Category: Featured
A Spring Calendar Along The Coast: Family Fun From Pensacola to Apalachicola
Spring unfolds differently along the Gulf Coast. It arrives with longer light, calmer mornings on the water, and a steady return to gathering — not all at once, but in thoughtful moments stretched across beach towns, bay fronts, and small historic streets. From Pensacola to Apalachicola, the season is marked by music drifting across sand,... Read More
A New High-Water Mark on the Emerald Coast
Along Scenic Highway 30A, where gulf-front opportunities grow scarcer with each passing year and legacy properties rarely change hands, a new benchmark has been set. The $41 million sale of 281 Paradise By The Sea Boulevard now stands as the highest residential transaction ever recorded along the 30A corridor — a defining moment for Paradise... Read More
Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2026 Luxury Outlook Report, Identifying Emerging Trends For High-End Real Estate Market
2026 Report Reveals Insights on Effects of US$6 Trillion in Inherited Wealth, Surge in Foreign Buyer Activity in the U.S., and Increased Threshold for Luxury Homes DESTIN, Fla. – Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty has released its 2026 Luxury Outlook® report, analyzing the evolving state of global luxury real estate markets and the economic policies and factors that influence them most. The latest edition offers insights into the trends and developments shaping... Read More
The Soundtrack Of The Coast
“Gulf Coast Girl” Mentions Destin And Pensacola What happens when you combine two legendary songwriters known for their deep roots along the Gulf Coast, throw in two other artists known for their love of the laidback coastal lifestyle, and then add another singer-songwriter “partial to the warm winds and the salty water?” You get “Gulf... Read More
Featured Property for January at 118 South Shingle Lane
Take A Video Tour Of A One-Of-A-Kind Gulf-Front Sanctuary 118 South Shingle Lane is a 6,173-sq.-ft. home in WaterSound Beach with 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths. Tucked within one of 30A’s most exclusive enclaves, this ultra-private, gulf-front residence in WaterSound Beach is cocooned by towering natural dunes, mature coastal vegetation, and the... Read More
Featured Property for December at 131 West St. Lucia Lane
Take a Video Tour of a Luxury Gulf-Front Estate 131 West Saint Lucia Lane is a 4,054-sq.-ft. home in The Retreat with five bedrooms, four full and one half baths. Perched atop manicured dunes within the exclusive gates of The Retreat, this stunning, artfully curated estate redefines coastal luxury. The Retreat welcomes residents with lush... Read More
Pantone Unveils Color of the Year 2026: Cloud Dancer
Each December, the design world looks to Pantone for the shade that will influence global trends in fashion, interiors, branding, and creative expression. For 2026, Pantone has selected PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a serene, airy white that captures a growing desire for calm, clarity, and mindful living. A Color That Breaths Instead of Shouts Cloud... Read More
Lights, Santa, Action: Your Comprehensive Holiday Event Guide To The Emerald Coast
The holidays along Florida’s Gulf Coast bring out the very best of the season — from Pensacola’s dazzling Winterfest trolleys to Destin’s harbor parades, 30A’s festive markets, and Apalachicola’s small-town coastal charm. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly celebrations, waterfront fireworks, Santa sightings, live music, or holiday shopping, this region-wide guide highlights the top events from... Read More
Glamping at St. Andrews State Park: The New Way To Camp On Florida’s Emerald Coast
Tucked along Florida’s remarkable Emerald Coast, the 1,200-acre St. Andrews State Park offers more than just sun, surf and sand. A glamping experience invites travelers to trade their bulky camping gear for modern comforts — a fresh way to commune with nature while still soaking in the luxuries we didn’t even know we wanted. In... Read More
JetBlue Announces New Nonstop Flights to Florida’s Emerald Coast from Boston and New York
Travelers from Boston and New York now have a first-class ticket to Florida’s most dazzling stretch of coastline. Starting March 5, 2026, JetBlue will offer nonstop service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), bringing the airline’s signature comfort, value, and friendly service to the Emerald Coast. Known for its sugar-white beaches, emerald-green waters, and relaxed... Read More
