Daytona Beach

March 8-14, the Ocean Deck Spring Break From 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. DJ Tremble hits the stage with his video light show Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night and the Southeast's hottest DJ–DJ X–performs Wednesday night. Plus, Planet 977 for the first time in its history is packing up the CD Players and Mixers and moving to the beach. Live broadcasts directly on the beach starting March 11th right in the middle of all of the Spring Break action. Play Presidente beer pong and get prizes and giveaways on the beach. Or take a free golf lesson from the North Florida PGA pros and get free golf stuff! Only at the Ocean Deck Spring Break party, a block south of the Daytona Pier.

March 9, 10, Midwest Hype at the Ocean Deck, 9 p.m. on Spring Break tour. This band's touts a combination of jazz, funk, alternative, reggae, soul and hip-hop for a "laid back and free beach-vibe that inspires fans to chill, breathe & move."

March 17: ShamRock the Block Party, presented by the Oyster Pub and Razzle's Nightclub. From 8 p.m.-midnight with live music from the band Orange Avenue. No cover at Seabreeze. Boulevard and Grandview on beachside.

March 13-14: The 24th Annual Spring Break Nationals, Daytona Beach Car audio expo featuring plenty of extra activities connected to the "World's Most Famous Soundoff" -- bikini contests, a glow off. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in front of the Ocean Center on A1A. Admission $10, under 12 free with adult. http://www.springbreaknationals.com/

March 17: Jeff Dunham Comedian know for eclectic array of ventriloquist dummies at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. 7:30 p.m.

March 20: BeachStock 2010 An all-day music festival at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. Featured national artists are Chevelle, Filter, Down With Webster and Sing It Loud, along with local bands Heroine, The Transfers, Re-form and Does It Matter. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.BeachStock2010.com, and $25 day of show.

Orlando

March 27: Wing Break '10, Orlando. Enjoy Coors Light and tasty wings from more than 12 of Orlando's top chicken wing purveyors. Event was created to provide residents and visitors an engaging way to get outside while savoring what makes life wonderful – good wings, drinks and friends. Includes wing-eating contest, vote for people's choice on best overall wing at festival, vendors and a variety of live entertainment and performers. At Waterford Lakes Town Center. Free admission, free parking; purchase tickets for wings. 404-841-8335. www.wingandrockfest.com/orlando.html

Panama City Beach
March 5-21: This popular destination attracts over 100,000 college students each year. http://www.pcbeachspringbreak.com/
March 5: Friday Fest: Downtown Panama City Comes Alive!
March 8: Luke Bryan free concert for all ages
March 12: Jagermeister Country Tour featuring Eric Church
March 13: Spring Fling 2010 Car & Truck Show
March 18: Foreigner live in concert
March 18: Little Black Dress
March 19: Rodney Carrington live


Miami and the Keys

March 6: Conch Shell Blowing Contest, Key West. Enthusiastic contestants, from children to seniors, are polishing their conch shells, puckering up, and are ready to demonstrate their shell-blowing talents. The occasion is the Conch Shell Blowing Contest, sometimes called the "Conch Honk." The event, which has been held for 48 years, celebrates the historic importance of the conch in the Keys, where the far-reaching sounds from conch shells were used by Calusa Indians for communication, by sailors as fog horns, and by early Key Westers to signal salvagers that a sinking ship had been spotted offshore. The contest, sponsored by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, will take place in the garden of the Oldest House. There is no cost to enter or compete, and no experience is necessary. Conch shells will be available for purchase for those who do not have their own. 305-294-9501. www.oirf.org/events

March 13-14:  Original Marathon Seafood Festival, Marathon. Celebrate the fishing heritage of the Middle Keys at this popular event offering lobster, stone crab, conch chowder and fritters, local fish, smoked fish dip, key lime pie and more.  Also includes arts and crafts, boat show, nautical market, and live entertainment.  At Marathon Community Park MM49.  Admission.  305-743-5417.  www.floridakeysmarathon.com/seafood/index.jsp

March 14:  Calle Ocho Festival, Miami.  A grand celebration of Hispanic culture. Known as the world's largest street party, the festival spans 23 city blocks, filled with musical stages, youth activities, folkloric sites and food vendors. In Miami's Little Havana section, on SW 8th Street between 4th and 27th.  305-644-8888.  www.carnavalmiami.com