Pensacola Beach, Florida -- The Grand Marlin Restaurant, a unique concept in area dining combining the relaxed vibe of the Caribbean with the style and fresh seafood of the Gulf Coast, is opening this month on Pensacola Beach with live music, top-quality service, fresh-from-the-docks seafood and other innovative cuisine from sandwiches to chef-driven entrees.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida -- If the third time's a charm, then Greater Fort Lauderdale is going all out to make certain that its third annual Dine Out Lauderdale is a culinary tribute to the best of South Florida dining. From October 1 - November 12, 2009, three-course menus at 35 local restaurants offer diners delectable meals at the destination's newest and most exciting restaurants headed  up by such culinary heavyweights and popular local chefs as Todd English, Jeffrey Chodorow, Johnny Vinczencz and Carlos Fernandez.

Weston, Florida  -- This Mother’s Day, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa honors families with a decadent brunch. Banyan Restaurant will host the event for $28 per adult and $14 for kids on Sunday, May 10, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Charlotte Harbor, Florida -- The "fin"tastic, fun-filled weekend of the Redfish Cup & Festival returns to Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands May 1 - 3, 2009. Produced for ESPN2, the Redfish Cup is recognized as the nation's premier saltwater fishing tournament. The first of four tournaments casts off from Laishley Park Municipal Marina in Punta Gorda, Fla., with 60 invited teams from all over the South, including Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North and South Carolina and Texas.

Sarasota, Florida -- Fifty years ago the record label “Motown” was created, launching a new sound that went on to define a generation. A doll named Barbie made her debut to the delight of young girls. And The Columbia Restaurant opened on St. Armands Circle, bringing A Taste of Spain to locals and visitors.

Tampa, Florida -- The newest spot for waterfront drinks, tapas and World-Famous “1905” Salad™ is at the Columbia Café, next to the St. Pete Times Forum in Downtown Tampa. Located inside the Tampa Bay History Center, the Columbia Café offers lunch and dinner daily with an outdoor terrace on the water, and waterfront indoor table and bar seating. The bar is a replica of the bar at The Columbia in Ybor City, founded in 1905.

Coral Gables, Florida -- The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables is proud to announce that Coral Gables Restaurant Week will be returning June 1 – 14, to some of the area’s finest restaurants. This year’s Restaurant Week will kick-off with a grand “Taste of the Gables” event that will showcase participating restaurants and allow the public to vote on their favorite dish.

Panama City, Florida -- The Downtown Improvement Board and The Panama City Centennial Committee will be hosting the 6th Annual Centennial Wine Tasting in Downtown Panama City. The event will take place in the McKenzie Gateway Park off Harrison Avenue, on March 27th from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida -- Having recently expanded its culinary scene, Greater Fort Lauderdale can now tantalize visitor taste buds with a dozen new dining options. Restaurants such as Morton's The Steakhouse (downtown Fort Lauderdale), da Campo Osteria, a Todd English restaurant at il Lugano Suite Hotel along the Intracoastal Waterway, and China Grill Fort Lauderdale in the Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel, also along the waterway, are just a few of the options making stomachs rumble.

Orlando, Florida -- Universal CityWalk introduces three fresh, new fast casual dining options: Panda Express, Moe’s Southwest Grill and the world’s first Burger King Whopper Bar. All three restaurants are scheduled to open next week. In an effort to build upon its already outstanding dining options, Universal CityWalk has created a whole new kind of experience for guests who want a quick meal. Housed together in one connected, convenient dining area, each of the new restaurants boasts delicious food prepared right before your eyes. After placing and picking up their order, guests can then make their way into a new high-class, trendy dining room outfitted with posh booths and tables.