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Richard first came to the Emerald Coast in 2010 and never looked back. Back and forth yes but a Floridian for sure
Richard purchased a home on the Emerald Coast in Gulf Place at a time when prices remained very low because of the events of 2008. He had finished a few homes in Memphis over time, but had no idea he wanted to do this for his life’s work.
By the end of 2014 Richard found himself deciding to move to his new home he had been building on Wood beach Drive in Sugarwood leaving behind Memphis, Tennessee and the travel back and forth between two homes. He left the corporate world and started fresh.
Motivated to be more intentional, he decided to continue pursuing building homes and see where that would lead. As he was about to embark on his third property fate would intervene.
He met Gayle, and as they were walking one day in Old Seagrove, Richard casually mentioned his enjoyment of designing and building homes and that he had just purchased a lot at the corner of Yaupon and Forest Street. What was probably the first date to go grab coffee in Seaside sparked a business partnership to build homes.
Though it took another 4 years from then, it was probably at that moment that they both knew they had found a new life partner. The business partnership continued and continues to this day, but as they say if you can build a house together you probably can be married. And so in October of 2018 after a 3 year courtship, they were married.
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Gayle arrived in 1996 and forged her unique path along 30A.
Gayle discovered the Florida Gulf Coast after moving to the New Orleans area in 1994. A postcard about a new development called Rosemary Beach sparked her interest.
She wanted to drive over and while on vacation to that drive east that found her standing more or less at 171 Round Road in Rosemary Beach in a rather undeveloped state. Immediately knowing that it was something thathad to be done, after a short time Lot 1 Block 2 was working its way towards closing.
A nurse practitioner for her career, she too was about to have a course correction. As she was overseeing building a fine home, she realized quickly that she had to learn the rental business and marketing to attract the revenue to make this dream come true. She excelled at that business and many friends worked with her in the early days in that little corner of Rosemary where so many great homes were being built.
By 2012 she found herself deciding to move the the 30a area full time. Her Rosemary home was a successful rental and had been since 1998, so she found another place to live. She also got involved in some real estate investing having done well just after 2011 with the purchase of a home at a very attractive price.
As fate would intervene, after meeting Richard and seeing a new direction, in 2017 she sold her Rosemary Beach home, and her and Richard, having made the decision to become married, purchased Tiger Paw in Seaside and began planning the home that they would build together as there own personal home. It was much more than a business partnership by then. In March of 2019 the carriage house was done and they moved in as they then removed the existing home and began building the main home they live in today. It was completed in 2021.
Gayle became part of the Real Estate Team when Richard’s business started to take hold. He needed an assistant, and the Jabbour Luxury Group was born in September of 2018 when they affiliated with Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Ariel Lost a Tooth here and found her life..
Ariel Blackwood Carroll lost her first tooth vacationing along the Emerald Coast and has been in love with the area ever since. Little did she know, her husband Randy was also vacationing along 30A throughout his childhood. After meeting in Atlanta years later, they decided to move from the busyness of the city and begin their life together in the place the both knew and loved.
Today, she is a global real estate advisor with the Jabbour Luxury Group at Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty.
She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in communication studies and religion from Furman University and jokes about “having her GED in real estate” long before becoming licensed, thanks to sitting at the dinner table with two broker parents. She attended Emory University for graduate school, where she studied theology and bioethics, later working in psychology research and traveling the world as a public speaker. After a “quarter-life crisis” and swearing she’d never get into real estate, her mom asked her to pray about it, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Originally from Arkansas, Ariel began her real estate career in Atlanta before relocating to the Emerald Coast.
Ariel enjoys working with clients on a personal level, taking the time to truly understand their needs and dreams when buying or selling along 30A. She uses her formal training and background in psychology to better serve her clients and thrives in the fast-paced, strategic nature of real estate. She especially loves the negotiating process and believes every client deserves an expert in their corner.
Outside of real estate, Ariel, Randy, and their son, Hart, embrace the 30A lifestyle, spending as much time outdoors as possible. They love traveling and are actively involved in their church. Ariel enjoys weightlifting, writing poetry, and reading philosophy—but if she ever goes missing, you might find her at the WaterColor Beach Club.
Miranda arrived finally in 2023 full time
Miranda Vaughn first dipped her toes in the Gulf Coast sands at just six weeks old and somehow always knew this special stretch of shoreline would one day be more than just a place to vacation. Years later, it was here on these same beautiful beaches where she and her husband first met, proving the area even more meaningful to them both.
Before relocating here in 2023, she was a lifelong resident of Walton County, Georgia, just outside of Athens. Miranda spent over a decade as a middle and high school teacher before beginning her journey as a homeschool mom to her daughters. In 2021, she and her husband purchased their first short-term rental property along the coast, sparking both a deeper love for the area and an understanding of the investment side of real estate. Two years later, they made the leap and relocated to the Emerald Coast full time, turning what had always felt like a second home into their everyday reality.
During that time, Miranda and her husband also bought and sold several properties, experiences that made her transition into a professional career both natural and rewarding. Today, she is licensed and actively practicing real estate in both Florida and Georgia, offering her clients expertise across two dynamic markets
Today, Miranda brings a teacher’s patience, a mother’s care, and an investor’s eye to her work in real estate. She thrives on helping clients clarify their goals, whether they’re searching for the perfect home, an investment property, or ready to build their dreams. Known for her attentiveness and ability to make each step of the process feel approachable, she believes every client deserves to feel confident, supported, and understood when making one of life’s biggest decisions.
When she’s not with clients, you can find Miranda boating at Shell Island, swimming in the Gulf, or connecting with other local agents at networking events. Being involved in the community, not only as a trusted professional, but also as a friend is a role she values deeply.
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Maria left Costa Rica to find the world. The world sent her back to Playa Grande.
Maria grew up in Costa Rica with a deep love for the land, the ocean, and the people who call this country home. Curious by nature and driven by an adventurous spirit, she traveled the world and put down roots in Colombia, Mexico, and India along the way — gathering a global perspective that few who work in this market can claim
Emerald Coast and has been in love with the area ever since. Little did she know, her husband Randy was also vacationing along 30A throughout his childhood. After meeting in Atlanta years later, they decided to move from the busyness of the city and begin their life together in the place the both knew and loved.
She studied Arts, Communication Studies, and Psychology, disciplines that shaped the way she listens, understands, and ultimately connects each client to a home that truly fits their life.
When Maria returned to Costa Rica, it was not a compromise — it was a calling. She channeled everything she had seen and learned into building a career in luxury real estate along the Guanacaste coast, and over the past decade she has become one of the most trusted advisors in the region. Her greatest strength is her ability to find the right property for the right person — part instinct, part experience, and entirely personal. She has built homes herself in Playa Grande and brings a builder’s eye to every client conversation: a genuine passion for architecture, landscaping, and design that goes far beyond the transaction. Her deep roots in the local community, combined with her knowledge of Costa Rican law, culture, and coastal life, mean her clients move through the process with confidence and ease.
Today, Maria lives in Playa Grande with her three sons. Mornings begin with a walk on the beach alongside her Belgian Malinois, Mako — often watching her boys surf the same breaks she has known her whole life.
She practices yoga, swims, stand-up paddles, and finds her way onto a longboard in Casitas when the day allows. She tends her garden with care, loves the way a thoughtfully designed space can hold a life, and carries a deep reverence for the bond between people and the natural world they inhabit. High moral values, a warm sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to those she serves make Maria not just a real estate advisor, but a trusted guide to one of the most extraordinary places on earth.
After graduating from LSU in 1998, Sallie Paris returned to her hometown of Seale, Alabama
She started in banking but soon discovered that investing in real estate was not just a financial decision; owning a vacation property was uniquely rewarding on an emotional level. In 2005, Sallie accepted a job in the beach vacation industry, and she and her husband Jason have been happy South Walton locals ever since.
She began her real estate career in 2010 as a licensed assistant at the company that would soon become Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, eventually transitioning to a sales role. Over the next fifteen years, Sallie helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes in Walton County, developing countless enduring relationships with colleagues and customers.
After collaborating on a series of projects in the 30A real estate community, Richard approached Sallie about playing a role in the Jabbour Luxury Group’s expansion in the 30A and international markets, focusing heavily on her deep understanding of the complexities of luxury real estate. It was a natural fit, and Sallie soon became the team’s first Director of Global Operations. She takes great pride in using an analytical and methodical approach to make the business consistent, efficient, and predictable. She believes that collaboration and mentorship are indispensable aspects of any successful career, an approach that has helped her develop a wide range of expert contacts in the real estate industry and beyond.
When she’s not busy with work, you’ll find Sallie on the tennis court, volunteering with South Walton Turtle Watch, or working to beat her sister in their long-running “Best Aunt” competition. She and Jason, her husband of more than twenty years, hope they never lose the feeling of being on vacation every day.
Sallie leads a growing International staff overseeing all facets of the team’s operations from the moment customer service begins and continuing for a lifetime of memories.
the Jabbour Luxury Group is a team of likeminded professionals that seek to turn random meetings of life into enduring friendships.
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