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READY FOR SUMMER

Summer has arrived! Our beaches are beautiful, our restaurants are ready to feed the masses, and our city is ready to welcome everyone to come and enjoy the beach. Please be sure to do your part by taking all your belongings with you after your beach day, filling in any holes created, and adhering to our Leave No Trace ordinance. At the end of the day, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy one of our beautiful, spectacular sunsets.

And the Winner Is...

Up for grabs last month was a beach bag from Bracewell’s Flooring & Fencing, and the lucky winner is Sandy B. from Jay, FL. Congrats, Sandy!

APRIL GIVEAWAY

This month’s giveaway is a gift certificate for a 24-hour (one-day) paddleboard rental from Top Notch Beach Rentals. Whether you’re cruising the coast on a golf cart, gliding through the waves on a paddleboard, or lounging on the beach under a cabana, Top Notch Beach Rentals has you covered. To place your name in the hat, send an email to Kathy at kathy@mexicobeach.com.

MEET MEXICO BEACH

This month, we want to welcome back and reintroduce the El Governor Beach Resort & RV Campground. We are delighted to report that the resort is fully restored, along with the pool, beach bar, and gift shop. All are open for business. The staff worked extremely hard on their restoration, and the resort now has 108 beachfront rooms and 66 RV sites available. Be sure to stop by to say hello, welcome them back, and even book a room if you can!

For more information on weddings or vow renewal ceremonies on the beach, visit MexicoBeach.com/weddings.

RICHARD & ELWANDA

This month, we would like to introduce you to Richard and Elwanda, who came from Alabama to say their “I dos.” They had a beautiful daytime wedding accompanied by a nice gulf breeze. Congratulations, Richard and Elwanda!

FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET

JUNE 14 & 28

Come spend the morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mexico Beach Farmers & Craft Market at Parker Park, located at 2500 Highway 98. Vendors will include produce, fresh jellies, one-of-a-kind crafts, and much more. Each market is sure to have new vendors, so be sure to come every time. If you’d like to be a vendor, sign up now. This market is put on by the Special Events for Mexico Beach, Inc.

ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

NOW–JULY 31

It’s time to showcase your talent and capture the beauty of Mexico Beach! The 25th Annual Mexico Beach Photography Contest is open for submissions and runs through July 31, 2025. We welcome photographs taken in Mexico Beach, FL, whether from past adventures or recent visits.

GOLLYWHOPPER CLASSIC

JUNE 21

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water at the GollyWhopper Classic, Mexico Beach’s ultimate fishing tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned angler or casting a line for the first time, this action-packed event offers incredible fishing, friendly competition, and a shot at cash prizes. With divisions for all skill levels, including a dedicated youth division, it’s the perfect way to get the whole family involved in the excitement.

READ ABOUT ALL EVENTS HERE

A FRIENDLY REMINDER:

Mexico Beach is a Leave No Trace community, and we appreciate your assistance in helping us keep our beaches clean. Any items left on the beach unattended from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. will be removed and disposed of by the City of Mexico Beach. Items include, but are not limited to, tents and tent frames, beach chairs, coolers, umbrellas, toys, etc. Also, please fill in any holes before you leave and please remain off the sand dunes and out of the sea oats to ensure their continued nourishment. There are boardwalks and walking paths that can be accessed to reach the beach. Your assistance with these requests will keep our beaches beautiful and pristine. For full details on this ordinance or questions, click here or contact City Hall at (850) 648-5700.

HEAVENLY SNAPPER

We publish it with the compliments of the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association cookbook (MBARA.org).

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. red snapper fillets, skinned

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup butter, softened

3 Tbsp mayonnaise

3 Tbsp green onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. liquid hot pepper sauce

DIRECTIONS

Cut fillets into serving sizes. Place fish on a well-greased broiler pan (13x10 inch). Baste fish with lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes. Broil fish approximately 4 inches from heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the fish carefully and continue to broil for 4 to 5 minutes longer until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Combine cheese, butter, mayonnaise, green onion, salt, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Spread mixture evenly over fish and broil 2 to 3 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

COOKING & FOOD

THERE IS NOTHING MORE REVEALING THAN COOKING AND FOOD. HERE ARE A FEW COMMENTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY OR HAVE POSSIBLY SAID:

The secret ingredient is always cheese.

If we’re not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?

I’m not addicted to cooking. I can stop as soon as I run out of butter.

If at first you don’t succeed, order pizza.

Cleaning the kitchen before someone comes over is like getting dressed before going to the gym.

I’m sorry for what I said before I had my coffee.

I came, I saw, I decided to order takeout.

No cook ever said, “I have enough pots and pans.”

I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I’m blaming you.

I enjoy long, romantic walks to the fridge.

MAD AS A HATTER

We sometimes use or have heard the expression “Mad as a Hatter,” which means someone is crazy or doing something crazy. This saying surprisingly has nothing to do with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The saying dates back to the 17th Century when hat makers used mercury to make felt hats. This exposure caused the hatters to shake and act in unusual ways, making them appear as though they were going mad. It even led to a disease called “Mad Hatter Disease.” These days, hat makers no longer use mercury, but the phrase has stuck around.