Category: Destin
Business Beacon: Inside 30A Beachy Buggy
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on 30A Beachy Buggy, a fun and stylish alternative to golf carts for scooting around our beach communities. Owner Joy Harrison talks to us about Moke rentals, self-guided food tours and scavenger hunts to add a new experience to your next vacation. Check them out on... Read More
Thanksgiving Dining 2023 From Destin To Panama City Beach
You know what goes great with Thanksgiving? The beach. Whether you’re planning a holiday getaway for two or gathering the entire family on the Emerald Coast this November, we’ve found some meal options to eliminate your time in the kitchen so you can spend more quality time together. As always, with this information, we recommend... Read More
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donates $3.4 Million to 16 Local Children’s Charities
Premier fundraising organization, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), is pleased to announce it has donated $3.4 million to 16 children’s charities in northwest Florida following another successful year of fundraising. Funding was awarded in a private check presentation ceremony at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa on August 31. To date, DCWAF... 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
Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Helps Fight Childhood Hunger
This August, Scenic Sotheby’s International participated in Food for Thought’s 10th annual Stock the Pantry event, a heartwarming initiative aimed at addressing childhood hunger. We are thrilled to share that through our collective efforts, we were able to raise $26,075 which translated to roughly 47,000 food items! All extra money was donated directly to Food... 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
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
