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December 17

Southwest Announces Destination Cities

Posted on: December 17, 2009

Baltimore/Washington, Nashville, Houston Hobby and Orlando Can Now Fly to THE Beach – Northwest Florida Beaches with Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines announced today its U.S. gateways with ...
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December 3

Frommer's Ranks THE Beach As a Top Destination

Posted on: December 3, 2009

On Monday, Frommer's, one of the most popular sources of online and print travel guides and information, ranked THE Beach - Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast as one of the Top ...
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November 23

Northwest Florida Golf Trail – Golf THE Beach

Posted on: November 23, 2009

Coastal Vision 3000 Partners Combine Efforts to Market Regional Golf Courses As Premier Golf Destination


THE Beach, Fla. (November 19, 2009) – If one golfer can hit the ...
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November 9

Taste of The Beach FLA HUGE Success

Posted on: November 9, 2009

by Jason Koertge, pcbdaily.com
Friday night, the second annual Taste of The Beach Panama City Beach edition (properly known as Taste of The Bay) was packed out with ...
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October 21

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO SERVE NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Posted on: October 21, 2009

Coastal Vision 3000 Chairman Says: “It’s a game-changer for all Northwest Florida!”

Coastal Vision 3000 Chairman Buddy Runnels applauded Southwest Airlines’ announcement of its intent ...
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September 10

NORTHWEST FLORIDA FALL FOOD FESTIVALS

Posted on: September 10, 2009

Gulf Coast Towns Dish Up Seafood, Wine and Music during National Seafood Month

October is National Seafood month and what better place is there to enjoy fresh seafood ...
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July 10

Enter Photo Scavenger Hunt and Win a Great Prize

Posted on: July 10, 2009

ENTER “BACK TO THE BEACH” PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST TO WIN A HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH GOLF RESORT & SPA VACATION

In Addition to the Grand Prize, Weekly Prizes Awarded ...
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June 30

Independence Day at THE Beach

Posted on: June 30, 2009

THE Beach, Florida (June 22, 2009) –Americans love their Fourth of July celebrations and residents and visitors to THE Beach are no exception. Independence Day is celebrated all along the ...
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June 15

June is Florida Fishing Month

Posted on: June 15, 2009

THE Beach, Florida (June 15, 2009) – Get ready, anglers, time to head “back to THE Beach” for some great summer fishing. June is Florida Fishing Month and there is plenty ...
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May 29

Back to THE Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest

Posted on: May 29, 2009

Explore THE Beach with Your Camera This Summer and Win Prizes

THE Beach, Florida (May 27, 2009) – This summer visitors to THE Beach as well as local residents ...
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May 14

May is Florida Golf Month

Posted on: May 14, 2009

Northwest Florida Links Offer Courses for Every Type of Player

THE Beach, Florida (May 14, 2009) – From the weekend bogey golfer who wants to enjoy a round or ...
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May 1

Free & Almost Free Family Attractions at THE Beach

Posted on: May 1, 2009

For a vacation that’s big on value but light on the wallet, head to THE Beach, a 227-mile stretch of white sand beaches in Northwest Florida where a plethora ...
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February 23

Coastal Vision 3000 Hosts 110 for Luncheon

Posted on: February 23, 2009

Approximately 110 people attended an informational luncheon on Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Sandestin Hilton. Hosted by the private, nonprofit, regional membership organization Coastal Vision 3000, the luncheon served ...
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February 18

Coastal Vision 3000 Hits Membership Milestone

Posted on: February 18, 2009

As seen on PCB Daily.com
By Jason Koertge

Coastal Vision 3000, the private, non-profit regional membership organization for THE Beach, has hit a membership milestone celebrating ...
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February 11

Coastal Vision 3000 Wins Two ADDY® Awards

Posted on: February 11, 2009

Coastal Vision 3000 won two Gold ADDY® Awards for advertising excellence for their “THE Beach” website, according to Mel Ponder, Executive Director of Coastal Vision 3000. The awards were presented ...
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December 30

Pensacola Celebrates 450 Years

Posted on: December 30, 2008

Pensacola, Fla. – Oct. 30 – Visitors to Pensacola have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the 450th anniversary celebration of the First European Settlement in the United States. In addition ...
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November 4

Regional Tourism Group Plans Next Moves

Posted on: November 4, 2008

By PAT KELLY / News Herald Writer

PANAMA CITY BEACH — A new marketing organization positioned to promote Northwest Florida beyond the traditional Southeast "drive market" is continuing its fall ...
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September 8

Franklin County Making Splash Along THE Beach

Posted on: September 8, 2008

Coastal Vision 3000 grabs Franklin County

By Pat Kelly / News Herald Writer
September 5, 2008 - 11:37PM

PANAMA CITY BEACH — A new marketing organization ...
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August 26

THE Beach to Appear at Transportation Conference

Posted on: August 26, 2008

Northwest Florida Cleared for Take Off
October 15-17, 2008

Join regional business leaders for three days of interactive discussions about innovative air service strategies, economic development, destination ...
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July 31

Save the date for Taste of THE Beach

Posted on: July 31, 2008

Wine enthusiasts and aficionados, gourmets and gourmands, philanthropists and successful friends will combine talents and passions to create an unparalleled 4 day gala at the "Taste of THE Beach-Wine.Dine....
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July 14

Coastal Vision 3000 in the Northwest Florida Daily

Posted on: July 14, 2008

Preparing to hit "The Beach"
Thomas Monigan
July 12, 2008 - 2:58PM

Undaunted by a mixed reaction when they unveiled "The Beach," members of Coastal ...
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June 19

Coastal Vision 3000 Takes Off With Milestone

Posted on: June 19, 2008

PANAMA CITY – Nearly 100 Northwest Florida business and community leaders came together today as officials with Coastal Vision 3000, a non-profit organization focused on marketing the region, and the Panama ...
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