September on the coast transforms the chaos of summer into my happy place. Crowds get much, much thinner, there’s a festival (or two…or three) every weekend, temps are still warm enough to go for a swim, Monarch butterflies arrive, and Fall sunsets set the sky on fire with a rich coral hue.
Seaside has announced a new, private-label collection of hand-selected wines from Kokomo Winery. The new family of wines, called the Seaside Wine Project, was hand-picked by Seaside founders Robert and Daryl Davis in response to the continual interest and demand from patrons and visitors for the best-tasting and highest-quality wines. After taste-testing numerous varieties from various wineries, the choice was made to form a partnership with Kokomo Winery in Sonoma, Calif.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has achieved the status of #1 Hotel in Destin by U.S. News & World Report in its 2014 rankings.
“We've ranked the top hotels in Destin based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations and user ratings,” U.S. News & World Report stated. “Out of 144 hotels, one property — Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort — stands out for exceptional quality.”
When John Scanlan, his wife Natalie, and rescue dog “Buddy” moved to Santa Rosa Beach from Atlanta in 2010, he had only one thing in mind - “to open a holistic, eco-friendly, and unique pet shop.” This was a pretty gutsy move for any new business venture, fresh on the heels of the BP Oil disaster.
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties in partnership with Silver Sands Premium Outlets is introducing the Celebration Vacation package, celebrating the many moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, spouses and friends who have been impacted by breast cancer.
When George and Ann Hartley bought the Seagrove Village Market Café in July 1999, they knew they were buying a piece of history and pledged to maintain the Seagrove tradition that has kept hungry beach lovers coming back year after year.
“Back in the early days, the market not only offered up great fried food and burgers, but also served as the grocery store for the community,” says Ann.
Starting the day with a cup o’ joe from the Sunrise Coffee Company seems to be the thing to do these days. Jenny and Brad McDowell, along with Boo Freeman, have partnered up and opened Sunrise Coffee Co. at Gulf Place.
Formerly the home of Miss Lucille’s, the new establishment offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items sure to please all palates.
When Joe Capers says “he’s got you covered,” he means it! Specializing in Home, Auto,
Business, and Life Insurance, his company, Insurance Zone (IZ), is known throughout the local community for offering full insurance coverage with a smile. Voted “Best in Destin” for the past 3 years, he and his Wife Lea are the epitome of the energetic, charismatic couple.
"Sandcastle in Paradise" is inspired by classic Tuscan villas and has a commanding perch above the white sands and turquoise waters in Seacrest. The home was offered for sale at $8,950,000 and is now under contract.
The design features 12-foot ceilings on the first floor and 14-foot ceilings on the second floor with vaulted ceilings in the great room and upstairs master suite. Tumbled roman-patterned limestone floors on the first level sweep in from the infinity edge, private gulffront pool & loggia area with summer kitchen entertaining area.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a premier vacation destination for people from around the world. The ultimate family vacation resort spans 2,400 acres from beach to bay and has fine amenities and activities for the whole family.
