June 2016

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Sunset Bay Cafe Now Serving Dinner

Sunset Bay Cafe, located near the Linkside Conference Center in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is now serving dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. The family owned and operated restaurant uses local produce and seafood, delivered fresh daily from the docks in Destin. Menu items include homemade spinach and artichoke dip, beer braised pork belly, lemongrass yellowfin tuna and a number of sweet desserts made daily. Overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay, Sunset Bay Cafe is known for its spectacular views, excellent service, breakfast favorites and innovative twists on the classics. “We’ve had amazing success with breakfast and lunch, but we don’t want that to become all we are known for,” said Bryce Jarvis, owner of Sunset Bay Cafe. “We are excited to offer a variety of dinner options made with the same commitment to locally sourced ingredients and sustainable seafood.” Reservations are not necessary for Sunset Bay Cafe’s dinner service, but are suggested for large parties. For more info, call 850-267-7108 or visit Sunset Bay Cafe. Read More

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Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Just a stone’s throw from the white sands of Sandestin and Miramar Beach, Silver Sands Premium Outlets is a shop-a-holic’s paradise. Silver Sands Premium Outlets is home to 110 designer and name brand outlet stores with 465,200 square feet of retail space. You’ll find impressive savings of 25% to 65% every day at Banana Republic Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan Outlet, Columbia Sportswear, Gap Outlet, J.Crew Factory, Kate Spade New York, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Swarovski, Vera Bradley and more. Silver Sands Premium Outlets is visited by over 7 million shoppers each year in search of those deeply discounted bargains and the annual “After Thanksgiving Weekend Sale” hosts over 60,000 shoppers burning the midnight oil in search of unheard-of deals. Silver Sands Premium Outlets is also home to a few great restaurant chains, including Panera Bread, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Cheeseburger in Paradise. Click here to visit Silver Sands Premium Outlets website. Read More


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Parking Woes? Sunshine Shuttle Aims to Help

Tired of spending time searching for that perfect parking spot? Sunshine Shuttle is trying to help with free public transportation in South Walton. This year, the trolley service has expanded to an 11-mile stretch of Scenic Highway 30A, running west from Seaside almost to U.S. Highway 98. The free trolley runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week between Memorial Day and Labor Day. John Finch with Sunshine Shuttle said the company is trying to help change the culture along Scenic Highway 30A to support greener, more community-based transportation. He hopes the effort can be a step towards alleviating congestion and protecting the environment. You can easily track the location of the trolley using the free 30A App for Android and iPhone or on Sunshine Shuttle’s website. Over 6,500 people rode the trolleys last year and Roberts said he hopes to see that number grow even more this season. This year’s stops include: — Cypress Dunes — 30A Suites, Stallworth Beach Access – South Bishop entrance — Gulf Place – Resort Quest and corner of 30A — Highland Parks, — Dune Side at Blue Mountain: East Bound Stop – White Cliffs entrance, West Bound Stop – Corner of Dune Side Lane and Hwy. 30A — Blue Mountain Beach Beach access at corner of S. Co. Hwy. 83 and Blue Mountain Rd — Grayton Corners – In front of the General Store — Seaside – In front of Great Southern Café in Central Square For more info, visit Sunshine Shuttle. Check out this 360-degree video from inside the trolley. Use the controls to scan around. Sunshine Trolley on 30A Read More


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HYBER: Help me, help you

My daddy was the family bass man, my momma was an engineer, and I was born one dark gray morning with music coming in my ears.Those aren’t my words. They’re legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon’s words, which he so eloquently uses t... Read More

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Dorrie” Dorrie is a 6 month old Lab Mix who is eager to find a family to call her own. She arrived at Alaqua when a Good Samaritan found her wandering a busy highway. She was then diagnosed with a […] Read More

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STRINGER: A man and his cave

The calendar says June 9, 2016.Yet, as I sip my morning coffee and tickle the keys on my laptop, my man cave is suspended in 1994.The vinyl of Weezer’s Blue Album spins "In the Garage," a coincidence not lost on me as a guitar riff segues into Ri... Read More