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From the Porch of Bobby McAlpine

From the Porch of Bobby McAlpine

Bobby McAlpine is part mystery, part magic. Equally as at home in Atlanta as he is at his retreat in laidback Lake Martin, the renowned architect is perfectly coy about…

Written by Beth Hendricks

October 1, 2020

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A Thread to Connect Us All

A Thread to Connect Us All

All of us carry pieces of the past that are woven into the very fabric of who we are. For some, it’s in name only, a reminder of generations that…

Written by Beth Hendricks

September 27, 2020

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Be the Change: A Look Back at Giving Back

Be the Change: A Look Back at Giving Back

The month of August was a busy one not only for real estate in the Panhandle but also for philanthropic efforts. The agents and staff at Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty…

Written by Beth Hendricks

September 3, 2020

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Beach x Boardroom: Home Offices That Work

Beach x Boardroom: Home Offices That Work

If there’s one thing that 2020 has taught us, it’s that you can work from anywhere. Yes, even the beach. While most people visit our area to relax and unwind,…

Written by Beth Hendricks

September 3, 2020

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A Community Fixture: 30 Years of Equipping the Emerald Coast

A Community Fixture: 30 Years of Equipping the Emerald Coast

In our first Business Beacon, a feature we hope will become a useful spotlight to connect area businesses and consumers, we catch up with Mary Ezell at Fixture Exchange. The…

Written by Beth Hendricks

September 2, 2020

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Fall For the Emerald Coast: Good Reasons to Visit this Season

Fall For the Emerald Coast: Good Reasons to Visit this Season

If you’re a summer vacationer, we get it. The water is cool, the sun is hot and the beverages are plentiful. But, can we let you in on a little…

Written by Beth Hendricks

August 31, 2020

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Re”cycle”d For A Great Cause

Re”cycle”d For A Great Cause

For the past few years, as we’ve worked to support the mission of Food For Thought Outreach Inc., we’ve hosted an internal “silent” auction as a means of raising funds…

Written by Beth Hendricks

August 13, 2020

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DCWAF Goes Virtual for 15th Destin Charity Wine Auction August 21-22

DCWAF Goes Virtual for 15th Destin Charity Wine Auction August 21-22

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, has announced it is moving the 15th Anniversary Auction to a fully virtual format in an effort to…

Written by Beth Hendricks

August 11, 2020

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Find Your New Home on Our New Home

Find Your New Home on Our New Home

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the launch of the new sothebysrealty.com. The revamped website exemplifies the brand’s continued commitment to innovation and reinforces its position as the leader…

Written by Beth Hendricks

August 7, 2020

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A Virtual Fundraiser For Very Real Needs

A Virtual Fundraiser For Very Real Needs

We have teamed up again this year with Food For Thought Outreach Inc., whose mission remains to eliminate hunger in Destin, along 30A and in Panama City Beach. The non-profit…

Written by Beth Hendricks

August 5, 2020

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Spring Fling: Our Favorite Beach Hotspots

Spring Fling: Our Favorite Beach Hotspots

Ah, March. Our promise for making it through the blustery days of January and February. The time of the year when the sun starts shining hotter, the restaurants become more…

Written by Beth Hendricks

March 4, 2021

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One For the Books: A Wrap-Up Of Our Unprecedented Year

One For the Books: A Wrap-Up Of Our Unprecedented Year

In a year like no other, there was still plenty of cause for celebration, which we did in late January, when Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a virtual Awards…

Written by Beth Hendricks

March 3, 2021

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Gone Swimming: The Top 10 Pools on 30A

Gone Swimming: The Top 10 Pools on 30A

Confession time: The beaches along the Emerald Coast are among the best, but when it’s those sticky and humid dog days of summer, for us, nothing beats a refreshing dip…

Written by Beth Hendricks

March 2, 2021

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Business Beacon: Inside The Divers Down Pollution Project

Business Beacon: Inside The Divers Down Pollution Project

Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on The Divers Down Pollution Project, a group of locals who work to remove pollution from our land and waterways. We…

Written by Beth Hendricks

March 1, 2021

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Florida Students Now No. 2 In America In AP Exam Success

Florida Students Now No. 2 In America In AP Exam Success

Tallahassee, Fla., February 25, 2021 — When it comes to academic performance, Florida’s public education system continues to rack up the trophies. The Sunshine State now ranks No. 2 in the nation…

Written by Beth Hendricks

February 25, 2021

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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Welcomes New Airline

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Welcomes New Airline

Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – On February 25, 2021, the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) conducted a press conference to unveil the announcement of the new air service carrier Southwest Airlines…

Written by Beth Hendricks

February 25, 2021

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Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Record Year as 2020 Changes Definition of Home

Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Record Year as 2020 Changes Definition of Home

DESTIN, Fla. (February 25, 2021) – Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliated brokers and independent sales professionals achieved a record $150 billion in…

Written by Beth Hendricks

February 25, 2021

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Luxury Outlook: The Pulse of Real Estate in 2021

Luxury Outlook: The Pulse of Real Estate in 2021

The 2021 Luxury Outlook takes the pulse of goal residential real estate after one of the most tumultuous years in modern history. The trend toward suburbs, secondary cities and vacation…

Written by Beth Hendricks

February 5, 2021

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Market Musings: Our 2020 Year-End Report

Market Musings: Our 2020 Year-End Report

If there was ever a year filled with uncertainty, it was 2020. However, as the year progressed, so did the desire for owning a piece of property at the beach.…

Written by Adam Pfaff

February 1, 2021

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Cooking Up Our Favorite Kitchens

Cooking Up Our Favorite Kitchens

The kitchen is the heart of the home. The place where you gather together at the end of a long day, the focal point of entertaining friends and family, the…

Written by Beth Hendricks

January 28, 2021

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From the Porch of Bobby McAlpine

A Thread to Connect Us All

Be the Change: A Look Back at Giving Back

Beach x Boardroom: Home Offices That Work

A Community Fixture: 30 Years of Equipping the Emerald Coast

Fall For the Emerald Coast: Good Reasons to Visit this Season

Re”cycle”d For A Great Cause

DCWAF Goes Virtual for 15th Destin Charity Wine Auction August 21-22

Find Your New Home on Our New Home

A Virtual Fundraiser For Very Real Needs

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Spring Fling: Our Favorite Beach Hotspots

One For the Books: A Wrap-Up Of Our Unprecedented Year

Gone Swimming: The Top 10 Pools on 30A

Business Beacon: Inside The Divers Down Pollution Project

Florida Students Now No. 2 In America In AP Exam Success

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Welcomes New Airline

Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Record Year as 2020 Changes Definition of Home

Luxury Outlook: The Pulse of Real Estate in 2021

Market Musings: Our 2020 Year-End Report

Cooking Up Our Favorite Kitchens

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