A Few Beach Events in April

Pensacola —- The Pensacola Wine Festival, April 2-5, features wine tasting, of course, as well as wine classes, a mix-and-mingle with Jorge Ordonez and other celebrity chefs, a wine and tapas tasting, live music and more. 850-434-1234, www.pensacolawinefestival.com.
Jacksonville Beach —- The three-day Springing the Blues, April 3-5, offers free blues music from Chubby Carrier and [...]

Stay and Play for Less on the Emerald Coast

Florida’s Emerald Coast invites families to a value getaway this spring. The southern sea towns of Destin - Fort Walton Beach - Okaloosa Island present affordable accommodations and events, with many area attractions at little to no cost. From building sandcastles on the shores and watching dolphins at Florida’s Gulfarium to casting lines off the [...]

New Law Makes Access to Florida Beaches Guaranteed

Legislation that would guarantee public access to any Florida beach moved forward in the state House Tuesday.
The Florida constitution says the public owns all state shorelines seaward of the high water mark. But state Rep. Maria Sachs, a Delray Beach Democrat, said private landowners are increasingly trying to deny public access to beaches.
“Now, with more [...]