Bring the kids to the Destin Commons for their photos with Santa Claus!  Professional photos will be offered with Santa in his Norman Rockwell Gallery at the front of the Destin Commons between Panera Bread and Talbots.   

Have a gorgeous holiday season along our white sand winter wonderland with Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals.

From November 30th – December 1st, 2009, Port St. Joe’s annual holiday festivities will include all the season’s favorites. 

The Special Holidays Farmers’ Market will begin at 10:00 am on December 5, 2010 and last until the evening festivities.  At 5:00pm CST, the Christmas Tree lighting will take place in the City Commons Park.  Christmas carols and sing alongs will accompany the lighting and be followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade beginning about 5:45 CST.  Photos with Santa Claus and the awarding of prizes will certainly make the night complete.

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After your Thanksgiving feast is complete, the football games have ended and the post Turkey naps have been slept, head over to the Silver Sands Factory Stores for Midnight Madness.

Silver Sands will be the first shopping center in the region to open up at midnight the day after Thanksgiving (Friday).  Also known as Black Friday, over 172 million shoppers hit the stores last year with 25% of them in stores by 5am.

Have you done your holiday shopping?  Would you like to take a trip to the beach?  Take a look at our Beaches of South Walton condos to book a holiday getaway to out white sand wonderland at Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals.

On Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, be at the Watersound Village Commons at 8 a.m. for the Move Your Feet to the Beat 5k Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit the Sacred Heart Foundation & Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast.  Recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation by Thomson Reuters, Sacred Heart continues to improve the health of our community and offers special attention to service of the poor. 

During the inaugural run last year, nearly 250 people competed.  Some of the competitors were our guests that stayed in our Beaches of South Walton vacation rentals.  Before you feast on Thanksgiving afternoon, give thanks to your heart and body by participating in the Move Your Feet to the Beat 5k Run/Walk. 

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The 5th Annual show of Christmas at the Fair features a wide variety of artists from throughout the Southeastern United States.  One of a kind handmade boutique quality items rule the event as this year’s show will have over 60 exhibitors offering fine art, jewlery, stained glass, pottery, shell art, watercolor, metal creations, cottage woodworking, unique birdhouses, botanical art and wonderful children’s art. 

Organized by local professional crafters, Christmas at the Fair is annually held the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Bay County Fairgrounds.  Admission is one canned good or monetary donation going to local churches’ food pantries for the holiday season.  Gather your family and friends and head out for a great time at Christmas at the Fair.

While you’re planning your holiday shopping and fun at the beach, check out our Panama City Beach vacation rentals to find your favorite spot on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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Begin your holiday shopping with style this weekend at Pier Park in Panama City Beach as they host Madonnaro 2009.  Madonnaro is an Italian street painting festival featuring a full weekend of painting by professionals and amateurs.  For the first time, there will be a special kids area this year to create their own street paintings directly on the sidewalks of Pier Park. 

Enjoy the fantastic holiday shopping, dining and entertainment at Pier Park and make your trip to the beach a full weekend by booking one of our nearby Panama City Beach vacation rentals.

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Shop for a cause at Silver Sands 5th Annual Evening of Giving on Sunday November 22, 2010 from 3pm-8pm.  The Evening of Giving is a shopping and entertainment event benefitting a large amount of charities in the area. 

At 4pm come to the main courtyard for a live performance by the Swingin’ Dick Tracys.  Immediately following the band at 5pm, the Holiday Lights in Concert will begin.  Imagine a choreographed program of over 70,000 colorful lights set to holiday songs and carols. 

Silver Sands stores will extend their hours later into the evening to accommodate event ticket holders with special discounts, giveaways and other incentives good for this night only.  Each ticket holder can register for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at any store and designate which charity is their favorite.  The charity with the most votes will get an additional $500 submitted from Silver Sands. 

Check out the Silver Sands Evening of Giving for further information and visit our Destin vacation rentals to find your perfect holiday getaway to the beach.

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The Flutterby Arts Festival will include face painting, kids arts and crafts, hula hooping, games, storytelling and much more for a fun weekend outdoors.  Storytelling by actors from the Seaside Repertory Theatre will add a fun and entertaining addition to the children’s exciting day.  The Festival received its name to celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area.  The Winter Market will feature artists, crafters and specialty item vendors that are perfect for your holiday shopping. 

Step out of your Beaches of South Walton vacation rental and come out this weekend to Marina Park at Watercolor for the Flutterby Festival and Winter Market.  You and the kids are sure to have a wonderful time!

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While you’re having a great time in your Forgotten Coast vacation rental, make time to visit WindMark Beach for the Bark-Toberfest this Saturday November 14th from 12-4pm CST.  Bring your puppies to come enjoy authentic turkey and pork bratwurst, drinks, giveaways and entertainment all to benefit the Port St. Joe Humane Society and the Gulf County CDC’s People Helping People program. 

The 2007 Southern Accents Idea House will host the fundraiser as Nashville singer/songwriter couple Dana and Charlie Black play live.  Local musician Barry Henson is also set to perform.  Whatever your plans may include this weekend, be sure to check out WindMark Beach and bring your dogs to this fun filled event.

For all of the latest news and specials along the coast, friend us at www.facebook.com/SouthernResorts or e-mail me Mark Owens at mowens@southernresorts.com.  Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals, your place at the beach.

On Thanksgiving Day visit the Great Southern School of Fish in WindMark Beach for a delicious buffet.  The holidays are always a magical time as we get to cherish the ones we love and be together even if only in spirit. 

Gather your family for this special day and give thanks to the most important treasures in life while you enjoy an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner at the Great Southern School of Fish.