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Some Of The News Covered:

Tropical Storm Fay spared the Emerald Coast. Much of south Florida received heavy amounts of rainfall from Tropical Storm Fay. Some power outages and flooding was a result of the storm. Northwest Florida only experienced some rain and some gusty winds. No flooding or damage has been reported along the Emerald Coast. Some locals say there is a "dome" over Miramar Beach.

Labor Day weekend is a busy weekend along the Emerald Coast! Many people may be questioning their reservations to come to the Emerald Coast for Labor Day weekend since Fay. The weather for Labor Day weekend should be great here along the Emerald Coast. Both jellyfish and Fay have left the area! Those coming to the Emerald Coast for Labor Day weekend should remember to do everything "early". The Emerald Coast will be extremely busy!

The Jamaican Festival will take place Labor Day weekend on Pensacola Beach! Fans of reggae should make plans to head out to Pensacola Beach for the Jamaican Festival. Along with the beautiful beaches of the Emerald Coast, some great music and a great crowd, festival goers should experience a great event of the Jamaica culture.

The Florida Public Service Commission has approved an 11.3 percent increase in electricity rates for the Gulf Power Company. Beginning September, the electric bill will rise from and average monthtly residential bill of 1,000 kilowatt hours from $102.22 to $113.76. Gulf Power is making the increase due to an estimated annual shortfall of more than $76 million in fuel costs. Mostly coal and natural gas are used to make electricity and the rise in the costs are bringing up the electric bill.

Red Snapper season is now closed in federal waters. Those fishing for Red Snapper will have to wait till June of 2009 to catch Red Snapper in federal waters. Red Snapper can still be fished for in state waters. Federal waters is where the best fishing takes place for Red Snapper.

Both the Royal B Restaurant and Finz of the Sandestin Resort have closed. Both restaurants closed due to a slow market. The Royal B's numbers were down by 50 percent after the 4th of July this year. Finz opened in 1983 as The Elephant Walk. Finz unfortunately closed its kitchen doors due to slow business like the Royal B. Both restaurants offered a great fine dining experience on the Emerald Coast.

Links From This Episode:

Thanks to our sponsors for helping make this show possible. Please visit them at:

• Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida
• Uptown Station in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Music selection for this episode is The Lowdown Throwdown of Mobile, AL with their song Little Bitty Piece Of Heaven.

• The Lowdown Throwdown Myspace Page
• www.loosecannons.biz

Email me at destinfloridapodcast@yahoo.com

How To Listen:

Listen online using the player at the upper right hand corner of this page (broadband) or click for the dial-up version.

You may also right-click to download the podcast: 041_Destin_Florida_Podcast.mp3 and put it on your portable media player or burn it to a CD and listen in the car!

iTunes listeners subscribe through our iTunes Destin Florida Podcast page.

Some Of The News Covered:

Coastal Vision 3000 is marketing Northwest Florida as "The Beach". Northwest Florida may not have some of the major attractions as Orlando, but Northwest Florida does have some of the best beaches in the United States! That is a good enough reason for visitors to come year round!

Jellyfish in Destin seem to be gone! There are still reports of jellyfish to the west in Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach. Recently, the beaches along Old Hwy 98 have looked great! Little june grass and no jellies. Due to some strong easterly winds and some high surf the water behind Pompano Joe's has looked amazing!

Destin Airport has launched an updated website. You can check out the new website at www.FlyDTS.com. The new website has photos, current projects, what's new and community links. Operational policies and procedures can b accessed as well. Pilots flying into Destin Airport can access airport specific navigational tools to help provide for their safe travel!

The City of Destin is riding the waters of sunken boats. Its been a few years since the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005, but much can be seen below the water that are reminders of the destruction. The City of Destin is clearing the depths of the eyesores. Owners of the boats are being contacted to remove their property. Fines may be given to owners that don't comply.

U.S. Airways is pulling out of Panama City. On April 2nd of 2008, US Airways began air service in Panama City. Fuel costs and lack of passengers are the primary reason for the cancellation of air service. If fuel costs improve and demand from passengers increases the airline may consider restoring service. US Airways is keeping flights out of Okaloosa Regional Airport.

The Emerald Coast sees many visitors from the southeast and from other parts of the U.S. About 14 percent of those visitors come from Europe. With the Euro being strong, the local real estate is beginning to target the British and other Europeans to invest in real estate along the Emerald Coast.

Thinking about going on a date here along the Emerald Coast? The Bay Cafe in Fort Walton is a great place to make a reservation. The restaurant is right on the Santa Rosa Sound making for a great view! The French cuisine is even better than the view. A must on your to do list when dining out!

Links From This Episode:

Thanks to our sponsors for helping make this show possible. Please visit them at:

• Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida
• Uptown Station in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Music selection for this episode is Vibe Irie of Pensacola with their song Morning Sun.

• Vibe Irie Myspace Page