It's Finally Fall!
 From the Publisher: Is there any better month than October? Here along the northern Gulf Coast we don't see the dramatic colors of fall foliage but the cooler temperatures bring all of us outdoors to enjoy what the area has to offer.
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Welcome! If your schedule includes a visit to the northern Gulf Coast this month - and you love seafood - you are in luck! There are several wonderful seafood festivals being staged.
 Oct. 3-5 - Destin Seafood Festival staged at Harborwalk Village. This event is staged on Destin's famed harbor and is organized by a local charter boat association along with local businesses. The event coincides with the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. For information: http://destinseafoodfestival.org/
Oct. 9-12 - 2014 National Shrimp Festival. The event is staged by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. Besides tasty seafood there also is a related 10k/5k run, sandsculpting contest, Shrimp Fest "Idol" contest, games, live entertainment and more. For information: http://myshrimpfest.com/
Oct. 17-18 - Panama City Beach Seafood and Music Festival. Staged for the second year at the Aaron Bessant Park Ampitheater. Event features a diverse musical lineup with headliner The Band Perry. Sponsored by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. For information: http://pcbseafoodfestival.com/
Also don't miss The Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County. This is some 40 events staged mostly weekends in October. Events include a corn maze carved and designed in two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson (a Milton/Bagdad, Fla. native) image to the national know Jay Peanut Festival, Monarch Butterfly Festival, free saltwater fishing and more more. Details: www.thebeachestowoodlandstour.com
Oct. 20 - Jazz Gumbo: Looking to enjoy some Big Band music? Don't miss the Jazz Society's Jazz Gumbo October 20 featuring Joe Occhipinti's Big Band. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The event is staged at Phineas Phogg's at Seville Quarter,, an entertainment complex in historic Downtown Pensacola, Fla. Details: www.jazzpensacola.com-- SPONSORED MESSAGE --
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- Good news! We have redesigned our website so it is modern and responsive to any device you are viewing it on. However, we are in the process of cleaning up and updating our information and need you or your representative to fill out your 2014-15 information at this link on our site:
Remember, there many new Snowbirds who arrive each year looking for activities and friendships and they often find them through our publication. If you have trouble with the form you also can email: publisher@snowbirdsgulfcoast.com
Businesses: If you sponsor winter events or who are looking to reach the Snowbirds through our print publication or our digital platforms to include our website and email newsletter, email: advertising@snowbirdsgulfcoast.com and we will send you our media kit for our rates. We offer substantial discounts for churches and non-profit organizations.
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Karen Harrell, Publisher
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