Terry Gibson, Boating & Fishing Insider
October 13, 2011
The Destin Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo began Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 31, while the fall grouper season is in full effect. It takes a 50-pound Gag or bigger to win the grouper category every...
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Terry Gibson, Boating & Fishing Insider
December 15, 2011
Some of the gifts that I've been most grateful for over the years have been travel opportunities. As anglers, we love to explore new waters, target new species and learn new tactics. Florida has more...
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Terry Gibson, Boating & Fishing Insider
January 15, 2012
Cobia fever spreads through northwest Florida each spring. It's a serious condition, with symptoms including chronic excuse-making with spouses, bosses and most figures who irrationally expect the angler-fanatic in their lives to think about anything...
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Terry Gibson, Boating & Fishing Insider
February 29, 2012
Most spring breakers head for the beach, and if fishing's in the plans, typically the lines go in the brine. But if you're on a college bass fishing team and need to practice, or just...
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Terry Gibson, Boating & Fishing Insider
March 30, 2012
Yesterday, Destin-based Capt. Gary Jarvis and the Backdown II weighed in a 75.2-pound brown bomber, caught by local angler, Chris Abbott. Way to go!
Jarvis is a perennial contender in the area's premier cobia...
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Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
September 06, 2011
You’d better grab a beach towel and sit down, because I have some shocking news. I actually shot a video that won’t make you seasick! In fact, it’s pretty good.
Don’t believe me? Check out this...
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Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
November 21, 2011
I'm not quite sure how this happened.
I just ditched the Halloween pumpkin, and now Thanksgiving's here! And the rest of holiday season is hot on its heels!
How are you celebrating the holidays? A trip to...
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Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
December 07, 2012
Snuggled against the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida, Destin is rightfully famed for its sugar-white sands and emerald hued waters – but that’s just the tip of the sandbar. Check out these...
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Family Insider, Family Insider
May 30, 2012
Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and boasts the closest deep water access in the northern Gulf, as well as some of the most beautiful crystal-clear, emerald-green waters in the world....
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Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider
May 14, 2012
Here's some travel lingo to add to your repertoire: CVB.
Convention and visitors bureaus, known in the industry as CVBs, are an invaluable resource for travelers. Oftentimes when folks write me questions, I refer them to...
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Jeanette Scott, Shopping Insider
March 16, 2012
Looking for the latest scoop on the Emerald Coast? Check out today's guest blogger, Susan Jarvis Moody, who writes the Emerald Coast Insider Blog for the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council. Today she is sharing...
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Gary McKechnie, Off the Beaten Path Insider
August 22, 2012
I’ve just completed a 3,000-mile plus road trip and as I’m drifting along on the open road, I’ve heard that the feeling I have is similar to what a runner feels when they’re not really...
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Gary McKechnie, Off the Beaten Path Insider
August 31, 2012
When you drive along Highway 98 in Fort Walton Beach, there's a chance you may miss something that is really something.
On the north side of the 100 block of the Miracle Strip Parkway...
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Gary McKechnie, Off the Beaten Path Insider
October 23, 2012
One of the coolest sites in Florida is downtown Fort Walton Beach. Right smack dab in the middle of the commercial district is an Indian temple mound that’s more than a thousand years...
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Kelly, \r\n\r\nWe would be happy to send you information about weddings on the Emerald Coast. Please email or call our sales team at cvbsales@co.okaloosa.fl.us or 850-651-7647. \r\n\r\nBest Wishes, \r\nAllison Phillips
Flag This As Inappropriate11/12/2012
hello, We are interested in having our wedding and reception in your area in June 2013. Could you please send us some pamphlets and info regarding restaurants and venues that we could have both activities?
Flag This As Inappropriate11/12/2012
Hi Kim,\r\n\r\nI will follow up with you and send you an entire welcome package to include a Destination Video of the area. Thank you for your patience. Cordially, Sherry Rushing, CTIS
Flag This As Inappropriate09/07/2012
I did not receive the brochure
Flag This As Inappropriate09/07/2012
@A Ward: A brochure was sent to you on August 22nd as our mail had already ran for that day. Please let us know if you do not receive it in 2-3 weeks. Thank you for your interest in visiting Florida\'s Emerald Coast, and we know you will enjoy your visit!
Flag This As Inappropriate08/21/2012
Please send a brochure on Destin and surrounding areas to: 1231 Moore RD, Cairo GA 39828
Flag This As Inappropriate06/20/2012
Please send me a brochure on Destin and surrounding areas to 482 Curtis Locke Station Rd. Batesville, Ms 38606
Flag This As Inappropriate06/20/2012
Gina, I am sorry the reservationist at Holiday Inn Resort on Okaloosa Island did not offer you the listed special. I spoke with the management and they said it should have been honored and the special is still valid through October. You can call the Sales Office directly at 800-526-6427 and Angie or Ivana would be happy to help you with your reservation. Thank you for visiting the Emerald Coast!
Flag This As Inappropriate09/24/2010
I am trying to reserve a 3 day reservation @ holiday inn resort on ookaloosa island and they are saying there is not a special of 20% off with a three day booking as advertised under emerald specials on your website
Flag This As Inappropriate09/24/2010
INFORMATION REGARDING WALTON COUNTY'S RECYCLING PROGRAM AT HTTP://WWW.WALTONOUTDOORS.COM/RECYCLE-WALTON/
Flag This As Inappropriate04/06/2010
Why doesn't Florida recycle?? we enjoyed a wonderful week in Miramar Beach, Destin last week, but were unable to recycle anything! No recycling location in building, or locality that we could find and were ashamed to be adding to land fill our bottles, bags cardboard, paper etc... What a shame for such a important area of conservation. Anyone have any knowledge of where recycling may occur in this vicinity, or who to contact to discuss further? Thank you.
Flag This As Inappropriate02/17/2010
Do you have time shares ? If so how can I find out about them ?
Flag This As Inappropriate06/04/2009
How would I find a nice spa where husband and I could get a massage. Also are there any places in Fort Walton that rent bicycles?
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