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		<title>Ahhh, Fridays</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/ahhh-fridays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 13:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time for the weekend! Let&#8217;s make it a beach weekend.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">It&#8217;s time for the weekend! Let&#8217;s make it a beach weekend.</p>
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		<title>The 40 Foot Beach Slide is Coming Back to Edgewater!</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/the-40-foot-beach-slide-is-coming-back-to-edgewater/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Edgewater Beach Resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kids Korner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Sports]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of the year again! The 40 foot beach slide is coming back to Edgewater May 25th! It&#8217;s fun for all ages so make sure you come out! The slide will only be here until the 4th of &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/the-40-foot-beach-slide-is-coming-back-to-edgewater/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">It&#8217;s that time of the year again! The 40 foot beach slide is coming back to Edgewater May 25th!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/the-40-foot-beach-slide-is-coming-back-to-edgewater/rcbeachslide-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-5138"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5138" title="RCBeachSlide-1" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/RCBeachSlide-1-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a>It&#8217;s fun for all ages so make sure you come out! The slide will only be here until the 4th of June!</p>
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		<title>Jump Start Your Morning</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/jump-start-your-morning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How To]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Our Beach Resorts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s nothing like an early morning run, especially on the beaches of Panama City! Shed those shoes and get some sand between your toes. It&#8217;s never too late to get in shape! Book your next vacation with the Resort Collection &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/jump-start-your-morning/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">There&#8217;s nothing like an early morning run, especially on the beaches of Panama City! Shed those shoes and get some sand between your toes. It&#8217;s never too late to get in shape!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/jump-start-your-morning/shutterstock_63870589/" rel="attachment wp-att-5134"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5134" title="shutterstock_63870589" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shutterstock_63870589-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Book your next vacation with the <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/">Resort Collection of Panama City Beach</a>!</p>
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		<title>St. Andrew&#8217;s Waterfront Market</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/st-andrews-waterfront-market-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Com out to the St. Andrew&#8217;s Marina tomorrow from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for the St. Andrew&#8217;s Waterfront Market! There will be food, arts and crafts, and fresh produce and seafood! Can&#8217;t make it tomorrow? Don&#8217;t worry, it will &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/st-andrews-waterfront-market-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Com out to the St. Andrew&#8217;s Marina tomorrow from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for the St. Andrew&#8217;s Waterfront Market! There will be food, arts and crafts, and fresh produce and seafood! Can&#8217;t make it tomorrow? Don&#8217;t worry, it will be at Grand Lagoon on Sunday and every Saturday for the rest of summer!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/st-andrews-waterfront-market-2/shutterstock_25606624/" rel="attachment wp-att-5130"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5130" title="shutterstock_25606624" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shutterstock_25606624-300x260.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="260" /></a>For more information click <a href="http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/events/detail.cfm?eventid=246">here</a></p>
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		<title>The New Night Out</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/the-new-night-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for something new to try with your significant other? Trying to find a new, fun way to spend girl&#8217;s night out on the weekends? Looking for a new hobby to take up? Look no further than &#8220;Paint Your Art &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/the-new-night-out/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Looking for something new to try with your significant other? Trying to find a new, fun way to spend girl&#8217;s night out on the weekends? Looking for a new hobby to take up? Look no further than &#8220;Paint Your Art Out&#8221;, a fun way to show you how easy it is to paint! Call the babysitters because there will be no screaming and mess making from the kids at the adult only event.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/05/the-new-night-out/shutterstock_83157787-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-5124"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5124" title="shutterstock_83157787" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shutterstock_831577871.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="159" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The supplies are provided and doors open at 5:30; but get there quick because it fills up fast and painting starts at 6! The best part: it&#8217;s only $35!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">What are you waiting for? For more information call: (850) 769-4451 or e-mail: vacoffice@knology.net</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And get driving directions <a href="http://http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/events/detail.cfm?eventid=1348">here</a>!</p>
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		<title>Weekend Weather</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/weekend-weather/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewater Beach Resort</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach in the spring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Panama City Beach April]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Panama City Beach spring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spring vacations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We certainly have a beautiful weekend ahead here in Panama City Beach! This is the perfect time of year to plan a vacation. See for yourself&#8230; As you can see, it&#8217;s perfect golf weather as well! Grab some friends and &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/weekend-weather/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We certainly have a beautiful weekend ahead here in Panama City Beach! This is the perfect time of year to plan a vacation. See for yourself&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/weekend-weather/picture-1-9/" rel="attachment wp-att-5108"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5108" title="Picture 1" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-11.png" alt="" width="443" height="471" /></a>As you can see, it&#8217;s perfect golf weather as well! Grab some friends and head out to our very own <a href="http://www.hombregolfclub.com/" target="_blank">Hombre Golf Club</a>. We&#8217;d love to have you!</p>
<p>We loved reading your favorite things about the beach yesterday on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theresortcollection" target="_blank">Facebook</a>! Now, come see us and experience it first hand! We love spring in Panama City Beach! See you all soon.</p>
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		<title>One-Bedroom Sale at Long Beach Resort!</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/one-bedroom-sale-at-long-beach-resort/</link>
		<comments>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/one-bedroom-sale-at-long-beach-resort/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewater Beach Resort</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[eDeals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Long Beach Resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Specials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beach vacation special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[one-bedroom beach special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[one-bedroom Panama city Beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Panama City Beach specials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Panama City Beach vacation special]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Resort Collection special]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stay close to the action and close to the beach with Long Beach Resort! Our one-bedroom units are the perfect way to balance work and pleasure by combining all the comforts of home with beautiful beach access. To make it even &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/one-bedroom-sale-at-long-beach-resort/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stay close to the action and close to the beach with <a href="http://www.lbresort.com/?utm_source=eblast&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=week-17&amp;utm_campaign=LBOneBedroom&amp;NCK=8558509049" target="_blank">Long Beach Resort</a>! Our one-bedroom units are the perfect way to balance work and pleasure by combining all the comforts of home with beautiful beach access. To make it even easier, we are offering special rates on our one-bedrooms for a limited time!</p>
<p>Book a one-bedroom at Long Beach Resort between now and May 6, 2012 for only $129.* This offer is good for stays between now and June 7, 2012.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.lbresort.com/Reservations/reservations.html?utm_source=eblast&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=week-17&amp;utm_campaign=LBOneBedroom&amp;NCK=8558509049" target="_blank">here</a> to book online! Use promo code LONGBEACH or call 855-850-9049.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/one-bedroom-sale-at-long-beach-resort/longbeach/" rel="attachment wp-att-5098"><img class="size-full wp-image-5098 aligncenter" title="longbeach" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/longbeach.jpg" alt="" width="457" height="302" /></a></p>
<p>*RESTRICTIONS: Based on availability. Two-night minimum stay is required. Offer not valid 5/4-5/5 or 5/25-5/27. Tax and fees additional. No Cleaning Fee. Not valid on existing reservations. Other restrictions may apply.</p>
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		<title>Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/gulf-coast-charity-horse-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewater Beach Resort</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Best Multi Night Horse Show of the Year]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emerald Award of Excellence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Frank Brown Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast Charity Celebration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northwest Florida horse show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northwest Florida horses]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Gulf Coast Charity Celebration, Inc. is having its annual Horse Show and Music Festival at Frank Brown Park! Join us on April 26-28! This event is a one of a kind experience offering an exciting multi-breed horse show all wrapped &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/gulf-coast-charity-horse-show/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/gulf-coast-charity-horse-show/horse-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-5089"><img class="size-full wp-image-5089 alignright" title="horse" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/horse1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="324" /></a>The Gulf Coast Charity Celebration, Inc. is having its annual Horse Show and Music Festival at Frank Brown Park! Join us on April 26-28!</p>
<p>This event is a one of a kind experience offering an exciting multi-breed horse show all wrapped into one big weekend! The prestigious horse show is a ten time award winning show including the Best Multi Night Show of the Year and the Emerald Award of Excellence for the best managed show with the best food and entertainment.</p>
<p>For reserved seating and ticket information, call 850-914-9030. Daily tickets: Adults $12.00. Children under 14 FREE!</p>
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		<title>Rock By The Sea!</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/rock-by-the-sea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewater Beach Resort</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anchorage Childrens Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arnold Palmer Pediatric Brain Tumor Dept.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camp Sunshine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Downs Syndrome Association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NEEDTOBREATHE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northwest Florida events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Palmetto Medical Initiative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rock By The Sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shawn Mullins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sister Hazel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On April 26-29, join us at Spinnaker Beach Club for Rock By The Sea! With amazing artists performing for a wonderful cause, this is an event you can&#8217;t miss! For more information, visit the Rock By The Sea website here! &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/rock-by-the-sea/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/rock-by-the-sea/rbts/" rel="attachment wp-att-5077"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5077" title="RBTS" src="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RBTS.png" alt="" width="550" height="89" /></a></p>
<p>On April 26-29, join us at Spinnaker Beach Club for Rock By The Sea! With amazing artists performing for a wonderful cause, this is an event you can&#8217;t miss! For more information, visit the Rock By The Sea website <a href="http://www.rockbythesea.org/" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>
<p>Rock By The Sea is a Florida not-for-profit organization dedicated to planning and producing music festivals and events that will raise money to financially assist deserving charities that provide direct services to those in need. We strive to create an outlet for these agencies to gain exposure with the public and facilitate donations. Through music concerts, silent auctions, selling merchandise and general donations, we create awareness and assistance.</p>
<p>Confirmed artists for Rock By The Sea?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sister Hazel &#8211; NEEDTOBREATHE</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Shawn Mullins -  Chuck Cannon &#8211; Keith Kane</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gareth Asher -  The Alternate Routes &#8211; Boys Gone Wild</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tim Brantley &#8211; Brian Jarvis Band &#8211; Lani Daniels</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Dirty Shannon &#8211; Brian Fechino &#8211; Amy Gerhartz</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Green Light Morning &#8211; Heritage &#8211; JK &amp; The Lost Boys</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Matthew Mayfield &#8211; Davin McCoy &#8211; Ben Rector</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Jackson Rohm &#8211; Lauren St. Jane &amp; The Dead Westerns</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Saints of Valory -  Sarah Mac Band &#8211; Stroke 9 &#8211; Sam Thacker</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Michael Tolcher &#8211; The Well Reds &#8211; Claire Wyndham</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Benefits: Arnold Palmer Pediatric Brain Tumor Dept, Downs Syndrome Association, Anchorage Childrens Home, Camp Sunshine &amp; Palmetto Medical Initiative</p>
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		<title>St. Andrews Bay Saltworks Raid</title>
		<link>http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/st-andrews-bay-saltworks-raid/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edgewater Beach Resort</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Civil War reenactment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Confederacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Civil War]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Master W. R. Browne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salt in the south]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Andrew Bay Saltworks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Andrews Bay Saltworks Raid]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for a Civil War reenactment of the St. Andrews Bay Saltworks Raid! The reenactment will be held across the street from 328 Beach Drive from 10am &#8211; 4pm each day. Want a fun history lesson on this beautiful Friday? &#8230; <a href="http://www.resortcollection.com/blog/2012/04/st-andrews-bay-saltworks-raid/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Join us for a Civil War reenactment of the St. Andrews Bay Saltworks Raid! The reenactment will be held across the street from 328 Beach Drive from 10am &#8211; 4pm each day. Want a fun history lesson on this beautiful Friday?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“Salt works are as plentiful in Florida as blackbirds in a rice field.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">–New York Herald January 5, 1864</p>
<p>Between 1861 and 1865, the St. Andrew Bay Saltworks, one of the largest producers of salt in the South, contributed to the Confederate cause by providing salt, fish, and cattle for southern troops and citizens. A necessary preservative in those times, salt sold for as much as $50 per bushel, and was produced in wood-fired saltworks on the perimeter of the West Bay, East Bay and North Bay and Lake Powell (Lake Ocala). An estimated 2,500 men, primarily from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, were exempted from combat duty in order to labor in the saltworks. The salt was transported to Eufaula, Alabama, then to Montgomery, for distribution throughout the Confederate states. Because of the importance of St. Andrew Bay Saltworks to the Confederacy, acting Master W. R. Browne, commander of the U.S. Restless, was instructed to commence a series of assaults beginning in August 1862.</p>
<p>In December 1863, additional Union attacks occurred, which Confederate home guards could not resist. The attacks resulted in the destruction of more than 290 salt works, valued by Master Browne at more than $3,000,000. The St. Andrew Bay Saltwork employees promptly rebuilt them, and they remained in operation through February 1865.</p>
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