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Chilled Coastlines: The Northeast’s Premier Beach Bars and Hideaways

Beach bars worth the chill! 🍻🥶

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YO HO HO! The Swashbuckling Saga of Rum and Rum Runners

A foggy history of rum! 🥃🏴‍☠️

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The Paper Bear: Preserving Biodiversity Through Film and Storytelling

A cinematic journey to protect Florida's black bears. 🎥🐻

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No Alcohol, No Problem: The Rise of Innovative Booze-Free Beverage Menus

No more hangovers!

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Mermaid Mixology: Coastal Cocktails Inspired by Mythical Sea Creatures

Dive deep into sea legends! 🍹

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From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Danielle Torley, 30A’s Fire Dancer

A fiery journey of healing and artistry.

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The Sticker Chronicles: Unraveling the Stories Behind James Murphy’s Airstream

Unveiling a colorful legacy!

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The Corny Chronicles of Cornhole

A game of summer fun, mystery, and Midwest glory! ☀️🏖️

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Blue Ridge, Georgia: From Blue Seas to Blue Mountains

When summer crowds flock to the beach, many locals head to the hills.

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Exploring SLO’s Coastal Wine Country: A Journey Along Highway 1

Seaweed foraging, rockhounding, and mineral springs complement California’s newest wine region!

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Alaskan Adventure: 7 Days of Bonding, Food, and Breathtaking Moments

A epic journey celebrating love, food, and spectacular scenery!

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From Near-Death to New Beginnings: Dentist Ryan Thibodaux’s Journey of Transformation

Cheating death X 3 times!!

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Walt Hartley Discovers His Calling Offshore on 30A

How a local turned a passion into a thriving business!

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Bear Grylls On Chasing Happiness, Getting Outdoors and the Healing Power of Nature

The adventure guru shares tips for living life to the fullest.

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From Tourist to Filmmaker: Celebrating the Biodiversity of Florida’s Emerald Coast

The Paper Bear film (and charity) is an effort to promote awareness about our natural wonders.

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Discover The Abacos: Secluded Beaches and Island Vibes in The Bahamas

Island-hop, eat conch, and sip rum punch! What's not to love?

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The Life and Times of Bebe Buell

The journey of a muse among rock ’n roll royalty!

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Concert Pianist-Turned-Chef Fleetwood Covington Brings Artistry to the Plate

A symphony of Flavors!

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DJ 30A: Marine Veteran Finds Happiness Making Music 

Marching to a new beat!

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Ricki Lee Jones: A Celebration of Songwriting

When it comes to songwriting, Rickie Lee Jones is always in pursuit of truth.

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Diving Deep with Explorer and Conservationist Cristina Zenato

An inspiration to all, Cristina has logged over 20,000 dives.🦈

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Best-Selling Novelist Meredith Wild’s Journey to Global Recognition

A $7M book deal, a bestselling series, and living on the Gulf Coast — now that’s worth writing about.

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Dave King: On a Mission to Make Life a Masterpiece

A visionary creates a beautiful art house by the beach.

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One True Sentence: Writers & Readers on Hemingway’s Art

We all have our own Hemingway moment.

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Q&A with Restaurateur Lucy Buffett

Lucy Buffett, the second-generation restaurateur, attributes her success to two key ingredients: music and gumbo.

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5 Seriously Stunning Swimming Pools in Florida

From sandy beaches to oceanfront cabanas, these five aquatic hotels in Florida are worth checking out.

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From War to Wonder: The USS Oriskany Provides Life After Death

The most decorated US Navy ship of the Vietnam Era. A must see dive!!

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Every ‘Body’ Can Surf – Surf Culture Gets Inclusive

Founded by South African Andrew Goodman, this online business believes everyone can surf, no matter what they weigh.

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Surfing Deer Restaurant: Modern Design with a Nostalgic Nod

Seagrove’s most talked-about restaurant and outdoor lounge, Surfing Deer welcomes you with a casual setting and creative culinary cuisine.

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Beaches Abroad: Seeking ‘Susegado’ in Goa

Small in size but big on experiences, Goa offers a charming mix of dazzling beaches, rich cuisine, and a big…

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Meet BeBot, The Beach-Cleaning Robot

BeBot enjoys a taste for plastic junk food and is looking for a home at the beach.

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Shanna Dickerson: Building a Luxury Travel Empire and Being Her Own Boss

Life lessons on taking risks, building a luxury business and moving to the beach!

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Architect-Chef Jeff Margaretten is Swimming in Two Seas

“Everybody has their thing,” said Margaretten. “Some people make BBQ chicken or the best steaks. I made sushi."

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6 Beach Beers You Need in Your Cooler

Let these beach beers take you to that perfect day at the beach.

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Can’t-Miss Craft Beer Festivals Along Florida’s Gulf Coast 

Beer lovers, get your hops on and head to Florida’s Gulf Coast for a beer-tasting festival.

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World’s Best Beach Bars: KU DE TA, Bali, Indonesia  

The best of the famous Seminyak Beach is right on your doorstep at Ku De Ta, Bali.   

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Dr. Bart Precourt: Whispered Advice for a Peaceful Life

Ask for a Dr. Quiet prescription today…you deserve it.

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SHRIMP & GRITS: Coastal Hot Spots to Enjoy This Southern Comfort Classic

Our guide to exploring new tastes and flavors to find your perfect shrimp and grits fix.

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 Embracing #Vanlife: Social Distancing Inspires a Renewed Passion for Exploration.

A smart alternative to hotels and a traveling base for exploring the outdoors on your own terms.

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5 Questions with Bethany Hamilton

Lessons from surfer, author, and motivational speaker on taking action and making the most out of life.

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The Captain’s Call: Pandemic Sends Record Numbers to the Sea

For many, boating has become a perfect platform for bridging the social-distancing gap. 

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Beaches Abroad: Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece

Discover the charms of the Greek island of Kefalonia.

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Defender Of Happiness, Daisson Hickel

“With everything I do, I am looking for ways in which my happiness can lead to happiness in others.”

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Ragan’s Resilience: An Uphill Journey Leads to the Beach

Life lessons served with a dazzling smile!

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5 Questions With Captain Liz Clark

The sailboat captain, surfer, and author talks about life at sea, her favorite beach activities, and life mantra.

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Photographer Jaimen Hudson’s Unlikely Path to Happiness

Jaimen Hudson wasn’t about to let a paralyzing accident stop him from living his life.

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6 Famous Movie And TV Beach Bars You Can Actually Visit

You may be surprised how close some of your favorite on-screen beach bars are to you.

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Shake It Up With Mobile Beach Bars

With a little creativity and imagination, you can find any kind of bar experience you desire—anywhere, anytime!

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Beach Bucket List: Florida’s Best Beach Bars

There’s much to love about a beach bar: ice-cold drinks, water views, chill vibes. And Florida has plenty of them.

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5 Questions With Charles Joly

The industry veteran chats about beachy drinks and some of the amazing places he’s visited in his career.

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World’s Best Beach Bars: Gitano Beach, Tulum, Mexico

The name Gitano is the Spanish word for “gypsy,” suggesting a bohemian, free spirit, laid-back vibe.

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The Hip Abduction: Hip-Deep In The Ocean

The Hip Abduction’s uniquely beachy sound makes them a perfect addition to our daily 30A Radio playlist.

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Gulf Coast Bars Best Reached by Boat

If you love the beach, boat drinks, and hanging out with friends, this list has your beachfront bars.

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Gnarly Prints: When Fish Become Art

Harley has both art and a love of the water deep in his veins.

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10 Signs You’ve Found A Great Beach Bar

A great beach bar is one that offers everything from poolside shade to fishing trips.

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Casey Kearney: A Waffle House Love Story

A couple’s 38-year love story enlivened by a spontaneous dance at the Waffle House diner inspires a song!

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Shannon Mustipher Adds a Fresh Twist to Tiki

Shannon's musical taste is as fresh as her drinks.

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The Dreaded Day After: Is There a True Hangover Cure?

When it comes to curing a hangover, does any method work? Or is it just a matter of mind over…

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A Global Tour of Hemingway-Inspired Bars

If you're a fan of Hemingway, then this is for you.

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How Bioluminescence Works in Nature

The science behind Nature's fascinating glow-up explained!

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The Lodge at Gulf State Park Offers Environmental & Economic Sustainability

The Lodge is a stunning example of a development that promotes environmental and economic sustainability.

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World’s Best Beach Bars: Soggy Dollar

Down in the British Virgin Islands, everyone knows the best beach bar around is Soggy Dollar.

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30A Sea Life Discovery Center: Inspiring the Next Generation To Protect Our Oceans

At the 30A Sea Life Discovery Center in Grayton Beach, Florida, kids snorkel with sea turtles, kayak across serene coastal…

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World’s Best Beaches: Pebble Beach in Nice, France

Step back into the art, architecture, beachy elegance, and romantic side of Nice.

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Nature’s Free-for-All Fish Fiesta in Mobile Bay, Alabama

“At a good jubilee you can quickly fill a washtub with shrimp,” wrote Archie Carr in his book A Celebration…

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Harbor Dock’s Mission To Keep Seafood Fresh and Local

Since opening in 1979, Harbor Docks has offered the freshest seafood in the area.

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The Panhandle by Sean Dietrich

Sean of the South celebrates and chronicles life in the American South.

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How 5 Fishermen Changed Destin Forever

Five guys and some oars are responsible for that big, wide entryway into the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay.

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Jake Meyer On Designing A Gulf Coast Legacy

A self-proclaimed "visual thinker", he finds joy in giving form to abstract concepts.

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Beach Volleyball Serves Up Fun in the Sun

If you find yourself on the beach, a beach volleyball league is most likely somewhere close by.

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Cape San Blas: The Road To Recovery

Cape San Blas' journey towads recovery after Hurricane Michael ripped through the Gulf Coast as a Category 5 behemoth.

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The Bikini Turns 75!

Created by a French automobile engineer named Louis Réard, the "bikini" was first introduced in Paris on July 5, 1946.

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The Art of Surf: Turning Passion Into Art

Cool surfers bring even cooler art to the ocean!

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The Ocean Cleanup: Using Technology to Tackle One of the World’s Biggest Challenges

The Ocean Cleanup is dedicated to ridding the world’s oceans of plastic.

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Five Questions with Kayleigh Nicole Grant

Co-founder of a Hawaii-based ocean safari company, Grant tells us what to do when you encounter marine life.

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An Embarrassing Confession

What goes up must come down.

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Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Eases into a Sunshine State Of Mind

Inspired by his Florida lifestyle, Kelley describes a wonderful sense of spiritual gratitude that radiates from his music.

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International Champions Flock to an Unlikely Shore: Pickos Waterski School

A private waterski school with a strong focus on safety, fun, and building good relationships within the community.   

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The World’s Best Beach Bars: Pineapple Willy’s in Panama City Beach

Since 1996, Pineapple Willy’s been serving up a fusion cuisine that everyone can enjoy.

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Outer Banks: Haves & Have-Nots Seek Sunken Treasure

There is nothing like a good drama. That’s probably why we love the latest Netflix hit Outer Banks!

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7 Canned Wines You Need This Summer

Cans make sense—they are portable, sustainably packaged, ultimately recyclable, and best of all, single-serve.

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Gumbo – A Coastal Classic With Deep Roots

No matter where you find yourself on the Gulf Coast, a bowl of gumbo is never far away.

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Grace Potter On Beach Loving, Time Traveling & More

Meet Grace Potter. Vermont beach hippie, time traveler, and accidental farm owner. Oh, and a badass rockstar.

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Our Love Affair with Palm Trees

How did the palm tree become the ubiquitous symbol of Summer?

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The Healing Power of Gulf Therapy

The foolproof recipe of saltwater, sun, and community paves the way for so much more.

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How the Cousteau family is Saving The Planet

A family's mission to get us all to take action against ocean pollution, over-fishing, and global warming.

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After Hurricane Michael, Tyndall Air Force Base is Returning Stronger than Ever

After being hit head-on by Hurricane Michael Tyndall Air Force Base is rising from the ashes.

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6 Tips to Make Sure your Beach Wedding Goes Off Without a Hitch

With these tips, you can have a dream destination wedding without running into any hassles.

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Get Your Body Beach Ready With TRX

Get beach body ready faster with TRX!

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Beaches Abroad: Koh Madsum

A fun piggy pilgrimage all the way to Koh Madsum!

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Rebekah Letch on Dance, Entrepreneurship, and Moving to the Beach

An entrepreneur's journey from Singapore to New York City to the beach.

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Michael Franti Finds Optimism in Turbulent Times

As a father, musician, entrepreneur, yogi, hotelier, and now farmer, Michael Franti wears many hats.

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Artist and Musician Chris Coleman Finds Solace by the Sea

Coleman finds an outlet for his passion in the form of minimalist Western art.

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Ultimate Beach Cart: The OME Wanderr

Tired of lugging multiple pieces of equipment to the beach? Here's a solution!

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Farewell to the Oystermen

The oyster beds may be shut down, but the buoyant spirit of Apalachicola is still alive and kicking.

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American Heroes: The Blue Angels

Wowing audiences with precision flying and thrilling displays since 1946.

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The Long Long Honeymoon

Sean and Kristy Michael have full-time RV living down to a science.

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Swimming With The Stars – Ingo Rademacher

From reel to real life, this lifeguard has come a long way.

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Rock N’ Roll Sushi: Rock Stars Fell on Alabama

The story of how Rock N' Roll sushi grew into a Mobile original.

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Five Tips From Interior Designer Vern Yip

Coastal casual? Sounds like a great way to live. Here are tips from interior designer Vern Yip.

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XPT – The Waterman’s Way to a Healthier Life

XPT keeps it simple by building this system around three pillars: Breathe, Move and Recover.

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On The Hook With Guide Elite, David Mangum

A peek into David's passion for Tarpon fishing and his life as an outdoor adventurer.

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Flora-Bama: The Magic Behind The World’s Most Famous Beach Bar

The Flora-Bama is quite arguably the most famous beach bar in the entire country, and it’s all for good reason.

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5 Questions With Chef Ben Robinson

The chef, food entrepreneur, and former Below Deck star talks midnight paddleboarding, guilty pleasure food, and what it was like…

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Red Bar Reborn: A Gulf Coast Icon Roars Back To Life in Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach is a ‘BO-HO’ hot-spot nestled on the sugar-white sands of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and has become a…

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