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A Dream Come Blue

A Dream Come Blue

The wildlife you’ll see in Destin and along Scenic Highway 30A is vast and varied: Sea turtles, dolphins, manatees (if you’re lucky), jellyfish (if you’re not) and plenty of crabs.…

Written by Beth Hendricks

November 30, 2021

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From The Porch of the Begin Family

From The Porch of the Begin Family

Among the questions we’re frequently asked are things like: “How’s the market?” “What’s available in my price range?” And, “I want to move to the beach, but how do I…

Written by Beth Hendricks

October 11, 2021

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Music To Our Ears: Casey Kearney’s Unusual Journey

Music To Our Ears: Casey Kearney’s Unusual Journey

It was Walt Disney who once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” The visionary entrepreneur, animator and writer has been gone…

Written by Beth Hendricks

July 7, 2021

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Perfectly Pescado: Atop The Orleans in Rosemary Beach

Perfectly Pescado: Atop The Orleans in Rosemary Beach

There’s no shortage of fine dining restaurants and experiences in this foodie paradise we call the Emerald Coast. We sat down with Chef Ken Duenas from Pescado to learn more…

Written by Beth Hendricks

April 2, 2021

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The Sonny Side Of Life

The Sonny Side Of Life

On average, Florida enjoys 237 sunny days a year. For Paige Hunter, all of her days are “Sonny.” That’s because Hunter is the owner of Sonny James, a local lifestyle…

Written by Beth Hendricks

April 2, 2021

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From The Porch of Bill and Susan Edwards: The “Before” Photos

From The Porch of Bill and Susan Edwards: The “Before” Photos

The Spring/Summer edition of Niche, our luxury lifestyle magazine, features an interview with Bill and Susan Edwards for our signature series, “From The Porch.” What follows are the “before” photos…

Written by Beth Hendricks

March 31, 2021

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The Fabric of the Coast

The Fabric of the Coast

Every type of fabric has its own time or place. Materials such as gingham, seersucker and linen have long been associated with the humidity of the south. Polyester and nylon,…

Written by Beth Hendricks

October 2, 2020

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Getting Lost: Adventure Off the Beach

Getting Lost: Adventure Off the Beach

There’s a world of adventure out there. And, if you’re lucky enough to be on the Emerald Coast, you won’t have to travel very far to find any of it.…

Written by Beth Hendricks

October 2, 2020

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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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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Largest Tax Relief Package In Florida’s History

Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Largest Tax Relief Package In Florida’s History

OCALA, Fla. (May 6, 2022) — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7071 which provides more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Floridians. The bill provides for 10 sales…

Written by Beth Hendricks

May 11, 2022

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Featured Property for May at 12 White Cliffs Crest

Featured Property for May at 12 White Cliffs Crest

Take a Video Tour of a Beachfront Estate With Forever Gulf Views 12 White Cliffs Crest is a 6,453-sq.-ft. home in The Village of White Cliffs with 5 bedrooms, 6…

Written by Will Maberry

May 2, 2022

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Passing The Baton In Seagrove

Passing The Baton In Seagrove

The 4×100 relay, an Olympic event since early in the 20th century, is a staple in the track and field world. At its most basic, it’s not just about how…

Written by Beth Hendricks

May 2, 2022

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Annual Wine Auction Raises More Than $3.8 Million For Children In Need

Annual Wine Auction Raises More Than $3.8 Million For Children In Need

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is pleased to announce that the 17th annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised more than $3.8 million for children in need in…

Written by Beth Hendricks

April 27, 2022

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Art Attack: Digital Graffiti On An Extraordinary Canvas

Art Attack: Digital Graffiti On An Extraordinary Canvas

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.” For those who have found themselves lost in the simplistic complexities of Alys…

Written by Adam Pfaff

April 12, 2022

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Business Beacon: Inside Closets By Caroline

Business Beacon: Inside Closets By Caroline

Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Closets By Caroline, a unique spin on closet organization and personal shopping. Owner Caroline Ambrose talks to us about how…

Written by Beth Hendricks

April 4, 2022

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Featured Property for April at 43 Bennett Street

Featured Property for April at 43 Bennett Street

Take a Video Tour of a Masterful Contemporary Home 43 Bennett Street is a 4,160-sq.-ft. home in Churchill Oaks with 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half baths. Thoughtfully curated…

Written by Will Maberry

April 1, 2022

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Properties in Motion – March 2022

Properties in Motion – March 2022

Take a tour of seven new listings and experience the varied coastal lifestyles of northwest Florida. Our properties in motion for the month of March reach from the resort setting…

Written by Will Maberry

March 31, 2022

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Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year with Record $204 Billion in Global Sales Volume

Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year with Record $204 Billion in Global Sales Volume

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that its global network achieved a record $204 billion in 2021 global sales volume, a 36% increase in sales growth year…

Written by Beth Hendricks

February 28, 2022

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Leading The Way: A Wrap-Up Of An Extraordinary Year

Leading The Way: A Wrap-Up Of An Extraordinary Year

Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a celebration of its agents and staff Saturday, Jan. 29, at Hotel Effie in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The purpose of the yearly event…

Written by Beth Hendricks

February 7, 2022

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A Dream Come Blue

From The Porch of the Begin Family

Music To Our Ears: Casey Kearney’s Unusual Journey

Perfectly Pescado: Atop The Orleans in Rosemary Beach

The Sonny Side Of Life

From The Porch of Bill and Susan Edwards: The “Before” Photos

The Fabric of the Coast

Getting Lost: Adventure Off the Beach

From the Porch of Bobby McAlpine

A Thread to Connect Us All

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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Largest Tax Relief Package In Florida’s History

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Art Attack: Digital Graffiti On An Extraordinary Canvas

Business Beacon: Inside Closets By Caroline

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Properties in Motion – March 2022

Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year with Record $204 Billion in Global Sales Volume

Leading The Way: A Wrap-Up Of An Extraordinary Year

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