Coastal Luxury Magazine | Spring/Summer 2023 Edition

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Erin Oden 26 HARVEST WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Todd Coston 30 FARM TO TABLE TO FARM
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Upcoming Events at the Beach

Wednesday Night Concert Series at Baytowne

EVERY WEDNESDAY

7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF

Gulf Place Wine Walk MONTHLY, EVERY THIRD THURSDAY

5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (APRIL – DECEMBER)

4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. (JANUARY – MARCH)

GULF PLACE

MKAF Concerts in The Village

THURSDAYS

APRIL – JUNE

7:00 P.M. TO 9 P.M.

MATTIE KELLY CULTURAL ARTS VILLAGE

The Sound of Music

FRIDAY, MAY 5 –

SUNDAY, MAY 14

THURSDAYS – SATURDAYS; 7:30 P.M.

SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 10; 2:30 P.M.

EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY

Spring Cabaret at the Boulevard

TUESDAY, MAY 9 7:30 P.M.

EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY

Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend

FRIDAY, MAY 12 –

SUNDAY, MAY 14

SEASCAPE RESORT

Tequila & Taco Fest

FRIDAY, MAY 12 –

SUNDAY, MAY 14

THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

SATURDAY, MAY 13 –

SUNDAY, MAY 14

10:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. GRAND BOULEVARD

Longleaf Writers Conference

SATURDAY, MAY 13 –

SATURDAY, MAY 20

SEASIDE INSTITUTE ACADEMIC VILLAGE

Digital Graffiti Festival

FRIDAY, MAY 19 –

SATURDAY, MAY 20

ALYS BEACH

Baytowne Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

SATURDAY, MAY 27 –SUNDAY, MAY 28

6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.

THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF

Panama City Beach Summer Concert Series

TUESDAYS JUNE – AUGUST

7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. AARON BESSANT PARK

Gulf Coast Jam

THURSDAY, JUNE 1 –

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

5:30 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

FRANK BROWN PARK

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 –

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 BAYTOWNE MARINA

Real. Fun. Fourth.

SUNDAY, JULY 2 –

TUESDAY, JULY 4 PIER PARK

Independence Day Celebration

TUESDAY, JULY 4

SEASIDE AMPHITHEATER

Red, White and Baytowne

TUESDAY, JULY 4

7:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF

Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art & Food Fest

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 –SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

5:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF

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ARTSQUEST FINE ARTS FESTIVAL MKAF CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE

With many great events that take place in our coastal communities, there’s so much to do! Here’s a sampling of events coming soon.

Local Farmers Markets

Seaside Farmers Market

EVERY SATURDAY

9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

SEASIDE AMPHITHEATER

Grand Boulevard

Farmers Market

EVERY SATURDAY

9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

GRAND BOULEVARD AT SANDESTIN

Rosemary Beach

Farmers Market

EVERY SUNDAY

9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

ROSEMARY BEACH TOWN CENTER

Watersound Town Center

Farmers Market

EVERY SATURDAY, INTERMITTENT WEDNESDAYS

10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

WATERSOUND ORIGINS EMERALD COAST BLUE MARLIN CLASSIC

FOUNDER / EDITOR Erin Oden

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Todd Coston, Alexsis Mills, Erin Oden, Olivia Ronchetti

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jean Allsopp, Sheri Hill, Tim Kramer, Layne Lillie, Kurt Lischka, Alexsis Mills, Jacqueline Ward, Dave Warren, Kiara Watson, Norman Wolf

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VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY Daniel Vitter

CUSTOM PUBLISHING MANAGER Sara Goldfarb

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Ekrut

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ADVERTISING DESIGNER Sierra Thomas

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SALES MANAGER, WESTERN DIVISION Rhonda Lynn Murray DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS, WESTERN DIVISION Dan Parker

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Julie Dorr

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Darla Harrison

ADVERTISING SERVICES MANAGER Tracy Mulligan

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ AD SERVICE COORDINATOR Sarah Coven

MARKETING MANAGER Javis Ogden

ADMINISTRATIVE & CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Renee Johnson

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“Our cover feature home, 105 S. Founders Lane, is poised directly on the Gulf in the idyllic coastal community of WaterSound Beach, Florida. Offered at $10 million, I am delighted to represent the listing and marketing of this majestic residence. Having sold several record-high sales in WaterSound Beach, this special community that is known for its iconic deep rolling dunes is one for which I hold a personal fondness.” — Erin Oden

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The Bright and Sunny Days

Our coastal communities shine brightest during these warm months

Balmy coastal breezes and fragrant blooms of springtime on 30A create renewed energy along our special beach communities. While winter is a cooler, calmer time here, spring and summer welcome the most visitors, and we are thrilled to show them the best our coast has to offer. The warm climate allows visitors and residents to truly enjoy all of the aspects of coastal life and outdoor living. We trade cars for beachcruiser bikes, work shoes for flip-flops, and iPhones for good books. Our coastal communities are perfectly and intentionally designed to showcase the laid-back coastal life that reminds us to slow down and live on beach time. Spring and summer weather patterns make it easy to fall in love with the coast and buy a beach house, too!

Inventory among our coastal communities has come up a little bit, bringing us out of what seemed like a frenzied market. Because inventory has remained relatively low, price trends have continued upward. Local real estate professionals have experienced an uptick in activity approaching spring. The Buyer hesitancy we saw in the winter months appears to be dissipating, and Buyer engagement is active. Many are focused on second-home ownership as a personal haven for their families, but Buyers are also compelled by the sound investment factor. Our boutique firm continues positive trends of excellent representation in the market. At Coastal Luxury, we are proud of the many successful sales of the coastal area’s most distinctive luxury homes, continuing our reputation in establishing numerous recordhigh sales prices.

The community of WaterSound Beach is highlighted on our cover. The best in the construction and design business combined efforts to create our featured property — 105 S. Founders Lane in WaterSound Beach. The build and design team explains how their attention to spatial and luxurious detail sets this property apart. Mother Nature dealt them a winning hand, as WaterSound Beach is one of the few areas that boasts deep, rolling dune structures reminiscent of Old Florida and days gone by. The views over the sprawling dunes that define WaterSound Beach are magical. The property of 105 S. Founders Lane is directly on the Gulf, overlooking the dunes. Every beach-facing view from this home wraps you in the picturesque and defining elements of the uniquely beautiful community.

I anticipate a successful season of real estate transactions as well as a season of fun-filled community gatherings. Staged against the elegant white walls of Alys Beach, the Digital Graffiti Festival provides a largescale, blank canvas for artists to explore the visual intersection of art and architecture. The Seaside Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular is just that — spectacular! Families join artists of all kinds — balloon, caricature, face-painting and others — at Central Square. Children and adults of all ages enjoy performances by jugglers and the Seaside Rep Theatre under a July sky. Delectable aromas float from food vendors. And the festivities close with an enormous fireworks show. Everything about the event speaks to summer. All throughout

Erin Oden is the principal broker and owner of Coastal Luxury, a real estate firm that maintains a strong emphasis on intimate market knowledge and expertise in the luxury and Gulf-front market. Erin can be reached at 850.502.1220 or erin@coastalluxury.com. Or stop by Coastal Luxury, located directly on 30A, the first office east of Alys Beach. Search all available properties at CoastalLuxury.com/SEARCH.

the season, in multiple communities, local farmers bring seasonal fruits and vegetables. The markets also host craft and art vendors. Farmers markets are fun places to learn about food and art culture on the coast. All throughout 30A and all summer long, families and friends gather under the stars to enjoy classic films and shows.

I welcome you to visit our Coastal Luxury office, adjacent to Alys Beach, to talk with members of our team. We enjoy being ambassadors for the different communities of 30A, explaining our area’s natural offerings, inviting you to exciting upcoming events and, of course, showing you opportunities to invest in stunning properties.

Warmly from the beach,

Erin

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“Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature’s simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard.”
— Psyche Roxas-Mendoza

Year-End 2022 Market Report

FOR THE GREATER DESTIN TO 30A HOME MARKET

Average closed sales prices of homes, condos and attached units.

Statistics according to data gathered from FLEX MLS for combined residential properties (detached homes, attached units and condos). Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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$4,148,519,928 $185,517,575 $314,362,400 $410,522,821 $364,214,582 $80,614,000 $1,554,918 $3,144,366 $3,052,062 $2,488,017 $4,092,299 $2,687,133 $634 $965 $1,076 $844 $1,325 $1,257 $3,487,152,511 $142,486,500 $325,300,600 $277,892,286 $247,266,927 $47,421,500 $1,961,278 $3,850,986 $4,855,233 $3,348,100 $5,887,308 $3,161,433 $780 $1,199 $1,523 $1,127 $1,801 $1,605 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 OVERALL 30A CORRIDOR WATERSOUND BEACH ROSEMARY BEACH WATERCOLOR DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT ALYS BEACH SEASIDE 26%|^ 16%v| 23%|^ 3%|^ 59%|^ 42%|^ 44%|^ 32%v| 36%|^ 23%v| 22%|^ 24%|^ 34%|^ 35%|^ 32%v| 41%v| 18%|^ 28%|^
CoastalLuxury.com | 11 PRICE TRENDS $549,330,875 $2,601,086,526 $117,849,255 $1,534,633,856 $548,755,528 $64,987,464 $62,168,025 $250,526,099 $560,522,570 $2,666,655 $758,998 $2,266,332 $4,553,810 $684,234 $1,203,472 $2,391,078 $1,399,587 $943,641 $1,097 $400 $482 $1,169 $409 $557 $911 $450 $562 $605,707,600 $2,241,890,204 $95,321,332 $1,655,313,910 $503,952,679 $22,063,925 $46,929,502 $259,631,018 $476,713,332 $4,554,192 $893,896 $2,888,525 $5,391,902 $912,958 $1,002,906 $2,933,094 $1,602,661 $1,162,715 $1,482 $501 $665 $1,331 $535 $684 $989 $556 $705 30A GULF-FRONT DESTIN, MIRAMAR BEACH BURNT PINE AT SANDESTIN RESORT 30A HIGH END LUXURY $3M+ SANDESTIN RESORT CARILLON BEACH 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT GRAYTON BEACH BAYFRONT DESTIN TO SOUTH WALTON DESTIN, MIRAMAR BEACH GULF-FRONT 35%|^ 71%|^ 10%|^ 8%|^ 18%|^ 14%|^ 25%v| 23%|^ 9%|^ 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVERAGE SALE PRICE AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT AVG SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT 14%v| 8%v| 4%|^ 18%|^ 33%|^ 15%|^ 25%|^ 31%|^ 24%|^ 19%v| 66%v| 15%v| 27%|^ 17%v| 23%|^ 38%|^ 23%|^ 25%|^
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A Fundraising Paradise

Restaurant Paradis hosts Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner benefiting Food For Thought organization

Coastal Luxury had the honor of attending Restaurant Paradis’ seventh annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner presented by 30A Luxury Vacations to benefit Food For Thought. Restaurant Paradis is a premier fine dining restaurant located in South Barrett Square in the charming center of Rosemary Beach. The evening made for a quintessential finale to a bustling year full of both challenges and blessings.

The lavish event was inspired by the Prohibition era and all guests were encouraged to embrace the theme and dress to the nines in 1920s-themed attire for a night full of delight. With the windows marked out in police tape and a guarded entrance, entering the restaurant truly felt like you were stepping foot into a different era. The night began with a cocktail hour in the lounge which featured vintage-inspired cocktails made with Distillery 98’s

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Coastal Luxury team posing in Barrett Square, outside Restaurant Paradis.

Dune Laker vodka and classic French 75s. The champagne and live music flowed through the rooms as the guests were invited into the main dining room. A luxurious dinner awaited with exceptional wines specifically curated for the event as well as a delicious four-course meal prepared by chef Mark Eichin and his culinary team.

Dinner began with a first course of shrimp and cabbage potstickers paired with Miguel Torres Estelado Sparkling Rosé. Flawlessly following from the first, the second course included a remarkable lobster Newburg paired with 2021 Turning Point Russian River chardonnay. For the main event, guests enjoyed a grilled lamb rack with 2021 Turning Point Alexander Valley cabernet to sip on. Icebox Cake was served for dessert, perfectly paired with 2020 Kara Tara South Africa Western Cape pinot noir.

The menu for the evening focused on local produce, fresh Gulf seafood and quality meats, staying true to the Restaurant’s mission. Each plate was carefully prepared and thoroughly presented with detailed descriptions of every element, including the thoughtfully selected wines. The dinner service left nothing to be desired and fully captured the opulent, Gatsby-like energy of the roaring ’20s.

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The entire restaurant and bar were encompassed in the Prohibition theme.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Restaurant Paradis decked out the entrance in Prohibition style for the 1920s-themed fundraising event. Hannah Martin, Alexsis Mills, Erin Oden and Rita Montgomery.

Our Coastal Luxury team spent the night dancing to live music, sharing laughs and enjoying quality time with one another. Nights like these, surrounded by close friends in the heart of the community we love so much, are near and dear to each of us.

We are so grateful to have attended this memorable event to benefit such a worthy cause, Food For Thought — an organization with a mission to “remove the negative impacts of hunger and empower a child to get the most out of their education and development by providing them weekly access to healthy, easy-to-prepare meals.”

The story of how they began is something special. The organization started out as a small family project to serve food insecure students in one school for one year, and the budget for this project was $300. The Founder, Tiffanie Nelson, partnered with her son’s school to provide access to food for children in need. Since 2010, Food For Thought has grown into a larger organization to fight childhood hunger. The organization now provides weekly access to food for 3,400 food-insecure school-aged children across 32 school locations in Walton and Okaloosa Counties.

The organization focuses on four main values. Fostering respect, being health focused, promoting volunteerism and establishing roots. They offer their services to every student on a free or reduced meal plan in the schools they serve. They ensure that each backpack provided includes healthy grains, fruits, vegetables and protein so the children and their families can easily prepare the healthiest meal possible.

Food For Thought strengthens their volunteer-base frequently, which brings new ideas, support and love into the organization. They welcome volunteers of all ages and encourage student and team volunteerism. These important volunteers pack and distribute food, help to organize the pantry and support the events. Volunteers are what keep For Thought running and able to serve the community’s children in need.

Over the 2021–2022 service year, Food For Thought distributed 1.28 million

food items, served 156,000 classroom snacks and delivered 96,000 backpacks. They also reached 100 hours of kitchen classes, acquired 5,000 volunteer hours and served 700 Christmas meals and 700 Thanksgiving meals.

A recipient parent stated that, "Receiving a backpack with food provided by community members is about more than easing food insecurity. The outreach provided a sense of comfort, support and encouragement.

It enabled me to push forward and not be defeated by the obstacles of providing daily basic needs for my family. The program has left a lasting impression on my children as well.”

Food For Thought is such an important organization serving our 30A community and children. We are so thankful to have supported them at the seventh annual Restaurant Paradis Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner where proceeds were able to benefit their organization.

For more information on Food For Thought and opportunities to serve, please visit FFTFL.org or email support@fftfl.org.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A grilled lamb rack (bottom left) was the main event of the night's four-course meal, paired with complementing wines and Dune Laker cocktails (top left).

Volunteering with Food for Thought

Volunteering with Food for Thought is such an impactful way to give directly back to the community. They are always in need of volunteers to pack backpacks, organize and maintain the pantry, deliver and distribute, and drive the vans. The Food for Thought team is also growing other opportunities to serve, including garden support, kitchen instruction classes, and bag returns. Packing Backpacks was a great way for the Coastal Luxury team to volunteer as a team and work together. We were able to pack over 100 backpacks together filled with soup, cereal, pretzels, apples and more!

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Top: Annie Lockamy, Erin Oden and Rita Montgomery dressed to the nines in their Prohibition-era attire. Left: Blaize Myrick and her husband, Collin.

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105 S. FOUNDERS LANE | BY ERIN ODEN

At Coastal Luxury, we have had the pleasure of marketing and selling some of the coast’s finest beach homes. Recently, showcasing this special Watersound Beach residence has been one of those magical professional experiences. Perched along the Gulf-front sprawling dunes of the coveted WaterSound Beach community, 105 S. Founders Lane is a timeless residence with a quintessential New England aesthetic that defines Watersound Beach and balances elegance and sophistication with seclusion and tranquility. Winding

boardwalks connect an impressive mile of sugary-white sands and crystal-clear waters of the Emerald Coast to the countless community amenities, the bustling Scenic Highway 30A and the coveted Watersound Club.

In 2015, 105 S. Founders Lane was constructed by a powerhouse group of renowned talent, including architect Jeff Dungan, builder Russ Porter of Regal Stephens Construction and famed interior designer Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors. This dream team met to discuss the magic behind the 30A luxury home.

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ON THE COVER
Photography by Kurt Lischka

How did you discover 30A and the Emerald Coast?

JEFF DUNGAN: It was around 2000, and a family in Birmingham reached out to work with them on a project in Carillon. It was like the Wild West at that time on 30A. The economy was blazing, and people were building seemingly everywhere down there at the time. It was new and fresh, and the opportunity was like fish in a barrel.

RUSS PORTER: I’ve been here for 17 years. We moved from Houston, Texas, after

Katrina hit New Orleans and we discovered 30A through visiting. We thought it would be a great place to raise a family and made this home ever since.

ERIKA POWELL: I discovered 30A as a college student in the late ’90s. I studied at Auburn University and would travel here with friends during college when on breaks. I saw firsthand the tremendous growth that was happening during those visits and for that reason moved here after graduation to pursue a career in interior design.

Having an established portfolio of projects along Scenic 30A, tell us about what makes the community of WaterSound unique to you?

ERIKA POWELL: WaterSound is such a unique community when compared to the others along Scenic 30A. I love the nod to New England architecture and design, it feels cozy, yet fresh. The beach landscape is stunning with rolling dunes and wooden walkways. It's unlike any other community along 30A.

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RUSS PORTER: We built our first house in WaterSound and fell in love 17 years ago. It was a fairly new development and one of the premier communities, and still is. It is a unique location south of 30A, gated, with all the additional amenities that it provides.

JEFF DUNGAN: We actually designed the Watersound Beach Club. We have done many homes in WaterSound and owned a property there for years! What I loved then and still appreciate about WaterSound is the quiet and calm sense it has about it. There is a peaceful nature with it that is wonderful. It’s in the layout of the place and little walkways and the sinuous boardwalks that so elegantly blend in with the dunes. It’s in a mile of beach that feels like you own the place when you go out to the Gulf.

What were the original visionary elements and features that you wanted to bring to life in this project? What are the unique highlights that define this stunning beach home?

JEFF DUNGAN: With such an investment you want to make the absolute most out of it. So you get creative and you carve out little spots here and there for porches. You break the garage off as a separate piece and slip a little plunge pool in the new space created in between. It’s about the experience of the place more than it is about a floor plan.

RUSS PORTER: We tried to capture both the aesthetics and the vision of WaterSound through St. Joe with more of a Nantucket look and style of house. We also tried to capture the views of the coastal dunes from the second to the fourth floor of the house.

ERIKA POWELL: The furnishings we selected were chosen based on durability and function. Knowing the house would be a high-end rental, we focused on materials that were not only beautiful, but that would hold up against the elements that rentals are often subjected to — sunscreen, wet swimsuits and sand.

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Photography by Kurt Lischka
ON THE COVER
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105 S. Founders Lane is nestled on the iconic sprawling dunes of old Florida within a community that boasts an impressive full mile of beach frontage. How did you focus the design process to capitalize on these unique characteristics?

RUSS PORTER: We tried to design a house that fit in with the aesthetics that St. Joe was looking for and their vision with bringing the Nantucket feel to the 30A market. And we designed around those elements such as cedar shake roof, the siding of the house and the palette and the colors of the house.

ERIKA POWELL: The living room, primary suite and tower are the three spaces that face south with gorgeous expansive Gulf views. We did our best to furnish the home in a way that was not only beautiful from within, but also in a way that drew attention out to the porches and beyond.

What tidbits do you have to share with any future owners of 105 S. Founders Lane?

ERIN ODEN & KRISTEN WILSON: WaterSound Beach is our favorite community along 30A because St. Joe has done such an incredible job of preserving the natural coastline. The top three floors of 105 S. Founders Lane provide breathtaking views of the Emerald Coast, with a thirdfloor primary suite that faces the Gulf and a fourth-floor watchtower that provides an amazing space to enjoy the stunning sunsets of WaterSound Beach.

ERIKA POWELL: Just like the current owners, you are lucky to have found this gem of a home! Views like this don't come along very often. And with a house so well appointed, it's sure to be a place memories are made for many years.

For more information about 105 S. Founders Lane, visit searchcoastalluxury.com.

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Photography by Kurt Lischka

Sixth Annual HARVEST WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

A Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Event

When summer ends and the leaves begin to fall, our sleepy beach town takes a break from the hustle and bustle of the peak season, saying goodbye to our summer guests. Though long days at the beach are just around the corner, there is one thing we locals and visitors alike all look forward to — the Harvest Wine and Food Festival. Rated as one of the premier wine and food festivals in the Southeast and presented by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, the Harvest Wine and Food Festival sets the stage for some of the finest foods and wines amongst 30A and the Southeast.

The 2022 sixth annual Harvest Wine and Food Festival began on an October Thursday, as is tradition, with dining experiences across several exclusive dining venues scattered along the Emerald Coast. Presented by Setco and 360 Blue in a private 360 Blue home in Watercolor, the Dinner of the Senses featured chef Craig Richards, a James Beard Award Foundation semifinalist hailing from Atlanta, and wines from Russian River and Sonoma provided by Senses Wines. Other notable events held Thursday included a Tarpon Cellars Wine Dinner at Ovide, a sold out Ovid Napa Valley Wine Dinner at Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, and a Booker Vineyards Wine Dinner at Vin’tij in Grand Boulevard.

Friday, the extravagant festivities continued with the Women with Grit Wine Dinner, featuring Saint Helena Winery and Chef Kristen Hall and presented by Good Grit and 360 Blue in a private 360 Blue 30A

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Live music at the Grand Tasting from the beer garden on the lawn of Cerulean Park. The Tarpon Cellars Wine Dinner was held Thursday at Ovide, Hotel Effie’s signature restaurant in Sandestin.

home, as well as the Winemaker Dinner featuring Reynolds Family Winery at the debut Italian eatery, Mimmo’s 30A in Blue Mountain Beach.

Saturday morning welcomed the main event of the festival, the Grand Tasting, held in Watercolor. The Harvest festival provides a private shuttle, removing any of the worry of transportation and allowing guests to relax into the experience. As the day begins, festival guests flock from near and far amongst the tropical flowers and shady oaks of Cerulean Park while local vendors present a variety of world-class wines, as well as delicacies from some of the best culinary talent across the Southeast. Highlights included a delectable chili, lime and watermelon radish flounder crudo, presented by Roux 30A in Grayton,

and a selection of boutique Napa Valley wines from DiBacco Importing and Distributing of Panama City Beach.

Strolling the walkways of the festival under the shade of the trees, there is a wine type and flavor profile for every guest, leaving no palate wanting. There’s newly inspired blends and tried-and-true classics from all over the country, an option waiting to fill the glass of every type of wine connoisseur.

Whether it's decadent barbeque and slaw, a charcuterie board to graze or an amaretto truffle, the festival has the most delightful treats to fuel a day of joy and laughter with friends. The beer garden is set in a vast, open lawn in the park, perfect for a stroll in the afternoon sun with a cold beer in hand. Sipping on hand-batched craft beer from all

over the Southeast while surrounded with friends and live music, the festival brings the energy of community we all hold so dear. The festival closed with an enchanted agave-inspired cocktail brunch on Sunday to wrap up the weekend and say goodbye to dear friends. This year Harvest featured an Agave Road Trip Brunch with chef Phil McDonald.

With all of this, it’s no surprise that DCWAF’s annual fundraising event has garnered recognition as the fifth most successful charity wine auction in the U.S., by Wine Spectator magazine, and has been included in their top 10 ranking for over a decade. The DCWAF organization has been able to raise money for children in need in Northwest Florida, donating more than

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Top: Chef Kristen Hall, of The Essential in Birmingham, led an all-female lineup of chefs across the Southeast at the Women with Grit dinner in Watercolor. Bottom: Picturesque agave cocktails served at the Agave Roadtrip Brunch on Sunday. Photography by Kiara Watson

$28 million to local children’s charities since its founding in 2005, through hosting events such as the Harvest Wine & Food festival, as well as other worldclass wine and food events. As a result, the organization has impacted the lives of over 100,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. This year, the charity held a virtual auction featuring rare wine, trips and experiences, hosted in conjunction with the festival weekend, and raised more than $100,000 for children in need.

“Being able to craft a wine and food festival from scratch has been one of the most challenging and rewarding projects for the DCWAF team,” said DCWAF director of marketing Kate MacMillan.

“Over the years, we’ve expanded our event schedule, elevated our celebrity talent, and really worked hard to build a high-end festival that further compliments the DCWAF brand and helps us raise money for children in need in Northwest Florida. What started as a three-day festival is now a four-day festival with almost 10 events embedded across South Walton.”

Although the sun has set on the sixth annual Harvest Wine and Food Festival, MacMillan noted, there is something we can anticipate every year:

“A world-class festival experience that includes something for every palate to enjoy, while raising money for a good cause and set in the beautiful 30A community of Watercolor.”

HARVEST WINE & FOOD

FESTIVAL 2023 will be hosted October 19–22, featuring wine dinners, the Grand Tasting, a cocktail brunch and more. Tickets to the seventh annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival will be available in July. For more information on the Harvest Wine & Food Festival or the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, call 850.650.3732 or email info@dcwaf.org.

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Left: Chef Phil McDonald speaks to the Agave Road Trip Brunch crowd at a private 360 Blue home in Watercolor. Right: Cheers from the Grand Tasting, with Tod Coston and Dylan Franks.
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Top Right: Delectable bites by Roux 30A at the Grand Tasting. Bottom Right: Erin and Jon Oden catching some shade in Cerulean Park at the Grand Tasting. Left: Harvest guests sip tastings of award-winning rums provided by Cape Fear Distillery. Refreshing craft cocktails at the sixth annual Grand Tasting on Saturday. Photography by Kiara Watson
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FARM to TABLE to FARM

Hotel Belmar merges sustainability and luxury at their eco-tourism retreat

Deep in the lush, clouded forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica, my husband, John, and I spent the last days of our honeymoon fully immersed in the most organic, eco-conscious hotel the country has to offer. Hotel Belmar has the highest standards for sustainability and keeps preservation of the environment at the forefront of all operations. The hotel calls this experience “the art of nature,” describing it as “a simple phrase that sums up our commitment to the exquisite and beautiful natural experiences our guests will enjoy during their time spent at Hotel Belmar.”

As you enter the lobby you are surrounded by warm wood floors, earthtoned fabrics, and the scent of tea waiting for you that was grown, dried and brewed on the hotel grounds. The hotel itself is always working toward carbon neutrality, so there are no elevators or central air conditioning. Although, the weather in Monteverde is so perfectly balanced you would never know it’s missing. With solar panels for water heating, biodegradable soaps blended especially for the guests and organic-cotton towels, every single

detail in the rooms is thoughtful and intentional, with both the guests and planet earth in mind.

Dipping our toes into the ecoexperience, we started our stay at the hotel with their “garden to glass” experience. Alongside one of the knowledgeable bartenders, we visited the garden on the hotel grounds to learn about how they consciously select their bar supplies. We tried our hand at mixology as the sun transitioned to set in the background over the Colorado Gulf. Stepping outside the front door to the hotel, we entered the carefully curated garden and were immediately surrounded by greenery, buzzing insects and tempting scents.

The garden is made up of a wide variety of organic plants specifically chosen to either serve in the hotel’s restaurant meals or keep harmful pests away. However, there are a few plants that are able to do both, like peppermint. We toured the gardens, clipping herbs that inspired us most along the way and learning the different methods they use to keep the gardens healthy and free of harmful intruders. Large fruit bushes border the garden, protecting the delicate interior

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Located in the Monteverde region of Costa Rica, Hotel Belmar offers a unique eco-experience with their regenerative sustainability practices. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOTEL BELMAR

plants from airborne illnesses. And insect homes that are inviting to butterflies and other helpful critters are as thoughtfully planted throughout the garden as are the herbs and vegetables.

With our basket full of fresh herbs, we walked back to the hotel bar and started turning our inspiration into a recipe for a cocktail. For the first drink, my husband and I used the same alcohol and mixer, but different herbs to taste how significantly the flavor profile can be altered and what notes you pick up from the drink. With dark Costa Rican rum and club soda that is carbonated in-house, eliminating unnecessary waste, we each added our choice of herbs and infused syrups. I used a lemon-infused syrup, dill, and a dried lemon slice to top it off. My husband chose an orange-infused syrup, with parsley and mint to top the cocktail.

For our final drink, I chose a Costa Ricanwhite-rum-based drink, while John chose bourbon. Our bartender stepped in here to show us a variety of methods used to

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Alexsis combined Costa Rican white rum, eucalyptus syrup, cream and egg whites to create this cloud-like cocktail.

incorporate different elements of the Hotel Belmar experience. With the combination of eucalyptus-infused syrup, a splash of fresh cream and egg white, my drink markedly resembled the clouds surrounding the Monteverde forest. We topped it off with edible flowers and a fresh eucalyptus sprig. John mixed his bourbon with a berryand rosemary-infused syrup, a splash of Angostura bitters and topped it off with carbonated water and fresh rosemary.

With our drinks in hand, we made our way to the patio to watch the sun set over the hotel’s garden, enjoying every sip that so perfectly captured the experience of being in Costa Rica.

On our second day at Hotel Belmar, we got the full experience of their “farm to table to farm” mission. Locally sourced food is of the utmost importance to Hotel Belmar. And while most would consider anything from the same state to be local, they consider local to mean that they can actually see it growing from their hilltop location’s front door.

A short 20-minute drive from the main grounds lies the hotel’s own carbon-neutral farm, Madre Tierra. Arriving at the farm, you are immediately surrounded by the farm’s welcoming team — a number of sheep, cows and donkeys and two large, gorgeous pigs named Babe and Baby.

We toured the farm, which began with meeting the dairy cows and walking up a hill to La Queseria, a small building where they process fresh milk into cheese

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The hotel’s carbon neutral farm, Madre Tierra, produces crops for the restaurant and is home to a number of farm animals. Hotel Belmar offers a “garden to glass” experience to guests. All ingredients are sourced and produced on-site for the perfectly curated cocktail. PHOTOS BY ALEXSIS MILLS (CLOUD-LIKE COCKTAIL AND PIG) AND COURTESY OF HOTEL BELMAR (GARDEN TO GLASS COCKTAILS)

for the hotel’s restaurant. They use traditional methods that require less energy and create minimal waste. La Queseria makes a variety of cheeses, but one that really stood out to us was a cheese smoked with the husks of rice, a crop grown and processed to feed the farm animals. We tried an assortment of fresh cheeses, including a creamy burrata that was what dreams are made of.

Along walkways of arabica coffee trees, from which the coffee served in the hotel is grown, we made our way to an outlook that gave an expansive view of the farm and the processing area for sugar cane. Using a traditional pressing machine, we juiced sugar cane to sip on while we learned about the farm's ongoing efforts to maintain carbon neutrality.

Walking down the hillside into the shade, we were welcomed to Casa de las Gallinas, meaning the chicken house. Here we met the friendly free-range hens of the Madre Tierra farm and watched as a farm worker fed them the scraps from breakfast served at the hotel that morning.

Making our way back to the barn, we passed the building that stores the “gold.” In this space, they take the animal waste from horses and other farm animals and the finished product from the hotel’s compost to produce enough natural fertilizer and organic pesticide to support the farm year-round.

With the farm dogs leading the way, we toured the rest of the farm by horseback. We got to take in the full expanse of the farm's crops and made our way to the top of a hill that gave way to a breathtaking view of the Nicoya Peninsula and the luscious farm beaming with life.

With the knowledge of the farm instilled in us, we made our way back to the hotel where the chef prepared a four-course lunch for us, highlighting the unique treasures of the farm.

But before we enjoyed our lunch, we toured the hotel's waste-processing facility, including the compost bins and methods for bringing usable waste back to the farm. They repeat the cycle of “farm to table to farm” because they believe it is just as important to responsibly return waste from meals to the farm as it is to transfer the food from the farm to the plate.

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Right: Alexsis and John toured the Madre Tierra farm on horseback as part of their eco-experience at Hotel Belmar. Bottom: Casa de las Gallinas is home to Madre Tierra’s free-range hens. PHOTOS BY ALEXSIS MILLS (HORSE AND FOUR-COURSE LUNCH) AND COURTESY OF HOTEL BELMAR (CHICKENS)

The meal started with a salad made up of greens and herbs grown entirely in the hotel’s garden. The salad was followed by a delicious burrata topped with fresh basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and garden fresh herbs. The main dish was grilled achiote sea bass, pulled from the waters of a fishing village visible from the balcony of the hotel with binoculars, served with grilled baby corn and the most delectable spinach ravioli filled with the farm’s mozzarella cheese.

With dessert, we enjoyed eucalyptus mocktails as we discovered that the centerpiece of the table was our dessert in disguise, a tactic the restaurant loves to use to eliminate waste. The delicious brownie bites were nestled into a bed of cocoa nibs and topped with a stem of mint, made to look like a plant, the perfect culmination of our farm to table to farm experience.

Hotel Belmar leaves no leaf unturned in their efforts toward sustainability, all while maintaining a peaceful, educational and relaxing experience for their guests. While most would hesitate to consider luxury and ecoconsciousness in the same respect, the team at the hotel delivers it without error. We were truly able to embrace the eco-tourism that Costa Rica is known for, and it was a pleasure to spend the last few days of our trip in such a thoughtful and heartfelt space.

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Newlyweds Alexsis and John enjoyed a four-course lunch overlooking the farm. Their consciously curated meal included a garden-fresh salad, buratta cheese produced on-property, sea bass sourced from a local fishing village and a cocoa dessert disguised as the table’s centerpiece.

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120 Smugglers Cove Court

LAKES AT SUMMER BREEZE

COASTAL COVE

• An exquisite offering in The Lakes at Summer Breeze, located in a cul-de-sac just steps from white, sandy beaches of the Gulf

• In a quiet and tranquil rentalrestricted community on the west end of Panama City Beach

• This exceptional location is only a seven-minute walk to the beach and just a few minutes driving

• Well-manicured landscaping and detailed outdoor lighting greets you with charming Floridian curb appeal

• Recent renovations include an updated kitchen with solid-surface countertops, new Samsung appliances, interior painting and new flooring throughout

• The first floor offers a large open concept living and kitchen area, a guest bedroom and a guest bath

• Upstairs, the spacious master en suite offers private balcony access

• The second floor also has an additional guest en suite bedroom and a bonus room

• An oversized lot offers a beautiful in-ground pool in the completely fenced back yard

• The property has been well maintained and is in great condition, making it ideal for a primary home or beach getaway

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BUILT IN 2000 1,831 Sq. Ft. Offered at $769,000 3 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms PANAMA CITY BEACH

The Winston

30A EAST

A NEW COMMUNITY POISED FOR DEVELOPMENT

• The Winston is a stunning luxury development designed by architect Chris Stoyles of Archiscapes

• The Winston features two lifestyle residences that have been designed with all of your beach and entertainment needs

• Featuring two pools, a courtyard, multiple living areas and incredible rooftop views overlooking Rosemary and Inlet Beach, both properties offer year-round coastal experiences

• These extraordinary homes offer spacious living with five bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths

• A first-floor entertainment area with an open living room and bar flows onto a private courtyard with a small dip pool

• The expansive third-floor open kitchen and living area opens to balcony views

• The fourth-floor entertainment area has an additional bar that opens onto an exquisite rooftop pool with a fire pit and built-in seating area

• Both homes also feature an elevator with spacious guest suites and multiple large, wellappointed master suites

• The Winston is located at the corner of Winston Lane and 30A, just a short stroll to the beach, adjacent to Rosemary Beach and walking or biking distance to Seacrest Beach, Alys Beach and 30A shops and dining

• This two-homesite development conveys with plans and engineering

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30A EAST
0.29 acre Offered at $3,395,000
9538
800.359.0748 EXT.

The Alexander, Condo 406

PRIME PENTHOUSE CORNER

• Indulge in luxury at this coastal condo Penthouse, a rare opportunity at the Alexander

• Prime location in the east end of 30A, directly adjacent to Alys Beach

• Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to an expansive balcony, offering panoramic Gulf views

• Two en suite guest bedrooms and one Gulf-facing primary suite with an en suite and doors opening to the deck

• Access to Seacrest Beach’s 12,000-square-foot lagoon pool

• Ideal location near the bustling town centers of Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach and Rosemary Beach

• Stunning Gulf-view corridors over Paradise By The Sea and Alys Beach

• Westerly orientation for sunsets

Sold at $1,775,000

BUILT IN 2006

1,659 Sq. Ft.

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

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SOLD

Homesite 5 Paradise By The Sea Court

PARADISE BY THE SEA

ONE TIER FROM THE GULF IN 30A’S PREEMINENT COMMUNITY

• This large Gulf-view homesite is two tiers back from the Gulf in the sought-after gated community of Paradise By The Sea

• Lot is 60 feet wide and over 345 feet deep, allowing an ample buildable footprint for a residence with carriage house and pool

• With just 51 homesites, this community boasts an exclusive level of privacy

• No build-out requirement and you can build on your own timeline

• Paradise By The Sea is adjacent to Alys Beach and west of Rosemary Beach

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1/2 Acre
Nearly
Offered at $2,950,000 800.359.0748 EXT. 5368
30A EAST

86 N. Charles Street

BEACH
ALYS

• Seize the good days at 86 N. Charles Street, where courtyard living meets coastal elegance in this expansive Alys Beach stunner in the heart of the desired east end of 30A

• Designed by famed architect Gary Justiss with furnishings by Tracery Interiors, the home combines melodious rhythms of Bermudian architecture with contemporary style, sophistication and an emphasis on indoor to outdoor living

• An open floor plan inside flows seamlessly to a private courtyard, perfect for gathering with family or entertaining guests, and allows for twice the living space

• The neighborhood’s New Urban aesthetic speaks to community, with winding sidewalks and paths leading from your front door to 30A shopping and dining, as well as the white sands and crystal-clear waters of the Emerald Coast.

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GULF-FRONT — 30A EAST 71

Pelican Circle

• Spanning 76 feet of Gulf-frontage on 30A’s popular east end, this charming home is poised in the gated community of Pelican Pointe

• Unique, quiet setting along the coast and neighboring Camp Creek Lake, while just a short walk or bike ride to the bustling town centers of Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and Watersound

• The coastal lifestyle of the soughtafter east end of 30A cannot be matched at this sanctuary location

• Seclusion and serenity meet coastal luxury at 71 Pelican Circle

• Upon entering, you are greeted with an open living area and kitchen looking out upon the white sands and emerald waters

• Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors span the south side of the home, opening to panoramic Gulf views from the privacy of a fenced-in sundeck that steps out to your beach path

• The primary suite provides access to the Gulf-front deck, offering picturesque and calming Gulf views

• A laundry room and half-bath make up a mudroom that allows for ample storage and ideally exits to the outside shower

• Two spacious guest bedrooms, with a shared bathroom, allow for privacy

• Priced to sell, this Gulf-front homesite provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the well-kept, charming cottage or to build a large dream home on a sizable site

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30A EAST

117 S. Camp Creek Road

COASTAL DUNE LAKE — 30A EAST

REFINED COASTAL DUNE LAKE LIVING

BUILT IN 2011 3,201 Sq. Ft.

4 Bedrooms 3/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $2,950,000

• Nestled among nature along a rare coastal dune lake and located in the desirable east end of 30A, this home is a perfect balance of refinement, elegance and a coastal lifestyle

• Designed by the prominent local architecture firm, Chancey Design, this special lake retreat boasts an idyllic setting with breathtaking views of Camp Creek Lake

• The lake’s outfall connection allows paddleboard and kayak access into the Gulf, directly from your large private dock

• Dark-stained white-oak floors lead to a gourmet kitchen, showcasing all Viking appliances, two dishwashers, concrete countertops and a spacious walk-in pantry

• An adjacent dining space features a candlelit chandelier and stunning lake views

• Step into a sunken living room with towering ceilings, custom lighting and a real-wood fireplace

• The second-floor primary suite offers an expansive walk-in closet and bathroom with a freestanding tub and opens to an enclosed patio overlooking the lake with a sitting area perfect for morning coffee or sunset views

• The second floor also features two additional guest bedrooms and a flex space perfect for a home office or two sets of bunk beds

• The third floor is encompassed by a spacious bonus room and sundeck with panoramic views of the Emerald Coast

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800.359.0748 EXT. 2588 30A EAST

105 S. Founders Lane

GULF-FRONT — WATERSOUND BEACH

BUILT IN 2015 4,050 Sq. Ft. 5 Bedrooms 5/1 Bathrooms Offered at $10,000,000 30A EAST COMFORTABLE COASTAL ELEGANCE MEETS TRANQUILITY

105 S. Founders Lane

• Gulf-front location in the pristine gated community of Watersound Beach, offering the luxury coastal lifestyle on a notably quiet 1-mile stretch of beach with privacy and seclusion, yet still close to the amenities of 30A

• Boasting vast vistas of the iconic sprawling dunes of Old Florida, just footsteps to the beach walkover and a short ride to the coveted Watersound Beach Club

• Designed by the talented Dungan Nequette Architects and built by the respected Regal Stephens builders, this home is where refinement meets tranquility

• Open floor plan coming fully furnished designed by Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors

• Upon entering, the foyer greets you with v-groove tile floors, a wet bar, wood beamed ceilings and a private elevator

• Floor to ceiling windows display a stunning pool deck showcasing a chic private pool

• Four spacious floors with balcony views from each

• The first floor includes a tucked-away laundry room, a cozy sitting room, a bunk room with an attached bathroom, as well as a junior master with outdoor patio

• The second level boasts a fully appointed chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, opening to the dining and living area featuring a custom fireplace, opening to a covered wraparound deck

• The second floor also includes an additional guest room with full bath, a half bath and a catwalk access to a large carriage house above the garage

• The carriage house features a morning kitchen, full bath and private stairway

• On the third level is a fully dedicated primary suite containing a balcony, a master bathroom featuring a garden tub and a custom towel warmer, and walk-in closet with sitting space

• Access the fourth level deck for extraordinary panoramic sunset views over the Gulf

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376 Beachfront Trail

BUILT IN 1994 4,645 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Offered at $16,000,000 30A EAST A
GULF-FRONT ESTATE WITH UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEWS

376 Beachfront Trail

• An iconic and pristine coastal estate located on over an acre with 95 feet of Gulf frontage

• Completely redesigned by bespoke Nashville designer Chad James and recreated by renowned architect Geoff Chick with builder Chris Clark

• This timeless residence is accented with luxury and boasts unobstructed views throughout of the Gulf of Mexico and Deer Lake

• The private gated estate offers additional room for development and has a custom Gulf-front pool with eastern and western views from both the pool and large Southern-style porches

• Ocean views can be enjoyed indoors, too, from the open kitchen, living room and foyer

• This home exudes Southern coastal charm with reclaimed heart pine floors throughout and raised ceilings accented with reclaimed Pennsylvania Dutch barn beams

• Chef’s kitchen designed with high-end Viking appliances, custom-milled cabinetry and a wet bar

• The main living room opens onto a large wraparound balcony with outdoor dining, overlooking the pool and private beach access

• The second and third floors each offer a secondary guest suite with a private balcony and hall en suite

• The third-floor master retreat is a thoughtfully designed private space, encompassing the entire Gulf side of the third floor and boasts a large porch with a custom porch swing

• The master bathroom features Alabama white-marble floors throughout, an oversized walk-in shower, a separate soaking tub looking out to the Gulf and a walk-in closet

• A new addition on the fourth floor offers two more living spaces, featuring a bunk room, a wet bar, en suite with four vanities, a full bath and a bonus room or theater

• One of the most convenient aspects of this secluded coastal retreat is its proximity to the amenities of 30A communities, offering the best dining experiences, shopping and activities for all to enjoy

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$16,000,000 30A EAST
Offered at

Homesite 13, Chance Lane

COASTAL DUNE LAKE — 30A EAST

LIVE THE LAKE LIFE ON A RARE COASTAL DUNE LAKE

• This waterfront homesite is located on a 30A coastal dune lake in the popular east end of 30A, directly across from Watersound Beach and just west of Alys Beach

• Enjoy lakefront living spanning 68 feet of natural lake frontage in the secluded, gated community of The Landing at Camp Creek

• This homesite is surrounded by protected natural preserve lands and boasts unmatched privacy

• Your future dream home awaits you at this rare coastal dune lake location

Offered at $1,450,000

68 Feet on Lake

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Dunes of Seagrove, Condo 404A

30A EAST

WESTWARD SUNSET VIEWS

• This top-floor condo offers a bright, open concept floor plan with westward views of the Gulf of Mexico

• Enjoy a spacious master suite, complete with a separate sitting area and private balcony access.

• The second bedroom and additional bunks offer the ability to maximize rental potential while providing privacy for your guests.

• Boasting tile floors and granite countertops, this unit is easy to maintain

• The oversized balcony makes for the perfect spot to enjoy Emerald Coast sunsets

• The beachfront Dunes of Seagrove offers owners and guests top-notch amenities including two seasonally heated resort pools, hot tub, a gym complete with a sauna and steam room, on-site bike rentals, tennis courts and more

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at $1,475,000 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 800.359.0748 EXT. 9448
Offered

7 Half Moon Lane WATERSOUND

WEST BEACH

HALF MOON HEAVEN

• 7 Half Moon Lane was designed in the original E floor plan offered by Huff Homes contractors

• This 2,463-square-foot home has 3 bedrooms, 31/2 baths, a onecar garage, first-floor master bedroom, large open living spaces and a full-size laundry room

• West Beach amenities include a large pool, club house area, lush open green spaces and stunning private beach accesses along 30A

• WaterSound West Beach is centrally located to some of 30A’s best dining, unique boutique shopping, The Hub and miles of bike paths with walking trails

• This meticulously maintained home has never been rented and is being offered fully furnished

Offered at $1,950,000

3 Bedrooms

3/1 Bathrooms

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Sq. Ft.
BUILT
2,463
30A EAST

Beachwood Villas, Condo D3

BEACHSIDE RETREAT

• Beautiful one-bedroom condo fully updated and turnkey ready

• Enjoy convenient access to the condominium’s pool and the beach or easily walk or bike to the nearby shops and restaurants of 30A

• This unit comes fully furnished and with bunk beds in the shared space for added sleeping accommodations

• Newly replaced heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit in July 2022 and water heater in 2017

• Not currently on a rental program, this unit can easily be scheduled for a viewing

• Do not miss out on this amazing rental or vacation-home opportunity

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Offered at $485,000 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 800.359.0748 EXT. 9378
30A EAST
SEAGROVE BEACH

Beachwood Villas, Condo D14

A COVETED 30A LOCATION

• Spacious three-bedroom Beachwood Villas condo located in the heart of Seagrove Beach

• Recent upgrades and new tile flooring throughout

• Positioned on the first floor with a covered patio overlooking the beautiful green space

• It's an easy three-minute walk to the white, sandy beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico

• Beachwood Villas offers excellent amenities, with two lighted tennis courts, two community pools and pet-friendly accommodations

• Selling fully furnished and ready for your summer vacation plans

Offered at $765,000

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414 Wood Beach Drive

SEAGROVE BEACH

SUGARWOOD COTTAGE

• This charming Florida cottage boasts open concept living with three generously sized bedrooms plus an office, making it a perfect primary residence or an income-generating rental

• Vaulted ceilings, arched entryways, and custom cabinets are just a few of the architectural touches throughout the home

• The quiet neighborhood of Sugarwood is ideally located in the heart of Seagrove Beach

• Situated on a large corner lot, the backyard provides ample room for entertaining and space to add a pool

• The adjacent cul-de-sac adds additional privacy

• This home is just a quick stroll or bike ride to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico via the Greenwood beach access

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The Heights at Blue Mountain Beach

Offered at $9,950,000 30A WEST A SLEEK AND SOPHISTICATED GULF-FRONT COMMUNITY

The Heights at Blue Mountain Beach

Offered at $9,950,000

• Exclusive opportunity to develop luxury residences in The Heights at Blue Mountain Beach, a unique and private Gulf-front development

• Poised on one of the highest elevations of 30A’s west end in Blue Mountain Beach, The Heights will offer fully approved plans designed by Archiscapes architect Chris Stoyles

• Two 6,499-square-foot Gulf-front residences, each with more than 40 feet of Gulf frontage, and one 7,642-square-foot Gulf-view residence

• This is an incredible developer opportunity with almost an acre site, situated in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach along the pristine Emerald Coast

• These home-sites are being offered with the ability to purchase individually or as the entire development, with this listing being priced for the entirety

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770 N. Church Street

SANTA ROSA PLANTATION

CHARMING FARMHOUSE BY THE BAY

• Split property with 5 acres as a buildable site for investment opportunity with approximately 80% of the land as conservation use

• This chic, modern farmhouse on a sprawling 10 acres and designed by famed architect David Sargent features large open spaces, high ceilings and wide gallery halls, mixing modern with comfort

• With four bedrooms, two living areas and an office space, this home is a private sanctuary

• A stunning chef’s kitchen features custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances

• Covered parking with space for seven vehicles, plus one golf cart

• Other features include Shwinco Capital Impact turtle glass windows, two air conditioning systems, integrated house dehumidifier, builtin vacuum system, gas stove and barbecue, spray-foam insulation, hardwood throughout, and built-in surround sound Bose speakers

• Complete charm with two sets of antique gates from the 1400s and 1800s that lead you into the landscaped patio

• The property allows for horses and has a 30-amp recreational-vehicle power hookup

• Close by to the Cessna Landing with bay access

• Buyer to verify all dimensions and buildable area

Offered at $1,475,000

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

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Sq. Ft.
3,370
SANTA ROSA BEACH

Homesite 6, North Bishop Road

• Build your dream vacation getaway on this generous, wooded lot in the serene Beach Highlands neighborhood with no HOA fees

• Ideally located on 30A’s west end, this property is just a quick walk or ride to the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico via the neighborhood’s beach access

• The nearby Dune Allen Regional Beach Access boasts plenty of parking, bathrooms and lifeguards on duty

• Quick access to 30A allows for easy trips to the neighboring Gulf Place for dinner and shopping

CoastalLuxury.com | 67 SANTA ROSA BEACH 0.22 acre Offered at $750,000 LUXURY HOME FINANCING Dreaming of Coastal Homeownership on the Florida Gulf? Simplified Underwriting / Guidelines Loan Amounts up to $4,000,000 • Primary • Second Home • Investor DSCR • Condotels • Non-Warrantable Condos • Asset Depletion • Bank Statement PURCHASE / CASHOUT REFI / R/T REFI Lynnie Scott Branch Manager | NMLS 1301722 404.822.8878 LScott@GenevaFi.com Licensed in CA, FL, GA This is not a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet LTV requirements for refinances, and final credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines. Approvals are subject to change without notice based on applicant’s eligibility and market conditions. Geneva Financial LLC is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal Government. Geneva Financial LLC is approved to participate in FHA programs but the products and services performed by Geneva Financial LLC are not coming directly from HUD or FHA. Geneva Financial LLC NMLS #42056 is an Equal Opportunity Lender and Equal Housing Lender. 180 S. Arizona Ave., Ste. 310 Chandler, AZ 85225. 1-888-889-0009. AZ BK #0910215 I can help you through the qualifying process. Call, text or email. 800.359.0748 EXT. 9528
BEACH HIGHLANDS BUILD
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COASTAL LUXURY Life SELLING THE

A SELECTION OF SOME OF OUR RECENT NOTABLE SALES

Coastal Luxury is pleased to have represented both Buyers and Sellers on the successful sales of exquisite beach homes along our coast this year. Please reach out and allow us the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs in the coming seasons!

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CoastalLuxury.com | 69 75 Caliza Lane COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE ALYS BEACH SOLD$6,075,000 131 Paradise By the Sea Blvd. COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE PARADISE BY THE SEA SOLD$12,800,000 GULF-FRONT HOME 114 S. Watch Tower Lane SOLD$10,750,000 COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE WATERSOUND BEACH 43 Ocean Club Drive COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE AMELIA ISLAND SOLD$13,350,000 COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE LOUISIANA SOLD$9,700,000 Apartments in Louisiana 59 Pelican Circle COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE 30A EAST END SOLD$19,000,000 TOP4 HIGHEST30A HOMESALEPRICES RECORD HIGHESTHOME SALEINNORTHEAST FLORIDA HIGHESTRECORDSALEOF 2023INCOMMUNITY
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30A EAST END
Andante, Penthouse 9
Magnolia Street
GRAYTON BEACH
Beachfront Trail
COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE
SOLD$5,150,000
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COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE
SOLD$3,582,003 425
SEAGROVE BEACH
COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER AND BUYER SIDE
INLET BEACH
SOLD$4,750,000 237 Winston Lane COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE
SOLD$3,425,000 137 Camp Creek Point Drive
30A EAST
E. County Hwy. 30A
SEAGROVE BEACH
COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE
SOLD$3,100,000 4256
COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE
SOLD$4,000,000
CoastalLuxury.com | 71 COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER AND BUYER SIDE ALYS BEACH SOLD$2,725,000 The Whitby, Condo 302 COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE ROSEMARY BEACH SOLD$2,000,000 The Mercado, Condo 4C COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER AND BUYER SIDE 30A EAST SOLD$1,775,000 The Alexander, Condo 406 COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE SEACREST BEACH SOLD$1,900,000 52 E. Seacrest Beach Blvd. COASTAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE SEAGROVE BEACH SOLD$1,899,000 93 Eastern Lake Court 10 W. Kingston Road COASTAL LUXURY ON THE SELLER SIDE ROSEMARY BEACH SOLD$2,975,000

Along 30A, coastal canines enjoy endless days of sunshine and many summertime splashes on hot Florida days. Our beach communities offer endless activities for you and your furry friend to enjoy together. Here is a list of the top five spots to experience with your beach-loving pup!

1. Grayton Beach State Park is a great place to go for a hike with your dog by your side! Enjoy beautiful scenery while getting some fresh air and exercise.

2. Great Southern Café, located in Seaside, welcomes pups of all kinds to join you for a delicious, Southernstyle meal.

3. The Hub is an outdoor eatery with a fabulous atmosphere. They also have a large outdoor screen to play your favorite movies and project sports games. The best part about The Hub is that they are dog friendly! So, bring your best friend

along with you to experience The Hub in Watersound.

4. Huck & Harlowe in Rosemary Beach is a dog outfitter store that sells anything from baked dog biscuits to doggy raincoats. Treat your pup to a luxurious day and take them shopping at Huck & Harlowe for all of their favorite goodies.

5. 30Avenue is an outdoor lifestyle center that offers upscale shopping and dining. Take your dog for a relaxing stroll along their paved sidewalks and central green area while palm trees line your path.

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1. Piper and Riley traveled all the way from Smyrna, Georgia, to soak up some rays in their favorite vacation spot. 2. Camper is starting the morning off right with a stop at the beloved Fonville Press Market Café in Alys Beach. 3. Winston loves taking long walks on the beach to start his day on the happiest note. Just look at that smile! 4. Neila lounging on her comfy chair after a long day of outdoor play. 5. Breezy likes to spend extra sunny days swimming in his pool. 6. Alfi striking a pose after rolling around in the grass. 7. Georgia preparing for takeoff while sporting her stylish Watersound Club bandanna.
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8. Louie enjoying Florida’s warm fall weather on the front steps of his home.

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For same day reservations call (850) 236-3467

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