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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
Sotheby’s International Releases Luxury Market Report
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
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
“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 Coast Girl,” a song that serves as... Read More
Lights, Santa, Action: Your Comprehensive Holiday Event Guide To The Emerald Coast
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... Read More
From The Porch Of The Sembera Family
From The Porch Of The Sembera Family One morning, with the sun still low over Choctawhatchee Bay, Roy and Wendy Sembera took to the sand. Armed with orange spray paint and long tape measures, they marked out the shape of their dream home directly onto the earth. Porch here. Keeping room there. Views, everywhere. “It... 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
Business Beacon: Inside Light Up 30A
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Light Up 30A, a local company offering light installation for the holidays. Owner Jimmy Elliott talks to us about beautifully lit spaces, holiday magic and what keeps him busy the remaining months of the year. Find them on the web, Facebook and Instagram. None of our Business Beacon features are paid... Read More
Thanksgiving Dining 2025 From Pensacola To 30A To Panama City Beach
You know what goes great with Thanksgiving? The beach. Whether you’re planning a holiday getaway for two or gathering the entire family on the Emerald Coast this November, we’ve curated the ultimate Thanksgiving dinner guide to eliminate your time in the kitchen so you can spend more quality time together. As always, with this information,... Read More