Dollywood to Destin???

Monday was our big debut on the Island Time Radio program. Sunshine Cindy and I were interviewed by DK and Amo and we had a great time. We got to talk about our 2015 Phlocking of the Phaithful Trop Rock event that will be held in Put in Bay, Ohio next June. Island Time Radio has been a big supporter of Phlocking over the years and they continue to help promote the event. Sunshine Cindy and I truly appreciate all they do. You can listen each Monday night at 9 pm EST for the best of the Trop Rock world. http://itrshow.com/

Amo and DK with Dani Hoy

We had a chance to talk about the musicians we have scheduled to perform and how everyone can register for the good times. Put in Bay, Ohio is a unique island but it is perfect for a Trop Rock party. The Phlockers have been partying there for 20 years. Everyone is welcome to register and join Sunshine Cindy and me for this fun four days! You can visit us for information here: http://www.crabislandmambo.com/Crab-Island-Mambo-presents-Phlocking-of-the-Phaithful.html

Meanwhile back in Destin I have been hearing of more changes. The big plot of land that was bought a couple of years ago by a company owned by Dolly Parton has some activity on it. They have brought in some heavy equipment and are tearing down some buildings. The reports in the paper said the company is tight lipped about any future development but folks that have been to Pigeon Forge recently said the workers up there are talking about the new Destin location. This is a big plot of land and would be perfect for the dinner theater that has been rumored. Is Dolly coming to Destin? We will have to wait and see.

Fisherman's Wharf

I also heard a rumor that Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant down on the harbor is going to close November 1st. If that is true, that would be another old Destin standby shutting down. That is a prime harbor front location so I am sure there are plans in place for something else if the Wharf does shut down.

Also down on the harbor, the new Johnny O’Quigley’s project is underway. Pilings are going into the ground and a lot of work is taking place. This will be a three story building with three distinctive themes on each floor. A lot of money is going into this project. It should be open by the spring. Now if we could just get some parking and an easy way to cross Hwy. 98 without taking our life in our hands we will have it made.

Destin Harbor

Wednesday evening while Sunshine Cindy was packing for our upcoming weekend trip to Panama City Beach I went to Landshark Pizza for a while. Paige, Jason and Austin were working. The place was full with folks enjoying the Wednesday Wing special. I got my fix of their wings and talked to Brian, Bruce, Glen and B. It was a nice relaxing dinner.

Panama City Beach

When I got home Sunshine Cindy was done with the packing. We are going to listen to Trop Rock Music for three days. They will have some of the best in the Trop Rock world plus many members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band. We have a lot of friends going. It will be a great time on the beach with good friends and good music.

Have a great weekend. I will have a full report on our escapades on Monday!!! See ya then…