4th of July Craziness on the Emerald Coast- Top 10

In no particular order...

1. Rags to Riches Sailing Regatta- Established in 1981, the "Rags to Riches" Sailing Regatta returns to 30A on Friday, July 3rd! Watch the Hobies as they race from Grayton ("rags") to Seagrove ("riches"). Registration begins at 11am on Grayton Beach. Le Mans starts at 12:30pm. For more info, please visit www.ragstorichesregatta.com, or contact Elizabeth Savage (205-602-3426 or savage3@charter.net).

2. South Walton 4th of July Parade- Start the July 4th holiday out with the annual South Walton 4th of July Parade down 30A and concluding in Seaside. That parade begins at the Seagrove Plaza at 8 am and makes its way east through Seagrove and into Seaside.

3. Stars and Stripes 4th of July Celebration- Beginning at 7 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. End our Independence Day with a bang in the Seaside Amphitheater as The Merchants of Seaside present a special concert featuring Birmingham, Alabama natives "Rollin' in the Hay" at 7PM followed by an unbelievably spectacular fireworks finale at 9PM.

4. Seaside Farmers Market- Join us every Saturday from 8am-12pm for a fun morning in Seaside. Support your local farmer, community, artist, business! This summer, we're focusing on the food aspect of the market, produce, cooking demonstrations, specialty items, artisan cheeses and breads, novice and professional gardeners, seed exchanges, educational aspects of growing and preparing food, and the celebration of eating and sharing great ingredients. The Farmers Market will continue each Saturday from 8-12 through September. If you have something to sell at the market, please call 850-687-3494 to reserve your spot. The Farmers Market is presented by Raw and Juicy and Seaside Arts and Entertainment Corporation.

5. Vans Surfrider Beach Clean-up- Sunday, July 5th from 9 am to 11 am at Grayton beach and Ed Walline beach. Call 850-267-1395. Sponsored by Brah Ha Surf Shop, free Vans t-shirts and hats plus shoe certificate giveaway.

6. 4th of July Celebration at Rosemary Beach from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. Enjoy fireworks and celebration.

7. Bud and Alley's at Sunset Friday, July 3rd. Everyone will be there to kick off the weekend with live music.

8. Bluz Bar and Grill will be having great live music every night that weekend. Come grab a bite to eat or just jam out with the rest of us.

9. Yolo Boarding during the day on Western Lake or the Gulf. Call 850.622.5760 for more information or check out http://www.yoloboard.com/..

10. Stay off the roads... Take a bike and ride over to the beach or a movie or concert on the lawn at Seaside...but for heaven's sake stay off the roads. It will be madness!

Happy 4th of July!!!

My Top 5 Events to do Memorial Day Weekend on the Emerald Coast

Here are some ideas for activities going on this weekend:

1. Go to the Grand Opening of Bluz Bar and Grill Saturday night! Check out Bluz Destin on FB for more information. Live music!! Opens at 9:30 pm. Call 850-424-5980 for more information. This restaurant/bar is located in the Miramar Beach area just West of the Outlet Malls.

2. Seaside Farmers Market: Saturday, May 23 (8:00AM-12:00PM) - Join Seaside as we continue a renewed tradition in the Amphitheater for the weekly farmers market located directly behind Raw & Juicy. The market offers a variety of locally grown produce, baked good, plants and other goodies, including breakfast each week.

3. Seaside Amphitheater summer concert series Friday from 7 to 9 pm. Spend Memorial Day Weekend enjoying live music during this kick off to the summer season. Tonight's concert features Mike Zito. Check Mike out online at: http://www.mikezito.com/.

4. Saturday, May 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm Alys beach is hosting Piper's Memorial Day Bash. Have some fun in the Amphitheatre with ladder golf, Pro Kadima, Bocce and more. Wear your suit and enjoy the Water Slide! CeCheck out the new shops around the Amphitheatre, including Charlie�s Donuts, Piper�s Hot Dog Cart and The Alys Shoppe! Then, join us for a walking tour of the beautiful courtyard homes and pedestrian paths of Alys Beach.

5. Central Square Cinema at the Seaside Amphitheater on Sunday, May 24th at 8 pm. Enjoy this outdoor movie under the stars in Seaside. This special Sunday screening will feature the film "Bolt."

30A Genie- What we do and who we service.

Many people have asked me what exactly does 30A Genie do and who do they service?

30A Genie is here to help both second homeowners, homeowners and renters alike. For second homeowners and homeowners, we can help take care of your home while you're away. If you need someone to meet a repairman, furniture delivery company, utility or internet company we can be that person. We can also make sure that your home is locked up tight while you're away (especially if it's on the market and being shown by realtors). All light bulbs will be checked and air filters will be changed. We can even set up bikes and buy your groceries before you come home. The list goes on and on. Just give us a call if you are curious.

For renters/visitors, we can get welcome baskets, have your groceries stocked prior to arrival, rent bikes, cribs, etc. We can suggest and book restaurants. We can tell you about events going on during your visit and suggest activities to do with your family or friends.

30A Genie is your little black book. Please visit us at www.30AGenie.com for more information. Or just call me at 850.259.1911 for questions and pricing.Thank you for recommending us! Have a great day!!

Cheers,

Gigi