| Gulf Dream - Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island Property ID: RF102
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Gulf Dream - Anna Maria Island - Vacation Rental
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Gulf Coast Festivals Not To Miss
Seafood lovers can stuff themselves to the gills this fall at 11 food festivals taking place across the 227-mile coastline, where chefs will be cooking up everything from the region’s famous Apalachicola oysters and Florida hopper shrimp to mouth-watering barbecue and German sausages. Historically, year after year starting in late September and continuing through the month of November, thousands of visitors come to these sugar-sand shores for great food, fine wine and live music.
This year’s special events range from casual wine and food tastings to blockbuster concerts with renowned performers. Some festivals, such as the Destin Seafood Festival, coincide with other events in the area like the Destin Fishing Rodeo and the Destin Seafood Festival Golf Classic, providing visitors with an even wider range of activities.
Others offer competitions among the best local cooks or give area restaurants the chance to create delicious recipes or bring out some of their tried and true favorites. So grab a handful of napkins, check out the menu and dig into fall food festivals.
32nd Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival — Sept. 25-27
Seville Square in downtown Pensacola, (850) 433-6512
www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/SeafoodFestival or www.visitpensacola.com
Presented by the Fiesta of Five Flags, the Pensacola Seafood Festival is one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast,” and one of the largest events in Florida, with more 100,000 in attendance. Area chefs offer selections that include fried grouper, and Pensacola crab ball, while festival goers enjoy the arts and crafts of over 175 vendors. Live music by a dozen local bands. Admission is free.
31st Annual Destin Seafood Festival — Oct. 2-4,
HarborWalk Village on the Destin Harbor, (850) 837-2711 www.destin-fwb.com
Also listed in the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast,” the Destin Seafood Festival offers fresh seafood prepared by some of the area’s most popular restaurants. This year’s headliners are Survivor and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival — October 9-10
St. George Island on the beach, (850) 653-8678 (Franklin County TDC) ; www. oysterspat.com
Oysters reign supreme at this festival on St. George Island that includes a parade, a treasure hunt, live music and a 5K race. Festival goers can attach themselves to plates of oysters and other seafood at this two-day festival on the beach.
Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival — Oct. 9-11
Frank Brown Park on Highway 98 (Back Beach Road) across from Pier Park, Panama City Beach; www. panamacitybeachfest.com
Combining three ever popular activities into one huge event, the Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival pairs daily wine tastings with celebrity chef exhibitions and nationally known performers in jazz, rock, reggae and country music. The 2009 stars include, Grand Funk Railroad, Julianne Hough, John Anderson, and STYX. Advanced tickets start at $15 per person per day. Children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5 per car per day.
33rd Annual Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival — Oct. 16–18
Mullet Festival Grounds, State Road 85 North at College Blvd., Niceville
http://mulletfestival.com
The main attractions for this fishy weekend are mullet and music, especially fried mullet, and country music by this year’s headliners, Blake Shelton, Chuck Wicks and Billy Ray Cyrus. Named after the mullet, a fish found in abundance in the local waters, the Boggy Bayou Mullet festival features an arts and crafts show, a juried art show and handmade and decorated clothing in the Boutique area. Additionally, more than 40,000 hungry mullet fans will consume up to 10 tons of this humble fish during the three-day festival. Admission is $10 per person
46th Annual Florida Seafood Festival — Nov. 6-7
Battery Park, downtown Apalachicola, (888) 653-8011; www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
Florida’s first and oldest seafood festival, established in 1963, the Florida Seafood Festival takes place in downtown historic Apalachicola at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. The highlight of the two-day event is the Oyster Shucking Contest followed by the Oyster Eating Contest.Mounds of seafood prepared by local residents, arts and crafts, live music, blue crab races, a parade, the blessing of the fleet, and the crowning of Miss Florida Seafood Festival, make this piece of forgotten Florida a don’t-miss event.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
SeaSide Resort - Vacation Rental - Fort Myers
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Eden House Condo - Fort Myers Vacation Rental
| Eden House Condo Fort Myers Beach Property ID: JE628
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Castle on the Beach
| Castle on the Beach Fort Myers Beach Property ID: LP617
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Sarasota Vacation Rental by Owner
| Super Value House in the Sun Sarasota Property ID: NC399
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| Great Single Home for Vacation Rental in Sarasota, Florida |
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
LobsterFest Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH - Schooners will host the 20th annual Lobster Festival & Tournament on Sept. 17-20. The festival benefits the Florida Aquatic & Marine Institute and the Toys for Kids Foundation.
Divers will compete in a variety of categories including Spiny Lobster, Big 6 and Shovelnose, with cash prizes totaling $5,000. Weigh-ins will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tim Kinderman, general manager of Schooners said, “Panama City residents should support this event which benefits local charities. Schooners is the last local beach club and we are working hard to keep Lobsterfest all local.”
The charities which were chosen to help children in the community. “Florida Aquatic & Marine Institute educates people about the importance of taking care of the beaches and Toys for Kids keeps all monies in Bay County,” Kinderman said.
Suzanne Bizzell, of Panama City said, “The sand sculptors are amazing artists and the whole event is very family friendly. It is one of the biggest things that happen around here and they donate all the money to charity. Lobsterfest is a great way for the local community to come together for a good cause and a good time”
The first tournament was in the fall of 1989. Today, it draws divers and enthusiasts from all over the country. Professional sand sculptors, Sanding Ovations return to wow the crowds with their spectacular sculptures. They have won or placed in every major competition in the country.
Lobster specials will run all week.
Schooners is the last of the old open-air hangouts on the Gulf Coast. The restaurant opened in the ’60s and was named The Beach Party.
Schooners is open seven days a week starting at 11 a.m. until close.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Professional Sand Sculpture begins on the beach. 7 p.m.: Kick off party featuring Troy Syfrett & The Nash Ville Mafia.
Friday, Sept. 18
4:30 p.m.: Grandy & Steel Band on main stage. 5 p.m.: Diver registration, safety meeting. 8 p.m.: Live Mii Auction on main stage. 9 p.m.: Arizona Band on the main stage. 10 p.m.: $1,000 raffle drawing
Saturday, Sept. 19
Dive Tournament begins. 10 a.m.: Beach stage goes live with music and games for families and children. Amateur Sandcastle & Sandsculpting Contests begin. Youth, teen and family divisions. Open division for more advanced sand enthusiasts.
11 a.m.: Construction begins of 70 foot Lobster Roll- Attempt to beat “Guiness Book of World Record.” 1 foot Slices will be sold and money will benefit FAMI & TFK.
2:30 p.m.: Sandsculpting Awards Presentation on the beach stage. 3-6 p.m.: Weigh-in. 4 p.m.: Mini auction on the beach stage. 4:30 p.m.: Nothing Short of Pure on the Beach Stage. 9 p.m.: Arizona Band on the main stage. 10 p.m.: $1,500 raffle drawing on the main stage.
Sunday, Sept. 20
11 a.m.: Beach stage goes live with music and games for families and children. Noon: Buffet on the beach and party. Noon to 4 p.m.: Arizona Band on the beach. Noon to 3 p.m.: Weigh-in. 4 p.m.: Diver awards, charity auction and final raffle on the main stage. 6 p.m.: Stainless Steel Band on the main stage.
Looking for a great weekend on the beach? Check out all our Panama City Vacation Rentals and hit LobsterFest from your home away from home on the beach.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Sea Esta - Cape San Blas
| Sea Esta - Cape San Blas Cape San Blas Property ID: SeaEsta
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Sea Casa - Cape San Blas
Sea Casa - Cape San Blas
Cape San Blas
Property ID: SeaCasa
Cape San Blas
Property ID: SeaCasa
 | Property Info: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 Style: Beach Home 1.5 Bathrooms Smoking Not Allowed Pets Allowed View from Property Waterfront Property |
Manasota Key Florida Vacation Rental By Owner
| Manasota Dreamin - Manasota Key Rental Manasota Key / Englewood Property ID: ks_2
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Florida Vacation Rental - Beach Palms - Postcard Views
Beach Palms with Picture Postcard View!
Indian Shores
Property ID: BP002
Indian Shores
Property ID: BP002
| Property Info: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 Style: BeachFront Condo 2 Bathrooms Smoking Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed View from Property Waterfront Property |
Beach Penthouse for Rent by Owner - Florida Vacation - Indian Shores
| Beach Penthouse Gulf Front - Lovely & Spacious Indian Shores Property ID: BC2502
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Florida Vacation Rental by Owner - Indian Rocks Beach
Dream Condo On The Beach - 3 Bdrm
Indian Rocks
Property ID: DC002
| Property Info: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 Style: Beach Condo 2 Bathrooms Smoking Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed View from Property Waterfront Property |
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Beach Cottage - 4th Floor Beach Front Condo Vacation Rental
Beach Cottage - 4th Floor
Indian Shores
Property ID: BC4
Indian Shores
Property ID: BC4
 | Property Info: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 Style: Beachfront Condo 2 Bathrooms Smoking Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed View from Property Waterfront Property |
Doc's Dream - Fort Myers Florida Beach Rental
| Doc's Dream Fort Myers Beach Property ID: NG921
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One Gulf Beach Says "Enough" to Beach Claimers
INDIAN SHORES – Some people are leaving portable sun canopies on the public beach at night.
Others apparently take the covers with them but leave the frames, which prompted Indian Shores Mayor Jim Lawrence and the Town Council to discuss the need Aug. 11 for an ordinance that addresses the issue.
“I do think there is a problem. I have walked the beach and seen what appears to be an abandoned frame,” said Councilor Bill Smith. “You cannot just leave personal property there on a public beach.”
A beach canopy ordinance would address the public portion of the beach.
“We don’t want to police people’s private property,” Lawrence said.
The beach tents crop up most frequently between the erosion control line and the coastal construction line.
Some residents own their lots up to the erosion control line.
Beaches are renourished up to that point. It’s a demarcation the state uses to make sure it keeps from using federal funds on private property, Lawrence said.
Town Administrator E.D. Williams said currently the town doesn’t have any real authority to get people to take the frames down at night.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection doesn’t consider the discount store type tents to be structures.
It would probably take an ordinance to control leaving the tents on the beach at night without a permit. During the day the canopies provide a necessary service of protection from the sun, Williams said.
The state DEP Web site describes construction and the state’s coastal management program.
“The Coastal Construction Control Line Program is an essential element of Florida’s coastal management program.
It provides protection for Florida’s beaches and dunes while assuring reasonable use of private property,” according to the state DEP Web site.
Others apparently take the covers with them but leave the frames, which prompted Indian Shores Mayor Jim Lawrence and the Town Council to discuss the need Aug. 11 for an ordinance that addresses the issue.
“I do think there is a problem. I have walked the beach and seen what appears to be an abandoned frame,” said Councilor Bill Smith. “You cannot just leave personal property there on a public beach.”
A beach canopy ordinance would address the public portion of the beach.
“We don’t want to police people’s private property,” Lawrence said.
The beach tents crop up most frequently between the erosion control line and the coastal construction line.
Some residents own their lots up to the erosion control line.
Beaches are renourished up to that point. It’s a demarcation the state uses to make sure it keeps from using federal funds on private property, Lawrence said.
Town Administrator E.D. Williams said currently the town doesn’t have any real authority to get people to take the frames down at night.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection doesn’t consider the discount store type tents to be structures.
It would probably take an ordinance to control leaving the tents on the beach at night without a permit. During the day the canopies provide a necessary service of protection from the sun, Williams said.
The state DEP Web site describes construction and the state’s coastal management program.
“The Coastal Construction Control Line Program is an essential element of Florida’s coastal management program.
It provides protection for Florida’s beaches and dunes while assuring reasonable use of private property,” according to the state DEP Web site.
Chateaux Condo - Indian Shores Vacation Rental By Owner
Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental By Owner
Fodor's recently names the Tampa Bay Beaches "Best Family Beaches"
See what we have known for years
- Indian Shores is the perfect place for your next Florida Gulf Vacation!
Chateaux Condo - Florida With Love
Indian Shores
Property ID: LR108
Fodor's recently names the Tampa Bay Beaches "Best Family Beaches"
See what we have known for years
- Indian Shores is the perfect place for your next Florida Gulf Vacation!
Chateaux Condo - Florida With Love
Indian Shores
Property ID: LR108
 | Property Info: 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 Style: Beachfront Condo 1 Bathrooms Smoking Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed View from Property Waterfront Property |
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Grand Bay - Marco Island
| Grand Bay Marco Island Property ID: FL139
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GRAND BAY MARCO ISLAND FLORIDA Beautiful Swimming pool and Jacuzzi complex overlooking the Bay.  |
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Marco Island Lakeside Inn - Great Florida Vacations
| Marco Island Lakeside Inn Marco Island Property ID: ML561
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The Marco Island Lakeside Inn sits one mile from Marco Island beaches and boasts a sparkling-heated pool and affordable rates year round. Come and enjoy the only Lakeside getaway on Marco Island. A Cozy Island Getaway. Our 19-suite Marco Island Inn offers two two-bedroom suites, 10 one-bedroom suites and seven studio suites. Our spacious and comfortable suites have been recently remodeled and decorated with a cottage chic decor reminiscent of Old Florida and Key West. Each hideaway is thoughtfully appointed with a fresh, clean white and beige pallet and select floral accents. Wicker cottage-style furniture tastefully completes the setting for an island atmosphere. Imagine French doors, private decks, lake views, tropical breezes and blue skies....you are at Marco Island Lakeside Inn. Lakeview Suites offer a screened-in balcony overlooking the Marco Lake, which is designated a natural habitat for local birds, ducks and turtles to name a few. It is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cocktail before dinner while taking in the serene atmosphere. Our beautifully landscaped inn is located off the beaten track but close to everything. It is a serene sanctuary and a great retreat from the atmosphere of the large resorts and high rises. You will feel right at home the moment you enter. Our friendly staff is quite informative about the local area and offers a personalized experience of Marco Island. If you are looking to escape your fast paced life and slow down for a while, you will want to stay here. If you are looking for more adventure, there is plenty to do on Marco as well- from fishing, to parasailing, to wave runners or scuba diving, Marco Island has it all. If you are here on business, we also offer free wireless internet access in all rooms. Great new Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse on-site for lunch and dinner. Deposit requirements as follows, payment in full for 2 days or less at time of booking, 50 percent for stays of 3 or more days. Deposits are applied to first and last night’s stay. Contact:phone 239-394-1161 toll free 1-800-729-0216 fax 239-394-0561 |
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Palms of Destin Resort - Great amenities - Great Price
Palms of Destin Resort
Destin
Property ID: BO553
Destin
Property ID: BO553
 | Property Info: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 Style: Condominium 2 Bathrooms Smoking Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed View from Property Waterfront Property |
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