Author Archives: Beth Hendricks
Featured Property for September at 96 Camp Creek Point Drive
Take a Video Tour of a One-Of-A-Kind Gulf-Front Estate 96 Camp Creek Point Drive is a 6,259-sq.-ft. home in Camp Creek Point with 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 1 half baths. Just steps from the crystalline waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this remarkable residence perched above the dunes demonstrates perfect harmony between modern elegance... Read More
Get Out Of The Kitchen: Inside The Emeril Lagasse Foundation
When famed chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse opened his seafood-meets-Italian restaurant at Grand Boulevard in 2017, he did it as much to be involved in the community as he did to serve delicious dishes. Since then, Lagasse has invested more than $2 million into the area through the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, feeding not only the... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside The Mermaid Encounter At The Island Resort
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on the mermaid encounter at The Island Resort on Okaloosa Island. Learn more about the mermaid experience at the resort’s website here. Do you have an interesting topic you think we should cover? Leave a comment below! 1. Let’s discuss numbers: What year did you open?... Read More
Fonville Forever
When Fonville Press closed in 2019, it was not only the loss of coffee, but also of community that saddened residents and visitors in and around Alys Beach. For Jeremy Walton, it was personal. “I had the good fortune or bad fortune, however you want to look at it; I was charged with closing it... Read More
Featured Property for August at 5676 West State Highway 2
Take a Video Tour of a State-Of-The-Art Horse Ranch 5676 West State Highway 2 is a 42-acre horse ranch and equestrian facility in DeFuniak Springs with a 2,061-sq.-ft. home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Horse lovers and equine professionals will covet this working ranch that rivals any facilities elsewhere. It boasts a world-class equestrian... Read More
Featured Property for July at 296 Pompano Street
Take a Video Tour of an Iconic Gulf-View Home 296 Pompano Street is a 5,650-sq.-ft. home in Inlet Beach with 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. Custom built in 2020, this one-of-a-kind beach house is designed for multi-generational fun and relaxation the moment you step inside. Occupying a generous 0.3-acre lot, this home... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Swell Bike Co.
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Swell Bike Co., a supplier of rental bikes that require no chains, have no flats and are low-maintenance. Brand ambassador Lori Grey talks to us about low-maintenance wheels that allow you to see the Emerald Coast is a whole new way. Find them on Facebook... Read More
Lifeguard On Duty
One drowning is too many, yet it is a sad reality for those of us who live and vacation along the coast. Walton County Beach Safety Director David Vaughan knows this all too well. “The simplest phrase I use with people is, ‘Respect the gulf,’” said Walton County Beach Safety Director David Vaughn. “If I... Read More
Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Recognized In 2023 RealTrends The Thousand Rankings
Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that several of our global real estate advisors were recognized in the 2023 RealTrends The Thousand rankings. The annual report ranks America’s top 1,000 residential real estate agents and teams based on 2022 annual sales volume and transaction sides. The RealTrends The Thousand rankings comprise four categories:... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Beach Grayt
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Beach Grayt, a rental company that provides all the beach gear you need for your next trip to the coast. Owner Steve Clements talks to us about what the company offers and how a soggy sandwich led to a new business venture. Visit them on... Read More