Destin Events

Ocean Reef is pleased to announce that The 2011 Destin Seafood Festival kicks off its popular 33rd annual event on Friday September 30th from 4:00 to 10:00 pm. Last year over 30,000 people attended this exciting and delectable feast which comes complete with live musical entertainment over the course the three day extravaganza. Many more visitors are expected to attend this year's event perhaps ...
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Labor Day seems to be a misnomer since most Americans celebrate the event playing instead of working. Perhaps it should be named “Play Day”! Actually, the holiday was established as a Federal holiday back in 1894 to honor the accomplishments of those who labor in the fields of industry, commerce and agriculture.
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The heartwarming memories of tomorrow with friends and family are always created today. That is why each day is considered a gift. As the old saying goes: “Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery but Today is the present.”  These bright cherished moments in time, with loved ones, are what life is all about. Certainly the most wonderful memories occur during major holidays, on special ...
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Memorial Day started out as “Decoration Day” when families started to decorate the grave sites of loved ones who had been killed during the Civil War. It became a national holiday in 1866, shortly after this war ended and was commemorated on May 30th. After World War II the name was officially changed to Memorial Day. At this time many began to honor not only veterans who had been killed in ...
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The Easter season is the time of the year that celebrates redemption, renewal and God's Love for us all. Many of our Ocean Reef guests also make it their special time for family trips and a reunion with friends here in Destin and along the Emerald Coast. The sugar white beaches are warmed by the sun which sparkles across the emerald hued waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Some of our Ocean Reef guests are not aware of the relatively new and exciting developments along Destin's Harbor. The Harbor has changed drastically in the past few years and there are lots of things to do. We thought we'd let you know about one of them.
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Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and what better way to celebrate, than a romantic getaway to Destin and the Emerald Coast?  This is the off season so rental rates are low and the beaches are all yours to enjoy.
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There is an old wives’ tale that says your life in the new year is determined by how you spend your New Year's Day. Many of our Ocean Reef guests make a point to celebrate the beginning of the coming year along the sparkling white beaches of the Emerald Coast.
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Thanksgiving is the unique 147 year old American holiday, set aside to give thanks for God's blessings. It was established by Abraham Lincoln during one of America's darkest times in 1863, shortly after the devastating Gettysburg battle during the Civil War. In both good times and in bad, Thanksgiving has always been a gathering to celebrate our biggest blessing, that of beloved friends and ...
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The Taste of the Beach is an annual, Emerald Coast extravaganza providing numerous events for wine tasting and great food which is held to raise money for children charities. In fact, over $1,000,000 has been raised during these events in the past two years! The exciting four day celebration kicks off on Thursday, November 4th and runs through Sunday, November 7th. It is hosted by the Walton Area ...
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