Author Archives: Richard & Gayle the Jabbour Luxury Group
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Getting to the beach just got a whole lot easier. Walton County Tourism has expanded its free beach tram service, launching new routes on March 1 that link two municipal parking facilities to several of South Walton’s most beloved regional beach accesses — easing parking demand and making the shoreline more reachable for visitors and... Read More
Guardians Of The Gulf
The first light of dawn hasn’t yet broken over South Walton’s sugar-white sands when a dark, sloping shape moves with steady determination toward the foot of the sand dunes. A loggerhead sea turtle pulls herself from the Gulf of Mexico’s gentle surf, flippers scooping the sand in rhythmic sweeps. The only sounds are the whisper... Read More
Featured Property for April at 67 Sunset Avenue
Take a Video Tour of a Modern Living Home Masterpiece 67 Sunset Drive is a 4,662-sq.-ft. home in Santa Rosa Beach with 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Located on the west end of Scenic Highway 30A, 67 Sunset Avenue is a thoughtfully remodeled residence offering flexibility as a primary residence, second home, or investment... Read More
Where Still Waters Run Deep
Anyone who lives or vacations near the water knows the healing and restorative effects it can have on one’s mind, body, and soul. Most people might not have a name for this phenomenon, and some just know the sense of calm it brings. The term “Blue Mind Theory” – first popularized in 2014 by marine... Read More
A Perfect Day Trip on 30A
A Perfect Day Trip on 30A Sun, salt air, and just enough spontaneity. There are places you visit. And then there’s 30A — that ribbon of sand and style stretching along Florida’s Emerald Coast where the day unfolds at a slightly prettier pace. Whether you’re slipping over from Destin for the afternoon or building your... Read More
Featured Property for March at 50 Hinton-Bishop Drive
Take a Video Tour of a Legacy Gulf-Front Estate 50 Hinton-Bishop Drive is a 7,321-sq.-ft. home in Seagrove Beach with 10 bedrooms, 11 full and 3 half baths. Sweeping, unobstructed gulf views from all four levels define this exceptional Seagrove Beach estate, offering private deeded beach access and a thoughtfully designed layout that blends timeless... Read More
One Market, A Community’s Table
When the Kims’ favorite local market in Freeport announced it was closing, they faced a choice many of us face in life: accept the loss of something valuable or step up to preserve it. They chose the latter. Less than two months later, they were opening the doors to their own store, embarking on a... Read More
The Road That Became a Way of Life: A History of 30A
The Story Behind the Road: A History of Scenic 30A Along Florida’s Emerald Coast, there are roads that simply get you where you’re going — and then there is 30A, a road that becomes part of the experience. Winding through dune fields, skirting rare coastal lakes, and linking a necklace of distinctive beach communities, 30A today represents... Read More
Featured Property for February at 76 Hotz Avenue
Take a Video Tour of an Iconic Coastal Escape 76 Hotz Avenue is a 3,576-sq.-ft. home in Grayton Beach with 7 bedrooms and 8 full baths. Ideally positioned just steps from the sugar-white sand, this exceptional residence captures the character of historic Grayton Beach and offers expansive gulf views from all four stories. Thoughtfully designed... 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