Coastal Companion

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7th Annual Savannah International Boat Show

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The Savannah International Boat Show returns to the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center on Hutchinson Island, March 6-8. Tickets are $8 for adults, children 12 and under are free.

Boats will be displayed both inside the Convention Center as well as on the Savannah River itself. Boats include Power boats, sail boats and yachts and there will also be a variety of events and seminars during the three-day Savannah Boat Show.

Our favorite party band, The Swingin’ Medallions are scheduled to play and there will even be shag contest.

Other activities include a Fishing Simulator by the Georgia DNR and a kids’ fishing clinic.

Click here for more information about the The Savannah International Boat Show 2009

BB&T Food and Wine Festival 2009 in Charleston, South Carolina

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The anticipated Food and Wine Festival 2009 is coming up in Charleston, South Carolina with lots of interesting and fun food related events. It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in cooking, or just interested in eating – there is definitely something for every foodist at this big festival.

New for this year is the burger demo with Bobby Flay and a wine tasting event and auction – just to mention a few. The heart of the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival is the Culinary Village which officially opens on Friday March 6th. The Culinary Village hosts two Grand Tasting Tents with more than 70 companies featuring samples of foods and wines. Click here for more details about the BB&T Food + Wine Festival 2009 in Charleston, South Carolina


2009 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival Introduction from Erika McMillan on Vimeo.

Three Buzzards and Apple Pie – a Children’s Book

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Harold Cohn is an author from St. Marys, Georgia who recently released his children’s book “Three Buzzards and Apple Pie” through Tate Publishing Company. Three Buzzards and Apple Pie is a Lesson in life choices. The main characters are the three boys—Hade, Bo, and Drew. The boys decide to disobey their parents and venture past their usual play area one day. That decision sets off a thrilling journey for the boys and everyone involved.
Click here to check out the book Three Buzzards and Apple Pie

We talked to Harold Cohn about how the book came about in this video.

Blessing of the Fleet 2009- Darien, Georgia

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This popular event is the biggest event in McIntosh county. Every spring the Blessing of the Fleet celebrates the opening of the shrimping season. On Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009 the small town of Darien creates a party on the riverfront with food and live entertainment. The actual blessing takes place on Sunday March 29th, 2009. Decorated shrimp boats will pass under the bridge to recieve their blessing. For times and details for the event The Blessing of the Fleet Darien, click here.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit Darien before, this is a great time to do so. Plenty of vendors participate. There’s all kinds of food, from fresh Georgia shrimp to cotton candy, lots of activities for the kids and live music.

Visit the website for a detailed schedule at www.blessingofthefleet.com

Monster Jam in Jacksonville, Florida

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The world’s largest specialized motor sports event comes to the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 when it’s again time for Monster Jam®. Tickets are still available, but the organizers are anticipating tickets to sell out with over 70,000 fans attending the event. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets early. Remaining tickets will also be available at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Saturday for those wanting to wait.

Schedule for Saturday, February 28, 2008

9:00 a.m. Stadium Box Office Opens
12:00 pm Stadium Parking Lots Open $20.00
1:00 pm – 7:00pm Monster Truck Ride (Lot J) $5.00
(Free ride pass available Advance Auto Parts while supplies last)
2:00 pm – 5:00pm Pit Party (Lot D) $ 10.00
(Free pit party passes available at Southern Ford Dealers while supplies last.)
4:00 p.m. JTA Shuttle Bus Service begins $ 5.00 per person / round trip
5:30 p.m. Stadium Gates Open
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Pre-show racing and entertainment
6:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies begin
7:30 p.m. Monster Jam Racing begins

There will be Shuttle Bus Service from the Court House Garage to the Stadium. Parking for the bus shuttle service is located at the corner of North Broad Street and West Monroe Street. The shuttle will begin at 4:00pm and continue until one hour after the conclusion of the event. The shuttle service will be $5.00 per person / round trip.