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Sandestin is host to this year's YOLO Mileage Builder Series.

Sandestin is host to this year's YOLO Mileage Builder Series.

Photo by Chandler Williams

2nd Annual YOLO Mileage Builder Series, Destin, FL

Ready, set, paddleboard your way to fun in the sun!

by Zandra Wolfgram | May 15, 2012

How is your endurance? How is it on a stand up paddleboard? The paddleboard sport has exploded on the Emerald Coast scene with a slew of fun events.

May 26 marks the first event of four for the 2nd Annual YOLO Board Mileage Builder series, a paddleboard race that increases in length as the series continues through August. This race is one mile and each subsequent race increases by an additional mile, …


Your kids will love the amenities at this beachfront hotel in Fort Walton Beach.

Your kids will love the amenities at this beachfront hotel in Fort Walton Beach.

Photo courtesy Ramada Inn

Ramada Inn, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Look no further for a family-friendly name brand hotel

by Zandra Wolfgram | May 07, 2012

Fort Walton Beach is a great place for a family vacation. There is a lot to do, the beaches are never crowded, and there are many affordable hotel and vacation rental accommodations. 

If you are looking for a family-friendly name brand hotel on the beaches of the Emerald Coast, look no further. The Ramada Inn is located in Fort Walton Beach at 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway on …


Salute summer with Memorial Day Weekend celebration at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Destin, Florida.

Salute summer with Memorial Day Weekend celebration at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Destin, Florida.

Photo by Zandra Wolfgram

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, Destin, FL

Salute summer Memorial Day Weekend at Sandestin

by Zandra Wolfgram | April 30, 2012

Eglin Air Force Base is the largest U.S. Air Force base in the word. According to 850 business magazine, 35 percent of the economy in the Northwest Florida area is related to the military. More military officers retire in and around the Emerald Coast than any other area in the nation. So, it’s not surprising that military holidays such as Memorial Day Weekend are celebrated with great fanfare here.

This particular holiday …


Tour Destin in style aboard the Southern Star.

Tour Destin in style aboard the Southern Star.

Photo courtesy Southern Star

Southern Star, Destin, FL

Take a tour of Destin aboard a glass-bottom boat

by Zandra Wolfgram | April 23, 2012

One of the great thing about living in a small town is that it isn’t a big city. And one of the great things about living in a beach town along the Emerald Coast is any “city tour” is likely going to be conducted on the water. But you do not have to have a boat to chart your course to fun in Destin. Simply climb aboard the Southern Star, …


The art of celebrating Mother's Day can be found in Seaside May 11-13.

The art of celebrating Mother's Day can be found in Seaside May 11-13.

Photo courtesy Cultural Art Alliance

2012 ArtsQuest Fine Arts and Music Festival, Seaside, FL

Enjoy the 24th Annual Festival in Seaside, Florida Mother's Day Weekend

by Zandra Wolfgram | April 16, 2012

Nearly every year for the past dozen my family has made a Mother’s Day tradition out of ArtsQuest, the biggest art festival on the Emerald Coast, now held at Seaside on 30A.

The official event name is ArtsQuest Fine Arts and Music Festival and it is hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. Over the years the venue has changed — from …


Shake it up on Cinco de Mayo in Destin at Grand Boulevard.

Shake it up on Cinco de Mayo in Destin at Grand Boulevard.

Photo courtesy Folklorica Dancers

Cinco de Mayo at Grand Boulevard, Destin, FL

Destin, Fla. is spicing things up on May 5

by Zandra Wolfgram | April 09, 2012

What better way to spice up spring on the Emerald Coast than with a festive celebration?

Cantina Laredo Gourmet Mexican Food presents their annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday May 5 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. This family-friendly event takes place at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard and at Cantina Laredo’s restaurant.

The event kicks off with a special appearance by Dora the Explorer will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in Grand Park, …


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Meet the Destin/Ft. Walton Insider

Zandra Wolfgram

Destin is the heart of the Gulf Coast and Zandra is happy to call it… more





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