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on When it comes to securing a loan to purchase a home, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a popular option. They offer increased flexibility for homebuyers. However, homes must meet the FHA guidelines to pass HUD inspections. Click on the image to enlarge and learn more. 
on There are three big opportunities to celebrate Mardi Gras in Pensacola next weekend!
On February 9th, the Krewe of Lafitte is hosting the Illuminated Parade. The largest all-male Krewe in the Panhandle, Lafitte features 300 “gentleman” pirates and 12 floats. The Illuminated Parade is the only after-dark parade in Pensacola. Learn more by visiting the Krewe’s website.
On February 10th, come out to the city’s largest parade. The Pensacola Mardi Gras Grand Parade includes more than 6,000 participants. It features local Krewes, marching bands, organizations, and Scout groups. It attracts over 100,000 in-person spectators and is also broadcast live on local TV stations. Learn more by visiting the Pensacola Mardi Gras website.
And on February 11th, there will be a beachside parade. The Krewe of Wrecks will host its annual Mardi Gras Parade from Via de Luna to the Gulfside Pavilion. The daytime event is family-friendly. Learn more by visiting the parade website.
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The Jacksonville Zoo is hosting one of the largest lantern displays in the country until February 18th! The Colors of the Wild display will depict more than 70 scenes of plants and animals created by Asian lanterns. Guests will have the opportunity to walk through a fiery-hued tunnel created by a larger-than-life dragon’s tail and gaze into the jaws of a roaring hippo. Visit the Zoo nightly Thursdays through Sundays to enjoy the show! Guests can purchase a ticket for Colors of the Wild OR a combo ticket that includes regular zoo admission. Learn more by visiting Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ website.
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Are you getting ready to move into your new home? Here are a few things you should be sure to inspect during your walkthrough before moving in. This is typically the step after having a home inspection done. Completing a walkthrough is an important part of the purchasing process; it allows you to make sure any issues that came up during the home inspection were appropriately dealt with.
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Pensacola’s third annual Paw Di Gras event is coming soon. The event will take place on Garden Street between Tarragona and Palafox Streets on January 28th. The street will be packed with vendors, sponsors, music, food trucks, drinks, and adoptable dogs! Paw Di Gras is free and open to the public, but we ask everyone who plans to walk in the paw-rade to register their dog and make a small donation to the event benefactor, The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare.
The event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for local animal shelters and rescues. The theme for this year’s festivities is Bow Wow Luau so dress your dog accordingly. There will be dog-themed vendors, dog AND human games, costume contests, a parade, and more! Learn more by visiting the event website HERE.
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Gainesville’s annual ren festival is next weekend! The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is only taking place one weekend this year – January 27-28th. Come out to Depot Park to feast on turkey legs as big as your fist, watch jousting competitions, and get a break from the hullabaloo of the modern day. There will be medieval revelry and merriment including living chess board matches, carnival rides, a medieval marketplace, artisans, and craftsmen. Learn more by visiting the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire website.
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Marianna is excited to be welcoming a new quilting shop on Constitution Lane. Cookie’s Fabrics, named after the owner’s mother, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. Cookie’s is still growing and hopes to offer the following:
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Apalachicola’s annual BBQ festival coming this weekend! Come out to Battery Park in Apalachicola January 19-20th to enjoy BUTTS & CLUCKS. The festival features a grill master competition with $15,000 in cash and prizes; there are four categories: chicken, ribs, pork butts, and brisket.
There is a unique bonus competition – The Cluck that Came from the Butt! It’s a deviled egg contest with a $5 entry fee so anyone and everyone can try their hand at the 2024 title.
Don’t forget to come hungry! Everyone gets to sample as much pulled pork as they want in the People’s Choice Swine Tasting competition. Learn more by visiting the event website HERE.
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The Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival is happening this month! Taking place on January 26-27th, the Festival will take place in conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s Great Mardi Gras at the Beach Parade. There will be float tours, parades, a Mardi Gras 5K, a kids’ parade, live music, food, beads, and fireworks!!! To see the complete schedule with times and locations, visit the event page HERE. Registration for the Fun Run 5K will close on January 24th; register here.
on It’s National Pizza Week! From now until January 20th, celebrate all things pizza; indulge in your favorite pizza, try a new recipe, support a local shop, or read up on the history of pizza.
Did you know that approximately 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second?! Pizza became popular in the United States in the 1950s. A boom in pizza consumption occurred when Italian immigrants brought the beloved staple to their new homes in the cities. Fast forward to the here-and-now: the U.S.A. consumes more than three BILLION pizzas a year.
This National Pizza Week, be sure to support locally-owned pizzerias. One excellent option is Fat John’s Pizza. They opened in 2018 in Marianna and have been a community favorite since. Visit to enjoy specialty pizzas, wings, and more!