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The People of 30A is a "growing compilation of friendly and diverse people who help make this special place a home" by the extraordinarily talented photographer Shane Carter of the dynamic duo Marla & Shane Photographers.
Visit Shane's website at http://www.MarlaandShane.com. He can be reached at 850-217-9367 or via email at shane@marlaandshane.com.
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George Barnes, owner of Smiling Fish Cafe', Santa Rosa Beach, FL
"If you're waiting in line to order lunch and you see this guy looking out the kitchen window, then you're in the right place! George always seems to have a smile on his face...he's a great guy to be around. Great food too!" - Shane Carter
Looking for things to do this week? Coolest events happening around South Walton? Catch some music? Sunday Brunch? Yoga and fitness classes? We sort through all the information for you so you can easily and quickly plan your week - and get outside to enjoy paradise! Here are this week's Hip Happening Highlights. And be sure to check out the Hip Happening Event Calendar for the full skinny on what's happening in town.
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Event Highlights This Week in South Walton .......
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Thursday, February 11 @ 6PM featured ► Sinfonia Gulf Coast's Wine Dinner with Pish Posh Patchouli honoring the "little orchestra" Pink Martini! Cafe Thirty-A in Seagrove 75.00 Full Info >> HERE. Questions? (850) 269-7129. |
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Friday, February 12 @ 7PM featured ► President's Day Weekend Movie Night SEASIDE, Florida Amphitheater [MAP] Free. Full Info >> HERE. Questions? (850) 231-5424. |
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Saturday, February 13 from 10AM - 2PM featured ► 4th Annual 4KIDS Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration 4KIDS & SEASIDE, Florida Town Center [MAP] Free. Full Info >> HERE. Questions? (850) 231-5424. |
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Saturday, February 13 Cultural Arts Association 2010 Valentine Tour of Homes Homes through out South Walton county, Florida $20 in advance/ $25 at the door >> FULL INFO. |
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Sunday, February 14 @ 530PM featured ► President's Day Weekend Concert SEASIDE, Florida Amphitheater [MAP] Free. Full Info >> HERE. Questions? (850) 231-5424. |
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Sunday, February 14 @2PM 7th Annual Mystic Krewe of Arfeous Mardi Paws Parade Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin [MAP] Free. Visit BaytowneWharf.com for full information. |
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Live Music around Town .......
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Superbowl XLIV Party in South Walton? Cheer on your team at one of these fine
South Walton county, Florida establishments this Sunday, February 7, 2010.
Check back in between now and Sunday for updates to the list! (Know of other Super Bowl events around town this Sunday? Email all the fine details to jill@southwaltonscene.com)
► Cowgirl Kitchen in Rosemary Beach
Complimentary chips and salsa, $2.00 Bud Lights
► Hurricane Oyster Bar in Grayton Beach
Happy Hour all night long; Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Oyster PoBoys and Gumbo. They just added two more TVs for the big game, too.
The People of 30A is a "growing compilation of friendly and diverse people who help make this special place a home" by the extraordinarily talented photographer Shane Carter of the dynamic duo Marla & Shane Photographers.
Visit Shane's website at http://www.MarlaandShane.com. He can be reached at 850-217-9367 or via email at shane@marlaandshane.com.
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"Norm"
"NORM! A regular at the "Coffice"
To the untrained eye it might appear that we are just screwing off. I assure you that's not the case.
So the next time you drive through Seaside in a rush, late for work and see a group of us sitting around drinking coffee, know that we are hard at work addressing issues and concerns that impact us all.
And enjoying the occasional chocolate covered treat!" - Shane Carter
The countdown has started to Sinfonia Gulf Coast's March 23 Gala Event: An Evening in Vintage Hollywood featuring Pink Martini, the "little orchestra" known for playing "vintage music' which blends genres of music such as Latin, lounge, classical, and jazz..
Help this incredible organization kick off the festivities this Thursday, February 11 at Cafe Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach with Pish Posh Patchouli's Goes Pink at Cafe Thirty-A. This will be an amazing three-course wine dinner with a pink martini (a REAL pink martini) kick off. The music of Pink Martini, pink up-lighting and images of the band will surround the restaurant. The full information is below. Make your reservations TODAY!! For more information on the March 23 Gala Event, visit the website here.
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■■ PRIDE and POVERTY: Walton reaches out as tribe and community struggle >>
■■ FCAT to Begin February 9th >>
■■ Terminally ill mom wants help finding runaway teen >>
■■ Man arrested for burglary in Miramar Beach: 'do not shoot, we are coming out' >>
■■ New Publix grocery coming to Freeport >>
■■ Local real estate market on a ‘comeback’ says ECAR >>
■■ Okaloosa bus driver charged with lewd and lascivious 'spankings' >>
■■ Florida kitesurfer surrounded by great white sharks, killed >>
■■ Plan to reduce 30A speed limit draws fire >>
■■ Subdivision Suffers in South Walton >>
■■ Destin Harbor saddled with abandoned boats: a 'marine junkyard' >>
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The People of 30A is a "growing compilation of friendly and diverse people who help make this special place a home" by the extraordinarily talented photographer Shane Carter of the dynamic duo Marla & Shane Photographers.
Visit Shane's website at http://www.MarlaandShane.com. He can be reached at 850-217-9367 or via email at shane@marlaandshane.com.
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Jenifer Kuntz, owner of Raw & Juicy, Seaside, FL
"Keeping it real! With an ever increasing selection of delicious healthy food options.
Get a free dog smooch with every purchase!" - Shane Carter
The Friends of Eden are set to celebrate the glorious camellia on Saturday, February 20th from 9 am to 4 pm at Eden Gardens State Park [MAP] in Pt. Washington.
Visitors are invited to stroll through the amazing camellias, picnic on the grounds and attend talks and demonstrations on plant care. National camellia judge Manson Markette will be available throughout the day to discuss camellia care, diseases and pests and to identify blooms (with leaves, please) brought in by the public. Emerald Coast Flowers and Gifts owner Russ Barley will demonstrate flower arranging at 1:00PM. Learn air layering to propagate camellias and take home a plant air layered from Eden. Waxing of camellia blooms will also be displayed.
The Park is also celebrating it's industrious past by hosting heritage craft demonstrations of moonshine and turpentine production, candle dipping, soap making, butter churning, blacksmithing and more.This community event is free with admission to the State Park, $4.00/car or $2.00/bike or pedestrian. The Park is north of Highway 98 on Co Rd 395. For further information contact Maryjo Morris at (850) 246-0046 or Elizabeth Eich at (850) 267-8322.
[Photo by Maryjo Morris of Camellia Aunt Jetty at Eden Gardens.]
