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Contents

Editorial

About Our Cover Artist.........................................................Page 4 Harbor View — by Charles Morgan.....................................Page 5 The Roving Rogue — by Bill Campbell................................Page 6 The Beachcomber Neighborhood......................................Page 8 On Stage: Panama City’s Kaleidoscope Theatre Revs Up for Season 39.......................................Page 10 The Beat: BigWater: It’s a Family Affair....................................Page 13 Book Review: Disorientation: Lisa See’s “Shanghai Girls”......Page 23 Beachcomber Goes to the Movies: Acker’s “9” Not Quite a 10..............................................Page 24 Apples of My Eye: Bluz Grill & Bar.........................................Page 27

Now that a lot of the tourists are gone, it’s time to talk about something we’ve been keeping all hush-hush about. The “H” word. Every fall, those fearmongers on the Weather Channel do their best to make us all nervous wrecks. But, hey, that’s their job, and I suppose they’re good at it.

On Our Cover: “Yvonne”

By Charles Johnson

SALES Sales Manager — Nancy Nacol Pam Preston Website — Bill Garrett

Look for more info on your favorite Beachcomber contributors in upcoming issues.

Create a Disaster Supply Kit. Mine includes an iPod, Kindle, laptop computer, sketch book, pens, coloring books, old magazines I’ve been accumulating for the last three years and have yet to read, a handheld electronic basketball game, lots of Jumble puzzle books, yo-yos, lollipops, gum and several Unmentionables. Plus my guitar and that pocket saxophone my girlfriend won’t let me play in the house.

BEACHCOMBER 2009 MUSIC AWARDS We are now looking at holding the second annual extravaganza honoring deserving local musicians next February. Any musicians who have released a new CD this year—or plan to by year’s end—please drop us an email at [email protected] so we can include you among the eligibles for Best Homegrown Album. We will likely stick with the same categories as the inaugural awards bash, but we are open to suggestions for new ones, too. Your input is appreciated.

Also, if you’re going to be stuck in the car on an evacuation route, I suggest you pack a couple of coolers filled with your favorite adult beverages. If you don’t drink, this would be an ideal time to start.

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Contributing Writers “Johnny C.” Alexander, Bruce Collier, Lauren Gall, Nicole James, Sherry Londe, Adam Pope Harbor View — Charles Morgan The Roving Rogue — Bill Campbell

“Huh? Oh, just down to the corner for a minute. You stay here!”

Develop a Family Plan. According to The Government, your plan should be based on your hurricane vulnerability. You should have a written plan (Microsoft Word document preferred, 12-point Times font) and share it with your family. Except, of course, for that weird uncle…

Art & Antiques......................................................................Page 11 Barcomber..........................................................................Page 14 Places to Go, Things to Do .................................................Page 17 Mystery Photo Contest........................................................Page 18 Casino Entertainment.........................................................Page 21 Around Town — Sports Bars, Library Events, Beachside Worship Services...........................................Page 21 Tide and Sunset Charts........................................................Page 21 Happy Birthday!...................................................................Page 26 Restaurant Guide................................................................Page 29 Activities & Outdoors...........................................................Page 34

STAFF Publisher — Jim Patricelli Editor — Christopher Manson Assistant Editor — Sheila Conner

“Hey, where you goin’ with all those water jugs and flashlights and dogs and cats in the back of the car?”

ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Lauren Gall, who reviews the new Colbie Caillat and Pete Yorn/ Scarlett Johansson albums in this issue’s The Beat, graduated from Ole Miss with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and public relations. After a successful four-year career in Memphis, she made the Emerald Coast her permanent home in 2005. In 2008, Gall formed her own public relations, marketing and event design company, l. gall & company. Gall has written for numerous other publications and is active in the community through various organizations, such as Junior League of the Emerald Coast, Leadership Walton Alumni, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Emerald Coast Alumni Association.

Anyway, as a service to those who stick with us 12 months out of the year, here are the Beachcomber’s Hurricane Preparation Tips.

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Make an Evacuation Mix CD. My favorites include Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind,” Neil Young’s “Like a Hurricane” and “Stormy” by Classics IV. Be creative, and don’t worry about “legal” downloading. Getting sued by the Recording Industry is the least of your troubles now.

Also, all’s fair in the nominating process, so any solo artists or bands who wish to place lavish full-page “For Your Consideration” ads in issues leading up to the big night should contact our sales department immediately. FROM THE (E)MAILBAG “Farewell to Summer” (Sept. 3 cover)…what a sad thought! - Luellen Warren (via Facebook) Thanks for posting the new issue (online). That way I am reminded it’s out and can see what Charles (Morgan) and Bill (Campbell) have to say…my favorites! - Margo Redd (via Facebook) Amy Hart’s commentary on Bluz Jam Night made me wish I’d been there, as did Mr. Collier’s restaurant review. Ms. Hart should write for you full time. - N. Seancee, Seagrove Beach (If only we could afford her… - Ed.)

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About Our Cover Artist

Art Is Nothing New to Johnson City to take photos for Fashion Week. Inspired by his experiences, Johnson has begun to explore design by making clothing and accessories available with his artwork on shirts and bags.

In 1999, Charles Johnson founded the Spectrumism art movement, which opened the door to other emerging artists, breathing new life into the northwest Florida art scene. Local artists teamed up with Johnson, sharing ideas, exploring new mediums and working on collaborative projects. Some of their work can be seen in Johnson’s painting studio.

What people might not know about Johnson is that he has a rather vast tie collection, once counted at over 1,600. That is enough ties to wear one every day of the week for five years.

Johnson hopes to connect his theory and concepts to the public and art community by publishing an art theory book on Spectrumism. He also has several other books in the works, including an autobiography that will offer a more intimate look at his somewhat mysterious life. When asked what type of artist he is, Johnson says: “My work is always evolving. I guess you could say I’m an experimental contemporary artist, but even that wouldn’t be 100 percent accurate. Unfortunately, there is no truly accurate term that describes an artist such as myself.”

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One thing is for certain—Johnson’s talents truly come alive when he paints portraits of women. One only has to look around Johnson’s gallery to see masterfully detailed, emotionally charged portraits of women hanging on every wall. He admitted to liking to paint one female in particular, a French woman by the name of Yvonne (this painting is featured on the cover). When Johnson is not painting portraits of beautiful women, he is taking pictures of them. Recently, Johnson traveled to New York

Johnson has so many projects going on at once that he is often referred to as a modern day Renaissance man. He is a writer, painter, musician, photographer, inventor and actor. The range of his ability surpasses the expectations of art enthusiasts and critics alike, making Johnson an artist in demand. To purchase the limited Edition Prints or Canvas Giclee by Charles Johnson, visit www.charlesjohnsongallery.com. To visit Johnson’s studio by appointment, call (850) 862-1883.

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Harbor View

By Charles Morgan

This is the conclusion of a series Mr. Morgan began two issues ago about his and his sons’ adventures in California.

from the dry grasses lining Highway 49. “That should help protect this area from the forest fire,” I said confidently.

We left camp by the light of the moon, undetected by our increasingly disturbed fellow hikers. Chatham had a map and, with the help of a GPS, we made our way to the nearest highway, seven miles to the west.

Almost immediately, there was a wind shift. And not just a light breeze.

By mid-morning, we were hiking alongside Highway 49, a rural road that would eventually take us back to Fresno. We were a rugged-looking trio, to be sure. Two weeks without a bath and covered in dust, we looked more like homeless vagrants than upscale hikers.

“Jeez,” Chatham said. “That wind just shifted directions, and it feels like it’s blowing 30 knots.” “That might present a little problem,” I mumbled to myself. Within minutes, the orchards that appeared to stretch for miles became engulfed in a sizzling hot blaze.

The highway we were on passed through thousands of acres of some sort of orchards. We could see smoke rising from the coastal mountain range to our west. During the day the smoke intensified and fire fighting vehicles kept passing us, heading for the mountains.

“I studied dendrology in college,” I said. “But I’ll be danged if I can identify what kind of trees those are.”

“Boys,” I said. “We are looking at what appears to be the smoke from a raging California wildfire.”

“Those guys look like Iranians,” Eddie said. “And they don’t look happy.”

As a child, I had considered a career as a fireman. I have always been fascinated with fire, and consequently have studied a variety of fire fighting techniques. Also, I had seen the movie Backdraft. “Someone needs to set a ‘back fire’,” I said. “These fire trucks and helicopters are too busy heading towards the Pacific.” “Wow, Dad,” Eddie said. “Don’t you think we’re in enough trouble already? We’ve basically killed a man and buried him without telling anybody. We’ve left our hiking party without notice and then there’s that horrible stuff that happened with Mongol, the mule.” “There’s still an opportunity for us to be heroes, boys,” I said. “And these opportunities don’t come along everyday.” I gave each of the boys a handful of Ready Wipes, and we stretched along a mile of the highway. “Just start lighting these things, and toss them over there in the brush,” I told them. In minutes, a solid wall of flame shot up

Across the highway, from a barn-like structure, men in turbans began running toward us.

“Iranians never look happy,” I said. “ Can you understand what they’re saying?” “I don’t know what they’re saying,” said Chatham. “And I don’t know if it’s a good sign or a bad sign, but there are a lot of cop cars heading this way.” Behind me, I heard a car door slam. Over a loud speaker we heard the chilling words: “Stop…don’t move!” A burly California Highway Patrolman charged toward us. “What are you idiots doing?” he asked. “We were setting a back fire to take some of the heat out of that approaching wildfire, sir,” I said. “Well, what you’ve done is set about 10,000 acres of pistachio, almond, pomegranate and apricot orchards afire,” he said. “These Iranians here are a rough bunch on a good day, and this doesn’t look like a good day. “All of you, get in that patrol car!” he shouted, over the bizarre noise of the roaring fire and the chanting Iranians.

cop said over his shoulder as we sped off, sirens blaring.

I am in cellblock D, section 3. The boys are in the same building, but are below me in section 2.

It has been almost a month now, and we are still awaiting a hearing and arraignment on charges ranging from simple arson to manslaughter and the commission of a hate crime.

If there is a God in heaven, would someone please contact Ret. Col. Jim Tucker and Ret. Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert? They are good men, and they know all about freedom.

The boys and I left almost two months ago on an innocent hike in the Sierras and today we are incarcerated in San Quentin Prison.

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The Beachcomber’s Roving Rogue By Bill Campbell

I spent a goodly amount of time in the past fortnight with four doctors, and there’s not a thing wrong with me. Nor am I a hypochondriac. The first was Dr. Ray Oldenburg, a retired self-proclaimed “Urbanologist” from the University of West Florida. In addition to his teaching skills, he might be best remembered for a terrific book he wrote, The Great Good Place. In it he outlined the societal need for gathering places within the community where the public can meet to discuss issues, or “community builders” as Ray likes to call them. Such places pretty much disappeared following World War II, and the baby boomers were soon provided with rubberstamped housing such as the infamous Levittown in Pennsylvania. Lots of hurriedly-built houses that, as folk singer Pete Seeger noted, “are all made of ticky-tacky and they all look just the same.” Levittown had one other glaring fault— blacks weren’t welcome. One black couple bravely bought a house there in 1957 only to be met by rock-throwers, bomb threats and racist taunts. Welcome to America.

Rogue I find this despicable, and have my own gathering place, Da Ba, an easy walk from my home. And boy, do we have discussions! But it all makes for a sense of belonging to a community, something Ray Oldenburg celebrates. He was in Fort Walton for a TV shoot with Florida Public Television to discuss his hatred of “the corporate colonization of the public realm” and its deleterious effect on the American ethic. Our founding fathers cautioned about love of the corporate mentality, and they have been just as ignored as those who dismiss Eisenhower’s warnings about the militaryindustrial complex. Then two of my favorite doctors gathered at the Bay Café (the same place Ray’s interview took place) to discuss ethics and the teaching of same. One, Dr. Robert Larson, retired from then-OWCC after 30 years of teaching there. The other, Dr. Cheryl Jones, is now teaching one of the courses Robert taught, and it was a delight to hear their Socratic exchanges of questions.

friend, Dr. Thomas Lane Butts, a/k/a, The Rev. He was in town for two reasons: (1) Drink as much of my Scotch as he could, and (2) preach at Faith Assembly, a/k/a, The Rock ‘n Roll Church. He preached a rousing sermon, as is his habit, with one line worth noting: “Don’t fall for romantic love. Enjoy it, for sure! But don’t count on it to get you through hard times because over time it vanishes and reality sets in.” One of Tom’s luncheon guests—at guess where?—was retired judge Laura Melvin, who took up sky diving after leaving the bench. Six hundred jumps later, she’s given up the habit in favor of riding Harleys. Said she, “Ever heard of the four corners?” “Sure,” I replied. “I’ve stood there.” (It’s where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico meet.) “Wrong four corners,” she admonished. “This is a bike run. Goes from Blaine, Washington to Madawaska, Maine to Key West to San Ysidro, California. I’m going to run it.” Friends, that’s some retired judge.

But there also were no neighborhood pubs, cafes or “gathering places.” And, according to Ray Oldenburg, there was no sense of community. And you had to drive, not walk, to find such a great, good place. As your Roving

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But after the immersion and wisdom of four doctors in two weeks I’m reminded of two of the brightest people I know, neither of whom have college degrees. They are pianist Ray Brown and his pal Don Bentley. They know everything! I challenge any of you to sit down at a game of Buzztime Trivia at The Boathouse, Angler’s, TGI Fridays, Shalimar Cheers, or Harry T’s and take ‘em on. Sometimes one’s education comes on the campus of life. Before getting on with some rovings, let me share a quote from local psychotherapist and retired aviator, Frank Roberts. We were kicking ideas around at the aforementioned café, and somehow the subject of critters came up. Noted Frank, “The most money I’ve ever wasted was on a book called How to Outwit a Squirrel.” David Seering’s free concert at Grand Boulevard was awesome, as was the brass ensemble that preceded and accompanied him. Heck, Grand Boulevard is awesome as well. Had to stop by Fleming’s to say

hi to manager Christopher Renteria and cruise through Tommy Bahama’s just ‘cause it’s cool. Then it was over to Baytowne Wharf to check out the scene there. Well, the place was so happening that Smoke House BBQ was out of ribs. Not to be defeated, we managed to have other delicious comestibles. If you can’t have fun at Baytowne, you’re relegated to a life without fun. The place is a gem. Journey plays the Pensacola Civic Center on the 21st and the publicity trumpeting their visit notes “Don’t Stop Believin’” is the most downloaded song in music history. I asked Howl at the Moon’s Chuck Christianson how many times they get requests for it: “It’s definitely in the top five, along with ‘Piano Man,’ ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’.” He couldn’t remember the fifth tune, but he seemed happy…. Toni Drago is back in town! Yes, most of you are thinking, “WHO?” But for those of us lucky enough to have seen her perform at Soleil et Luna or Don Carlos or on stage with Stage Crafters, she’s a rare commodity. After chasing her dream in Hollywood and Los Angeles, she’s moved back to her roots here, to be with family and “real people.” Welcome Home! Right now she’s signed to do Saturday nights at Caffé Italia on Brooks Street in Fort Walton. I’m confident other gigs are soon in the offing. Haven’t been there yet but 600 South in Pensacola has made Florida Trend’s list of “Florida’s Finest Bars.” They call it “a meet market,” which is quite clever. You’ll find it in the lobby of the New World Landings boutique hotel, whatever the hell that is. We close with this from W.C. Fields: “There may be some things better than sex, and there may be some things worse. But there is nothing exactly like it.”

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The Beachcomber LEFT: Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen (right) takes a tour of the new Walton County Animal Shelter with construction manager Rick Millard. The facility is expected to open by mid-November. Photo by Chris Mitchell, Walton County Public Information Officer RIGHT: Local celebrities participate in the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Area Council’s Third Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. This year’s theme was “Somewhere in Time…A Journey Through TV Land,” and attendees showed their support for Chamber programs including Leadership Walton and the Youth Leadership Program in conjunction with the Walton County School District. Photo submitted by Brittany Barnes LEFT: The Silver Sands Factory Stores management team basks in the glory of numerous awards received from the Florida Public Relations Association. From left, Ashley Watkins, Traci Stokes, Angela Triplett and Myra Williams. Photo submitted by Angela Triplett

BELOW: Canaan Recovery Foundation executive director—and Friend of the Beachcomber—John Broussard informs us that the St. Joe Company generously provided this building for the expansion of the Path of Grace in Freeport. The Canaan Foundation helps local alcoholics, addicts and families in their fight against addiction. Path of Grace, a long term women’s recovery residence, has been in operation for just over a year. For more info, call (850) 974-4573.

ABOVE: Atlanta artist Sidney Carter—recently featured on the Beachcomber’s cover—paints during the Jazz and Hues Cruise aboard Sunquest Cruises’ Solaris. See this issues Places and Things department for information about the Sept. 27 cruise. Photo by Michael Loftis LEFT: Navarre’s UPS Store was recognized as September’s Small Business of the Month by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. The store opened in 1994 with two employees and now boasts a workforce of five. From left, Laura Griffin, Sandi Kemp and Neely Key. Photo submitted by Betsy Soles

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LEFT: The Walton Area Chamber Ambassadors and the staff of Emerald Coast Associates, Inc.—a civil engineering firm—celebrate with the tried and true ribbon cutting. Photo submitted by Brittany Barnes BELOW: Covenant Hospice celebrates the success of their ongoing garage sales in Niceville. Over $4,000 was raised last month to help support unfunded programs such as bereavement, chaplains and children’s services. Garage sales will continue to be held at 1419 29th Street in Niceville Sept. 25 and 26. To donate items, call Shelley Canales or Lili Jennings at (850) 729-1800.

ABOVE: Pretty Please owner Keely Fell and Preppy Little Dress owner Stacy Hartman at Pretty Please’s Sip, See and Share Trunk Show held last fortnight at Grand Boulevard. For every dress sold during the event, an identical dress will be donated to a needy child in Uganda. Photo submitted by Christy Kearney RIGHT: Over 900 music fans attended David Seering and friends’ Labor Day Weekend concert, “A Musical Farewell to Summer,” presented by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®. Photo submitted by Brittany Ward Rushton

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On Stage Panama City’s Kaleidoscope Theatre Revs Up for Season 39 By Sherry Londe The all-volunteer Kaleidoscope Theatre, home to a diverse and eclectic mix of local talent, is heading into its 39th season. Anchored in Panama City since 1973, Kaleidoscope offers an ever-widening group of collaborators the opportunity to contribute as troubadours, directors, crewmembers, costumers or tireless workers behind the scenes. Each year’s assorted mix of theatrical offerings aims to attract one and all. The upcoming production of To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, directed by Jason Blanks, opens this weekend. The play deals with a challenging father-daughter relationship, the grief and loss of a cherished loved one and the humor involved when friends and family wish to move things along. The drama takes place in Nantucket on what would have been the 37th birthday of Gillian, who died in a boating accident two years before. The work tracks the emotional journey of her husband David as he wrestles with his wish to remain in the idealized past rather than adapt to the present. Blanks admits it is a poignant challenge for all involved. However, a quality director can pull

the best out of each performer. Blanks refers to actors as “paintings” that possess unseen hues. His job is to coax and uncover the hidden voices that add validity, dimension and richness. In Gillian, Blanks takes a line-by-line approach so reactions and connections are experienced from the inside out. “We learn through intuition, unspoken reactions and by observations” says Blanks. All of this is blended in order to present an accurate and personal portrait of each character. The Kaleidoscope Theatre offers the Emerald Coast community one more venue in which to become involved and support. So consider this an elbow nudge to stretch beyond your lanai and take a look at those dedicated players down Highway 98. The company encourages thespians of all ages to volunteer, audition or simply come watch and enjoy. To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, written by Michael Brady, runs Sept. 18-20 and 25-27. For reservations, call (850) 265-3226 or visit www.kt-online.org. Next Beachcomber: Behind the scenes at Seaside Rep’s Autumn Playwright Festival.

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Art Galleries and Antiques A rt galleries artful things Original oils, watercolors and acrylics, as well as prints and note cards by local artists. Art classes, supplies and custom framing available. 1087 John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, (850) 729-2600. www.artfulthings.net. ARTS AND DESIGN SOCIETY Features art shows by local and regional artists. Open afternoons Tuesday through Saturday. Shows change monthly. Art classes and workshops in various media. 17 First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach. (850) 244-1271. www.artsdesignsociety.com Artists at gulf place Original artwork including paintings, sculpture, folk art, watercolors, pottery, photography, jewelry, and metal art by a south Walton cooperative. Stroll the colorful cabanas for a look with something for every budget. Center court in Gulf Place, corner of Hwy 30A and Hwy 393. Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., (850) 622-0400. boca boutique and galeri Located in Miramar Plaza Shopping Center. Representing the original contemporary art works, art prints and note cards of Eddie Mansfield and wildlife artist Mark Mansfield. A popular boutique where you’ll find the latest in fashion, footwear, jewelry and gifts. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact us at (850) 654-8810 or via our Web site, www.boca-boutique.com. Cara Roy Artworks Florida tropicals, watercolors, posters of all kinds, note cards, original artworks and gift items. 124 Quincy Circle, Seaside, (850) 231‑2535. Eileen west gallery specializes in “outsider” contemporary art. Exhibiting as many as 10 artists who have work in the Smithsonian permanent collection, this gallery provides venues for emerging artists as well. New shows open first Friday of each month. 303 E. Ruskin Place, Seaside, (850) 231-2133. GEANA’S ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING Located in Miramar Beach. An exciting art gallery and full service frame and mirror shop offering a large selection of local, regional and international artists ranging from local photography to original fine art. Quality and value is second to none. We ship worldwide. (850) 650-0779.

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The l2 gallery Located in Seaside’s Ruskin Place Artist Colony, this is a premier showcase for collector quality work from an exclusive stable of renowned American artists. Open daily 10-6, Sundays 12-6 and by appointment. Visit us at www.theL2gallery.com or in person at 123 Quincy Circle, Seaside, (850) 231-1091.

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MATTIE KELLY ART GALLERIES AT NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE The Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville encompass two galleries showcasing 20 different international, national and regional exhibitions yearly, which are unique to this region. Viewing hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call (850) 729-6044. The Studio Gallery This shop is home to the work of more than 25 of the finest artists of the southeast. A unique selection of accessories and home furnishings gathered on buying trips at home and abroad is offered. Located just north of County Hwy 30A on County Hwy 283 (The Grayton Beach Road) in the colorful Shops of Grayton. 26D Logan Lane, Grayton Beach, (850) 231‑3331. Zoo Gallery (3 locations) Fine contemporary American craft gallery including a colorful collection of art, jewelry, and painted furniture. Downtown Grayton Beach, (850) 231‑0777, Market Shops at Sandestin, (850) 837‑9233, Destin Commons, (850) 837-7554.

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Village of Baytowne

654-2764

424-6650

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ThuR & FRi, 9/17-18

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SAT, 9/19 Flowtribe

Jake haldenwangs hwy. 61 band

FRi & SAT, 9/25-26 Cadillac Willy

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The Beat: Music, Concerts, Recordings, etc.

BigWater: It’s a Family Affair By Christopher Manson

the original Playground rhythm section.

BigWater, a/k/a the Boggy Bayou Band, consists of Jim and Jill Lancaster and their son Clayton along with two members of the Playground rhythm section, Warren Meigs on drums and Ed Kollis on harmonica. The band has a swampy, funky style and plays music you aren’t likely to hear anywhere else—songs by Dan Penn, Eddie Hinton, John Hurley, Ry Cooder.

There are original songs, too, like Clayton’s “Boggy Bayou Blues,” described as “an anthem for the serenity of the bayou that surrounds our twin cities.” Clayton also throws in some Americana/ alt-country songs. Dan Penn’s biker theme song “Tiney Hineys and Hogs” is a regular part of BigWater’s sets, and there are classics made famous by Bob Dylan, Aretha, Lucinda Williams and Niceville songwriter Larry Shell.

Jim, who owns the Playground Recording Studio in Valparaiso and plays a mean bass guitar, says the band is never “over-rehearsed” and you never know what they’re going to play on any given night. Special guests usually stop by, artists who have recently recorded at the studio (e.g. Beachcomber favorite Amy Hart) or local favorites. The band has also uncovered some gems from the Playground archives—soul and funk songs by Reuben Howell, Jimmy Gresham and

Kollis was a member of Chips Moman’s American rhythm section in Memphis and is a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame. He appeared on over 100 chart records in a five-year span—hits by the Box Tops, Dionne Warwick, Neil Diamond and the immortal From Elvis in Memphis album. He has toured with Continued on page 16



From left, Jim Lancaster, Warren Meigs, Jill Lancaster, Clayton Lancaster and Ed Kollis throw some gangsta signs. Photo by Christopher Manson

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VENUE

The Barcomber (Thursday, Sept. 17 through Wednesday, Sept. 23) THURSDAY, 17TH

FRIDAY, 18TH

SATURDAY, 19TH

SUNDAY, 20TH

Luau with Northwest Florida Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. AJ’s, Ohana 4-8 p.m. Destin Harbor, 837-1913 Eric Heatherly 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Eric Heatherly 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Eric Heatherly 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Eric Heatherly 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

MONDAY, 21ST

Jam Session 7 p.m.

Fat Catz Band 8 p.m.

Rick Hansen 8 p.m.

bluz, Miramar Beach, 424-5980

Walker Smith 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Walker Smith 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Snake Doctors 9:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m.

boathouse oyster bar, Destin Harbor, 837-3645

Rusty Hammerstrom 7 p.m.

“Billy” 4-7 p.m. Tom Phillips 7 p.m.

Rusty Hammerstrom 4-7 p.m. Rusty Hammerstrom 4-7 p.m. “Billy” 7 p.m. Tom Phillips 7 p.m. “Billy” 7 p.m.

‘80s Night

Blue Lew 8:30 p.m.

Jam Session with Blue Lew, Nora and Ted 7:30 p.m.

TBA 8 p.m.

TBA 8 p.m.

Jazz Brunch with Bill Garrett and Friends

fokkers sports pub, Fort Walton Beach, Chris Jackson 6-10 p.m. 244-5555

Garry James 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Garry James 7-11 p.m. Karaoke Upstairs 8-midnight

Funky Blues Shack, Destin, 654-3839

Acoustifunk

Beachcomber Music Award Winners Dread Clampitt

Flow Tribe

Funky Blues Shack, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 424-6650

JB Roberts

JB Roberts Band

JB Roberts Band

Sunday Funday

juana’s pagodas, Navarre, 939-2130

Steve Hall 7-11 p.m.

Back Seat Romeo 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Back Seat Romeo 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Garry James 3-7 p.m.

KJ’s, Destin, 837-8725

The B-Sides

Roshambo

Roshambo

Justin Yawn

Greg Pendleton

Greg Pendleton

cabana CafÉ, Destin, 424-3574 commander’s palace, HarborWalk Village, 337-8555

TBA 8 p.m.

Pandora’s steakhouse, Okaloosa Island, 244-8669 pineapple willy’s Pier bar, Panama City Beach, 235-0928

The Folsom Prison Gang

The Folsom Prison Gang

pompano joe’s, Miramar Beach, 837-2224

Jacob Newman 6:30 p.m.

Wes Heath 6:30 p.m.

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach, 231-1008

Monday Night Football

marc harris Open Mic

WaCo Ramblers Noon-3 p.m., 7-10 p.m.

Beachcomber Music Award Winner Dread Clampitt noon-3 p.m., 7-10 p.m.

schooner’s, Panama City Beach, 235-3555

Troy Syfrett and the Nashville Mafia

Arizona

Nothing Short of Pure Arizona

Arizona Stainless Steel

seagar’s, Sandestin, (850) 622-1500

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Lloyd Dobler Effect

Lloyd Dobler Effect

Cantina/Reggae Party with DJ Vladi Lloyd Dobler Effect

Letters in Red 8 p.m.

Letters in Red 8 p.m.

Letters in Red 8 p.m.

Letters in Red 8 p.m.

tommy bahama’s tropical cafe, Grand Boulevard, 654-1743

Rudy Applewhite 4-9 p.m.

Jonathan Tennis 5-9 p.m.

Jonathan Tennis 5-9 p.m.

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Andy Durand 6-10 p.m.

Open Mic Night

Beer Pong

Beer Pong

Common Thread

Adrian Howland Sean Dietrich & Jim Ates 6:30 p.m.

Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m. Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m.

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Howlin’ Jack 7 p.m.

Bareass Monday with Roshambo

Beachcomber Music Award Ricky Lee Phelps 6:30 p.m. Winner Donnie Sundal 6:30 p.m.

All Homemade Daily

Jam Night with EdMo and Fritz

Greg Pendleton Thunder Beach After Party Twice Daily Band 9:30 p.m.

mike and the micros

the swamp club, Okaloosa Island, 796-1300

WEDNESDAY, 23RD

Karaoke

ted cobena

Dean Sadowski 6:30 p.m.

spinnaker beach club, Panama City Beach, 234-7892

TUESDAY, 22ND

Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Black Eyed Blonde Black Eyed Blonde Black Eyed Blonde 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Bayou Blues, Niceville, 279-4806

Sunday Night Football

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CJ Peake 6:30 p.m.

David Pretlow 6:30 p.m.

Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m. Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m. Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m.

Acoustix

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Miss used Pop Evil 7 p.m. Battle of the Bartenders 8 p.m.

Rudy Applewhite 4-9 p.m.

Rudy Applewhite 4-9 p.m.

Jonathan Tennis 5-9 p.m.

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FRIDAY, 25TH

SATURDAY, 26TH

SUNDAY, 27TH

MONDAY, 28TH

Info subject to change. Call ahead for confirmation. TUESDAY, 29TH

WEDNESDAY, 30TH

AJ’s, Destin Harbor, 837-1913

Mike and the Micros 25th Anniversary Jam 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Black Eyed Blonde 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Mike and the Micros 4-8 p.m. Eve 6 8:30 p.m. Jones and Company 4-8 p.m. Black Eyed Blonde Black Eyed Blonde Black Eyed Blonde Black Eyed Blonde 10 p.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Bayou Blues, Niceville, 279-4806

Jam Session 7 p.m.

Retroactive 8 p.m.

Andy Durand 8 p.m.

Bluz, Miramar Beach, 424-5980

Garrett Tucker Band 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Big Daddy O 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Big Daddy O 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

boathouse oyster bar, Destin Harbor, 837-3645

Rusty Hammerstrom 7 p.m.

“Billy” 4-7 p.m. Tom Phillips 7 p.m.

Rusty Hammerstrom 4-7 p.m. Rusty Hammerstrom 4-7 p.m. “Billy” 7 p.m. Tom Phillips 7 p.m. “Billy” 7 p.m.

cabana CafÉ, Destin, 424-3574

Big Daddy O 8:30 p.m.

‘80s Night

Blue Lew 8:30 p.m.

Jam Session with Blue Lew, Nora and Ted 7:30 p.m.

commander’s palace, HarborWalk Village, 337-8555

David Seering 8 p.m.

David Seering 8 p.m.

David Seering 8 p.m.

Jazz Brunch with Bill Garrett and Friends

Fokkers sports pub, Fort Walton Beach, 244-6666

Chris Jackson 6-10 p.m.

Garry James 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Garry James 7-11 p.m. Karaoke Upstairs 8-midnight

Funky Blues Shack, Destin, 654-3839

Zack Rosicka Band

Cadillac Willy

Cadillac Willy

Funky Blues Shack, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 424-6650

Marc Harris 9 p.m.

Jake Halden

Jake Halden

juana’s pagodas, Navarre, 939-2130

Steve Hall 7-11 p.m.

One Jamaican Reggae 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

One Jamaican Reggae 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

KJ’s, Destin, 837-8725

The B-Sides

Roshambo

Roshambo

Greg Pendleton

Greg Pendleton

Pandora’s steakhouse, Okaloosa Island, 244-8669 pineapple willy’s, Panama City Beach, 235-0928

Sunday Night Football

Monday Night Football

Karaoke

Jam NIght with EdMo and Fritz

Howlin’ Jack 7 p.m.

Tom Phillips 7 p.m.

cadillac willy ben robinson Common Thread

Open Mic

Justin Yawn

Bareass Monday with Roshambo

Andy Durand 6-10 p.m.

Open Mic Night

Beer Pong

Beer Pong

Jacob Mohr

Adrian Howland Sean Dietrich & Jim Ates 6:30 p.m.

Greg Pendleton

CJ Peake 6:30 p.m.

David Pretlow 6:30 p.m.

Twice Daily Band 2-5 p.m. Tounge & Groove Band 5-8 p.m. Tounge & Groove Band 5-8 Tounge & Groove Band 5-8 p.m. Breeze Kings 8:30-11:30 p.m. p.m. Ben Robinson Band 8:30 p.m. Ben Robinson Band Midnight

Sunset Send Off with Ben Robinson Band 6-9 p.m.

pompano joe’s, Miramar Beach, 837-2224

Jacob Newman 6:30 p.m.

Dean Sadowski 6:30 p.m.

Beachcomber Music Award Winner Donnie Sundal 6:30 p.m.

Ricky Lee Phelps 6:30 p.m.

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach, 231-1008

Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m. Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m.

WaCo Ramblers Noon-3 p.m., 7-10 p.m.

Beachcomber Music Award Winners Dread Clampitt Noon-3 p.m., 7-10 p.m.

Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m. Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m. Red Bar Jazz Band 7-10 p.m.

Schooners, Panama City Beach, 235-3555

Acoustix

Eric Heatherly Band

Eric Heatherly Band Dynamic Duo

Eric Heatherly 5-9 p.m.

seagar’s, Sandestin, (850) 622-1500

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

spinnaker beach club, Panama City Beach, 234-7892

Hip Boot Joe

Hip Boot Joe

Hip Boot Joe

Cantina/Reggae Party with DJ Vladi Hip Boot Joe

the swamp club, Okaloosa Island, 796-1300

Miss Used 8 p.m.

Miss Used 8 p.m.

Miss Used 8 p.m.

Miss used 8 p.m.

tommy bahama’s tropical cafe, Grand Boulevard, 654-1743

Rudy Applewhite 4-9 p.m.

Jonathan Tennis 5-9 p.m.

Jonathan Tennis 5-9 p.m.

Wes Heath 6:30 p.m.

Troy syfrett

Acoustix

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.



Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

Ray Hitchell 6-10 p.m.

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Spicolis Spicolis 8 p.m. Battle of the Bartenders 8 p.m. Rudy Applewhite 4-9 p.m.

Rudy Applewhite 4-9 p.m.

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Joe Tex, J.J. Cale, Leonard Cohen and countless others. He is also credited with production on Dusty Springfield’s classic album Dusty in Memphis. Jim and Jill are the current owners of Playground Recording Studio in Valparaiso. In the last two years, Playground has issued or leased about 10 CDs worth of treasures from the studio’s archives. Local and regional acts like the WaCo Ramblers, Wilbur Walton Jr. and LaRue McKinney have recorded there recently. Between 1969 and 1974, such performers as Big John Hamilton, Mary Gresham, Doris Allen and Jimmy “Orion” Ellis laid down tracks at Playground. Jim and Jill began their career in 1970 at Memphis’ Hi Records, where Al Green recorded classics like Let’s Stay Together and Call Me. Jill sang the theme song for the Maysles’ documentary film The Running Fence, and Jim co-produced the soundtrack with longtime associate Jim Dickinson. Jim’s production credits include the Replacements’ Pleased to Meet Me, Toots Hibbert’s Toots in Memphis, and Alex Chilton’s Like Flies on Sherbet. The Lancasters have also performed with Waylon Jennings, David Allan Coe, MudBoy and the Neutrons, Leon Russell, Dan Penn, Toy Caldwell, J.J. Cale, Mickey Newbury, Ry Cooder, The North Mississippi Allstars, and many others. “Every song we do is tied to our past

in some way or other,” says Jim. When we stop by Bayou Blues in Niceville, there are at least three Al Green classics from the Hi Records period—“Let’s Stay Together,” “Take Me to the River” and “Love and Happiness.” There’s nothing else quite as familiar in the repertoire, but even obscurities like Earl King’s “Trick Bag” and the one Clayton sings about wishing he were a hippie have an eerie familiarity. Singer-guitarist Clayton has been performing with his folks for 10 years. “It works fine,” he says. “I get to have more of an ego than I would if my parents weren’t in the band. But sometimes, it’s the opposite—the normal family spats plus the band stuff that happens. But it’s rare. I’ve done things with guys my age, but I grew up in a musician household. My mom and dad have always introduced me to this cool music. They were teachers, but not in the sense that they would tell me where to put my fingers on the guitar.” And how did this quintet of worldclass musicians end up in our part of the world? I was so lost in the fine, fine music I forgot to ask. I’m just glad they’re here, and you will be, too, once you’ve heard them. BigWater is playing at Woody’s Hog Heaven in Niceville Sept. 18 and 25 and hopefully many more venues in the coming months. Next Beachcomber: Up Close and Personal with Destin Seafood Festival Headliner Joan Jett.

The Beat’s Record Roundup Cheap Trick Sgt. Pepper Live (DVD) Big 3 Records

The sorta-fab four bringing the Beatles’ most overrated work to the masses—and to benefit prostate cancer, no less—makes more sense than The Beatles Rock Band or a Cirque du Soleil spectacular or spending an arm and a bloody leg on the latest reissues. Too bad the audio-only version of the concert is sold separately—Drive-By Truckers had the right idea with their recent twofer of Live from Austin TX. Still, you gotta love a band that released its latest album on 8-track just so they could make the claim that it was the best-selling 8-track in the country! - Christopher Manson

Colbie Caillat Breakthrough Universal Republic

In 2007, Caillat ’s hit debut single “Bubbly” established her as a, well, bubbly SoCal girl specializing in folk-pop ballads about boys. The follow-up showcases some of the same themes—crushing on guys, but with a slightly more mature sound. “I think I felt my heart skip a beat/I’m standing here and I can hardly breathe” from “You Got Me” takes you back to the schoolgirl crush feel of the first album. But Caillat pushes things a little further this time, especially in her evolved accompaniment. She has a beautiful voice—clear yet subtle, with a hint of rasp. Breakthrough showcases a slight evolution in this double threat—she also co-wrote every song here—and this is good enough to avoid the sophomore slump. - Lauren Gall

Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds (Soundtrack) A Band Apart/Warner Brothers

Lacks the dialogue snippets that make

his other soundtracks so fun, but Tarantino has gone out of his way to make David Bowie and blaxploitation-era Billy Preston fit his WWII epic. And old Ennio Morricone score music is better than new just-aboutanyone-else score music. I can’t recall where some of these were used in the film, so I guess I’ll have to go see the movie again. Oh, darn! - C.M.

Sly and the Family Stone The Woodstock Experience Epic/Legacy

It only took the powers that be four decades to release the best live album of all time—listening to the half-a-million-strong crowd shout “Higher!” in unison is just one of the many highlights. The life-affirming concert set is paired with Sly’s studio masterpiece Stand! - C.M.

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson Break Up Rhino

Yorn has said that during time off between tours, he became restless. It was at this time that he felt that he needed to make a duets record “in the spirit of Brigitte Bardot.” He wasn’t even sure whether or not Johansson could carry a tune, but he texted her to pose the question of making the album. I am a loyal Yorn fan—I have met him and followed his music since before his breakout album, musicforthemorningafter. I commend Yorn on his distinctive vocals, as well as his effort in pre-producing all of the tracks, as Johansson only had two days free in her busy schedule to record the songs. Johansson tries an old-fashioned country sound on the first single, “Relator.” The album’s nine songs display some great harmonies, but there’s a lack of chemistry between these two. “I Don’t Know What to Do” lacks punch as a break up anthem. Yorn needs to go back to his successful solo career, and Johansson should stick to what she does best…acting. - L.G.

Upcoming Music Releases Sept. 22

Sept. 29

*Guy Clark, Somedays the Song Writes You

Alice in Chains, Black Gives Way to Blue

David Gray, Draw the Line

*Kris Kristofferson, Closer to the Bone

Madonna, Iconography Monsters of Folk (Jim James, Conor Oberst, et. al.)

Friend of the Beachcomber Cathi Edwards (second from left) with her hippie pals during her college days in Kansas, circa 1971. Photo submitted by Wayne Edwards

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*Pearl Jam, Backspacer

Mariah Carey, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel *Patty Loveless, Mountain Soul II Lynyrd Skynyrd, God & Guns Barbra Streisand, Love Is the Answer Swell Season, Strict Joy

* - Beachcomber favorites

Places to Go, Things to Do All information is subject to change. Call for up-to-the-minute details. Deadline for Sept. 17 issue Places and Things submissions is noon Friday, September 25. Email [email protected].

ART

Art Classes at Full Circle Gallery, Fort Walton Beach. Visit www.fullcirclefwb.com/ classes.php for complete listing. “My Monet” Acrylic Art Classes at Beverly McNeil Gallery, Destin. Classes are Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Local professional artists guide students through the creative process. Cost is $35 per person; all materials are provided. Private parties or groups of 10 or more available. To register, call (850) 654-4322. Sept. 18. Downtown Fort Walton Beach Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. Sip and spin at Full Circle Gallery, 6-8 p.m. Make pottery, enjoy some wine and watch the PBS series Art:21! The screening is fee, but donations are welcome. www.fullcirclefwb.com. Through Sept. 25. Poetic Projections of Figure and Metaphor at WUWF’s Gallery 88, University of West Florida campus, Pensacola. Original poetry and digital art constructions by Dr. Terry Prewitt, professor of anthropology at UWF. Free and open to the public. Call (850) 474-2787 or visit www.wuwf.org. Through Sept. 30. Dorothy Starbuck Exhibit at Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach. Starbuck was the 2003 Artist of the Year, and her work demonstrates exceptional talent in capturing Florida’s diverse and dwindling natural features. Part of the Art in Public Places program. Call (850) 267-1216 for more information. Through Oct. 18. Mattie Kelly Arts Center Exhibitions at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Also 90 minutes prior to most

performances in the main stage theater at the Arts Center. For more information, call (850) 729-6044. - “Vitriforms: Contemporary Glass Art.” Featuring the work of four Tallahassee area artists—Terrie Corbett, Lesley Nolan, Bob Rubanowice and Cheryl Sattler. - “Selections from the Permanent Collection.” Works by perennial favorites Emil Holzhauer and Marie Snow Greene.

BLOOD DRIVES

Sept. 20. Blood Drive at Kim Estes Benefit Party at Bud & Alley’s, Seaside, 3-8 p.m. All donors will be entered into a drawing to win a 42-inch HDTV or one of five $100 gift cards. www.fbsblood.org.

Sign Up for 2009 Fair scheduled for Nov. 3-8. Boost your own business while providing quality entertainment and memories for the community. This year’s fair promises many exciting new attractions. Call (850) 862-0211 or email [email protected]. Seaside’s Annual Community Yard Sale Oct. 3. Get rid of those old collectibles and treasures you’ve been stashing in your garage or attic. Turn your old sweaters, retro furniture, LPs and books into cash. Vendor registration forms are available, and space is limited. Download an application at www.seasidefl.com/yardsaleregistration or call the Merchants of Seaside at (850) 231-6107.

CALL FOR VENDORS

2010 Seabreeze Jazz Festival will take place at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, April 16-18. There are only 60 spaces available. This year’s festival attracted more than 16,000 jazz fans. Market is open to commercial, fine arts and crafts and wholesale food vendors. For more information visit www.hilltopproductionsinc. com or call (850) 951-2148.

Fort Walton Beach Creative Senior Center Crafts Show to be held Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently accepting applications for vendors. Holiday décor, gifts, jewelry, toys and other unique items will be available for purchase. For information or to request a vendor application, call (850) 833-9587.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Covenant Hospice Seeks Big Ticket Items for Garage Sale and Auction to be held in November at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. The organization seeks donations of automobiles, boats and RVs, along with good condition furniture. All donations are tax deductible. Call Shelly Canales at (850) 729-1800.

and 25 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Niceville Campus of Northwest Florida State College. Plan to get wet. Bring a change of clothes and towel. Wear long pants, close-toed shoes and sun protection. The CBA will provide gloves and water and transportation to the reef site. Call Alison at (850) 729-6423 or (850) 729-6456 or email [email protected]. City of Fort Walton Beach’s Heritage Park and Cultural Center Seeks Haunted History Tours Volunteers. Act out skits as historical figures, play the role of a ghost and serve as a tour guide. The tours will be held Oct. 30 and 31 at 6:30 p.m. Call Mike at (850) 833-9595 or email [email protected]. Fort Walton Beach Jaycees Haunted House to be held at Sunsations next to Fudpucker’s in Destin Oct.9-31. Benefits include t-shirts, food and drinks, and prizes. Artists needed during building to airbrush or paint plywood designs on walls for frightening. Volunteers must be 16 or older, unless parent volunteers with child. Accumulate community service hours,

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance’s “Save Our Shellfish” shell bagging on Sept. 18

Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association, Inc. Seeks Vendors for 4th Annual Fall Festival to be held Oct. 9-10 in Navarre Park. Also looking for art, music, dance, food and cultural displays. Email gnbaaexec@ gmail.com. Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Invites Local Businesses and Organizations to

Sept. 25-26 Cultural Arts Association and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin ® Present the Beaux Arts Ball.

The event will raise money for the CAA, along with Sinfonia Gulf Coast and Seaside Repertory Theatre. The ball will take place at Grand Boulevard’s Grand Park on Friday, followed by an Artist Market Saturday. The ball is a wild and zany event—dress is masked and casually chic, costumes optional. Decorated masks are available to purchase for $10-15 at the ball or prior to the event from Tracery in Rosemary Beach, Eileen West Gallery in Seaside, the CAA office in Blue Mountain Beach, Grand Boulevard Guest Services Kiosk, and Kitchenique in Destin. Tickets are $44 per person, available from these businesses or online at www.CulturalArtsAssociation.com. The Artist market will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and is free to the public. Call (850) 622-5970 for more information.



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Places to Go, Things to Do continued too! Email fortwaltonbeachjaycees@ yahoo.com or call (850) 642-5292. www. fwbjaycees.org. Volunteers Needed for Beaux Arts Ball to be held Sept. 25. Opportunities include Artist Market check-in, Ball check-in, silent auction, drink ticket sales and more. Volunteers are also needed on Sept. 26 for drink sales and load-out supervision. Call the Cultural Arts Association office at (850) 622-5970 or email [email protected].

CALL TO ARTISTS

Artful Things in Niceville is now accepting a limited number of works for the gallery wall monthly. Interested artists should email up to six images with dimensions, medium, title and price along with a brief bio to info@ artfulthings.net. Monthly shows include a meet the artist reception. For more info, call (850) 729-2600 or visit www.artfulthings. net. This month’s show features local artists Trudy Craine, Terri Johnston and Jacqueline Wagoner. The Art Gallery at Navarre Healing Arts is seeking a variety of artwork to show and sell, including paintings, photos, multimedia pieces, collage, pottery, sculpture and more. Contact Connie Jones at (850) 9397964 or email [email protected]. Beaux Arts Artist Market to be held Sept. 26 on Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn. No entry fee, but participants are required to donate a piece of artwork for the silent auction that will take place Sept. 25 at the Beaux Arts ball. Applications available at www.culturalartsassociation.com/beauxarts. Destin Festival of the Arts to be presented Oct. 24-25 at Henderson Beach State Park seeks “adult collaborative artists.” Artwork should be of an artistic caliber associated with a juried fine art show. Judges will award

cash prizes to artists in four categories. Competition is open to first 20 applicants; entry fee is $35. Deadline is Sept. 25. For application, contact Deb Nissley at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, (850) 6502226. “Recycle South Santa Rosa,” a one-day event to be held Oct. 24 in Navarre Park, seeks artists who use recycled materials, as well as businesses that feature “green” or energy-efficient technology. Email [email protected] for information. Rosemary Beach Harvest Market, a new event to be held Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will showcase local, regional and national artists with sculpture, handcrafted furniture, pottery and more. The daylong event will include kids’ block party, merchant trick-or-treating and a children’s craft area. Call (850) 951-2148 or visit www. hilltopproductionsinc.com. Rosemary Beach Holiday Market, scheduled for Nov. 28. Artisans and crafters—particularly those who have holiday items and decorations—are encouraged to apply. Call (850) 951-2148 or visit www.hilltopproductionsinc.com.

CLASSES

Adult Programs at Destin Community Center include aerobics, basketball, Brazilian martial arts, chair yoga, duplicate bridge, Jazzercise, oil painting, and more. Call (850) 654-5184. Artful Things in Niceville Offers Adult Classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic and drawing. Call (850) 729-2600 or visit www. artfulthings.net. Arts and Design Society in Fort Walton Beach offers workshops in acrylics, photography, life drawing, and pottery, as well as open studio time to paint with others. Call

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(850) 244-1271 or visit www.artsdesignsociety.com.

COMEDY

Act4Murder Comedic Mysteries for Dinner Theater.

Plenty of laughs and a delicious threecourse meal. For upcoming show details, visit www.act4murder.com. - Sept. 17. “The Mystery of Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf” at Bogey’s Bar and Restaurant, DeFuniak Springs. Re d Le g i s sick of all the publicity Billy Bowlegs gets in Northwest Florida and plans on disrupting a Chamber of Commerce event. Be warned—Red Leg is nothing like Billy! Written by Paula Hilton and starring Mary Ann Averitte, Joe Chase, Debby Geisen, Chris Manson and Jules Shaw. Musical arrangements by Beachcomber favorite Randy Sherwood. Seating at 5:30 p.m., dinner and show at 6:15. Special Hotel DeFuniak packages available. Call (850) 951-2233 for reservations. Arrgh! - Sept. 18. “Podunk Pandemonium” at Hurlburt Field’s Soundside Club. An up close and personal hillbilly wedding…a night you’ll never forget. Written by Paula Hilton and starring Mary Ann Averitte, Cynthia Bergquist, Jim Downum, Chris Manson and Kay Yarbrough. Seating at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and show at 6. Call (850) 884-7507 for reservations. Yee-haw! - Sept. 25. “The Mystery of Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf” at Fudpucker’s, Destin. Along with the show, enjoy a thematically-related three-course dinner. Seating at 6:15 p.m., show at 7. Call (850) 460-2028 for reservations. Fridays and Saturdays. The Flaws Comedy Hour at Meeting Hall Theatre, Seaside, 9 p.m. Improv, sketches, musical guests and “whatever we think might crack you up!” New show each week. Tickets are $10 at the door. www.seasiderep.org.

COOKING

Beth Alexander was the first Beachcomber reader to identify Destin’s Boathouse Oyster Bar as our Sept. 3 Mystery Photo Contest location. Call (800) 310-6964, and if you’re the first to identify this issue’s location, you’ll join our circle of winners.

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Kitchenique Cooking Classes. Now located at 26150 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin. Prices vary for each class. Visit www. kitchenique.com or call (850) 837-0432 for dates and details. Sept. 26. Burger Bash at HarborWalk Vil-

lage. Chefs take it to the street as Village restaurants compete to see who has the best burger on the harbor. Donations will be accepted for Destin Harvest Food Bank. www.HarborWalkDestin.com.

EDUCATIONAL

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Home School History Classes

115 Westview Avenue, Valparaiso. Discover the past through hands-on activities, local area experts and a visit from the Walton Guard. Programs are designed for grades 1-5, and space is limited. Call (850) 678-2615 to register. - Sept. 25. Panhandle Pioneers, 9 a.m. to noon. - Oct. 23. Fish Tales, 9 a.m. to noon. - Nov. 20. Military Heritage Then and Now, 9 a.m. to noon. Each class is $10 per child, or $5 for HMNF members. Multiple child discounts for families. PRIME TIME Personal Enrichment Classes at Northwest Florida State College, all six locations. Open to adults of any age, the non-credit classes start throughout September, October and November. All courses are designed for leisure learning with no grades or tests given. Classes focus on computers, health, travel, food, politics, arts and crafts, and more. Fees range from $5 to $75. Schedule online at www.nwfsc. edu/schedule. Sept. 24. Ironies of the Great American Civil War Presented by H. Dann Wallis at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Valparaiso, noon. Wallis is the author of Burnin’ Daylight!, a novel, and the greatgrandson of Civil War veteran John Wallis. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the free lecture. To reserve a seat, call (850) 678-2615. www.heritage-museum.org.

EVENTS

Saturdays. Seaside Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon. Find local specialties including fresh produce and baked goods. Special cooking demos. In the Seaside Amphitheater. www.seasidefl.com. Sept. 19. 2009 International Coastal Cleanup sponsored by the Walton County Tourist Development Council, the Surfrider Foundation and Walton County Schools. This year ’s main cleanup sites include Blue Mountain Regional Access, Dune Allen Regional Beach Access, Ed Walline Regional Beach Access, Topsail Hill State Preserve and Miramar Beach Regional Access (west side of Pompano Joe’s). Complimentary cleanup supplies, water and t-shirts will be provided. To volunteer,

Places to Go, Things to Do continued call Debby Pozza at (850) 267-1216 or email dpozza@beachesofsouthwalton. com. Sept. 20. Special “Grande” Parents Weekend at HarborWalk Village, Destin. Details at www.HarborWalkDestin.com. Sept. 24-27. Thunder Beach Annual Fall Rally in Panama City Beach. For information, visit www.thunderbeachproductions. com. Sept. 26. Emerald Coast Car Show at Destin Commons, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See, feel and touch beautifully restored cars from members of the Northwest Florida Model A and T Ford Club and the Playground Antique and Classic Car Club. Show concludes with a car parade. Call (850) 837-4008 for more information. www. DestinCommons.com. Sept. 26. Taste of Fort Walton Beach Chamber at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, 4-8 p.m. Entertainment by the Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. Good food, good music and good times. Hosted by the Food and Beverage Committee of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Sample the delicious cuisine from Chamber member restaurants and enjoy fine beverages. A portion of ticket prices will benefit selected charities. www.fwbchamber.com.

FESTIVALS

Sept. 25-27. 32nd Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. Area chefs offer fried grouper, blackened mahi mahi and Pensacola crab ball. Festivalgoers will enjoy arts and crafts from over 175 vendors and live music from a dozen local bands. Also: a 5K walk/run, a Splash Dog competition and children’s activities. Admission is free. Call (850) 433-6512 or visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/ SeafoodFestival. Oct. 2-4. BayFest 2009 in Mobile, Alabama. Musical lineup includes Anita Baker, Alan Jackson, Musiq Soulchild, Ne-Yo, the Steve Miller Band, T-Pain and many more. Weekend passes are $35; single day passes are $25. Additional info at www. bayfest.com. Oct. 2-4. The 31st Annual Destin Seafood Festival at HarborWalk Village. In addition to a wide selection of fresh seafood, enjoy entertainment, arts and crafts booths, children’s activities and much more. Survivor performs Friday night, followed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Saturday. Purchase admission passes at the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $5 per day Friday and Sunday, $10 for Saturday; three-day passes are $15. Visit www.destinseafoodfestival.org or call (850) 837-6241.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

Cottages for Canines at the Village of Baytowne Wharf to benefit the Children’s

Volunteer Health Network. Starts Sept. 18. There will be an auction of all remaining “doggie dreamhouses” Sept. 27. www. cvhnkids.org. Thursdays. Yappy Hour at Tijuana Flats, Fort Walton Beach, 6-10 p.m. to benefit Panhandle Animal Welfare Services (PAWS). Biscuits and water provided for dogs. Representatives from PAWS will bring adorable, adoptable dogs for guests to meet and hopefully add to their families. Call (850) 301-0003 or visit www.tijuanaflats.com. Sept. 19. Heritage Park and Cultural Center Yard Sale at the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum grounds, Fort Walton Beach, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations for the sale are welcome and may be dropped off at Heritage Park during regular museum hours. All proceeds will benefit the three museums under Heritage Park’s care— the Schoolhouse, Indian Temple Mound Museum, and Garnier Post Office Museum. Call (850) 833-9595 for more information. Sept. 19. Shelter House Annual Yard Sale at Central Park, Uptown Station, Fort Walton Beach, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year’s sale raised over $5,000 to fight domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. To volunteer, call (850) 243-1201. Sept. 19. YOLO Board Seaside Celebration and Paddleboard Race to Benefit Locals Holly Burke and Jason Thompson beginning at 8 a.m. A fun-filled day on the water with races, stand-up paddling demos, YOLO Yak fishing guide demos, silent auction and music by Heritage. Proceeds will benefit 18-year-old Burke, who suffers from clear cell sarcoma, and 28-year-old Jason Thompson, who is fighting a rare form of leukemia. Tickets are $5 each—or five for $20—and available at www.yoloboard.com/shop. Additional information at www.shredoutcancer.com and www.kickingitforjason.com. Sept. 20. A Party with a Purpose for Kim Estes at Bud & Alleys, Seaside. Kim is a nine-year employee of Bud & Alley’s and has been diagnosed with a rare disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. There is a $10 cover, and the event will feature music by Cadillac Willy and Dread Clampitt from 3 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Kim Estes Assistance Fund in the hopes that she will make a slow but full recovery. Donations can also be sent to P.O. Box 4898, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Sept. 25. First Annual Animore, a Benefit for the Love of Animals, at Bentley’s on the Bay, U.S. 331, 6 p.m. Live music by Marc Harris and silent auctions. Laurie Hood will present the amazing story of the Alaqua Animal Refuge and talk about the organization’s expansion plan. Call (850) 598-0710 or email [email protected]. Sept. 25. A Starry Starry Night at the Hilton Sandestin Beach, 6:30-9 p.m. Enjoy



an unforgettable evening under the stars featuring intimate tables on the beach with fine cuisine, wine and live entertainment. End the evening with a romantic movie on the beach. Cost is $40 per person; take the “elevator rate” for $99. Call (850) 267-9500, and mention code SSN. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Sept. 26. Family Celebration Day and Classic Car Show on the Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The fun begins at 10 a.m. with demonstrations, kids’ activities, giveaways and more. Call (850) 449-2989 for more information.

HEALTH FAIRS

Sept. 19. Health Fair at Santa Rosa Mall, Mary Esther, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.santarosamall.com.

KIDS

Abrakadoodle Art Classes. Various locations. Call (850) 424-5058 or visit www. abrakadoodle.com. Tuesdays. Family Fun Day at the Market Shops at Sandestin. Free kids’ meals from 4-8 p.m. and special merchant offers all day long. Entertainment from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. www.sandestin.com. Saturdays. Seaside Kids Storytime, 11 a.m. www.seasidefl.com.

Sept. 19 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Day for Kids

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. This is a day for kids and grown-ups to spend some meaningful time together. Food, crafts and fun. Free! Visit www. dayforkids.org for more information.

Sept. 26. The 61st Kids’ Rodeo Kickoff Party at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar, Destin Harbor, 2 p.m. Decorate your wagon to look like a boat, and participate in the second annual dock parade. Prizes will be awarded. Details at www.ajs-destin.com.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Fridays. Friends of Destin Library, 10 a.m., Destin Library. The Friends are a nonprofit group interested in promoting the services and needs of the public library. Membership is $10 per year. Call (850) 837-8572.

the public. Gently used books, audiobooks, videos and collectible rare books. Baked goods will be sold. A presale will be offered for members Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m.; non-members may join at the library that day. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Niceville Public Library. Call (850) 729-4090 or email [email protected]. Sept. 19. Meet “Sandy” from the National Broadway Tour of “Annie” at the Fort Walton Beach Library, 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring your cameras! Parents must remain with children during the program, which features dog handler Patrick Peavy. Call (850) 833-9590 for details. Sept. 26. Emerald Coast Woodturning Guild at Fort Walton Beach Public Library, 10 a.m. Craftsmen will demonstrate their skills on wood lathes and display finished work; question and answer session to follow. For more information about the free program, call (850) 833-9590. Sept. 26. Fort Walton Beach Library Fall Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, videos, CDs, periodicals and more. Donations of clean hardcover and paperback books, cassettes, videos, CDs and DVDs are welcome. Call (850) 833-9590.

MEETINGS

Shelter House Domestic Violence Victims’ Support Groups. All information discussed is confidential; no appointment necessary. Childcare is provided, and refreshments are served. Call (850) 243-1201 or visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org. - Tuesdays, Fort Walton Beach, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. - Thursdays, Crestview, 10:30 a.m. to noon. - Thursdays, DeFuniak Springs, 1-2:30 p.m.

MUSIC

Wednesday Night Concert Series at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public, weather permitting. Enjoy new talent from a variety of genres this month. www.baytownewharf. com. - Sept. 23. Jeff Tucker and On the Beach. Rock, pop, country, Americana, jazz and Latin…something for everyone to enjoy. - Sept. 30. Stephen Wood Ensemble. Wood is a versatile singer with a great passion for the expressive power of sound. His compositions push the relationship between groove and soundscape. Saturdays. Seaside’s Endless Summer Concert Series. New local artists and popular regional acts take center stage. www.seasidefl.com. - Sept. 19. Heritage. The Okaloosa County pop/reggae band mixes Tony Verecchia’s dynamic vocals and Damien Kealoha’s ukulele fluidity. This performance will coincide with Seaside’s YOLO Board Celebra-

Sept. 19. Friends of the Niceville Library Book Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to

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Places to Go, Things to Do continued tion from 4 to 6 p.m. - Sept. 26. The Breeze Kings. One of the south’s premier blues outfits—originals and standards performed with boundless enthusiasm. Sept. 17. Music in Navarre Park, 6-9 p.m. The park will resound with great music from Navarre High School’s talented “Garage Bands” including Cycle of Insanity, I Am Legion and All in Vayne. On-site vendors will offer food and beverages. Sponsored by the Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association, Inc. Check out the bands at www.myspace.com/areyouinvayne, www.myspace.com/cycleofinsanity and www.myspace.com/iamlegionforwearemany. Sept. 18. New Orleans’ Brian Stoltz Band at Blazzue’s in Pensacola. Stoltz’s long and illustrious career includes gigs with the Funky Meters and Dr. John and recordings with Bob Dylan. Ex-Freddie Fender guitarist Tommy Chadwick will join Stoltz on stage along with bassist Jimmy Messa (Subdudes) and drummer Harrell “Boomer” Bosarge (Vince Gill’s band). Call (850) 696-2290 for reservations. Sept. 21. Jazz Society of Pensacola Gumbo Featuring the Eastside-Westside Big Band in Phineas Phogg’s Room, Seville Quarter, downtown Pensacola, 6 p.m. Admission includes a cup of seafood gumbo. Cost is $7 for JSOP members, $10 for guests, $5 for students and free for uniformed military. www.myspace.com/ eastsidewestsidebigband. Sept. 26. Bobby “Blue” Bland at Pensacola’s Saenger Theater, 8 p.m. Call (850) 5953880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com. Sept. 27. Jazz and Hues Cruise Aboard the Solaris, 3-5 p.m. Enjoy live jazz and blues music from EdMo Lanier and friends, along with an exhibit and auction by Walton County Artist of the Year Michael McCarty. Also: hors d’oeuvres, full service cash bar, beautiful view. Guests are encouraged to bring musical instruments to donate to the L.I.N.K.S. program. Tickets are $55. Call (850) 650-2519 or visit www.sunquestcruises.com.

OPERA

David Ott’s “The Widow’s Lantern,” a new work commissioned by the Pensacola Opera. This is the first full-length original piece developed by the company and is inspired by the history and legend of Pensacola. Premiere performance is Sept. 25 at the University of West Florida, 7:30 p.m. Matinee performance to follow Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Additional dates: - Oct. 1 and 2. Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. - Oct. 4. Panama City Marina Civic Center, 2 p.m. For tickets and info, call (850) 433-6737 or visit www.pensacolaopera.com.

OUTDOORS

Adventure Club Activities. - Sept. 17. Bike Ride in Valparaiso, followed by supper at a nearby restaurant, 4:30 p.m. Call Jim or Marie at (850) 8976756. - Sept. 20. Sierra Club Bike Ride on Milton’s Blackwater Heritage Trail, 8:30 a.m. Bring a picnic lunch. Call Bruce at (850) 3019452 or Clarice at (850) 581-4591. - Sept. 22. Bike Ride in Gulf Breeze followed by free Bands on the Beach concert, 4:30 p.m. Call Clarice at (850) 581-4591. - Sept. 24. Bike Ride in Destin’s Holiday Isle Area, 4 p.m. Supper after the ride. Call Clarice at (850) 581-4591. - Sept. 26. Bike Ride on Scenic Highway 30-A, 9 a.m. Call Clarice at (850) 5814591. - Sept. 29. Bike Ride in Pensacola Beach followed by free Bands on the Beach concert, 5 p.m. Call Rich or Nancy at (850) 377-4676. Florida Trail Association Activities. - Sept. 18-20. Weekend of Camping, Biking and Hiking at Three Rivers State Park. Call (850) 434-8861. - Sept. 19. Canoe/Kayak Trip Down Turkey Creek, 9 a.m. Call (850) 729-6729 or (850) 682-6098. - Sept. 20. Rise and Shine Hike followed by breakfast, 6:30 a.m. Call (850) 995-4267. - Sept. 22. Monthly Meeting at Bayou Blues, Niceville, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call (850) 682-6098. - Sept. 26. Dunes Trail Hike, Pensacola Beach, 9 a.m. Call (850) 932-5469,

Sept. 26 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “From Russia with Love.”

At Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, 7:30 p.m. The region’s premier symphony features international award-winning Ukrainian pianist Stanislav Khristenko performing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, one of the most difficult concertos in the standard piano repertoire. Individual tickets are $22.50 each. Visit or call the box office at (850) 729-6000 or order online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org. More information at www.nfsymphony.org.

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- Sept. 26. Seven-mile Hike at Torreya State Park, 10 a.m. Call (850) 939-0966. - Sept. 27. Juniper Creek Trail Hike, 9 a.m. Call (850) 484-9111. Additional information at http://choctaw. floridatrail.org.

Sept. 26. Reduced Cost Rabies Clinic in Wayside Park, DeFuniak Springs, 8-11 a.m. Clinic is for cats and dogs, but horses will be able to receive their Coggins, too. Call (850) 689-2553.

Sept. 19. North American Bird Migration Count sponsored by National Audubon Society and Florida Ornithological Society; supported by Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. To volunteer, call Don Ware at (850) 862-6582 or email [email protected].

Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts 2009-10 Season Tickets On Sale Now. This season includes Ed Asner as FDR (Feb. 6, 2010), the NFSO’s From Russia with Love (Sept. 26) and much more. Visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

PETS

Sept. 25-27 Ultimate Airdog Southern Championship at the Village of Baytowne Wharf,

Sandestin. Ultimate Airdogs showcases a variety of jumps and demonstrations. Dogs travel from far and wide to show off skills through a series of splashes. Watch as they race off the dock, soar in the air and splash into the lagoon. The event’s main feature is long distance jumping, and Sunday afternoon includes a vertical jump. Registration is one hour before each splash—6:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Sunday. All dogs are welcome to participate. Divisions range from novice to expert. Register at www. ultimateairdogs.net.

THEATER

Wednesdays. Staged Playreading Series at Seaside’s Meeting Hall Theatre, 7:309:30 p.m. Free of charge. Join Seaside Rep actors as they stage a reading of a new play each week. Audiences get to be part of the show selection process and see plays the Rep thinks are worth hearing but for one reason or another won’t fit on their stage. www.seasiderep.org. Through Oct. 3. Loblolly Theatre Company’s “Rosa and Harvey” above Madison’s Diner in Pensacola. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday matinees at 3. Patricia Simmons recreates the character Rosa Johnson Perkins, an artist and adventurer first seen in Interim. This is a onewoman tour de force about an 80-year-old woman and a boy on the edge of puberty. Who knows what might happen?! Admission is $9. Call (850) 439-3010 for reservations. www.loblollytheatre.com.

WORKSHOPS

Sept. 19. Wire Wrapped Jewelry with Mary Yates, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yates is back with two more workshops during which participants will make three lovely pairs of earrings with sterling silver wire and choice of semiprecious beads. Cost is $30 for Cultural Arts Association members and $35 for “not yet” members, plus $15 supply and tools fee. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call (850) 6225970 to register. Sept. 23 and 24. Collage/Abstract Workshop with Donnelle Clark. Sign up for one or both days. Clark provides designs, paper, stamps, metallic string and threads you may use. Cost is $40 a day for Cultural Arts Association members and $45 for “not yet” members. Limited to seven attendees per day. Save a spot by calling (850) 622-5970 or emailing CulturalArts@ embarqmail.com.

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RuM RUNNERS SPORTS BAR Upstairs from the restaurant, the sports bar features specials on appetizers and draft beer for NFL Sunday football and college games on Saturday. Village of Baytowne Wharf, 130 Fisherman’s Cove, 351-1817. Shades at the loop Good selection of local seafood and land fare, simply prepared, served with efficiency and a smile. Grilled, fried and blackened fish and chicken, sandwiches and salads. Pork chops, steak, even wings and pizza. Full bar and wide choice of draft and bottled beers. $5-24, 10952 Hwy 30A, Inlet Bch, 231-9410.

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Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail, off of Hwy 331N, 267‑2809. Thursdays: 11 a.m. The reading program for children with a variety of guest performers lined up. For complete information, call 267-2809. Destin Library 150 Sibert Avenue, 837‑8572. Tuesdays: 3 p.m. Cuddlers and Toddlers Story Time for children six months to 4 years old, held in the children’s room at the new Destin library. Each session is limited to 15 children and their parents. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. Cuddlers and Toddlers Story Time for children six months to 4 years old, held in the children’s room at the new Destin library. Each session is limited to 15 children and their parents.

VALPARAISO COMMUNITY LIBRARY 459 Valparaiso Parkway, (850) 729-5406 First Monday of Each Month, 6:30 p.m. Creative Gardener and Floral Design Series sponsored by the Valparaiso Garden Club. Mondays, 4 p.m. Story Time for Elementary School Children. Parents welcome to participate with their children in art activities, reading, and a pre-planned story with the library staff. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Story Time for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years in the newly remodeled Children’s Area. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Assisted Genealogy Research. The library’s genealogy collection includes over 6,700 books and printed documents, along with microfilm census records from the 1800s.

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Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS) Beach worship at 8 a.m. at Ed Walline Beach Park at the intersection of CR-30A and CR-393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Sunday worship service at 1477 S. CR-393 (in the Crosspoint Baptist Church building) begins at 8:45 a.m. followed by Bible study. For more info, call 267-0322. Santa Rosa Community Church Interdenominational service 10 a.m. Sundays. 3524 Hwy. 98W, 267‑7599. Shoreline church Non-denominational modern Sunday service at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Rave Motion Pictures in Destin Commons. Kids church and nursery available, 650-8658 or shorelinechurch.net.

Destin United Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship Services at 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. at 200 Beach Drive, Destin, 837‑2021.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church Service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. 307 Hwy. 98E, Destin, 650‑2737.

EMERALD COAST LUTHERAN CHURCH Services are held at 8 a.m. at the Chapel of the Community Church on the side of Church Street. 3524 U.S. 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 650-0339 faith assembly christian church Sunday worship services: 8:45 and 11 a.m. Nursery and children’s church is available. Wednesday bible study at 7 p.m. Located at 306 S. Geronimo St. in Miramar Beach, three blocks west of Silver Sands Outlet Mall. 837-7561. First Baptist Church of Seagrove Sunday services at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 4915 E Hwy. 30A, Seagrove, 231‑2884.

St. Markella & Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Sunday service at 10 a.m. 400 Hwy. 98E, Mary Esther, 244‑0822. St. Rita Catholic Church Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 1, then 4 p.m. through Easter. Sunday services at 8 and 10 a.m. 137 Moll Drive (just south of Hwy 98W) Santa Rosa Bch, 267‑2558. St. Simon’s on the Sound Episcopal Church Sunday services at 7, 8, and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 28 Hwy. 98W, FWB, 244‑8621. Village Baptist Church Sunday services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. 101 Matthew (one block south of Hwy. 98E), Destin, 837‑8107.

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Lisa See’s “Shanghai Girls” By Bruce Collier Los Angeles-based novelist Lisa See’s latest, Shanghai Girls, is her seventh book. It’s my first of her works, but I intend to find some of her earlier stuff. I can’t speak for the others, but if they are as good as this one, she’s a find. See tells the story—spanning some 20 years—of sisters Pearl and May Chin, who grow from sheltered teens in Shanghai to mature immigrant American women in World War II and 1950s-era California. Shanghai Girls is an epic, for all that it’s told in only 309 pages. The girls face ruthless Shanghai gangsters, brutal Japanese soldiers, American bigots and anti-Red Chinese feds. Theirs is a hard-knock life, and some of it is pretty strong stuff to read. Pearl and May are rich kids, calendar models in Shanghai, whose wealthy father gambles away his and their money, forcing him to arrange marriages for the girls to Chinese men who have moved to America (“Gold Mountain” in Shanghai slang). Told they will be living the Hollywood lifestyle, the sisters end up slaving away for a tyrannical father-in-law in China City, a garish, un-PC theme park/ghetto that was a precursor to Chinatown. Working at a lunch counter, narrator Pearl describes making chop suey, sweet and sour pork and cashew chicken, “food I never ate, or even heard of, in Shanghai.” May, sexier and more daring, gets involved in motion pictures, which gradually takes the family to Los Angeles. All this is set against the backdrop of World War II, the birth of a daughter, and the painful assimilation of immigrant and American-born Chinese into Occidental society. Shanghai Girls is about family—parents, sisters, spouses, in-laws, and children. Pearl has a lot of insights along the way about customs and accepted traditions, and how some survive uprooting and cross-culturalization, while others wither in the face of sudden or gradual change. The book mixes historical and fictional characters, and seems thoroughly researched. See is reportedly working on

a sequel. Read the book, and you’ll see why. Hurry it up, Lisa.

GREGORY’S LATEST HISTORICAL NOVEL A MUST

Philippa Gregory’s The White Queen marks the first book in a brand new series by the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. The novel is set during the War of the Roses and focuses on Elizabeth Woodville, the wife of King Edward IV and the mother of two sons who would be the Princes in the Tower. Told in first person by Elizabeth, this is the story of how as a widow with two sons meets and secretly marries King Edward IV. As the story progresses, she tells of the battles between the House of Lancaster and the House of York as they fight for the title of King and control of England. Gregory writes Elizabeth as a woman who marries into royalty, and whose mother Jacquetta helps her navigate the demands of her position and the fight for survival of her family. While Elizabeth’s two sons with Edward are the Princes in the Tower, Gregory weaves her own spin on what history tells us happened and what may have happened.

Like all of Gregory’s novels, the fiction is backed up with facts. The White Queen is one of her finest novels yet and a must read for any historical fiction fan. - Nicole James

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Pete Fornatale’s Back to the Garden offers what appears to be—along with Michael Wadleigh’s Oscar-winning film— the definitive summing up of a musical event. The former New York disc jockey does an exceptional job explaining what the three-day peace/love/music/drug-fest was all about, mostly through firsthand accounts by the musicians, producers and old hippies who were there. Nothing from Sly Stone, but some of the most amusing remembrances are provided by an ex-Sha Na Na member. The reference to Jerry Garcia as one of the all-time great druggies is worth the price of the book alone. Now if everyone could just give it a rest until 2019… - Christopher Manson Next Beachcomber: Reviews of the latest from Michael Connelly and Jeannette Walls, plus local author Don Schroeder.

UPCOMING BOOK RELEASES SEPTEMBER 22 American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot by Craig Ferguson An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon Only the Superrich Can Save Us by Ralph Nader Hardball by Sara Paretsky Hothouse Orchid by Stuart Woods

SEPTEMBER 29 Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom The Wild Things by Dave Eggers Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze Windows on the World Complete Wine Course (25th Anniversary Edition) by Kevin Zraly

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The Beachcomber Goes to the Movies Acker’s “9” Not Quite a 10 By Adam Pope There has been a lot of buzz around Shane Acker’s “steampunk” style animation film 9, mostly due to the intriguing producer combo of Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Day Watch) and the master of dark cartoonage himself, Tim Burton. The last animated tale to carry Burton’s moniker was the critically acclaimed yet fiscally disappointing Corpse Bride back in 2005. Coincidentally, 2005 was the same year that Acker released his original version of the film—an 11-minute short bearing the same name that ultimately was praised for groundbreaking visuals and even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Short Film. It’s little wonder why fanboys are practically foaming at the mouth to get a chance to see Acker’s extrapolated 119-minute version. Acker also went out and loaded his film with a stable of well-known vocal patterns (Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, and Christopher Plummer to name a few). The titular hero is #9, a humanoid burlap doll complete with mechanical eyes and clutching digits, who has been given the spark of life from a brilliant inventor. As 9 awakens and begins to grow accustomed to the world around him, we find that the world is a fractured ruin devoid of any organic life. No humans, no animals, no plants. What it does seem to have is an abundant amount of are other burlap citizens designed by the same inventor and bearing similar single digit call signs.

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We soon learn that the very inventor who created #1-9 also engineered a machine so smart and powerful that it could think freely and create other machines, a skill immediately put into use by the governments of the world for peacekeeping and breaking up the riff-raff. But the machines soon turn on their human slave drivers, sparking an apocalyptic war that destroys both man and machine (Where’s John Conner when you need him?). The only things left behind to “enjoy” in this hollow carcass of a world are the Numbers Gang and a mechanical monster they refer to as “The Beast.” Soon it’s up to 9 to confront the beast to ensure the survival of the Numerical race. The visuals in 9 are absolutely transcendent. Acker and his team are putting things on the screen in a way that hasn’t been seen in mainstream animation. In an industry whose cartoons have unabashedly made the crawl into the third dimension, it’s refreshing to see a director who isn’t afraid to knock our socks off in Plain Jane two dimensions. The disastrous state of the world is ominous and prevalent, and Acker lingers in the wasteland of the cities, making sure the audience gets a good look at the effects of war. The landscape is littered with the debris of mighty cities and the decomposing bodies of their former inhabitants (this may be a good time to mention that 9 bears a PG-13 rating for good reason and might not be great for toddlers). Each scene is a

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SUMMER OF SANDRA, PART TWO

Phil Traill’s All About Steve is the second Sandra Bullock comedy I have reviewed this summer. A few months ago it was The Proposal. She has another one in the wings, the name of which escapes me and which doesn’t look like a comedy. Hollywood’s Hardest-Working Actress no longer seems to be Meryl Streep.

OPENING SOON Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The beloved children’s book comes to the big screen. Love Happens. Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart in a romantic dramedy. Jennifer’s Body. Killer cheerleaders courtesy of Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody.

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Fame. Remake of the 1980 flick about spotlight-hungry students.

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Pandorum. Lost (minds) in space.

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That being said, the plot of 9 is a little stale. We are presented with all of the pieces we need for an engaging story— totalitarian dictator, oversized bodyguard, zany comic relief characters, chilling evil creations, love, laughter, and adventure. Unfortunately, these pieces are fully assembled in the first 45 minutes of the story, and after that the film looses any momentum it gained to reach a satisfying conclusion. Acker seems to enjoy hauntingly long shots, which serves the movie well in the bleak and harrowing cityscapes yet weighs it down on the plot progression front. Overall, the film is a truly innovative and refreshing animated feature, yet don’t expect it to be stealing any thunder from Up for best animated film of the year. It is a must see for any Tim Burton fan, and Shane Acker seems poised to begin a promising and original directing career.

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celebration in the vision of a dark genius, and the action that soon takes place is so fluid and exciting it’s definitely worth the price of a ticket just to glimpse the movie’s original style.

Surrogates. Bruce Willis in a futuristic Blade Runner rip.

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In Proposal, Bullock played a buttoneddown Canadian careerist with a freaky inner life. In All About Steve, she’s Mary Horowitz, a kooky Catholic/Jewish California girl who lives with her parents and creates crossword puzzles for a Sacramento newspaper. As in Proposal, her romantic history with men is part desert, part train-wreck. However, Mary is a cockeyed optimist who believes there is a perfect man out there for her. After one frenzied and incomplete blind date, she thinks it’s handsome TV cameraman Steve (Bradley

UPCOMING DVD RELEASES september 22 Observe and Report. Seth Rogan in 2009’s second mall cop comedy (so far). Paul Newman: The Tribute Collection. Thirteen of the legend’s movies, ranging from essential (The Hustler, The Verdict) to dubious (Quintet). 30 Rock: Season 3. The wildly overrated Tina Fey’s award-winning sitcom. We Believe: The Chicago Cubs Movie. Will they ever learn? September 29 Away We Go. Sam Mendes’ acclaimed road movie, co-written by Dave Eggers. The Girlfriend Experience. Longawaited collaboration between inventive director Steven Soderbergh and inventive porn queen Sasha Grey. Monsters vs. Aliens. Animated hit featuring voice work by hipsters Seth Rogen and Stephen Colbert. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (Extended Edition). Just in time for Halloween! Shrink. Kevin Spacey, Robin Williams, Gore Vidal (!) and others in a comedy about a psychiatrist to the stars.

Beachcomber Movies Cooper). It isn’t, but that doesn’t stop her. Her pursuit of him is the movie. If Bullock and Thomas Haden Church were not in this film, it would not be worth watching. Bullock’s success—and she mostly succeeds—comes from a total commitment to the physical and verbal eccentricity of lovestruck, overeducated Mary. Church is picture-perfect as craggy, slightly past-it newsman Hartman, who solemnly stirs the pot with Mary by lying his backside off to her about Steve’s feelings. This leads to a cross-country chase from one newsworthy disaster site to another, culminating in an abandoned mineshaft where Mary chattily helps rescue herself and a deaf child, who tells her, in sign language, “You talk too much.” The humor comes from the little stuff. There are lots of odd cameo characterizations that stop short of canned quirkiness, broad satires of TV news anchors and their exploitative efforts to look compassionate on camera, and a virtually nonstop monologue by Mary, who does not believe in unexpressed thoughts. Some of the better supporting work comes from Ken Jeong as a long-suffering line producer and M.C. Gainey as a helpful truck driver. - Bruce Collier

AN EMPLOYER’S “OFFICE SPACE”

Mike Judge’s Extract is a mix of his earlier films Office Space and Idiocracy in that it focuses on what happens when an employer has to deal with workers whose intelligence is sub-par.  But instead of making the protagonist an Average Joe everyday worker, Judge puts the spotlight

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on the boss, played by Jason Bateman. Bateman’s character is a man to admire. He’s an entrepreneur who has crated a successful business making and distributing food extracts. His employees, on the other hand, reflect all of the negative stereotypes of the blue-collar worker—the rock star wannabe who can’t do a simple task, the immigrant worker by whom all the other workers feel threatened, and the woman who feels an undeserving sense of entitlement because of the amount of years she’s worked at the factory even though all she’s ever done in her time there is nag about how the other workers don’t do their job. Eventually the actions of these workers culminate in a major calamity at the plant. And, yes, it does involve a lawsuit. The movie has a subplot involving Mila Kunis’ character, a con artist looking to make a big score. It takes a while for the two plotlines to meet, but when they do, it creates more problems for Bateman’s character, including his personal life (which wasn’t that great to begin with). The movie isn’t exactly laugh-out-loud funny, but it’s consistent and will  keep you chuckling throughout. The situations are relatable in every form, from taking bad advice from a friend while inebriated and the imposing neighbor who just won’t stop talking to trying to get home before the “sweatpants deadline.”  Extract is certainly buzz-worthy. - “Johnny C.” Alexander Next Beachcomber: Our take on the first wave of fall movies.

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Post-season Comfort Food for the Rest of Us We waited until right after Labor Day to venture down into Destin for dinner at Callahan’s. This was my first trip to its “new” location, but I had eaten at the original location on Gulf Shore Drive. Callahan’s has a lot more room in its new digs. This must be a blessing for lunchgoers, who used to wait outside the door for a table in the days when the smaller original was a choice place for locals to eat and take care of business in and out of season. The restaurant is basically a large rectangular room of booths and tables, with a small bar off in the corner (serving beer, wine and cocktails), a cold deli counter full of steaks, chops, deli meats and cheese, and desserts. Ceilings are high, and the walls sport framed liquor and aperitif ads from the Art Deco era. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful, as is the staff, including our capable server Serena, for whom the word “chipper” might have been coined. The menu is a genuine mélange—there are hot and cold deli sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs, a short list of Italian favorites, steaks, fish and shellfish, pasta dishes, and comfort food like fried chicken, pot roast, pork chops and chicken-fried steak. They have several meatless items, and the most expensive thing I saw on the regular menu was $20. There are nightly specials (which can be over $20), and even quiche. We sat, got drinks and examined the menu. Callahan’s has no Web site, so advance reconnaissance was impossible. My friend and I were pretty hungry. It was her first visit, and I had told her of

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791 Harbor Blvd. Destin (850) 837-6328/837-7171 Hours: Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations: Call-ahead seating available Children’s Menu: Yes Dress: Casual Atmosphere:  Food Quality:  Service:  Overall:  a hungry reviewer. My friend took half her steak home.

Callahan’s reputation among locals as a good place for steak, so she was checking that section out. We split an order of fried dill pickles and waited for inspiration. It came just before the pickles. Most places serve fried pickles in chip slices. Callahan’s serves spears. They are greaseless, crunchy, tangy, and go well with the ranch dressing dip. Other starters include a daily soup, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, potato skins, and bacon-wrapped blackened scallops. We ate half and boxed up the rest, which reheated pretty well. We knew we were not eating light. My friend ordered a 14-ounce ribeye with vegetables on the side. I saw liver and onions—common on menus in my native Ohio, but less so here. I got that, with mashed potatoes. Among the other entrée choices mingling democratically on the menu were penne pasta, Cajun pasta, medallions of beef tenderloin with



crabmeat and bearnaise sauce, lasagne, seafood platter, spaghetti with sauce, five burgers, four hot dogs, seven salads, and about 20 deli sandwiches, ranging from grilled cheese to barbecue to a muffeletta. There are some 15 side dishes. Callahan’s also offers a popular “pick your own” steak or chop deal from the deli, for market price plus $2 grilling charge. Sides are a la carte with that. Our meats arrived. The ribeye looked huge and was cooked as ordered. It was seasoned only with salt, pepper and a little butter, and needed no more. I wouldn’t call myself a connoisseur of steak—I don’t eat it that often—but I can appreciate the beefy chew of a ribeye. I got two generous slices of liver, cooked tender (I’ll eat it medium rare if asked, but I wasn’t, which is okay, too) and smothered with a rich sauce of onions and brown gravy which I’m convinced was scratch-made. That, mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli were plenty even for

I took a short walk after we had finished the entrees to look around and scout the desserts, which are not listed on the menu and no doubt vary nightly. I saw a few familiar items, and some that I couldn’t recognize. Serena happily rattled them off. As best I can recall, they had coconut cake, carrot cake, Italian cream cake, German chocolate cake, red velvet cake, several flavors of cheesecake, bourbon pecan cake, and a Snickers cake. There may have been others. We got the Snickers thing, to share. If you’re a fan of the eponymous candy bar, this is your cake, especially since they don’t serve it ice-cream cold. One slice was plenty for two, though I’d appreciate a shot at the bourbon pecan cake some time when I haven’t just polished off a plate of liver and onions. If you’ve avoided going into the heart of darkness—I mean, the heart of Destin—for fear of summer crowds, all appears to be clear. There’s a table (and a big smile, if Serena’s on duty) waiting for you at Callahan’s.

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STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE

Emerald Coast's oldest Family owned steakhouse specializing in only the finest choice USDA Beef and the freshest local Seafood.

STEAKS - SEAFOOD - PRIME RIB Choice Steaks Charbroiled over an Open Oak Fire

PRIME RIB SPECIAL Wed. and Sun. $14.95

JAZZ NIGHT Tue. 6:30- till Sean Dietrich & Jim Ates LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Wed. Through Sat. Greg Pendleton HAPPY HOUR 5-7pm Tues.-Fri. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres Friday Thursday Ladies Night Sky Martini $5.00

Pandora's of Grayton Beach

Open Tues-Sun Happy Hour 5-7pm Live Music 6 Nights a Week Prime Rib Special Wed. & Sun. $14.95 850-231-4102

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Restaurant Guide Restaurants reviewed by our staff of professional eaters are rated; all others give an overview of the type of food being served, the price range, address and phone. The rating reflects the level of excellence on one day only. Happy eating! KEY ����� Excellent ���� Terrific ��� Honorable �� Worth checking out � Order takeout or cook at home

american cabana cafe ���� Large, informal and kid-friendly, Cabana Cafe offers a varied menu of snacks, pizzas, grilled and cold sandwiches, burgers, and more sophisticated grownup fare. Cuban sandwich, po’boys, steaks, fish tacos, and pasta specialties. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily. Full bar. $5-28. 112 Seascape Blvd., Miramar Beach, (850) 424-3574. Callahan’s restaurant and deli ���2/³ A local lunch and dinner favorite for years, it offers a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks and chops. Favorites are New York strip steak, prime rib and you-name-it deli sandwich classics. daily speicals, wine and beer, $4-19, 791 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 837-6328. Hartell’s Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night burgers, fries, shakes and ice cream. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, (850) 654-9453. Hog’s Breath Cafe ���� A variety of food options including hamburgers, appetizers, certified Angus beef, and local Gulf seafood entrées at great prices. Daily specials. Live music seven days a week. $4‑19, 541 Hwy. 98E, Destin, 837‑5991. the magnolia grill Historic 1920s Florida charm, often called “a museum that serves food.” Seafood, steaks, Italian favorites, wine and beer. Delighted to take your reservation. $5-24, 157 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 302‑0266. www.magnoliagrill.com. Mary’s kitchen ���� A country outpost since 1950, Mary’s offers pork barbecue, fried catfish and a wellchosen list of hearty homestyle items. Meatloaf burgers, sandwiches, and plenty of sides. Pies made in-house daily. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat. $4-11. 186-G Eglin Pkwy. NE, Fort Walton, 863-1141. rum runners ���� This is the Baytowne Wharf place with the dueling pianos. It’s also a comfortable spot for lunch and dinner, with a variety of appetizers, wraps, sandwiches and main dishes featuring beef, chicken and plenty of Gulf seafood. Full bar, open for lunch and dinner. $7-25. 130 Fisherman’s Cove, Sandestin, 351-1817. slick mick’s This is a family owned deli, grill, and sports bar featuring authentic Philly cheese steaks, brick oven pizza, deli and specialty sandwiches and salads in a laid back family atmosphere. A great draft beer selection, too. $8‑12, 19 N. Eglin Pkwy, FWB, 864‑5577. Wing-stop “The Wing Experts” Chicken wings & tenders always made fresh-to-order & served steaming hot, ready in less than 14 minutes. Sauced in nine proprietory flavors Homemade sides & fresh cut fries. Offering Wine & Beer. Dine in or Take Out 837-5333 Walmart Shopping Center, 16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Suite #111, Destin, Locally owned and operated.

Barbeque HOG’S BREATH BOSS HOG BBQ Smoked dry rubbed ribs, Boston butts, chickens and turkeys. Sandwiches and plates, full service catering. Homemade key lime pies and picnics to go. Located next to Hog’s Breath Café. 837‑0644. JamBone ���� Organically raised barbecue with an array of seasonings and sauces. Brisket, wings, pork, ribs, chicken, burgers, and sides. There’s a seafood raw bar, more than 100 beers, and live music. Friendly service in a casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $2 - 23. 3906 U.S. 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach, 267-1497.

Breakfast & More SILVER SANDS Serving breakfast seven mornings a week from 5:30‑10:30 a.m. Big country breakfasts fit for the sea‑going fisherman in the true tradition of Destin. $3‑12, 538 Hwy 98 (Harbor Docks Restaurant), Destin, 837‑2506.

Cajun & Creole New orleans creole cookery ����� A.J. Tusa, a thirdgeneration restaurateur, invites you to taste the flavors of New Orleans. Come try a roast beef po-boy, spicy boiled crawfish or shrimp, or a deep fried seafood platter. Full bar. $5-32. Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, (850) 351-1885.

Casual Dining camille’s sidewalk café ���¾ Sandwiches of many kinds and colors are the star at this busy cafe. An extensive menu offers hot and cold meat and vegetable wraps, panini, salads, and soups, washed down with fruit smoothies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. $4-8. 10406 Emerald Coast Parkway, (Silver Sands Factory Stores) Sandestin, 650-2920. Whale’s Tail Beach Bar & Grill If you want to feel like you’re at a real beach bar, this is the place; good food and drinks, plus superb bloody marys. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. $4‑15, 1373 Scenic Gulf Dr. Destin, 650‑4377.

COFFEE HOUSES/Delis Bad Ass Coffee Company A gourmet coffee house specializing in Kona coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and lattes. Full deli featuring Boar’s Head products and homemade muffins, plus breakfast sandwiches and desserts. Free wireless Internet access and merchandise. Open daily at 7 a.m. $1‑6.50. 1708 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Bch, 269‑3997. Camille’s at Crystal Beach A coffee and market shop, overlooking the gulf. Camille’s offers a wide variety of coffee, breakfast, muffins, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit smoothies and a package store. Open daily. 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 337‑8860. MISS LUCILLE’S GOSSIP PARLOR Get the scoop and a whole lot more! Enjoy coffee, espresso, breakfast, lunch, fabulous desserts, and free Internet (WiFi) service. Open every day at 7:30 a.m. Located at the corner of 393 & 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, 267‑BLAB.

Contemporary bistro bijoux ����� The jewel still sparkles at Baytowne, serving a seasonal menu including quail, venison, duck, steak, chicken, veal and seafood with spectacular sauces and a variety of sides. Terrific bread, and desserts worth planning for in advance. Nightly specials, full bar. $8-38. 9100 Baytowne Blvd., Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, (850) 622-0760. BLUZ GRILL & BAR ���� An island of food, drink and serious local and regional music, Bluz opens early and stays open late, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, much of it with an Italian accent. Pasta, pizza, calzone and house specialties with fish, seafood, chicken and veal and a wide choice of toppings and sauces. Live music, full bar. $7-19. 11225 U.S. 98 East, Miramar Beach, (850) 424-5980. bogey’s ���� Fine dining in the beautifully maintained old Hotel DeFuniak. Fish, shellfish, chicken, veal and beef prepared in both traditional and imaginative new ways. Soft-shelled crab, prime rib, chicken piccata, scampi, even fish and chips, in a soothing and elegant dining room. Lots of dessert choices, full bar. $5-30. 400 U.S. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, (850) 951-2233.

Caffe Italia

Europe on the sound with romantic ambiance for Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Engagements, Birthday Parties etc...

bud & alley’s ����� This Seaside perennial just keeps getting better. Lunch and dinner daily, with a varying menu offering grilled, roasted, and sautéed fish and shellfish, quail, chicken, pork, and plenty of interesting accompaniments. Full bar, $4-34. 2236 CR30A East, Seaside, 231-5900. CALLAHAN’S ���� A long-time favorite of Destin locals, Callahan’s Restaurant & Deli lives up to its name, offering one of the town’s most varied selections of deli sandwiches, salads, and full-on meals, with everything from quiche to barbecue. Steaks and chops are a perennial favorite, along with comforting meals of pot roast, prime rib, seafood platters, and some fancier regular and special items. Lunch and dinner; beer, wine and mixed drinks, $3-20. 791 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 837-6328/837-7171. CAMELLIA GRILL ���� Come early, stay late at this recently-opened dining spot on the Destin Harbor. Friendly servers talk you through a menu offering formidable omelettes, waffles, and hearty sandwiches, grilled before your eyes and served over the counter in a bright diner atmosphere. Burgers, roast beef sandwiches, BLTs, chili, ice cream desserts and old-fashioned pies. $1-9. 2 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 650-2907. courtyard wine & cheese A wine bar featuring low production wines by the glass, bottle or for retail. The tasting



Homemade food cooked with fresh ingredients

850.664.0035

www.acaffeitalia.com

At the foot of the Brooks St. Bridge

Tues-Sun Open at 5pm for Dinner Docking Available

Holidays are around the corner, book your party now!

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Restaurant Guide continued room opens to a courtyard and an artisan cheese shop featuring cheeses, cured meats, oils, vinegars, cheese plates, and fondue. Tasting and live music regularly, call for details. WiFi compatible. (850) 231-1219.

chops, curries, or steaks, seafood and chops prepared in a wood-fired oven. Desserts and after-dinner coffee drinks. Sunday brunch. $6-32. 4201 Two Trees Road (Palms of Destin), Destin, (850) 351-0900.

fire ���� A warm place to eat in Grayton Beach, offering a seasonally varied menu of fish, shellfish, meat and poultry served with imaginative sides in a cozy, homelike setting. Pheasant, pork roulades, veal, grouper, and short ribs are among the choices. Lunch and dinner, wine and beer. $6-35, 55 Clayton Lane, Grayton Beach, 231-9020.

(Vin’tij) ����� Wine boutique and bistro. Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. Great approach to wine service offering Flight or tasters of unique varietals. Open daily for lunch or dinner plus a well stocked retail wine shop. $5-19, 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 650-9820.

great southern cafe ���� Coastal, Louisiana bayou and country cooking in the heart of Seaside, served in style with elegant touches and in large portions. Robust appetizers, main courses and sandwiches, with favorites like cheese grits, grillades, po-boys, oysters Rockefeller, steaks, chicken, burgers and pasta. They even have blackeyed peas and fried green tomatoes. Daily specials, full bar. $5-28. 83 Central Square, Seaside, (850) 231-7327. solaris dinner/dance cruise ����¾ Drink, dine, and even dance on the water with an evening cruise from Baytowne Marina. SunQuest Cruises’ entertainment yacht Solaris offers fine dining and musical entertainment. Limited advance reservation menu, wine and full bar, as well as special cruises. $68 for dinner and cruise. SunQuest Cruises, Baytowne Marina, Sandestin, 650-2519. summer kitchen cafe ����1/³ Located at the heart of the Rosemary Beach action, Summer Kitchen Cafe offers relaxed, informal inside and outside dining just a short walk from the beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available—waffles, omelets, sandwiches, salads, local fish and shellfish, prepared with some imaginative sauces and sides. Shrimp with grits, jerk pork, and pasta dishes are some of the varied items. Beer and wine, $4-22. 60 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, (850) 231-6264. WILD OLIVES ���� A relaxing spot for a relaxing breakfast, lunch or dinner in the heart of Rosemary Beach, whether you dine in or outside. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, even tapas, pastries and a well-stocked deli/grocery counter. Roast, beef, chicken, fresh catch-of-the-day, Italian and Greek sandwiches and salads. Beer and wine. $3- 20. 104 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, (850) 231-0065.

Eclectic Big City american bistRo ����� A bistro offering an extensive menu of both high-toned and comfort food such as meat loaf and mac and cheese. Other choice are rack of lamb, grilled fish and steaks, and pizza. Polished service, and swoon-inducing desserts. Wine and beer. $5-29, 171 SW Brooks Street, FWB, 664-0664.

THE 3 GRACES TAVERNA Mediterranean cuisine and fine pastry. More than just a restaurant, 3 Graces offers a deli market with meats by the pound and homemade breads including olive and rosemary. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Suite 9, Market Shops at Sandestin, (850) 424-6004.

IRISH Johnny Mctighe’s ���� Ireland on Scenic 30-A, a unique outpost of food and drink in Santa Rosa Beach. McTighe’s opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 2 a.m. the next day. In between, the all-day menu offers an Irish grand slam of a breakfast, fish and chips, wings, pizza, and an array of hearty sandwiches, including Irish reuben, Philly cheese steak, burgers, chicken and hot dogs. There’s even Maine lobster bisque. Full bar, $4 - 21. 2298 Scenic Highway 30-A West, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-0101.

Italian CaffÉ Italia ����¹/³ Set in an 80-year-old house on the water, Caffé Italia offers comfort and friendly service. Traditional Italian-style appetizers, pastas, lasagna, pizzas, and house specialties, made with fresh herbs and local fish. Wine, beer and bar. $4-24. 189 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, 664-0035.

Cuvee Beach Bistro and Wine Bar offers a conglomeration of multiregional cuisines reaching from New Orleans to Old Italy. The menu encompasses seafood, steaks, pastas and brick oven pizzas. Dinner from 5 - 10:30 pm nightly, with a special bar menu offered from 4 pm - midnight. 36120 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin, Florida. Phone 850-650-8900.

Picolo and the Red Bar Blackboard specials every day for lunch and dinner. Salads, burgers, soup, fish of the day, baked eggplant, pasta, and manicotti. Crab cakes on the weekends. $5‑18, 70 Hotz Ave, Grayton Bch, 231‑1008.

04 20 09 Santa Rosa Beach Club ���� Fine food, attentive 05 04 09 service and a great view of the Gulf, all in one place.

Trader Vic’s ����� Get a fix of the tropics at Trader Vic’s. Start off with one of the house’s specialty drinks, ranging from Mai Tais to Potted Parrots. Follow with an array of Polynesian, Chinese and Asian -inspired appetizers and entrees, including crispy duck, Hawaiian pork

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camille’s at crystal beach ����¹/³ Gulf Coast/New Orleans cooking meets the flavors of Japan in this warm, cozy dining establishment with a Gulf view. Seafood rules both on the regular menus and at the sushi bar. Full bar service offered. $4‑20, 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 337‑8860.

Well-chosen club menu offers both land and sea based food, simply and elegantly present in a comfortable atmosphere. Grilled fish, beef, pork and pasta dishes. Daily specials and full bar for lunch and dinner. $5-31, 4801 Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, 267-2305.

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Café Provence Delicious soups, bread and desserts made daily. Fish, seafood, beef, lamb and duck all prepared from the freshest ingredients, served in a stylish French country atmosphere. Wonderful wines and full bar. Open for lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations suggested. $5-45. 35 Mussett Bayou Road, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 622‑3022.

Carrabba’s ���� Enjoy well-prepared and generously portioned Italian classics and specialties in a comfortable atmosphere friendly to adults and kids. Lasagne, ravioli, veal marsala, house made sausage, wood-fired pizzas, beef, chicken and seafood options, with nightly specials. Dinner daily, lunch and dinner on Sundays and full bar service. $4-22. 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Silver Sands Factory Stores, 837-1140.

The Melting Pot ����� Fondue central, with cheese, meat, chicken, duck, and seafood fondues, blended tableside, complete with diner participation. Choose traditional, Caribbean, and do-it-yourself fondue-based meals. Save room for the chocolate fondues. Dinner daily, full bar. $8-52 and up. 11394 U.S. 98 West, Destin, (850) 269-2227.

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BAY Café Splendid French and French‑inspired food served in a romantic atmosphere indoors or outdoors just under the Brooks Bridge. Choose from seafood, beef, chicken, duck, and some rarely seen French specialties. Terrific bread. Wine by the glass or bottle. Reservations accepted. $4‑28, 233 Alconese Avenue, FWB, 244‑3550.

CAFÉ THIRTY-A ����� Cafe Thirty-A has been here a while. Finding out why can be a delicious experience. A nightly-changing menu offers steaks, chicken, pork, lamb, and local seafood elegantly prepared with imaginative sauces and sides, courteously served in a beautiful beach-house atmosphere. Lobster bisque, stone crab claws, seasonal fish and shellfish, and wood oven-baked pizzas. Full bar. $8-36. 3899 E. Scenic Highway 30-A, Seagrove Beach, (850) 231-2166.

Graffiti’s at the village of baytowne wharf Waterfront dining. Eclectic Italian, seafood, steaks, and pasta. Visit the Rooftop Bar. The Village of Baytown Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, (850) 424-6650.

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e n z o ’ s ���� S m a l l a n d e l e g a n t , E n z o ’ s ser ves an ambitious menu of Italian standards and specialties, including pastas with chicken, seafood or veal with an interesting selection of appetizers. Steaks, pizzas and calzones of all kinds. Excellent desserts. Wine and beer. $5-21. 1598 CR-393, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-3003. fat clemenza’s ����� Pizza the way it should be, served piping hot from a brick oven, with simple and flavorful toppings. Traditional Italian menu offers bruschetta, pasta, calamari, ravioli, lasagna, and calzones. Don’t pass up dessert. Beer and wine, daily specials. $4-22. 12273 U.S. 98, Holiday Plaza, Destin, 650-5980. Graffiti ���� Mediterranean meets relaxed Florida coastal. Graffiti offers seafood, steak, various pastas with a range of sauces, pizza and walls covered with local artwork. The crayons are still on the tables. Wine and full bar service. $4-29, 707 Harbor Blvd. East, Destin, 654-2764. Graffiti, baytowne wharf ���� A splash of color at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Graffiti offers a well-prepared, artfully presented array of pastas, fish, seafood, chicken, beef and pork with wine and herb-based sauces. Try the pasta bolognese or shellfish low country. Nightly specials and noteworthy desserts. Wine, full bar. $5-29. 109 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne, Destin (850) 424-6650.

Restaurant Guide continued JOEY TOMATO’S ����� Joey Tomato’s is that little neighborhood Italian place you always wanted to know about. Family owned and operated, Joey Tomato’s offers a crowded lunch menu of New York inspired deli sandwiches, and a dinner menu featuring everything from lasagna and pasta favorites to sophisticated veal and seafood dishes. Desserts are in the best Italian tradition. Service is friendly and helpful. Beer and wine. $4-22. 1146 John Sims Pkwy. East, Niceville, (850) 729-3354.

beverages. Lunch and dinner. $2-15, 326 Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, 862-0978.

Sauce Pizza & Pasta Joint. Traditional Authentic Italian Cuisine. The Boston Brothers, Al & Gerry Scala invite you to taste their Mother’s secret recipes! It’s all about the Sauce! Pizza- Dough made daily, hand tossed with Moma’s Sauce.Lasagna- Eggplant Parmesean- Antipasta- New York Subs (Cold or Hot). All Homemade Daily! Come get Sauced! Mon - Sun 11am - 10pm. 850-650-7900 and 850-654-8900. 14091-C Emerald Coast Parkway- Destin, Fla. In the Emerald Coast Centre next door to Bealls.

LIN’S ASIAN CUISINE ���� Enjoy carefully prepared and artfully served Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Chicken, beef, pork, duck, fish and shellfish are cooked to suit most tastes, and Lin’s offers your favorites—General Tso’s chicken, Mongolian beef, pad thai, lo mein and kung pao, among many others. Beer and wine. $2-15. 130 Scenic Gulf Dr. #5B, Miramar Beach, (850) 424-5888.

spicy noodle italian bistro A family-run business serving traditional Italian cuisine in a warm, friendly family atmosphere. We serve generous portions of quality meat, seafood, pasta and pizza dishes at an affordable price. Our bread, pizza dough and special dipping oil are made fresh daily. Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Early bird and happy hour prices from 3 to 6 p.m. We offer nightly specials and a children’s menu. Beer and wine are available. Dine in or take out. $4-19. 13667 East U.S. 98 (one mile east of Rosemary Beach), (850) 231-0955. www.spicy-noodle. com for complete menu and pricing.

LATIN / Mexican EL MERCADITO CONVENIENCE STORE AND LATIN DELI Serving tamales, tacos, tortillas, empanadas and the best burritos in town. Extraordinary 9-inch sandwiches, including house specialty Tortas Mexicanas. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3906 U.S. 98 West No. 12, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 622-4760. La Paz ���� La Paz offers just about anything one might want from a Mexican/Southwestern kitchen, including tamales, tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas, throwing in a thoughtfully-prepared list of grilled local fish, shellfish and some imaginative spin-offs on classics. Daily specials, full bar. $4-20. 950 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin (850) 837-2247. Pepito’s Mexican Grill ����½ An enormous menu, plenty of room, and a friendly staff make Pepito’s a good bet for a Mexican snack or feast. Traditional and unusual fare includes carnitas, enchiladas, fajitas, vegetarian dishes, steaks and seafood specialties. $4-19. 757 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 650-7734.

MEDITERRANEAN

ORIENTAL Dynasty Chinese Cuisine ����� All your Chinese favorites, classically prepared with individuality and served with style. Beef, chicken, pork and seafood, noodles and family-style dishes. Beer and wine. $2-19. 12889 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Miramar Plaza, Destin, 837-6675.

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ���� Enjoy fresh fish, shellfish, meat and chicken dramatically prepared before your eyes in the hibachi rooms. Or choose your favorite sushi, sashimi or house special rolls in the sushi bar. Open weekdays for lunch and dinner with full bar service. $5‑50 34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin. 650‑4688. Osaka Sushi Rocks ���� It’s the little Sushi house on the Lagoon. Osaka Sushi Rocks offers an extensive list of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, both classic and regional specialties. Friendly, serene atmosphere. Tempura, noodles and teriyaki favorites also available. Wine and beer. $4-50. 108 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351-1006. Sai-Kyo Whether you go Japanese, Vietnamese, or pay a visit to both, this is the place. Sushi, rice dishes, and traditional soups (pho) meat and seafood rice platters, teriyaki, and stir-fries. Beer, wine, and sushi bar. $5-30. 14091 Emerald Coast Pkwy, (Emerald Coast Centre) Destin, 650-5319. Sushi siam ����½ East meets west and everyone wins at this attractive restaurant with an elegant atmosphere with reasonable prices. A full range of sushi, Japanese, Thai and a touch of European fare. Fish, shellfish, duck, beef, noodle and curry dishes, with a full bar and sushi bar. $4-25. 4236 Legendary Drive, Destin Commons, 650-5861.

PIZZA & PASTA Giuseppi’s wharf ���� Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and pasta specialties served in family-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-16. 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229.

Ali Baba Grill Café ���2/³ Satisfy your Greek and Middle Eastern cravings at this Fort Walton Beach lunch and dinner spot. Grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish, as well as traditional Middle Eastern specialties like hummus, tabbouleh and baklava. Buffet available. $3-20, 550 Mary Esther Cut Off, FWB, 986-5555.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakery ���� Widely, wildly assorted menu of stone baked pizzas, hoagies, calzones, salads, and specialty items. Pizzas traditional and exotic include pesto, jerk chicken, gourmet white, and Magical Mystery Tour. Colorful psychedelic décor and friendly service. $4‑25. 960 Hwy 98E, Sunsations Plaza, Destin, 650‑6420.

Bombay Masala ���� One-of-a-kind Indian dining, with assorted curries, rice dishes, and savory breads. Chicken, lamb, shrimp and goat dishes, spiced from mild to fiery, plus an extensive vegetarian menu. Exotic desserts and

Roberto’s Pizzeria Authentic Italian pizzeria serving homemade pies whole or by the slice, specialty seafood pizzas, muffulettas, lasagna, and great Italian salads plus beer and wine. Indoor/outdoor seating including our peaceful lakeside

dining. All day and evening deliveries resort wide seven days a week. From small parties to large groups. Live music available and specialty menus to make your party a memorable experience. Contact Chris Ruyan, Event Coordinator, at (850) 218-2628 or call the restaurant at (850) 351‑1998. Sauce Pizza & Pasta Joint. Traditional Authentic Italian Cuisine. The Boston Brothers, Al & Gerry Scala invite you to taste their Mother’s secret recipes! It’s all about the Sauce! Pizza- Dough made daily, hand tossed with Moma’s Sauce.Lasagna- Eggplant Parmesean- Antipasta- New York Subs (Cold or Hot). All Homemade Daily! Come get Sauced! Mon - Sun 11am - 10pm. 850-650-7900 and 850-654-8900. 14091-C Emerald Coast Parkway- Destin, Fla. In the Emerald Coast Centre next door to Bealls. spicy noodle italian bistro A family-run business serving traditional Italian cuisine in a warm, friendly family atmosphere. We serve generous portions of quality meat, seafood, pasta and pizza dishes at an affordable price. Our bread, pizza dough and special dipping oil are made fresh daily. Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Early bird and happy hour prices from 3 to 6 p.m. We offer nightly specials and a children’s menu. Beer and wine are available. Dine in or take out. $4-19. 13667 East U.S. 98 (one mile east of Rosemary Beach), (850) 231-0955. www. spicy-noodle.com for complete menu and pricing.

SEAFOOD AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Seafood plus atmosphere overlooking the Destin harbor. Oyster Happy Hour Monday through Friday and now serving Grilled Oysters! Idle Time Happy Hour Monday through Friday 4-7 p.m. Live music seven days a week. Call (850) 837-1913 or visit www.ajs-destin.com. baby J’s ���� Casual dining on the Destin harbor, with refined, thoughtfully-executed food. Raw oysters, sushi rolls, fish tacos, sandwiches, and daily specials of grilled, steamed and blackened fish and seafood, plus pasta, beef and chicken. Friendly, attentive service with full bar. $6-30. 194 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 269-2222. THE Boat house Oyster Bar Open daily at 11 a.m. until ? with entertainment seven days a week. Award-winning gumbo, oysters and the coldest beer in town. On the Destin Harbor 1/2 mile east of the Destin Bridge, 288 U.S. 98 E., $2.50-18.95. (850) 837-3645. CAPT. DAVE’S ON THE GULF ����¾ A tradition since 1977, Capt. Dave’s is a go-to place for the kind of seafood that made this area famous. A time-tested selection of fried, grilled, and broiled fish, shellfish, steaks and chicken, with house and seasonal specialties. Full bar. $5-25. 3796 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 837-2627. CAPT.’s table fish house restaurant & oyster bar Serves fresh local seafood. “We catch our fresh fish off our two commercial boats.” Grouper, trigger, amberjack, red fish. Full bar. 1110 St. Andrews, Panama City, (850) 767-9933. COPPER GRILL Excellent menu and the finest wines on the Emerald Coast. Fresh seafood and great steaks—fine dining at its best. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Serving dinner at 5. Personal

wines welcome; corkage fee. Reservations recommended, not required. 11225 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach, (850) 654-6900. Crab Trap (2 locations) ����� Getting seafood to the people is what it’s all about at Crab Trap. Huge space and plenty of tables, effecient staff, and a menu full of crab, shrimp, fish and shellfish prepared in old and new-fashioned ways. Full bar, $5-40. 3500 Scenic Hwy 98E, Destin, 654-2722 and 1430 Hwy 98W, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, 301-0959. DEWEY DESTIN’S HARBORSIDE ���� The classics, done right, at this newly-opened waterside seafood establishment. Shrimp, crab, tuna, grouper, scallops, oysters and some land-based items, served fried, grilled, or steamed in most conceivable combinations. Family-friendly, with an accommodating staff. Nightly specials, full bar. $5-40. 202 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 837-7525. Fisherman’s Wharf ���� Casual seafood dining, plain or fancy, overlooking the Destin fishing docks. Grilled, fried or blackened local fish and seafood, house specialties like East Pass grouper, mixed platters, and starters like ‘gator wings and fried green tomatoes. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-23. 210-D U.S. 98, Destin, (850) 654‑4766. Giuseppi’s wharf ���� Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and pasta specialties served in family-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-16. 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229. Hammerhead’s Bar & Grille Party to live music and sunsets on the open deck overlooking the bay. Featuring chargrilled oysters on the half shell, steamed seafood buckets, grilled sandwiches and a large selection of specialty cocktails. $9‑25, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351‑1997. Harbor Docks Overlooking the Destin Harbor featuring original atmosphere and great seafood from our own seafood market, sushi and hibachi. Live entertainment on the deck. $4‑25, 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837‑2506. JC’s off the hook ���� JC’s Off the Hook offers tasty and affordable fish, shellfish and steaks served in a comfortable, cheerfully decorated atmosphere within walking distance of the beach. Friendly service and a family-friendly menu featuring grilled, sauteed or fried grouper, mahi mahi, ribeye and sirloin steaks, chicken, shrimp and crab cakes. Nightly specials. Full bar, $4-20. 2210 W. Scenic Highway 30-A, Blue Mountain Beach. (850) 267-0374. louisiana lagniappe ����� Like the name says, prepare for something extra at Lagniappe, with Louisiana Creole seafood specialties from the Gulf, enriched with opulent sauces and toppings. Grilled, blackened, fried or baked grouper, shrimp, crab, swordfish, beef and chicken served in generous portions, with a great view thrown in. Sunday brunch, full bar. $6-33. 775 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, (850) 837-0881. THE LOVE SHACK ���� Stay away fools, ‘cause food rules at the Love Shack. An outdoor pool and walls full of painted fish make a family and kid-friendly atmosphere. A

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Old Bay Steamer ����¹/³ Wide variety of fresh steamed seafood served in every imaginable combination. Choose from crab, shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams, mussels, and fresh catch of the day. Pasta and steak/seafood pairings also offered. Friendly, efficient service. Open daily for dinner, with full bar. $4‑27, 102 Santa Rosa Blvd., Okaloosa Island, 664‑2795.

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varied menu features local seafood, steaks, chicken, ribs, and pasta dishes, with Southwest and Caribbean-style preparation. Jerk chicken, fish tacos, fried pickles and seafood baskets available, and more. Full bar. $4-22. 306 Bald Eagle Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-0399.

Original Waterfront Crab Shack ���¹/³ A taste of the good old days in one of the oldest waterfront seafood houses in the area. A menu crowded with fresh local seafood served fried, grilled, or steamed in every combination. Soups, salads, steaks, and sandwiches too. Full bar service with open patio/deck. Arrive by car or boat. $5‑25, 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, FWB, 664‑0345. Poppy’s Seafood Factory ����� Resort casual fine dining featuring live Maine Lobster, USDA prime steaks and a variety of fresh local fish and shellfish. Flavors range from Cajun/Creole to coastal and Caribbean. Live music and decks overlooking the bay. Children’s menu, full bar services. $6‑50, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351‑1996. Shades at the loop ���� Good selection of local seafood and land fare, simply prepared, served with efficiency and a smile. Grilled, fried and blackened fish and chicken, sandwiches and salads. Pork chops, steak, even wings and pizza. Full bar and wide choice of draft and bottled beers. $5-24, 10952 Hwy 30A, Inlet Bch, 231‑9410. Staff’s Seafood Restaurant Excellent service is a hallmark of one of the area’s oldest dining establishments. Open only for dinner. $14‑25, 24 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, 243‑3482. Steamboat bar & grill Menu features etouffee, seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, raw bar and Asian food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $5-22. Live music and happy hour, 3-7 p.m. daily. Daily specials and full bar service. Inside and outside dining with covered patio. 4943 U.S. 98 West, Suite #1, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-1522. Stinky’s fish camp ���� Seafood is king at this informal Santa Rosa Beach eatery. Oysters “all ways,” crawfish pie, catfish or frog legs meuniere, and gumbo are just a few of the Louisiana-inspired dishes. Service is friendly and attentive. Open daily, 11 a.m. to midnight. Full bar. $7-32. 5960 Scenic Highway 30-A. (850) 267-3053.

STEAKS Boar’s Head Restaurant & Tavern ���� Since 1978, a good reason to drive to Panama City Beach. Beef, seafood, pork, chicken, and game foods simply prepared, with an emphasis on grilling. Regular house specialties, nightly specials and live entertainment Wed‑Sat. Full bar service. $3.50 ‑ $27. 17290 Front Beach Rd, PCB, 866‑234‑6628.

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COPPER GRILL Excellent menu and the finest wines on the Emerald Coast. Fresh seafood and great steaks—fine dining at its best. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Serving dinner at 5. Personal wines welcome; corkage fee. Reservations recommended, not required. 11225 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach, (850) 654-6900. Fleming’s prime steakhouse & wine bar An ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine. Enjoy the

finest aged prime beef and 100 wines by the glass in a lively, stylish atmosphere. Fleming’s is where evenings out become memorable times. 600 Grand Boulevard Suite M105, Sandestin, (850) 269-0830. Giuseppi’s wharf ���� Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and pasta specialties served in family-friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4-16. 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229. PANDORA’S ����� The Emerald Coast’s oldest familyowned steakhouse specializing in only the finest choice USDA beef charbroiled over an open oak fire and the freshest local seafood. Prime rib special Wednesday and Sunday, only $14.95. Music with Greg Pendleton Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesday is Jazz Night with Sean Dietrich and Jim Ates. Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. Open 5 p.m.; call for reservations. Closed Mondays. 1226 Santa Rosa Blvd., Okaloosa Island, (850) 244-8669. Seagar’s prime steaks & seafood The area’s first AAA 4-Diamond restaurant specializing in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available. Private dining facilities and wine room with more than 800 labels. Features tableside preparations and live piano nightly. Reservations recommended. 622-1500. $10‑50, 4000 Sandestin Blvd., at the Hilton Sandestin. www.SeagarsDestin.com

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Camille’s at crystal beach $5‑10, 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Crystal Beach, 337‑8860. Harbor Docks $3‑12; 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837‑2506. old florida fish house $4-29; 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, 534-3045. OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR 34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 650‑4688. Osaka Sushi Rocks ���� It’s the little Sushi house on the Lagoon. Osaka Sushi Rocks offers an extensive list of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, both classic and regional specialties. Friendly, serene atmosphere. Tempura, noodles and teriyaki favorites also available. Wine and beer. $4-50. 108 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351-1006. Sai-kyo $5-30, 14091 Emerald Coast Pkwy (Emerald Coast Centre), 650-5319.

tHAI Bangkok House ���� Still going strong at the same FWB location, Bangkok House offers an variety of Thai and other Asian-style dishes, including Thai curries, soups, dinner salads, roast duck, fried rice and noodle dishes, and plenty of seafood and vegetarian options. Weekly lunch buffet, full bar. $4-22. 201 Ferry Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 243-6911. lotus thai restaurant Thai cuisine prepared by natives of Thailand. Hot bar offered as a lunch special and full menu all day including stir-fry, pad thai and more. Open for lunch and dinner. 550 Mary Esther Blvd. (Longhorn Plaza), $3-$15, 243-3744. Thai Delights ����� Located in the heart of Destin, Thai Delights offers exemplary Thai cuisine, using fresh local seafood and plenty of flavorful Thai herbs and seasonings. Choose from stir-fries, curries, noodles, spicy soups and salads. Beer and wine are available. $4-25, 205 Mountain Drive, Destin, 650-3945.

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN Harbor Docks Serving lunch daily from 11‑4 p.m. offering fresh veggie plates, Thai food, shrimp, fish sandwiches and plates, and daily specials. $3‑12, 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837‑2506.

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Activities and Outdoors A M U S E M E N T — wAT E R PA R K S DESTIN HISTORY & FISHING MUSEUM Open year round, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for holiday hours of operation. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military and $3 for children. 108 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, 837-6611. Ebro Greyhound Park Live greyhound racing and simulcasting. Call for schedule. Located at the corner of Rte. 20 and State Road 79, northeast of Panama City. (850) 234‑3943. EMERALD COAST SCIENCE CENTER A unique museum allowing visitors to touch and use the exhibits, including optical illusions, a nature room and a wind tunnel. 139 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 664-1261. Gulfarium Florida’s Gulfarium the oldest marine show aquarium in the world offers non-stop family entertainment rain or shine. Located less than one mile east of Brooks Bridge. Log on to www.gulfarium. com or call 243-9046. Indian Temple Mound Museum Artifacts and displays showing the rich Indian history of this area. 139 Hwy. 98SE, FWB, 833‑9595. The Boardwalk and Pier Okaloosa Island, right next door to the Gulfarium. Offering a sweeping view of the gulf without getting sandy or wet, there is ample seating to watch sunsets, plus a variety of restaurants and saloons.

cruises / tours / diving / snorkeling AJ’s Sea Blaster Climb aboard for a cruise searching the Emerald Green waters for the most playful dolphin. This 73-foot passenger boat carries up to 119 passengers and offers an array of family fun. Free beer, wine and soft drinks. 116 Hwy 98, Destin, 837-1166. bimini breeze boat A full service bar cruise vessel that serves free beer, snorkeling trips and dolphin spotting along the Emerald Coast. Mon-Fri 9-11 am & 2-4:30 pm. Adults $27.50, kids 12-5 $8, 4 and under free. 116 Hwy 98 E, Destin, 837-1166. crab island excursions As you cross the Destin Bridge, you will see boats anchored in the bay to spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and playing in the water. Crab Island is three to 10 feet deep, depending on where you anchor. Weekends from 9 am to 5 pm. 18 years and above. Full bar on board, $30, 837-1166. SAIL AWAY aboard a 30 ft Catamaran. Private charter with up to six guests. Sailing, snorkeling, fishing, dolphin excursions, sunset cruises & Crab Island parties. Customize your own trip, from 2 to 8 hours. Departs daily from the Destin Harbor. Captain Licensed and Insured. (850) 376-4757. SCUBA TECH Snorkel and dive with Scuba Tech. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full-service scuba and snorkeling facility including retail, rental, air and nitrox. Instruction offered at all levels. Sea Cobra dive boat to reefs and wrecks for certified divers. Mongoose snorkel or Discover Scuba to jetties for noncertified divers. 301 U.S. 98 East, Destin, (850) 837-2822.

silent lady This 64’ custom-built luxury schooner is crafted after whaling vessels of yesteryear. Daily sailing adventures are offered four times a day and serving free beer and wine. Call 837-4703 for reservations. 116 Hwy 98E, located behind AJs. Snorkel & Dive with Scubatech Open daily 8-5. A full service scuba and snorkeling facility including retail, rental, air, and nitrox. Instruction offered at all levels. Sea Cobra dive boat to reefs and wrecks for certified divers. Mongoose snorkel or Discover Scuba to jetties for non-certified divers. 304 Hwy 98E, Destin, 837-2822. SUNQUEST CRUISES welcomes you to dine, dance, and cruise aboard Solaris. Featuring live entertainment and a three course dinner served at your table, Solaris sets the mood for a memorable experience! Visit our website www.sunquestcruises.com. Make reservations online or call 650-2519. Reservations required. sunset cruises Take time to relax cruising the beaches looking for dolphins or watching a beautiful Florida sunset. Mon-Fri 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $19, Kids 5-12, $8, age 4 and under free. Free beer, wine and soft drinks. 116 Hwy 98 E, Destin, 837-1166.

golf Blue Water Bay Golf Resort Enjoy over 2,000 acres of superb recreational opportunities on a 36‑hole championship Fazio/Pate designed layout located just minutes north of Destin. 897‑3241. Emerald Bay Golf Club Public, 18-hole championship course designed by Bob Cupp. Driving range, putting green, club rental, GPS on carts. 40001 Hwy 98W, Destin. 888-GOLF-BAY or 837-5197. Kelly Plantation 18‑hole championship golf course designed by Fred Couples, meticulously manicured, open to public, clubhouse restaurant, golf shop, outstanding practice facility, GPS, and complimentary chilled apples. Call for tee times. 34851 Hwy. 98W, Destin, 650‑7600 or 1-800-811-6757. Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club This award-winning 18-hole course offers an extraordinary golfing experience for players of all skill levels and was named one of Golf Digest’s Top Places to Play. Equipment rental available. 465 Regatta Bay Blvd., Destin, 337-8080. www.regattabay.com. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Semi‑private, 18‑hole soft spike only course. Driving range, putting green and club rental. 334 Golf Club Dr., Santa Rosa Bch, 267‑2229. Seascape Resort & Beach Club 18-hole golf course with clubhouse, pro shop, putting green, driving range, and Lakeside Grill. 2,000 feet of pristine beach featuring wave runners, parasailing, and the famous Whale’s Tail restaurant and beach bar, Miramar Beach, (850) 654-7888 (PUTT).

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Destin Yoga by the sea Beach Yoga, Power Flow Classes & Private Sessions. Enjoy the growing Vinyasa Yoga Journey for five blissful years in Destin. All levels in Harmony. Call Rhonda (850) 897-3788 or visit www.YogaDestin.com.

Rosemary Beach fitness center Upscale line of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, individual cardio theaters. Certified personal trainers plus yoga, pilates, tai chi and water aerobics classes in heated pool with adult-only swim times. Day passes and full membership. www. rosemarybeach.com, (850) 278-2200. Yoga-Pilates by the sea Beach/Bay Yoga and Pilates classes. Yoga-Pilates intensives Monday and Wednesday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Yoga-Pilates Flow Challenge Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15-7:30 a.m. Hot Yoga Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga-Pilates Flow 1st and 3rd Satursdays of the month. Visit www. yogapilatesbythesea.com for details and locations or call Arleen Garrett at (850) 499-2324.

OUTDOORS Adventures Unlimited Discover the fun of canoeing, kayaking, tubing, rope course and camping out in tent or cabins available. Experience canoeing unlike anywhere in the world. The spring fed rivers flow at an average depth of two feet over a soft, sandy bottom through Blackwater River State Forest. White sand beaches dot the banks: perfect for swimming, sunning and picnicking. Two hours or three days canoe, tube, kayak.. camp in tents or cabins. We offer family fun as well as team adventures for corporations, weddings, or just a fun weekend. 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road. Milton, Florida. (850) 623-6197. www.adventuresunlimited.com ALOHA PONTOON AND JET SKI RENTALS All new, located next to baby J’s on the Destin Harbor. (850) 269-3333. www.alohapontoonrentals.com Sand Castles Learn to build fancy sand castles, porpoises, and dragons with Sand Odyssey, or engage us to create a unique piece for your wedding, meeting or event (on the beach or indoors). Call 622-2741 or visit www.sandodyssey.com.

PA R K S & P U B L I C B E AC H AC C E S S Where natural beauty has existed for years, it is no surprise there are a number of parks within easy driving range of Destin and South Walton. Here are a few: Beasley Wayside Park Picnic tables, public beach area, barbecue grills, bathhouse, and restrooms. Gulf side of Okaloosa Island, Hwy. 98W. Blackwater River State Park NW of FWB off Hwy. 90, You can catch sight of lots of wildlife while camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. Milton, (850) 983‑5363. Blue Mountain Beach Public parking for this access is located at the south end of CR-83 and Scenic Highway 30‑A. Brackin Wayside Park Gulf side of Okaloosa Island on Hwy. 98W. Facilities include restaurants, saloons, children’s playground, beach volleyball, three beach accesses, showers, public restrooms, and picnic table. Cessna Bay Picnic tables, parking, rest rooms and boat access. 1476 N. CR-393.

Clement E. Taylor City Park This park is named after one of Destin’s early settlers and is on Choctawhatchee Bay. Chock full of shade trees, there are picnic areas and restrooms, but no camping. Destin, off Calhoun Drive. Dune Allen In Dune Allen beach this access has parking, but no bathrooms, showers or picnic area. 5753 Hwy 30‑A W., Santa Rosa Beach. Ed Walline A large public beach access in South Walton, providing handicapped parking, picnic tables, restrooms and showers. Intersection of Hwy 30‑A and CR-393. Eden Gardens State Park An historic homestead under majestic moss draped oaks with a home surrounded by lawns and seasonal gardens. Tours of the home are Thursday through Monday hourly beginning at 10 a.m. with the last tour at 3 p.m. The park and picnic areas are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset and located on CR-395 north off Hwy 98 in Point Washington. Call 231-4214 for more information. Gulf Shore Manor Public restrooms, handicapped and public parking. 3468 E. Hwy 30‑A , Seagrove Beach. Gulfview Heights Located at the end of Gulfview Heights St, behind Goatfeather ’s restaurant, this access offers parking, picnic areas and restrooms. Grayton Beach State Recreation Area Camping picnics, hiking, swimming, and saltwater fishing, and boating. Showers and electricity are part of the amenities. Access from S. Hwy. 30‑A, South Walton, 231‑4210. Grayton Dunes Handicapped and public parking plus beach access. Behind the Red Bar in Grayton Beach. Henderson Beach State Park This park almost has it all: camping, swimming area sheltered picnic areas, grills, and restrooms. But there is no boat ramp and jet skis and other personal watercraft are prohibited. 17000 Hwy. 98W, Destin, 837‑7550. Inlet Beach This area offers handicapped and public parking, restrooms and dune walkovers to the beach. 438 S. Orange St. in Inlet Beach. Legion Bay Picnic tables, public parking, boat ramp and restrooms. Intersection of Ponce de Leon and Crest Dr, 191 Crest Dr, Sandestin. Marier Memorial Park Public beach area, picnic tables, barbecue grills, boat ramp, restrooms and bathhouse. Bay side of Okaloosa Island, off Santa Rosa Blvd. Miramar Beach Access Parking with public beach access. Scenic Hwy 98 and Driftwood Rd, adjacent to Pompano Joe’s. Topsail Hill State Preserve Two major freshwater coastal dune lakes are located within the 1,600‑acre preserve. Compground entrance and day use entrance are located on West Scenic Highway 30-A, 1/4 mile south of U.S. 98. (850) 267-0299. www.floridastateparks.org/topsailhill

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OYSTERMANIA: $3.59 DZ. RAW From 5-6pm Daily BEERMANIA: Draft Domestic Beer $0.75 a Mug 6-7pm Daily WHISKEYMANIA: $1.50 Well Drinks 7-8pm Daily

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BUSTER'S COUNTRY LUNCH SPECIALS 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

Monday Night Special All-U-Can-Eat Grouper Fingers Tuesday Night Special All-U-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp Wednesday Night Special Prime Rib Special Thursday Night Special All-U-Can-Eat Fried Oysters Friday Night Special All-U-Can-Eat Snow Crab Saturday Night Special 12 once Rib Eye Steak Sunday Night Special Prime Rib Special

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Lunch Specials are served with corn bread & choice of 2 vegetables (mash potatoes & gravy, corn on the cob, green beans, baked beans, Black eyed peas, Turnip greens, Fried okra, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw, & New potatoes) Hamburger Steak, Chicken Fingers, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Fried Catfish, Country Fried Steak, Veggie Plate ( Chosce of 4 Vegetables) WEEKDAY SPECIALS MONDAY - Meatloaf TUESDAY - Pot Roast WEDNESDAY - Chicken n' Dumplings THURSDAY- Beef Tips over Rice FRIDAY - Mahi Mahi, Grilled or Fried

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Saturday & Sunday September 26th & 27th At Emerald Bay Golf Club Shotgun Start 7:30 am & 1:00 pm Entry Fee ($150.00 Per Player) $600.00 Per Team For more information contact Buster's or 98 Bar-B-Que at 850-837-4399 & 850-622-0679

BUSTER'S FIRST ANNUAL OYSTERFEST & OCTOBERFEST

October 10, 2009 at 11:00 am Oyster Shucking Contest Oyster Eating Contest Pie Eating Contest for the Kids Prizes for Oldest Oyster Eater and Youngest Oyster Eater Buster's Award Winning Gumbo $.99 A Cup There will be games for the kids and Giggles the clown will be there. S eptember 17, 2009 - September 30, 2009

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