Dining

Blue Jeans and BBQ Festival

MILTON, FL – Tickets are on sale now for the Covenant Hospice Blue Jeans and BBQ Festival and Bull Riding Competition on Oct. 3 from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. at Hayes Ranch, 5097 Berryhill Road. Tickets are only $10 prior to the event and $15 at... Full story

Seafood family affair at new Millender’s

Lois Swoboda, Florida Freedom Newspapers

APALACHICOLA, FL - The Millender family is combining generations of know how with up-to-date marketing in their new location. The grand opening of Millender Seafood’s new home at 607 US 98 just east of Sands Memorial Park was a low-key affair... Full story

Want food so good, you'll slap yo' real mama?

Mary Ready, Special to Florida Freedom Newspapers

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - It was a rainy Monday, and Frank and I had just left the car lot around 3 p.m. in search of somewhere to have a late lunch. For some reason, when we are in Fort Walton in the early afternoon, we both become ravenously hungry... Full story

Good food blossoms at Cafe Amapola

Linda Murchison, Florida Freedom Newspapers

VALPARAISO, FL — Amapola is a Spanish word for hibiscus, the national flower of Puerto Rico.     Indeed, this gives you a hint of some of the flavors awaiting you inside Café Amapola.     The food A... Full story

German Club coffee

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Members, friends and those that enjoy German culture are invited to come to the German Club Germania to attend the annual Open House, Welcoming Coffee and membership drive at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at the clubhouse at 428... Full story

The Scoreboard offers a lot of stuff

Tom McLaughlin, Florida Freedom Newspapers

OKALOOSA ISLAND, FL — Looking for a place to watch the big game? How about somewhere to vent your lungs through karaoke? A cozy bar? A spacious restaurant? Seafood? Burgers? Breakfast? Late night dining? For any or all, try The Scoreboard on... Full story

Tea and homicide

Murder mystery coming to local tea parlor

Brian Hughes, Florida Freedom Newspapers

CRESTVIEW, FL - It’s a common problem. You’re enjoying a nice, multi-course luncheon tea with a civilized group of friends at a local tea parlor when a celebrity Hollywood diva at the next table is suddenly murdered. Under normal... Full story

Taste of Fort Walton Beach

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - The Taste of Fort Walton Beach Chamber is Saturday, Sept. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, featuring menu items from these Chamber members: Adonna's Bakery & Cafe The Aegean Beach Liquors... Full story

Mobbed Up For Murder

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Join Act4Murder as they perform their newest show, Mobbed Up For Murder, for a hilarious Fundraising event at the Knight's of Columbus on Sept. 26. Act4Murder, a local professional acting troupe, has been... Full story

Ducks Unlimited Banquet

NICEVILLE, FL – The South Okaloosa County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host a banquet on Oct. 3 at the Rocky Bayou Country Club, 600 Golf Course Drive. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cost is $40 per ticket, $75 per couple, $20 for youth under... Full story

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