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- 'It's your moment': Karaoke and its loyal local practitioners
- FORT WALTON BEACH — Before the music starts, Mitch “Cujo” Nabors doesn’t say much. But when he walks to the stage at the smoky lounge on a Friday night, grabs the black microph... Full story
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- Geocaching: High-tech treasure hunts are growing in popularity
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- Shop offers sewing lessons: 'My first rule is — Make a mess'
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- Your 2012 event planner
- It’s never too early to start planning to have fun. Here is a rundown of the big events in Destin and Walton County in the year ahead. JANUARY Gumbo contest: Annual event sponsored by the Destin History & Fishing Museum. Winte... Full story
- Party on the water
- DESTIN — When it comes to fishing on the Gulf of Mexico in the chilly season, the party boats seem to be the boat of choice. “For the return on my money, it’s the way to go,” said Tom Milliren of Pennsylvania. Milliren, who ... Full story
- Entertainment lineup announced for Navarre Fun Fest
- NAVARRE BEACH - The Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Fun Fest will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, on Navarre Beach. There will be two concerts Friday night and two on Saturday. Event organizers announc... Full story
- Bad Girls Art Gallery offers unique experience (SLIDESHOW)
- CINCO BAYOU — It’s never too late to start a bad habit. That’s the motto of the newest shop to hit the Emerald Coast, Bad Girls Art Gallery, which will open its doors next Wednesday morning. View a slideshow of the gallery »... Full story
- New exhibit at Full Circle Gallery
- FORT WALTON BEACH — The Full Circle Gallery will present a distinct collection of original artwork, “The Slowest Moving Things: Creatures of Habit" created by award winning artist Kendall Marsh, through March 4. Using familiar objects ... Full story
- Art exhibits: Mattie Kelly Arts Center
- Two solo exhibitions, Dylan Collins: Diagrammatic Disarray and Wendy Wische: In Search of Magic, will run concurrently in the McIlroy and Holzhauer Galleries from Nov. 1 through Dec. 6. Collins' large colorful sculptures, hybrid forms that combine f... Full story
- Party on the water
- DESTIN — When it comes to fishing on the Gulf of Mexico in the chilly season, the party boats seem to be the boat of choice. “For the return on my money, it’s the way to go,” said Tom Milliren of Pennsylvania. Milliren, who ... Full story
- Panama City Beach constructing 10 artificial reefs
- PANAMA CITY BEACH — Areas around Panama City are getting new artificial reefs in the coming months. Bay County officials accepted a $60,000 grant from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to construct 10 new artificial reefs by th... Full story
- Some changes in 2012 marine regulations
- The year 2012 brings several changes for marine anglers who fish Florida waters. In November, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met in Key Largo and voted to increase both recreational and commercial fishing opportunities f... Full story
- 'We just do what we want, whenever we want to do it'
- OKALOOSA ISLAND — The key to being a snowbird is doing whatever you want, whenever you want. “The beauty of being here is you just do what you want to,” said Helen Ratcliffe of Dayton, Ohio. Helen and her husband Jim have vacation... Full story
- Autumn Action Golf Tournament
- PORT ST. JOE, FL - The Autumn Action Golf Tournament at Port St. Joe Country Club will be Sunday, Oct. 18. Teams will be made up of men, women, mixed and teenagers. Prizes, both cash and items, will be won in a number of categories. The cost is $65 ... Full story
- Boo launches line at Beall’s
- MILTON, FL - Last week, local golf pro Boo Weekley was on hand at Beall's Department Store in Milton to launch his new clothing line and sign autographs for fans. Weekley signed merchandise, photos, and other items for hundreds of fans. Lines snake... Full story
- Hibiscus Café and Guest House is more than an escape
- GRAYTON BEACH — Handshakes are never good enough at the Hibiscus Café and Guest House. Expect to be hugged. The bed and breakfast transports patrons to a simpler era where the theme is all about loving one another. The courtyard sign r... Full story
- Amavida Coffee: 'Your tongue can taste the difference'
- SOUTH WALTON — Dan Bailey dipped both hands into a burlap sack and pulled out a sample of dry, green beans as he explained the path coffee travels from seed to tree, and from harvest to roaster. “At any one of these points, they can ruin... Full story
- Krustee Krabb: 'A nice place to kick back, enjoy a little drink, have a little food'
- FORT WALTON BEACH — Sponge Bob is a fry cook. He works in a restaurant in Fort Walton Beach named after one of his buddies, and he specializes in a kid’s dish called Crabby Patty’s. It’s true. Bo Knight told me so. ... Full story
- City council brings Crestview closer to getting cinema
- CRESTVIEW, FL - A unanimous vote by the Crestview City Council Monday evening brought the city a step closer to having a 10-screen cinema. Local contractor Jack Jernigan, acting as an agent for Keith Park Developers, asked the council to approve out... Full story
- 'Fish Story' is a documentary well worth seeing
- Tuesday night brought "Niceville: A Fish Story" to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College (I will never get used to writing that). Created by Lydia Johnson and Tamera Brooks, "Fish Story" begins as an homag... Full story
- Howl at the Moon
- OKALOOSA ISLAND — Howl at the Moon is the only full-production dueling piano show in the area. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the piano show is from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The bar is located at 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway at The Boardwalk. Food is not ser... Full story
- John Wehner's Village Door Nightclub
- SANDESTIN — This dance venue at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the area's only dedicated live music dance club. The region's finest sound and light show, great dj music, and the world famous Dream Band, adds up to one of the most exciting ... Full story
- Hammerhead's Bar & Grille
- SANDESTIN — The best place at Sandestin to watch the sunset is at Hammerhead's Bar & Grille. Kick back and relax in a casual atmosphere overlooking the bay featuring an open grill serving up grilled and steamed seafood buckets, chicken, ch... Full story
- Shop offers sewing lessons: 'My first rule is — Make a mess'
- GRAYTON BEACH — For more information or to sign up for classes at Nicole Paloma- A Creative Space visit npacreativespace.com or “Like” Nicole Paloma- A Creative Space on Facebook. View a slideshow » Little did young Nicole R... Full story
- Made in the shades: Sunglasses can be about style, substance or both
- If you live in Florida, sunglasses are more of an appendage than protective eyewear. On the beach, fishing off the pier, driving or just walking around the block, it’s rare to spot someone without them. View a slideshow » When Ellie Pa... Full story
- Seaside record store: 'This is an institution'
- SEASIDE — More than eight years ago, Tom King and Edward Jack polled their friends for their Top 10 albums, ordered them and stocked the concrete-floored, high-ceilinged space above a bookstore with CDs, and hoped for the best. Today, Central ... Full story
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