Big Events on Tap this Weekend for Destin
Sandestin TriathlonÂ
More than 800 triathletes are expected to converge on Sandestin this weekend for the 
28th annual triathlon.  It’s one of the most popular sporting events in Destin, FL. The triathlon involves a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike ride along the coast, and a 4-mile run through Sandestin’s beach and bayside communities. Proceeds will benefit Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast.  The Sandestin Triathlon will start at 6:30 a.m. on the beach, one-half mile west of the Elephant Walk restaurant.  The fun concludes with a post-race party at the restaurant’s pool deck.
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Vine to Wine Preview
Seascape will be the site Friday night, August 22, for the Taste of the Beach Preview party. Â Participants will enjoy wine and food pairings from area restaurants. Â Organizers say more than 200 wines will be paired with local cuisines. Â The event is a preview to the annual Taste of the Beach festival weekend which will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Tickets are still available ($55) at tasteofthebeachfl.com.Â
Enjoy!
Kendra Veach
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