Post photos on the Rosemary Beach Trading Company Facebook wall of yourself, family or friends wearing Rosemary Beach logo apparel between now and the end of summer for a chance to win the “Wear In The World” Photo Contest.

The contest winner will receive a $100 gift card to Rosemary Beach Trading Company and the photo will be published in the Rosemary Thymes, on the Rosemary Beach Blog and on Facebook

The winning photo will be determined by the number of ‘likes’ it receives on the Rosemary Beach Trading Company Facebook page and by our panel of judges. If you don’t have a Facebook account, email your photos to: [email protected] and we will post the photo to Facebook on your behalf.

Previous Winners

Rosemary Beach is now offering relaxed weekly rates* for Lofts, Flats and Carriage Houses! Discounted rates are subject to availability so book your vacation soon to secure these great prices.w

Call 877-859-5342 or visit https://rosemarybeach.com/ to plan your vacation!

*Offer applies only to 7-night minimums; subject to availability; must be 25 years of age or older; not applicable towards existing reservations; not valid with any other special or discount.

Every stay at Rosemary Beach includes:

• FREE DVD Rentals
• Complimentary Tennis
• Complimentary Fitness Club Access
• Mid-week Cleanings

Rosemary Beach invites you to spend the last days of spring with us! Each reservation will receive relaxed nightly minimums during April & May with lower spring rates during the month of May!

Take your vacation between now and May 28 and receive the following:

• Carriage Houses – Stay 3 nights, get the 4th Night FREE
• Cottages, Lofts, Flats & Mercado – Stay 4 nights, get the 5th Night FREE

*Properties subject to availability; Must be at least 25 years of age; Offer not redeemable with anyother Special or Discount; Not applicable towards existing reservations

The Spring Writers’ Conference will bring together a talented group of authors and professors to lead and inspire those engaged in the craft of writing. Conference includes general sessions, writing exercises, craft classes and evening receptions. Presenters and participants will read excerpts from their published works followed by group discussion, literary dialogue, and book signings.

WHEN:  Wednesday, May 11 at 9:00am – May 14 at 12:00pm (Printable Complete Schedule)

WHERE: Rosemary Beach Town Hall

Featured authors:

• JOHN DUFRESNE is the author of several novels [Louisiana Power & Light, Love Warps the Mind a Little, Deep in the Shade of Paradise, and Requiem Mass]. He has also written two collections of stories [The Way That Water Enters Stone and Johnny Too Bad] and two guides to writing fiction [The Lie That Tells a Truth and Is Life Like This?] He teaches creative writing at Florida International University in Miami.

• LYNNE BARRETT is the author of three story collections [The Land of Go]. She has received the Edgar Award for best mystery story from the Mystery Writers of America and fellowships from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. She teaches at Florida International University and edits The Florida Book Review.

• CINDY CHINELLY is a poet and short story writer, the author of the chapbook The Coralroot (Livingston University Press). She teaches creative writing at Florida International University and is co-editor of the anthology, Having a Wonderful Time: An Anthology of South Florida Writers.

• FRANK GIAMPIETRO’s first book of poems Begin Anywhere was published by Alice James Books in 2008. He is the editor and designer of the online poetry journal, La Fovea and Poems by Heart He received his PhD in English from Florida State University in August, 2010 and is the 2010-2012 resident scholar at The Southern Review.

• WILLIAM COBB is the author of seven novels, the latest of which is The Last Queen of the Gypsies (Newsouth). His 1991 novel A Walk Through Fire (Morrow) was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and his short story collection Somewhere In All This Green (Black Belt Press) was awarded the Alabama Library Association Fiction Book of the Year in 2000. He was the Harper Lee Award winner in 2007.

• LAURA LEE SMITH’s short fiction was selected by guest editor Amy Hempel for inclusion in New Stories from the South: The Year’s Best, 2010. Her work has also appeared in The Florida Review, Natural Bridge, Bayou and other journals, and it received the Snake Nation Press prize for short fiction. She teaches creative writing at Flagler College and works as an advertising copywriter.

Make your reservation for four days of creative writing, readings and the fellowship of writers.

For detailed conference schedule, visit:  http://www.conferenceforwriters.com/spring_conference_agenda_2011.pdf

RSVP on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201849166511430

Due to popular demand, the Gas Card Giveaway is back! When you ‘Like’ the Rosemary Beach, Florida Facebook page you will be entered into our weekly drawing for a FREE $100 Gas Card. On any given week we will select 5 fans and mention them in a Facebook post. The first of the 5 selected fans to comment on the post WINS the $100 Gas Card.

Tip: The more active you are on our Facebook page (post comments, photos, like comments, etc) the more likely you’ll be noticed… and the more likely your name will be selected.

Winning is easy:

1. Like our Facebook page
2. See your name.
3. Be the first to comment!
4. Invite your friends and family!

‘Like’ the Rosemary Beach, Florida Facebook page to be entered into our weekly drawing for a FREE $100 Gas Card. During the month of February we will select 5 of our fans once a week and mention them in a Facebook post. The first of the 5 selected fans to comment on the post WINS the $100 Gas Card.

Winning is easy…

1. Like our Facebook page
2. See your name.
3. Be the first to comment!
4. Invite your friends and family!

During Spring Break (March 12-April 30), Rosemary Beach would like to offer you a world-class vacation. Upon check-in you will receive a Passport to Paradise including discounts on a combination of Rosemary Beach shopping, dining and a myriad of amenities worth over $750. This is a limited offer extended exclusively to our valued guests to enhance your stay at Rosemary Beach.

Participating merchants include:

Every stay at Rosemary Beach includes:

• FREE DVD Rentals
• Complimentary Tennis
• Complimentary Fitness Club Access
• Mid-week cleanings

Enjoy our lowest Winter rates and if you stay one week, the second week is free! Call 877-859-5342 or email [email protected] to find out about more about these low Winter rates. Find a Vacation Rental Now!