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    Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donates $3.4 Million to 16 Local Children’s Charities

    By Isabelle Wilcox | September 12, 2023

    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

    By Beth Hendricks | September 1, 2023

    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

    By Isabelle Wilcox | August 30, 2023

    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

    By Beth Hendricks | August 3, 2023

    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

    Fonville Forever

    By Beth Hendricks | August 3, 2023

    When Fonville Press closed in 2019, it was not only the loss of coffee, but also of community that saddened residents and visitors in and around Alys Beach. For Jeremy Walton, it was personal. “I had the good fortune or bad fortune, however you want to look at it; I was charged with closing it... Read More

    Featured Property for August at 5676 West State Highway 2

    By Beth Hendricks | August 2, 2023

    Take a Video Tour of a State-Of-The-Art Horse Ranch 5676 West State Highway 2 is a 42-acre horse ranch and equestrian facility in DeFuniak Springs with a 2,061-sq.-ft. home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Horse lovers and equine professionals will covet this working ranch that rivals any facilities elsewhere. It boasts a world-class equestrian... Read More

    Featured Property for July at 296 Pompano Street

    By Beth Hendricks | July 1, 2023

    Take a Video Tour of an Iconic Gulf-View Home 296 Pompano Street is a 5,650-sq.-ft. home in Inlet Beach with 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. Custom built in 2020, this one-of-a-kind beach house is designed for multi-generational fun and relaxation the moment you step inside. Occupying a generous 0.3-acre lot, this home... Read More

    Business Beacon: Inside Swell Bike Co.

    By Beth Hendricks | June 23, 2023

    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

    By Beth Hendricks | June 23, 2023

    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 

    By Beth Hendricks | June 9, 2023

    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

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