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Monthly Archives: August 2018

DAVE SAYS: Paying off your credit cards

Posted on — The News Herald

Dear Dave,How do you feel about taking money out of savings to pay off credit cards?Peggy Dear Peggy,I’m OK with this under two conditions. One is that you cut up the credit cards, close the accounts, and never use those things … (Read More)


40th Annual Destin Seafood Festival

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Celebrating 40 years, the Destin Seafood Festival is coming up soon.   October 5-7, HarborWalk Village by the Destin Harbor will be full of local food, art, music, and entertainment.  Come for the seafood and stay for 3 days of family-friendly … (Read More)









Panama City Oyster Trail

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Have you eaten your way through Panama City’s Oyster Trail?  Panama City, Florida has fresh seafood, adorable boutique shops, and popular community events.  A must-do for oyster lovers is taking a day to follow the Oyster Trail.  Download your map … (Read More)





Pensacola Area Sunset Viewing Spots

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

You’ve been eating, drinking, and touring your way through Pensacola all day and you want to catch the sunset before partaking in Pensacola’s thriving nightlife.  Where should you go?  Here are a few ideas: Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fort Pickens … (Read More)



First downs, autumn Saturdays and Steve Earle

Posted on — The News Herald

“We got a pretty good team, good boys, strong boys;District champs the last three years.”“No. 29” as performed by Steve Earle Two years ago on an autumn Saturday I lowered my home decorating magazine and said across the room, “What’s a … (Read More)


Pensacola Historic Bars

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Pensacola is a historic city with its place in our nation’s story but it has most recently been noticed for its nightlife.  Pensacola is continuing to garner attention from tourism websites and the more attention it gets, the better the … (Read More)






Undercurrents: A sunset cruise into the Gulf

Posted on — TONY SIMMONS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — We took a short cruise recently aboard the Island Time catamaran for a special Sunset Wine Cruise, coordinated by Terri Davidson at The Wine Dog, 461 Harrison Ave. in Panama City.The Wine Dog puts these trips together monthly … (Read More)


Meet Chef Erica Reynolds

Posted on — The News Herald

Name: Erica ReynoldsRestaurant: Watersound Origins Café – St. Joe Club & ResortsAge: 33Hometown: Panama CityCulinary School: Gulf Coast State College – Culinary ManagementAccolades: 2018 Tri-State Expo Select Personal Chef Demonstrator After a long workday, what do you eat?I like to eat light … (Read More)


Local Splash Areas For Kids

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

Summer is wrapping up and kids are back in school, but kids can still enjoy fun in the water across the Emerald Coast without hitting the pool or beach.  Keep the summer fun going by taking a tour of the … (Read More)


Off-Leash Dog Beach In Pensacola

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

There are various places where dogs are allowed on the beach, but where can you bring your dog to play in the water off leash?  Bring your fur child to Bayview Dog Park and Beach and he/she can run with … (Read More)


Eggs on the Beach 2018

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

5th Annual Eggs on the Beach Date:  September 29, 2018 Location:  Seascape Resort Teams prepare tasty dishes in their Egg smoker grills in a taste competition sure to please the palate.  Proceeds will benefit the Fisher House of the Emerald … (Read More)


DAVE SAYS: Larger emergency fund?

Posted on — The News Herald

Dear Dave,My wife and I are following your plan, and we just paid off all our debt except for the house. Since we work for the same company, do you think we should have an emergency fund that is larger … (Read More)


Emerald Coast Duck Regatta 2018

Posted on — Laura Bernstien

The eighth annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta will take place Saturday, October 6, 2018, at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The event starts at 10 am and is always a great time.  Abrakadoodle face … (Read More)