Panhandle Events
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.
June 14th, 2010
Grab your sunglasses and beach blanket and plan your trip to Florida now because nobody celebrates our nation’s birthday like we do in the Sunshine State. From the Panhandle to the Florida Keys and everywhere in between cities and towns will be celebrating with a day of family fun topped off with fabulous fireworks displays. Check out these events to find one near you.
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June 2nd, 2010
Navarre Beach, FL – Construction on the new 1,545-foot fishing pier on Navarre Beach, the longest in the state, is essentially complete and a grand opening celebration has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterward, Santa Rosa County will suspend admission fees to the pier for the weekend to allow the public to walk along or fish from the new pier for free. The newest Florida pier will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. It will normally cost $1 a day to walk on the pier, and adults will pay $7 a day to fish; weekly and annual passes are available.
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May 25th, 2010
Panama City, FL – Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), the first commercial international airport to be built in the US in past 15 years, began operations Sunday, May 23. Two airlines will offer travelers to Panama City Beach and other Panhandle beaches easy access. Southwest Airlines will have eight daily nonstop flights, serving Baltimore/Washington, Houston, Nashville and Orlando, and Delta Airlines will have 11 daily nonstop flights serving Atlanta and Memphis.
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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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