Panhandle Events
December 13th, 2011
There was a time when our state tourism motto was something like “Florida, the rules are different here.” And no time is that more obvious than on New Years Eve, instead of a big ball dropping at midnight we drop an orange in Orlando, a beach ball in Panama City Beach and, get this, a Conch shell in Key West. We’re also more likely to toast the New Year with some frozen or fruity concoction than champagne, you can call us different if you will but you have to call us fun. Our festivities range from kid friendly and family to somethings that are a little wilder, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve 2011.
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December 5th, 2011
With theme parks going all out, festive light displays and boat parades, Santa’s workshops and family fun, Florida is the place to be during the holiday season.
Floridians also decorate everything in sight, from the flamingos in our front yards to the boats at our docks everything is strung with lights and tinsel. From St. Augustine to the Florida Keys, Florida knows how to celebrate the Christmas season.
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November 28th, 2011
Florida is a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water, our weather is warm and sunny so it only makes sense that we enjoy our boats all year round and Christmas is no different. When were done decking our halls we head straight out to our docks and deck our decks, hulls and string those masts with lights. Once they are twinkling from bow to stern we wait for Santa. But before he gets here we take our boats and show them off, boats parades take place all over Florida and are a great way for the whole family to get into the holiday spirit. Here’s our list of upcoming boat parades, find one in your area to enjoy.
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September 16th, 2011
Spooky, FL – The wind picks up and starts to howl, cool air settles over the land, summer is definitely over. You shiver, but is it from the cold or is it because you realize Halloween is near? In Florida, from Pensacola to Key West, we are putting out our pumpkins, stuffing our ‘scaregulls’ and getting ready to party. We have many choices when it comes to celebrating Halloween. There are local haunted houses, boo at the zoo events and, of course, our theme parks will be holding there annual events like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween for the little ones and Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, which is definitely not for the little ones. No matter where you are in Florida you’re sure to find something that’s just right for you and your family. Here’s our list of spooky fun for this year.
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July 10th, 2011
Destin, FL – The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual photo contest beginning Monday, Aug. 1, through 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. The Destin Area Summer Photo Contest began in 2006 as an exciting way to promote the beautiful city of Destin through locals’ and tourists’ experiences. Previous contest entries featured children playing in the sand, families enjoying attractions around Destin, beautiful sunsets, and fishermen unloading the day’s catch along the Destin harbor.
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July 9th, 2011
Pensacola, FL – The Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center announced a new Florida beach vacation giveaway this week. Perdido Key has launched back-to-back promotions over the past year aimed at introducing travelers to its 16-mile stretch of white sandy beaches along the Florida Panhandle. Tourism here was impacted during the BP oil spill last April, but promotions like this one have helped to fill condominiums and resorts to capacity.
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June 7th, 2011
The 4th of July in Florida is like no place else, the sun, the sand and the sparkle of fireworks over the surf, it’s truly a sight to behold. The weather is warm and event venues from Pensacola to Miami Beach are open and ready for you and your family to spend the day celebrating our nation’s birthday. If you have a boat or can hitch a ride on one, you can enjoy the fireworks on the water or you can watch from one of our many Florida beaches. Check out these Independence Day events near you.
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May 14th, 2011
By Myscha Theriault
While our friends up north might flock here for the winter, summer is when those of us who live here actually have time off from work to enjoy our fair state for ourselves. And for those of us with children who are out of school for the season, it’s important to know where we can squeeze in the most fun for our limited family time. Here are five fun summer Florida vacation ideas.
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February 15th, 2011
Dust off the masks and break out the beads, it’s time to party, Mardi Gras is here again. Before the time of prayer and penance at Easter before the self-denial of Lent comes the time for a little fun, frivolity and partying, after all, we are assured that there is a time and a season for every purpose under heaven. Here are of few places other than New Orleans where you can don a mask and cut loose.
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December 10th, 2010
In Florida instead of a big crystal ball for New Year’s Eve like they do in New York City we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we tend to toast the New Year with a fruity rum drink rather than champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2011, whether it’s kid friendly or something a little wilder, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.
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November 22nd, 2010
Jimmy Buffett sings a song about Christmas where Santa delivers your presents in a canoe, yes that’s the way Santa does it here in Florida. Floridians decorate differently too, because while we do deck our halls we also deck our decks and masts with lights. We enjoy our boats year round and once they are twinkling with lights from bow to stern and every inch in between we take them out and show them off. Christmas boats parades happen all over Florida and are a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit. Here is a list of upcoming boat parades, look for one in your favorite area.
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October 28th, 2010
Perdido Key, FL – The program, originally launched Aug. 24, was an immediate hit with travelers. Originally proposed by the Perdido Key Chamber as “Keys to the Key,” the gift card program implemented by the Pensacola Tourism and Convention Bureau is a coordinated effort to bring tourism to the area. The early numbers reflected a tremendous response with all gift cards reserved in under a week. In an expeditious deluge, people from all over America made reservations and enjoyed a vacation in paradise. The program’s success resulted in one extension already. Now on the heels of the success of that extension, a second round of gift cards has been announced.
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September 22nd, 2010
Perdido Key, FL – The American Express® gift card program has been extended for a short time with a limited number of new gift cards just in from BP. Register immediately and then get ready for a memorable vacation here on the “Lost Key.” Register, then book and stay at a qualified area vacation property and get up to $300 in American Express gift cards!
August 15th, 2010
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Panama City Beach, FL – During the First Family’s visit to Panama City Beach to meet with local business owners and officials and to encourage Americans to enjoy the Gulf Coast beaches, the President and Sasha go for a swim.
President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha swam at Alligator Point in Panama City Beach, FL on August 14, 2010. The President traveled to Panama City Beach with First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha to meet with local business owners and officials and to encourage Americans to travel to the Panhandle and Gulf Coast beaches.
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