on Okaloosa Island and Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Join the Cigarette Waste Recycling Brigade in collecting extinguished cigarettes for recycling into a variety of industrial products.


Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Wyndham Garden of Fort Walton Beach
573 Santa Rosa Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach
Time: Dinner and show begin at 7 p.m.
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance and Act4Murder are teaming up for a fundraiser at the Wyndham Garden Inn on Okaloosa Island on April 12. Okaloosa Arts Alliance supports and promotes art, music, and culture in Okaloosa County, enhancing the cultural environment of our community. The show, ON STAGE FOR MURDER, gives you a backstage look at what really goes on in the green room during a night of songs, dances and plenty of murderous fun! Enjoy a delicious three-course, plated dinner during this fundraising event for a worthy cause. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling Amy at 850.499.8335 or online at www.okaloosaarts.org. Visit www.act4murder.com for additional show night details.


Brunch at Jackacudas
The newest seafood and sushi restaurant on Destin Harbor has just announced that it will host brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning at 9:30 a.m. They offer bottomless mimosas and fresh food with a great view. Check it out this weekend! www.jackacudas.com

Photo credit: Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi
Cox Charity Auction to Benefit Covenant Hospice
Cox Media
320 NW Racetrack Road
Fort Walton Beach
Cox presents the Cox Charity Auction to benefit Covenant Hospice, beginning April 12 through May 10. Formerly the Cox Cablethon, this year’s event will feature four week-long auctions hosted online at www.CoxCharityAuction.com. Each auction features a variety of packages starting at 40 percent of the retail value. Additional auction items include paddleboard rentals, spa and massage services, kiteboarding lessons, gym memberships, golf outings, original artwork, diamond jewelry, tickets to performing arts events and concerts, as well as gift certificates to local and national chain restaurants.
The online auction schedule is as follows: Auction One, April 12-19; Auction Two, April 19-26; Auction Three, April 26-May 3; Auction Four, May 3-10. Each auction will feature different items available for bidding. For more information about Covenant Hospice or to make a hospice inquiry, contact the local branch office at 850.729.1800 or visit www.CovenantHospice.org.
Sunday, April 13, 2014:
Spring Musical Eggstravaganza
Destin Commons
4300 Legendary Drive, Suite 200
Destin
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Destin Commons will host this season-inspired event with Sinfonia Woodwind Quintet performing Peter and the Wolf. There will be a performance by members from the Sinfonia Youth Orchestra. Abrakadoodle will be on hand with children's crafts and face painting for families to enjoy throughout the afternoon. For more information, visit www.DestinCommons.com.


Sunday Brunch at Crab Island Cantina
Crab Island Cantina
2 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Enjoy an awesome Sunday Brunch with one of the best views of the Destin Harbor. Drink bottomless Margaritas, Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. for $12 with the purchase of an entrée. CrabIslandCantina.com

Sunday Brunch at Harry T’s
Harry T’s Lighthouse
46 Harbor Boulevard
Destin

Enjoy a spectacular Sunday Brunch on the Destin Harbor. Brunch items are served with fresh fruits, a fresh bakery basket and your choice of fried potato hash browns or cheese grits. Bottomless Champagne with entrée purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HarryTs.com

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Chill, Chill, Go Away – Indoor Activities During Cold Weather

As a result of the recent cold snap taking over the Emerald Coast, many people are staying away from the outdoors and seeking warmth inside. When you’re not busy at work and would like to go out and do something with your friends or loved ones, there are indoor options for fun in the area.

We know our area is known for its warm days and beautiful beach weather, but it also boasts many other activities for those cold, winter days. Here’s a list of some of the things to do on the Emerald Coast when you want to stay indoors.

Museums
Browse a local museum and learn about the history of the area and its people. The Air Force Armament Museum, Destin History and Fishing Museum, Indian Temple Mound Museum and Emerald Coast Science Center are just a few of the museums around town.



Air Force Armament Museum
Games
For a day of fun, head on over to Fat Daddy’s Arcade next to Fudpucker’s in both Destin and Okaloosa Island. Santa Rosa Mall also has a newly revamped arcade. These arcades provide numerous, exciting games with unique prizes available in exchange for tickets. Take your family or friends out to an arcade for hours of cyber entertainment.

Fudpucker's on Okaloosa Island
Shopping
The popular act of browsing rows and rooms of clothing, accessories and shoes in hopes of finding something special to add to your wardrobe, is a favorite cold day and sunny day activity on the Emerald Coast. With fabulous shopping offered locally at Destin Commons, Santa Rosa Mall, and an array of smaller shopping centers, your retail adventure will be a blast.

Destin Commons
Coffee
If you want to stay low key for your outing, then stop in at a local coffee or pastry shop and grab a warm cup of Jo or some hot chocolate. Coffee and hot chocolate taste great no matter what time of day you enjoy them.

Food
Sit down for any meal of the day at a nearby restaurant. There are so many to choose from. Whether you are craving seafood, Italian, Mexican, Greek, Chinese, or almost any other type of fare, you will find a restaurant that caters to your taste buds.

Movies
Rent a movie from Redbox or venture out to the theater. There are Redbox locations all around at places like Winn-Dixie, Walgreens and Walmart, and the cost is just a dollar per DVD. Don your comfortable clothes and go view one of the recently released films in the comfort of cushion seats and a big screen, with popcorn and candy to top it off.


No matter what you choose to do for fun indoors during cold weather on the Emerald Coast, there is no doubt that you'll stay warm and entertained!