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    Concerts, Crawfish and Country Music: Summer Events You’ll Love

    By Beth Hendricks | March 12, 2025

    As the sun prepares to shine brighter and the days grow longer, the Emerald Coast is gearing up for a sensational summer. From Destin to Panama City Beach, the summer scene is heating up with a lineup of events guaranteed to keep locals and visitors entertained from sunrise to sunset — and well into the... Read More

    Gallery 2024: A Collection Of Our Finest Work

    By Beth Hendricks | March 4, 2025

    Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a celebration of its agents and staff on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Hotel Effie in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The yearly event recognizes the successes of the brokerage’s team members throughout 2024. In 2024, Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty achieved a gross sales volume of more than $1.4 billion, for... Read More

    Too Cool For The Pool: Heated Swimming Options For The Off-Season

    By Beth Hendricks | March 3, 2025

    The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and you’re ready to dive into the water … only to realize that the gulf is still serving up an ice bath. While Mother Nature takes her sweet time warming things up, you don’t have to wait! Heated pools let you splash, float and swim comfortably without... Read More

    Featured Property for March at 153 Pelican Circle A

    By Beth Hendricks | March 3, 2025

    Take a Video Tour of an Exemplary Gulf-Front Escape 153 Pelican Circle A is a 4,606-sq.-ft. home at Camp Creek Lake with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths. This stunning Camp Creek Lake residence offers private beachfront living at its best. Enjoy the privacy of Camp Creek Lake as you’re greeted with a... Read More

    Sotheby’s International Realty U.S. Sales Volume Outpaces Industry Average by Nearly Double

    By Beth Hendricks | February 26, 2025

    Globally, Luxury Real Estate Brand Achieves US$157 Billion in 2024 Sales Volume  NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce its 2024 U.S. sales volume increased 9.4% year-over-year, nearly doubling the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) overall market growth of 5.2%1, data points that prove the strength of the brand’s network, the caliber of its... Read More

    Jay & Julia Johnson Featured in Real Producers

    By Will Maberry | February 12, 2025

    Jay and Julia Johnson, a successful real estate couple at Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, are featured in the February 2025 issue of Real Producers. In the article, Jay and Julia recount how they transitioned from careers as a lawyer and engineer to real estate, leveraging their deep roots in the 30A area. They attribute their... Read More

    Featured Property for February at 306 Walton Rose Lane

    By Beth Hendricks | February 1, 2025

    Take a Video Tour of Extraordinary New Construction Near Rosemary Beach 306 Walton Rose Lane is a 5,664-sq.-ft. home in Inlet Beach with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Welcome to unparalleled coastal luxury at this exquisite new construction home in the heart of Inlet Beach, located just steps from Rosemary Beach’s eastern... Read More

    Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2025 Luxury Outlook Report, Identifying Emerging Trends For High-End Real Estate Market

    By Beth Hendricks | January 27, 2025

    DESTIN, Florida (January 27, 2025) – Today, Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty released its 2025 Luxury Outlook℠ report, which delves into emerging trends and key developments set to shape the global luxury real estate landscape in the coming year. The report highlights significant factors, including how a US$84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer may affect the real... Read More

    From Lost To Found

    By Isabelle Wilcox | January 22, 2025

    In 2023, approximately 356,000 stray cats and dogs entered shelters in Florida alone. Nationwide, the number of stray animals has soared to more than 70 million — nearly equaling the population of owned pets. Although the exact figure remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the number is staggering. In the early 2000s, Walton County faced... Read More

    Business Beacon: Inside Sugarbird 30A

    By Beth Hendricks | January 22, 2025

    Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Sugarbird 30A, a company specializing in eco-friendly event decor and design. Co-owner Emily Little talks to us about harmonizing artistry with environmental responsibility and the intersection of “paper meets pollen.” Find them on the web and Instagram. Do you have an interesting topic you think... Read More

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