Sunrises and Happy Days! - The E-Newsletter of the City of Mexico Beach

SUNRISES AND HAPPY DAYS! While we do have some spectacular sunsets here in Mexico Beach, our sunrises are just as captivating and worth the early rise. They are inspiring, and it’s a great view to see the sun come over all of Mexico Beach. Walking the beach first thing in the morning or casting out that first line is not a bad way to start your day. So, next time you’re having a struggle getting out of bed, just think of our sunrise and let that help you.

And the Winner Is... Up for grabs last month was a gift certificate from Mexico Beach Sweets, and the lucky winner is Wanda P. from Gainesville, GA. Congrats, Wanda!   AUGUST GIVEAWAY This month’s giveaway is a gift bag from The Happy Seagull vacation rental. Located at the Surfside complex, this beachfront retreat is a spacious condo that can sleep up to six guests, and the views of the beach are spectacular. Next time you need a retreat, check out The Happy Seagull! To place your name in the hat, send an email to Kathy at kathy@mexicobeach.com.

MEET MEXICO BEACH This month, we are delighted to report that the Driftwood Inn’s Chapel is back! This romantic and intimate little chapel was once a staple for the Driftwood Inn, and we are thrilled it’s been rebuilt. Having been the scene of many marriages over the years and a marker of unforgettable memories, we know the chapel will serve as the venue for many more special occasions. It’s available for weddings and other small events, so feel free to visit the Driftwood Inn to take a tour or reach out about booking!

We are delighted to introduce a lovely couple who selected our beautiful beaches for their special day. For more information on weddings or vow renewal ceremonies on the beach, visit MexicoBeach.com/weddings.   ERIC & LISA This month, we’d like to introduce Eric and Lisa, who came to our beaches for their nuptials. They had a romantic ceremony with all their family on the beach. Congratulations, Eric and Lisa!

SUNSETS & SLOW DAYS Fall is coming soon! September in Mexico Beach is when time seems to slow, sunsets stretch, and salt air takes center stage. Kick your long weekend off with our Music in the Park concert series every Thursday in September. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians and area favorites, all while soaking up the view of our vibrant evening skies. On Fridays, wake up and start your day off right by helping us with a relaxed beach clean-up. Those participating in the weekly beach clean-up will receive a commemorative gift for helping keep our beaches unforgettable! Learn more about our Sunset & Slow Days event when you Click Here.

FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET AUGUST 9 & 23 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.

BAY SCALLOP SEASON AUGUST 16–SEPTEMBER 24 Ready to explore for scallops? The 2025 season opens August 16 and ends September 24 for scalloping in St. Joseph Bay. This season’s opening is from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County through the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County. For more information, including licenses needed, visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website (www.MyFWC.com).

MUSIC IN THE PARK THURSDAYS IN SEPTEMBER Looking for great tunes and breathtaking sunsets? You’re in luck! The Music in the Park concert series returns this September, bringing live music to Parker Park every Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians and area favorites, all while soaking in the vibrant evening skies of Mexico Beach.

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.

RITZY SHRIMP We publish it with the compliments of the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association cookbook (MBARA.org). INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled 1 cup mayonnaise 5 oz Creole mustard 1 to 2 Tbsp. horseradish 2 Tbsp. parsley Dash of tobacco Ritz crackers DIRECTIONS Mix all shrimp, mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, parsley, and tobacco in a large bowl. Be sure to mix well. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or until the mixture is cold. Serve on Ritz crackers and enjoy!

MILITARY WISDOM THIS SORT OF MILITARY WISDOM IS SOMETHING TO BE SAVORED, SO WE HOPE YOU ENJOY! If you see a bomb technician running, follow him! Tracer bullets work both ways. If the enemy is in range, so are you. Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.  The only time you have too much fuel is when you’re on fire. Hurry up and wait is a classic military motto. You know that your landing gear is up and locked when it takes full power to taxi to the terminal. Boot camp: where the word ‘rest’ means drop and give 20. Field days: like cleaning, but with more mud. “Friendly” fire isn’t friendly.

ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO. This saying is a certification that everything necessary for action has been checked out and is ready. The saying originated from the NASA space program. On May 5, 1961, during the take-off preparation for the launch of Freedom 7, Astronaut Alan Shepard was quoted as saying, “Cabin pressure is go, fuel system is go, oxygen is go…” He then added, “All systems are go,” and the saying stuck. It’s still used by NASA and other national agencies to inform everyone that operations are ready to go.

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