Thunder Beach 21st Spring Rally

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Tonight at 7pm is the kick-start party for this 5 day Motorcycle Rally. It will be at Hammerhead’s in Panama City Beach. The 3 main venues for this event will be Frank Brown Park, The Crossroads at Thunder Beach, and Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach. They have free live entertainment and contests. They charge no gate fees and parking is free, they are open from 9am to 9pm, May 1st-May 5th. They will have a Custom Bike Show and a Battle of the Baggers, Thunder Beach Sound Off Competition on May 4th. For more info go to: https://www.thunderbeachproductions.com/

Blueberry U-Pick

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Jubilee Orchards is a 50-acre organic blueberry orchard with over 10 southern highbush blueberry varieties. Admission is free and you pick your own blueberries for $7 per lb. They are located at 12008 Miccosukee Road in Tallahassee. They are open Tuesdays-Fridays from 4pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 8am to 3pm, and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm till June 9th. Check jubileeorchards.com for more information, they even have blueberry recipes. If you make anything be sure to bring it by the office to share!

http://www.jubileeorchards.com

 

Greenwood

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Did you know that Greenwood has just under 5 square miles of land? It is located in the NE portion of Jackson County Florida. It was established in 1824 and incorporated in 1927. The East-West street through Greenwood is named Fort Road, it originally began as a fort on the Apalachicola River and running westward to Pensacola. The Erwin House is one of the oldest in the county. It was built in the 1830’s.

Most recently Greenwood has been in the news for providing a key resource to it’s community.  A month after Hurricane Michael a fire destroyed the one place where locals could get groceries and grab a hot meal. Greenwood Baptist Church is helping by providing food and clothing for free. On Saturday 100’s of cars lined up to drive through and be given food.

Upcoming events: Wednesday May 1st, Save The Closet will be at the church from 10am to 7pm. Those in need will be able to go get clothes for free. They will also receive a bag of food. And on Mother’s Day May 12th, they will be holding a service at 10:45am with a luncheon and flowers for all Mom’s. Follow them on FB for more events. http://greenwoodbaptist.org/

One of the many reasons I love The Panhandle and call it home!

Kid’s Fishing Rodeo

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Today from 9am to 12pm take your kid’s to this free event in Panama City Beach. Hot dog lunch is being provided. Don’t forget the sunscreen, it is going to be a sunny and beautiful day here in the Panhandle!

SandJam Festival in Panama City

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SandJam Festival
April 26 – 28, 2019
This is the 2nd annual adult-alternative rock music festival. I came tonight and this is a few photos of the amazing sunset! This year’s headliners are Kings of Leon, Third Eye Blind and Young the Giant, with accompanying acts including Cold War Kids, Dirty Heads, the Revivalist, Anderson East, Matt and Kim, Blackberry Smoke, We The Kings and more! Located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, the M.B Miller county Pier sits 1500 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico.

Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery in DeFuniak Springs

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For the past two years I’ve been ordering Chautauqua Wines with my custom labels.  It makes a great gift for my customers and is a great way to advertise.  My two personal favorites are the Noble Muscadine (a semi – sweet red) and the Wild Honeyflower (a sweet white).  This year I’m going to change my label and use a caricature drawing, which will be another interesting post about the artist.  The winery is in a great location just off I-10 in DeFuniak.  So on your way to the Beach, might as well stop in try a few wines and stock up.  I am looking forward to another year giving away to customers, friends and family. Cheers!  https://www.chautauquawinery.com/drink/

Finding Joy Scrubs, LLC – Gift Baskets & Homemade Soaps

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It’s amazing how people come into your lives.  One day I’m having lunch with a friend of mine at Ruby Tuesdays in Marianna.  Sitting behind me was a friend of mine, Kay Dennis, who by the way writes some very good articles in the Floridan our local newspaper, anyways..back to my story.  Kay stops at our table on the way out and introduces me to her friend who moved to our area last year.  Her name is Anna Manzella.  She started her company Finding Joy Scrubs, LLC.  She makes beautiful custom gift baskets.  I tell her a little about my customers and she makes personalized gift baskets for my customers closing gifts.  Her most recent one she created for me was spectacular.  My customer loves horses and collects beer steins.  I came across a beer stein I thought she’d like and Anna incorporated it along with my custom label wines I purchase from Defuniak Springs, which will be another post..and makes a wonderful creation. Here’s another person I recommend when it comes to the perfect gift basket.  Call me and I will have her call you to talk about what she can create for you.