Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. "Laissez les bon temps rouler" (let the good times roll) with the 7th annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade rolling through Sandestin.
Yell "throw me something mister" as unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets.
Whether you are a serious distance runner or a casual weekend warrior, come join us in America's Classic Beach Town on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at 7:00am for the seventh annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run. But sign up now! The 5K Run is limited to the first 750 participants and the Half Marathon is limited to the first 2000 participants!
Last year's race event attracted more than 2,800 runners who hailed from all across the United States. Fast becoming one of the region's premier running events, this year's Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run is expected to draw 2,750 runners.
The year is 1779. Adventurer, wanderer, scoundrel, pirate extraordinaire, and notorious bad boy, William Augustus Bowles, affectionately known as Billy Bowlegs, bursts on the scene. A charismatic leader of men, who solely inspired the formation of the Independent State of Muskegee, uses his egotistical ambition and superior strength of will for self gain.
May has been declared Florida State Parks Month. Experience all the sights, sounds and recreational activities that visitors enjoy while visiting Florida’s National Gold Medal Winning State Parks.
Three State Park Treasures found along the Emerald Coast are Henderson Beach, Rocky Bayou and Navarre Beach State Parks!
For more Information, contact your local state park or visit us online at floridastateparks.org.
10. Run or Walk
Be the tortoise or the hare either way you have to work harder to move on the sand meaning you’ll blast more calories than you would pounding the pavement. And with the beautiful beach scenery your workout just became a bit more enjoyable.
9. Go to a Local Gym
Break out of your boring routine rut and try a new group class like yoga, spinning or a dance class. While on your water break get the insider info- ask the locals about their favorite restaurants, shops and sites.
8. Power Shop






















