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Business Beacon: Inside Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music, the only music school dedicated to music performance in the Fort Walton Beach area. Founder and director Marlayna Goosby talks to us about why she started it and why music is cool again. Do you have an interesting topic... Read More
Featured Property for August at 50 Jasmine Circle
Take a Video Tour of a Gulf-Front Villa In A Gated Community 50 Jasmine Circle is a 2,104-sq.-ft. home in Jasmine Dunes with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Enveloped within a gated boutique community, this majestic three bedroom, three bathroom Mediterranean-style villa offers all the accouterments desired for luxury gulf-front living. The reverse design of... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside 30Apron
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on 30Apron, a private chef service offering chef-prepared dinners, picnic baskets and pre-made lunches. Owner Traci Veno talks to us about bringing her business to the Emerald Coast from Nashville, the ever-changing nature of the food industry and her surprise for locals. Do you have an... Read More
Featured Property for July at 29 Yaupon Street
Take a Video Tour of a Gulf-View Home with Private Pool and Guest Apartment 29 Yaupon Street is a 4,210-sq.-ft. home in historic Grayton Beach with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Making full use of its 100-ft. by 100-ft. lot, this desirable home in historic Grayton Beach is just steps from the... Read More
It’s All Downhill From Here
If you’re looking for the best time on two wheels at the beach, look no further than Pedego 30A. The Emerald Coast’s first and only all-electric bicycle shop, they’ll take care of you from sales to service, helping you see the Panhandle in a way you may never have experienced it before. And, the reaction,... Read More
Featured Property for June at 13 Spanish Town Lane
Take a Video Tour of an Iconic Property with Gulf Views 13 Spanish Town Lane is a 2,180-sq.-ft. home in Rosemary Beach with 4 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Positioned one home from the gulf, this treasured Rosemary Beach home is an ideal beach retreat with gulf views from several porticos throughout. Featured in the... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Gear4Here
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Gear4Here, a local company that rents and sells the gear you need to make the most of your vacation. Co-owner Tiffany Hall, who runs the business with her husband, Rob, talked to us about their new venture, their bestseller and “Large Marge. You can find... Read More
An Extraordinary Story: The “Sweet” Journey Of Aaron Hale
At first blush, life looks pretty “sweet” for Aaron Hale: A decorated military career, a stunning wife, three perfect children and a thriving chocolate business not far from the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. But, listen to his story of tragedy to triumph and you’ll be awed — and probably humbled — by... Read More
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 tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased by Florida families including fuel, diapers, disaster supplies and tools. A one-pager on the bill can... Read More
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 full and 2 half baths. Life doesn’t get much better than living on the Gulf of Mexico, and beach homes don’t get much better than... Read More