April 15th, 2010
Jacksonville, FL – This second year event will bring together chicken wing restaurants & live rock bands for an all day free outdoor festival in Jacksonville. Also you can wash those wings down with a cold Bud Light with a portion of the beverage proceeds going to Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. The event will also feature a Kids Zone for the families until 6:30 pm.
Big eaters can enter the Dick’s Wings & Grill wing eating contest at 5:30 pm for a chance to win some great prizes by signing up at one of the radio station booths. There will also be Arts & Crafts vendors. The festival will be held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds from 12 Noon to 8 pm. More at www.wingandrockfest.com.
December 8th, 2009
In Florida we do things a little differently for New Years Eve. Instead of a big ball dropping like they do up there in New York City, we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we’re just as likely to toast the new year with a Rum Runner as champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2010, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.
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November 6th, 2009
When driving into Florida on I-95 the first place you encounter is Jacksonville, as you drive past Downtown Jacksonville you’ll notice the Blue Bridge, as its known locally. The downtown area around Jacksonville Landing is a great place to spend the weekend, you can use the water taxis that cross the St. Johns River, enjoy the great view and plenty of dining and entertainment options.
Jacksonville Beach is another exciting option of a place to spend the weekend. The Jacksonville Pier offers the best fishing in the area and its local dining and party venues make for a great getaway.
Nearby Ponte Vedra Beach is one of the swankiest areas in Florida. It has an atmosphere more like Boca Raton than what you would normally think of North Florida, the area is well known for golf and posh resorts.
November 5th, 2009
Thanksgiving usually means getting together with family and friends, however last year our families were traveling out of state. So we went to Clearwater and stayed at a swank hotel and celebrated Thanksgiving at a trendy restaurant. It was so much more fun than hanging with the family and watching the Lions loose that we are looking for a way to do it again. Or maybe take the whole family on a Thanksgiving vacation and save money with Thanksgiving week hotel deals available through our exclusive travel partner Hotels.com.
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September 16th, 2008
By October the weather finally starts to cool, especially at night, it’s the perfect time for county fairs and festivals. One of the favorites is Oktoberfest, Florida loves Oktoberfest as much as Florida loves beer and great German food. Floridians also love a party and there are many taking place, besides the oompah version of “Margaritaville” is not to be missed.
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June 28th, 2008
All across Florida this Fourth of July there will be red rockets a glaring a bombs a bursting with fireworks displays everywhere. Floridians love celebrating Independence Day so much that fireworks dealers have used a loophole in the law where any farmer can buy fireworks to scare wildlife away from their crops. But if you’re looking to play it safe this year and keep the kids away from your Uncle Leonard and other amateur pyro partiers, take a look at these spectacular Florida fireworks shows we’ve discovered.
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April 8th, 2008
Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held April 11-13 at the Florida Theatre & Metropolitan Park. The Jacksonville Jazz Fest will feature five amateur Jazz pianists competing in the Florida Theatre for cash prizes and a chance to perform the next day 1 p.m at the Jazz Festival in Metropolitan Park, doors open at 6 p.m.
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