Here come's the weekend!

Once again there is a problem with trying to get pictures posted. Sorry but no pics today! Now, on to the blog!

Spring time in Destin is a great time of the year. Warm temps during the day make it nice. By this weekend we are going to be in the mid 70’s with sunshine. You can’t beat it.

This week has so far been spent on getting the final touches to the March Crab Island Mambo Mullet Wrapper done. The monthly newsletter will be published tomorrow. Be sure to look for it.

Spring Break season is in full swing. Over in Panama City Beach they have had their first drunk student fall off a balcony. Lucky for this guy he was on only the third floor and landed in soft sand. Most of the time they are not that lucky. Over in Walton County near Sandestin the crowds of students have been large. The last couple of years this area has become a hot spot for Breakers.

With the crowds come some problems. The cops are clamping down this year. The other day they busted a house party arresting 32 underage drinkers. They were in an almost million dollar house that was totally trashed. Two hours after the bust cops were still hauling out cases of beer and other booze. I am not sure who’s rich dad rented this place but I am sure he is going to get a large bill for repairs. I don’t understand these kids that have no respect for others property. Is this a product of our “entitlement” age? I don’t know.

The Travel Channel has just announced Destin as the Best Family Beach in the country. How cool is that. The secret is getting out.

Cobia season is right around the corner. Cobia is a fish that migrates through our gulf waters in the Spring. They are a very good eating fish but hard to catch. There are several tournaments the local boat captains enter. I am looking forward to eating some Cobia soon.

For a few years now Destin has been trying to get a Farmers Market started. It looks like this time it might happen. There are big plans for a market on Main Street at the old Destin Water Users building where local farmers can bring their home grown stuff. They hope to have organically grown food, local produce, ethnic foods and fresh dairy products. I hope they can make it work.

Join us Sunday at Crab Island Cantina for Trop Rocker Paul Roush. He is playing from 1-5 pm. Crab Island Mambo is helping sponsor this fun afternoon of music, food, drinks and friends. A full report on this event and all our other weekend fun on Monday. See ya then…