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The Best Small Towns In Florida’s Emerald Coast To Chill Out Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast is the ultimate chill-out destination, with its stunning white sand beaches and deep-green ocean. The Emerald Coast lies in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico between Pensacola in the west and Port St. Joe in the east. It stretches across Escambia, Walton, Bay, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa. St. Read More

by Michael RiveraMay 16, 2023   When it comes to purchasing a holiday rental property, location is a major factor, which is why Florida is a top pick for many. The state is known for its warm weather throughout the year, stunning white sandy beaches, and numerous attractions. However, the decision to buy a vacation home Read More

ENTERTAINMENT Doug Alderson Special to the Tallahassee Democrat Editor’s note: Here is an edited excerpt from the Forgotten Coast portion of “Discovering Florida’s Coast: From the Emerald Northwest to Miami’s Biscayne Jewel and Beyond“, a new book by Doug Alderson, published by Pineapple Press. There will be a book release party at 6 p.m. April 6 at Midtown Read More

The Destin Log Last month we mentioned that the old East Pass at one time had range lights to guide mariners to its entrance. William T. Marler (Uncle Billy) was one of the light keepers for those range lights. But did you know that his oldest son Ernest W. Marler was also a lightkeeper in Read More

After a winter of being cooped up inside, it’s time to hit the beach! MARCH 20, 2023 Nashville Lifestyles  12:00 AM   After a winter of being cooped up inside, it’s time to hit the beach! Luckily Nashville has a wealth of sunny escapes just a short drive or flight away. We’ve rounded up a Read More

Time to pack your bags and head to a beach locale that offers seclusion and pristine white sand beaches. By Tara Massouleh McCay PHOTO: PARADISE MEDIA FOR VISIT FLORIDA For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve. With 200 miles of coastline encompassing five islands, 99 historic Read More

Melanie R Travel1 day ago Florida is known for its stunning beaches, with over 1,300 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Straits of Florida. Some of the most popular beaches in Florida include Miami Beach, Clearwater Beach, Daytona Beach, and Panama City Beach. Still, there are many other beautiful and Read More

YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FROM WALKABLE STREETS TO SCENIC VIEWS TO TASTY RESTAURANTS. By KARON WARREN JANUARY 4, 2023 Small towns make great travel destinations for everyone thanks to their charming main streets, historic districts, and plenty of local eats. But they are particularly appeasing for travelers over 60 who want to a comfortable and Read More

TRAVEL By Blake Guthrie Jan 2, 2023 Florida Panhandle town evolves and recovers but retains low-key charm. I first visited Port St. Joe in the Florida Panhandle after my grandparents retired to Panama City Beach in the mid-’70s. We took a day trip to check out what was then a mill town on St. Joseph Bay. Read More

Plungers give cold shoulder to 2022 Margaret Seitz, right, and Lucy Hurak, friends from Cincinnati, Ohio, said they loved to feel the cold waves crashing against them. [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE STAR ] PreviousNext Posted Monday, January 2, 2023 12:48 pm David Adlerstein dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com Rachel Crisp did the seventh annual Polar Plunge on the Cape Sunday morning, Read More