When George and Ann Hartley bought the Seagrove Village Market Café in July 1999, they knew they were buying a piece of history and pledged to maintain the Seagrove tradition that has kept hungry beach lovers coming back year after year.
“Back in the early days, the market not only offered up great fried food and burgers, but also served as the grocery store for the community,” says Ann.
Starting the day with a cup o’ joe from the Sunrise Coffee Company seems to be the thing to do these days. Jenny and Brad McDowell, along with Boo Freeman, have partnered up and opened Sunrise Coffee Co. at Gulf Place.
Formerly the home of Miss Lucille’s, the new establishment offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items sure to please all palates.
When Joe Capers says “he’s got you covered,” he means it! Specializing in Home, Auto,
Business, and Life Insurance, his company, Insurance Zone (IZ), is known throughout the local community for offering full insurance coverage with a smile. Voted “Best in Destin” for the past 3 years, he and his Wife Lea are the epitome of the energetic, charismatic couple.
"Sandcastle in Paradise" is inspired by classic Tuscan villas and has a commanding perch above the white sands and turquoise waters in Seacrest. The home was offered for sale at $8,950,000 and is now under contract.
The design features 12-foot ceilings on the first floor and 14-foot ceilings on the second floor with vaulted ceilings in the great room and upstairs master suite. Tumbled roman-patterned limestone floors on the first level sweep in from the infinity edge, private gulffront pool & loggia area with summer kitchen entertaining area.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a premier vacation destination for people from around the world. The ultimate family vacation resort spans 2,400 acres from beach to bay and has fine amenities and activities for the whole family.
There's no doubt that Justin Gaffrey is one of South Walton's most successful and appreciated artists. His beautiful work is usually drawn from natural SoWal features and is distinct and instantly recognizable. He's recently entered a new phase of work which is a bit deeper and more personal than his usual popular work of flowers and local landscapes.
Fish Out of Water at WaterColor Inn and Resort has added another trophy to its growing list with its “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine.
Fewer than 3,000 restaurants worldwide make the list, according to a Wine Spectator description, for offering "a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Typically these lists offer at least 90 selections."
June 2014 was a hot month for Real Estate in Walton County with pending single family home sales up 37% over the same month last year. The number of closed sales by cash was up 41%. It's a big deal that short sales have virtually disappeared from our market.
The latest residential real estate report for June 2014 in Walton County summarizes sales and listing statistics. The Walton County Real Estate Report for June 2014 is produced by Florida REALTORS® and provided by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® (ECAR).
Artist Joe Elmore is a big fella. Some would describe him as being “larger than life.” Although he excels in almost every art medium, his huge wood sculptures reflect his skills with the chainsaw. Witness the huge cypress Indian head and California redwood buffalo sculptures that grace the entrance to his gallery, Elmore’s Landing, located on Hwy 331 just north of South Walton High School. The huge piece of redwood used for his big buffalo sculpture washed out of a California state park.
St. Joe Club & Resorts is now managing The Pearl, a 55-room luxury resort hotel in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Located along the Emerald Coast's famed 30-A corridor, the boutique hotel boasts a restaurant, a poolside bar and dining area, a full-service spa, swimming pool, dedicated beach, and meeting and event space.
