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From Coast to Caicos
From the emerald green waters and sugar white beaches of the Emerald Coast, I recently took a short trip to some of the world’s other most talked about beaches — I visited the Providenciales island of Turks and Caicos. This raw slice of heaven brought a welcomed and pristine coastal experience. With what I can... Read More
Finding the Beach: A Summer Style Guide
We have access to our favorite place everyday. Whether near or far away from its sandy shoreline, we can capture the mood of the beach for ourselves solely through our closets and wardrobes.The textures, styles and weight of the fabrics we wear can all speak to that beach-born carefree spirit. Thoughtfully curating our closets means... Read More
Beach Fashion for a Long Awaited Spring
With optimism for an uplifting spring and summer comes a new air of freedom in fashion. Reaching for energy and happiness, we’ll see that bold color, stripes, texture, florals and decorative elements have made their way into our closets — and they’re here to stay. With plans to spend much of spring and summer outside, lightweight... Read More
Beso de Oaxaca
Just four hours south and to the west of Mexico City is the city of Oaxaca (waa-haa-kuh). This is a place so rooted with arts and enriched with culture, colonial architecture and culinary cuisine that you feel immediately immersed the moment you step foot onto the old cobblestoned streets. In February, we ventured to this very... Read More
The Most Important Meal of the Week
Sunday Brunch at the Beach A Local Guide to Our Favorite Spots Move over breakfast, the best meal is a Sunday institution along the Gulf Coast. “Where do you want to go for brunch?” It’s not a question of if – it’s a question of where. Sunday brunch along 30A is a given, and brunch... Read More
Celebrating Mardi Gras At Home
Good Times Still Rollin’ New Orleans Locals Adapt to Keep Mardi Gras Alive New Orleans is no stranger to adversity, but whatever is thrown at us, our community will always persevere and get through it together. The cancellation of Mardi Gras parades this year is no different. Upon hearing the news in November, local resident... Read More
A Timeless 30A Retreat: Creating An Unmatched Legacy Home
Simply Unmatched | 171 W. Bermuda Drive in the Retreat Witness the Creative Vision Behind This Legacy Coastal Residence Along Florida’s Gulf Coast A renowned group of well-established talent joined to collaborate on the design and build of a timeless legacy residence at 171 W. Bermuda Drive in the quiet and ultra-private gated community of The... Read More
The Alexander: Before & After
30A’s East End Touts a Transformed Community The Alexander perches directly on Scenic Highway 30A, nestled between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Once a mix of terracotta, green and yellow aesthetic with a red-tile roof, this mixed-use property has enjoyed a significant makeover from its original color elements. A forward-thinking board of directors collaborated with the... Read More
New Norms at the Beach
The communities along Scenic Highway 30A love their events, with locals and seasonal visitors alike often setting their schedules around favorite festivities. As annual mainstays emerge on the calendar, a boost in community morale is palpable. Although pandemic protocols have altered life for everyone, event organizers have worked hard to make sure our calendars are... Read More
First Quarter 2021 Market Report for the Coastal Communities
First Quarter 2021 Market Report for the Coastal Communities A review of the home trends and real estate market for the popular communities of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast from Quarter 1 of 2021. Read More