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1800 Tequila Lime Chicken

Tequila can be used for a lot more than margaritas. For a new twist on chicken, try our 1800 Tequila Lime Chicken recipe. This is an exotic and exciting recipe perfect for a Labor Day gathering. 1800 Tequila Lime Chicken 1/4 cup 1800 Silver Tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 fresh squeezed orange 1/4 cup chopped fresh...

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Things to do in Florida in September 2010

Festival season goes into swing as soon as life goes back to normal i.e. the kids go back to school. One of the busiest weekends is of course Labor Day Weekend (click here to read our previous post about Labor Day events in Florida). For the remainder of the month of September, here are a few ideas for things to do...

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Museum Mile Weekend – Charleston, SC

Museum Mile in Charleston, South Carolina is an area in historic downtown with lots of museums and cultural sites. As you know, the city of Charleston is rich in history, so the museum density in downtown comes as no surprise. No matter where I go, I always seem to miss out on some of the museums – lack of time...

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Fall Festival and Events in Charleston 2010

Charleston, South Carolina , is the perfect place to visit for a weekend getaway. The beautiful city with its international flair and southern charm, makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend. Charleston is also known for its many restaurant and renown chefs. The city even boosts to popular food festivals...

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Art of Fighting – Mixed Martial Arts Event in Jacksonville

Mixed martial art fighting invades Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on September 4, 2010. This event will mark the Art of Fighting’s first endeavor into the Jacksonville, FL fight market. Art of Fighting 9: Apocalypse will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena . This event is the first professional...

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Jazz Festivals on the Coast – Fall 2010

From ragtime, to New Orleans, swing, dixieland, latin jazz, bebop, acid jazz and more – the music form itself is difficult to define. On the other hand, Louis Armstrong who really was the king of Jazz once said “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” But it’s evident jazz has strong...

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Labor Day Weekend – Florida – 2010

Even though most kids are heading back to school in August, and the stores are advertising for their Back To School Specials already, summer in Florida is far from over. We’re just not ready to give up on the beach, outdoor concerts and fun in the sun. Make Labor Day weekend count and let’s have some...

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Labor Day Weekend – Georgia – 2010

Labor Day is always a big deal on the coast of Georgia with a variety of annual festivals and events. It’ll be hard to choose, but here’s a quick rundown to help you with you plan your weekend getaway trip. Savannah Craft Brew Fest Let’s start in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is always a beautiful city...

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Labor Day Weekend 2010 in South Carolina

Traditionally Labor Day is the holiday to say “goodbye” to Summer and “hello” to Fall. For us here in the south, the warm weather will linger well after Labor Day weekend, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to turn down an opportunity for a party. Especially if the party involves...

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