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    Watersound Club Unveils Third Championship Course

    By Beth Hendricks | February 16, 2026

    The St. Joe Company has officially expanded its golf footprint along northwest Florida’s coast with the debut of its newest Watersound Club course — its third — designed by golf legend Davis Love III and Love Golf Design. Set within the growing Watersound community, the new course builds on a carefully curated vision: championship-level play... Read More

    Renovation Nation: What You Can Do Right Now To Sell Smarter Later

    By Beth Hendricks | February 16, 2026

    There are two kinds of sellers: the ones who panic-renovate (marble everything, immediately) and the ones who make intentional, strategic moves that quietly increase perceived value without blowing the budget. If you’re preparing to list — especially in design-conscious markets like 30A, Destin, or Panama City Beach — buyers expect homes to feel fresh, light,... Read More

    Spring Break Curfews Take Effect Coastwide

    By Beth Hendricks | February 12, 2026

    Seaside Sets the Tone for Spring Break As spring break approaches along Scenic Highway 30A, Seaside, Florida, is taking proactive steps to preserve the family-focused atmosphere that defines the community. From March 1 through April 19, 2026, Seaside will enforce a 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors under 18. During those hours, anyone under 18... Read More

    Gallery 2025: A Collection Of Our Finest Work — On Full Display

    By Beth Hendricks | February 3, 2026

    Every January, we gather to celebrate what the past year demanded of us — discipline, collaboration, grit, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Gallery is our annual exhibition of achievement, honoring the advisors, teams, and staff who elevated our company in 2025 and helped define what it means to represent Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty. In... Read More

    Eat. Sleep. Train. Recover. In Downtown Panama City

    By Beth Hendricks | February 3, 2026

    Where fitness, recovery, and connection meet A fresh approach to health and connection has arrived in downtown Panama City with the opening of ESTR Social Wellness Club. Located along Harrison Avenue, the new club brings together fitness, recovery, and community in a space designed to support whole-body wellness, not just workouts. ESTR stands for Eat.... Read More

    Brewed Awakening: How to Do a Local Coffee Crawl

    By Beth Hendricks | February 3, 2026

    Sips Across The Coast There are bar crawls — and then there are coffee crawls. Fewer regrets, more foam art, and entirely acceptable before 8 a.m. A proper coffee crawl isn’t about speed; it’s about rhythm. You follow the coast, pace the caffeine, and let each stop tell you something about where you are. This... Read More

    Interior Design Trends To Watch In 2026

    By Beth Hendricks | February 3, 2026

    Coastal Style, Thoughtfully Done Less flash. More feeling. Welcome to the era of intentional living. If 2025 was about making a statement, 2026 is about making sense. Design is softening, deepening, and getting smarter—less about what looks good on social, more about what feels good on a Tuesday afternoon. Homes are becoming calmer, warmer, and... Read More

    Featured Property for February at 76 Hotz Avenue

    By Beth Hendricks | January 31, 2026

    Take a Video Tour of an Iconic Coastal Escape 76 Hotz Avenue is a 3,576-sq.-ft. home in Grayton Beach with 7 bedrooms and 8 full baths. Ideally positioned just steps from the sugar-white sand, this exceptional residence captures the character of historic Grayton Beach and offers expansive gulf views from all four stories. Thoughtfully designed... Read More

    30A Spring Break Guide 2026: Best Weeks to Visit

    By Beth Hendricks | January 23, 2026

    SoWal’s Spring Break Season, Explained Spring break in South Walton is less a single moment and more a rolling tide — one that arrives in waves, shaped by school calendars across the Southeast and Midwest. From early March through mid-April, local beaches, neighborhoods, restaurants, and roads experience a steady rotation of families, college students, and... Read More

    Life Beneath the Surface: Exploring The Fish Of The Emerald Coast

    By Beth Hendricks | January 20, 2026

    Exploring the Fish of the Emerald Coast The waters off the Emerald Coast are often described in terms of color: emerald green shallows, deep sapphire channels, sunlit turquoise flats. What’s less visible from the shoreline, but equally vibrant, is the world beneath the surface. From nearshore reefs to offshore depths, the gulf supports a remarkable... Read More

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