Cayo grande Fort Walton…Where nurturing a sense of community is our priority. We take into consideration your wants and needs for apartment living and strive to exceed your expectations. From our knowledgeable office staff to superior maintenance, we are here for you when you need it the most. We love seeing you! Come by the office and say hello! We will have fresh coffee and cookies waiting for you. Want to meet some more smiling faces? Come to our monthly socials that are always full of fun and new friends eager to meet you in a warm and friendly environment. Our variety of community amenities allows you to be as involved or relaxed as you wish.
*October Event - Fall Festival!
Please join us for our annual Fall Festival Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:30pm. Come on over and take a turn on the Cake Walk, toss a bean bag, and enter your best carved pumpkin for a chance to win a $50.00 gas cift certificate.*
November 22, 2008 - November 23, 2008 - Northwest Florida Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
Northwest Florida Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
End Date: November 23; Duration: 2 Days
A holiday classic for the entire family! Shows at 7:30pm on November 22, 2pm on November 23 on the Mainstage of the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Art Center, Northwest Florida State College. 850.664.7787
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 664-7787
Website: www.nfballet.org
Event Time: 7:30pm/2pm
Event Type: Performing Arts
November 23, 2008 - - 29th Annual Toys 4 Tots Run
29th Annual Toys 4 Tots Run
This charity motorcyle run raises money and toys for the Children's Advocacy Center and Children in Crisis. Event begins at Sam's Club in Fort Walton Beach at 8:30. 850.682.9860
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 682-9860
Event Time: 8:30am
Event Type: Charity
November 27, 2008 - - Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Harbor Docks with Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity
Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Harbor Docks with Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity
Join Harbor Docks for their 14th year of serving free Thanksgiving Dinner to locals and visitors. Okaloosa Habitat will provide nearly 200 volunteers to act as the wait staff for the day. 850.315.0025, ext 3. Guests will enjoy turkey and all the trimmings while making a difference in local neighborhoods.
Additional Information
Email: christy@habitatfwb.org
Phone: (850) 315-0025 Ext3
Website: www.habitatfwb.org
Event Time: 11am-7pm
Event Type: Charity, Community Events
November 29, 2008 - - 2008 Inaugural Nutcracker Wine Tasting
2008 Inaugural Nutcracker Wine Tasting
In support of the Northwest Florida Ballet and Le Boutique du Ballet, the 2008 Inaugural Nutcracker Wine Tasting will be held 2-5pm November 29 at Fountain Square, behind Fokker's Sports Pub in Fort Walton Beach. Event will feature wines, cigars, specialty cheese, jewelry, art and NFB Boutique items. 850.664.7787
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 664-7787
Event Time: 2-5pm
Event Type: Food & Wine
November 29, 2008 - - Movie Night at Destin Commons
Movie Night at Destin Commons
Wisk away your family to the holidays of yesteryear with this nostalgic movie night at Destin Commons. A special viewing of "The Polar Express" will begin at 7pm. To complete your evening, Destin Commons will have Kris Kringle's Sweets & Treats general store open for your favorite goodies. Arrive early, bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the evening. 850.337.8700
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 337-8700
Event Time: 7pm
Event Type: Community Events, Holiday Events
November 29, 2008 - - Santa's Arrival and Christmas Tree Lighting at HarborWalk Village
Santa's Arrival and Christmas Tree Lighting at HarborWalk Village
Come and see Santa and friends light up the Christmas tree at the Village Stage. Listen to holiday favorites on the Village Stage all evening long. Don't forget to visit jolly old Saint Nick and tell him if you've been naughty or nice! 850.337.8100
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 337-8100
Website: www.harborwalkdestin.com
Event Time: 6-8pm
Event Type: Holiday Events
November 30, 2008 - - YOLO Board Winter Stand-Up Paddle Series Race
YOLO Board Winter Stand-Up Paddle Series Race
The YOLO Board Winter Stand-Up Paddle Race is set for November 30 at 1pm at Scully's on the Bayou, 200 Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. There will be open demos for first-time paddlers before and after races. 850.622.5760
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 622-5760
Website: www.scullysonthebayou.com
Event Time: 1pm
Event Type: Sporting Events
December 2, 2008 - - Holiday Ornament Craft Event at Destin History & Fishing Museum
Holiday Ornament Craft Event at Destin History & Fishing Museum
Tuesday afternoons in December (December 2, 9, and 16) the Destin History & Fishing Museum will be offering a holiday ornament craft event from 3-5pm. Bring your favorite fishing photo to the Museum and create an ornament for the Museum's tree or one for your own. Join us for holiday music, crafting, and an afternoon of fun projects. 850.837.6611
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 837-6611
Event Time: 3-5pm
Event Type: Holiday Events
December 4, 2008 - - Destin Christmas Tree Lighting
Destin Christmas Tree Lighting
Bring the whole family and your Christmas spirit to the Destin Community Center on December 4 at 6pm for the Destin Christmas tree lighting. 850.837.6611.
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 837-6611
Event Time: 6pm
Event Type: Holiday Events
December 4, 2008 - - Destin Commons Kid's Club "Read n' Grow"
Destin Commons Kid's Club "Read n' Grow"
Destin Commons playground at Center Plaza Kid's Club will host "Read n' Grow" the first Thursday of each month. Children, ages 3-6, will be invited to join a special guest storyteller, featuring a different book and activity each month. This will be an interactive time where children will learn through books, musical instruments, art activities and more. 850.337.8700
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 337-8700
Event Time: 10-11am
Event Type: Kids Events
December 4, 2008 - - Act4Murder Presents "Murder Under the Mistletoe"
Act4Murder Presents "Murder Under the Mistletoe"
Join Act4Murder as they present "Murder Under the Mistletoe", a comedic murder mystery presented while you enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at Floyd's Shrimp House on Okaloosa Island. 850.243.2232
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 243-2232
Website: www.act4murder.com
Event Time: 7pm
Event Type: Performing Arts
December 4, 2008 - - Texas Hold 'Em Event
Texas Hold 'Em Event
The Fort Walton Beach Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is hosting a Texas Hold 'Em event on December 4 at the Elks Lodge on Okaloosa Island. Play starts at 7pm. All proceeds benefit the Chapter's scholarship fund. 850.217.9980.
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 217-9980
Event Time: 7pm
Event Type: Community Events
December 5, 2008 - - Pearl Harbor Flag Ceremony
Pearl Harbor Flag Ceremony
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department Honor Guard will carry out a moving ceremony raising the 50'x80' Stars and Stripes at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach at 11:45am. They will be in full ceremonial uniform. 850.654.4126
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-4126
Event Time: 11:45am
Event Type: Community Events
December 6, 2008 - - Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Show
Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Show
Come to the Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Show at the Destin Community Center on Saturday, December 6 from 9am-3pm. Over 40 vendors will be displaying their crafts and admission is free. 850.654.5184
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-5184
Event Time: 9am-3pm
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Events
December 6, 2008 - - Christmas Tree Lighting FWB
Christmas Tree Lighting
Come to Fort Walton Beach Landing on Saturday, December 6. Santa will arrive at 3:30pm and the Fort Walton Beach mayor will light the Christmas tree at 5:30pm. 850.833.9576
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 833-9576
Event Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Event Type: Holiday Events
December 6, 2008 - - Niceville-Valparaiso Christmas Parade
Niceville-Valparaiso Christmas Parade
The Niceville-Valparaiso Christmas Parade "Southern Style Christmas" will be held December 6 at 10am. Parade begins at Ruby Tuesday's in Niceville and proceeds down John Sims Parkway to Chicago Avenue in Valparaiso. 850.582.3665
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 582-3665
Event Time: 10am
Event Type: Holiday Events, Parades
December 6, 2008 - - Emerald Coast Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Emerald Coast Jingle Bell Run/Walk
The Jingle Bell Walk/Run will be held at The Landing on Brooks Street in Fort Walton Beach December 6 at 9am. The event will include a 10K and 5K Run, a 5K Race Walk, a one-mile Fun Walk, a Dog Walk, and a Santa Chase for children eight and under. Tie jingle bell shoelaces and don festive costumes! Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation. 850.259.9945
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 259-9945
Website: www.arthritis.org
Event Time: 9am
Event Type: Community Events, Charity
December 6, 2008 - - 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa
2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa
Come and support foster children in our area at the 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Palms of Destin. Bring in an unwrapped toy and your child eats free! Seatings at 8am and 9:30am. Santa will be available for pictures. Reservations 877.447.3767
Additional Information
Phone: (877) 447-3767
Event Time: 8am and 9:30am
Event Type: Kids Events, Holiday Events
December 7, 2008 - - Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
The full orchestra, featuring a group of more than 55 young musicians from Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa County schools will perform classical and holiday favorites. Concert is at 3pm on the Mainstage at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center and is free and open to the public.
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-6000
Website: www.nwfstatecollege.edu/arts
Event Time: 3pm
Event Type: Concert Events
December 7, 2008 - December 8, 2008 - The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
End Date: December 8; Duration: 2 Days
Dance Theatre of Northwest Florida will present two performances of "The Nutcracker" at Niceville High School. Tickets go on sale November 1 for the December 7 7pm show and the December 8 2pm matinee. 850.897.2933
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 897-2933
Website: www.dancetheatrenwfl.com
Event Time: 7pm & 2pm
Event Type: Performing Arts
December 8, 2008 - - 2008 Annual City of Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
2008 Annual City of Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
The theme this year is "Inside Santa's Workshop." Musical entertainment will be provided by area school bands and there will be floats, marching groups and civic, military, religious and service organizations participating. Bring your family & friends and join the fun. 850.833.9576
Additional Information
Email: jmain@fwb.org
Phone: (850) 833-9576
Website: fwb.org
Event Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Event Type: Parades
December 9, 2008 - - Holiday Ornament Craft Event
Holiday Ornament Craft Event
Tuesday afternoons in December (December 2, 9, and 16) the Destin History & Fishing Museum will be offering a holiday ornament craft event from 3-5pm. Bring your favorite fishing photo to the Museum and create an ornament for the Museum's tree or one for your own. Join us for holiday music, crafting, and an afternoon of fun projects. 850.837.6611
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 837-6611
Event Time: 3-5pm
Event Type: Holiday Events
December 12, 2008 - - The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus Presents "Christmas Countdown"
The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus Presents "Christmas Countdown"
End Date: December 14; Duration: 3 Days
The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus will present "Christmas Countdown" at the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium at 8pm Friday, December 12; 3pm & 8pm Saturday, December 13; and 3pm Sunday, December 14. 850.863.2775
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 863-2775
Event Time: See above
Event Type: Holiday Events, Concert Events
December 13, 2008 - - "Holly Jolly" Christmas Parade in Destin
"Holly Jolly" Christmas Parade in Destin
The City of Destin's 23rd Annual Christmas Parade will be held December 13 at 10am. Floats will start at Downtown Destin Shopping Center, down Highway 98 to Stahlman Avenue. 850.654.5184
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-5184
Website: www.destinchamber.com
Event Time: 10am
Event Type: Parades, Holiday Events
December 14, 2008 - - Holiday on the Harbor - 2008 Destin Harbor Boat Parade
Holiday on the Harbor - 2008 Destin Harbor Boat Parade
Come out and enjoy "Holiday on the Harbor" with the 2008 Destin Harbor Boat Parade on December 14. Parade begins at 6pm. After party at Harry T's begins at 7:30pm, with awards at 8:30pm. 850.375.7000
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 375-7000
Event Time: 6:00pm
Event Type: Boat Events, Holiday Events
December 14, 2008 - - Peter White Christmas
Peter White Christmas
This concert will take place on the Mainstage of the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville on December 14 at 2pm. 850.729.6000
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-6000
Website: www.nwfstatecollege.edu/arts
Event Time: 9am-4pm
Event Type: Concert Events
December 16, 2008 - December 17, 2008 - "Oliver"
"Oliver"
End Date: December 17; Duration: 2 Days
Hailed as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, Charles Dickens' tale of young orphan Oliver Twist is brought to life with one of Broadway's most memorable scores. "Oliver" will be performed at the Northwest Florida State College's Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center December 16 & 17, 2008 at 7:30pm.
Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-6000
Website: www.nwfstatecollege.edu/arts
Event Time: 7:30pm
Event Type: Performing Arts
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- Cayo grande is an island in the Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, West Indies.
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Archived News
December 16, 2008 - "Oliver"
December 14, 2008 - Holiday on the Harbor - 2008 Destin Harbor Boat Parade
December 14, 2008 - Peter White Christmas
December 13, 2008 - "Holly Jolly" Christmas Parade in Destin
December 12, 2008 - The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus Presents "Christmas Countdown"