Business

For the Health of It has been in business for 22 years in Blue Mountain Beach. That’s long enough to see organic babies grow into organic kids into organic teens into healthy adults.

After all this time, the good folks at the health food store / nutritional emporium / juice & smoothie bar still manage to keep things fresh. Now they’re stocking items from the largest provider of organic produce in the Southeast to offer loyal customers clean food at conventional prices.

Debbie Taylor and Christi Sheffield are the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the scenes at The Blue Giraffe, and they want to give you the warm and fuzzies. For the past 6 years they have carefully selected the art, gifts and books that cover their gallery’s colorful walls, making The Blue Giraffe one of the more unique places to support the local arts scene.

Beau Interiors embodies a peaceful lifestyle. Whether you’re browsing for gifts, designing a home, or reading a faith based book in the beautiful surroundings, an old adage holds true. Owner Margie Perry creates an environment that leaves you feeling too blessed to be stressed.  

The latest local real estate report for September 2016 includes statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Single family closed sales were up a 2.4% for September compared to the same month last year. The percentage of closed sales paid in cash was down 44%. Inventory was down 1%. Median sales price was down 1%.

Months Supply of Inventory for Walton County is down 8% over same month last year at 7.2 months for September 2016.

Lights…. Camera… Action!

SoWal theatre lovers will soon be able to enjoy Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) performances at their new home at Grand Boulevard amid all the shops and restaurants. The space is upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard on the Hwy. 98 side of the building.

ECTC Producing Artistic Director Nathaniel Fisher can’t wait for the first production to unfold and talks excitedly about the company’s first “Upstairs” production, Constellations, to be held Oct. 20 & 21.

Loyal patrons of Marie’s Bistro in Blue Mountain Beach missed Marie’s Nasri's presence in the kitchen since she had a tragic fall earlier this year. But the restaurant recently got a boost from the hiring of Chef Denise Harris.

Celebrate the Best of the Emerald Coast 2016 at Grand Boulevard on Saturday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Each year, Emerald Coast Magazine holds their Choice Poll for the best restaurants, shopping, services, entertainment and businesses along the Emerald Coast. As winners are announced, it's time to toast to your favorite places to shop, dine, relax and take care of business. Tickets available now!

Interested in hanging out at a cool spot at the beach with 40 craft beers on tap? Head to the west end of Scenic 30A near Gulf Place to Growler Garage and hang with Mitch and Denise Omar.

The fun couple from Memphis opened their unique beer garden just over a year ago to share their love of beer and bikes. There is nothing subdued about the operation. Mitch's custom-painted motorcycles, guitars, and surfboards jazz the space. Like the creative microbreweries and artists they promote, uniqueness is the name of the game.

For those of you who’ve been wondering about the cool new building just completed next to the Donut Hole on Highway 98 - wonder no more - it is the new home of Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics and the O’Donnell Eye Institute (both formerly located on Mack Bayou).

Get ready to tee off for a good cause! Century 21 Blue Marlin will host their fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament on October 7 at Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club! Proceeds will benefit the Silver Sands School, a Special Day School for exceptional students.