Articles by Jenny Etheredge

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Oktoberfest :: Celebrate Along the Coast

Did you know that Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration more than 200 years ago? The wedding was celebrated with multiple days of drinking, feasting and horse racing. Fast forward two centuries and Oktoberfest has transpired into a weekend full of live music, craft beer and loads of German traditions. Oktoberfest on the Northwest Florida […] Read More

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What to Do on a Rainy Day :: Coastal Edition

A rainy day at the beach doesn’t have to ruin your vacation (or your weekend, hello locals!). There’s plenty of indoor fun to be found from Destin to the Forgotten Coast. No need to stay cooped up in the house, we have compiled the top activities for a rainy day for all ages and interests: […] Read More

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The Pearl of Florida Festivals :: Florida Seafood Festival

  What could be more quintessential Florida than a seafood festival? Each autumn, locals and tourists flock to Apalachicola’s picturesque Battery Park for the two-day Florida Seafood Festival. An authentic, down home celebration of the bounty of local waters and the people that make the Forgotten Coast region so unique, the festival is one of […] Read More

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Private Sanctuary Steps From Barrett Square :: Rosemary Beach

143 Wiggle Lane Enjoy the idyllic Rosemary Beach lifestyle to the fullest at this extraordinary property with everything from a luxe outdoor tropical oasis to a location steps from Barrett Square with shopping, dining and entertainment. Impeccably renovated in 2017 by Heritage Builders, special features include a gourmet chef’s kitchen with commercial grade Kitchen Aid […] Read More

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A Taste of The Coast :: Exploring Area Farmers Markets

The soothing sounds of acoustic guitar fills the Seaside Amphitheater while children and dogs frolic along the green on a beautiful Saturday morning at the Seaside Farmers Market. Eclectic venders tend to colorful displays of anything from locally grown vegetables to pastel macaroons. Just two hours to the east, the sun shines down on the […] Read More

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July Sales in Review :: Forgotten Coast

Sales remained active during July for the Forgotten Coast residential real estate market. There were 37 single family homes closing and 40 pending across key communities. St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach had the highest transaction totals for the month. The highest priced property to sell during July was a bay front home on St. George Island […] Read More

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July Sales in Review :: Panama City Beach

July remained HOT for the Panama City Beach residential real estate market with 242 properties closed and 99 new contracts for single family homes and condominiums combined. The highest priced condominium to close was a Gulf front, three bedroom in the luxury Palazzo development while the highest priced single family home sold was a Gulf front, four […] Read More

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The Perfect Blend of Form + Function :: WaterSound Beach

36 Founders Lane With stunning architectural features and pride in craftsmanship evident in every room, this amazing WaterSound Beach residence offers the perfect blend of form and function. Designed by local architect Geoff Chick, the property is located on one of the largest homesites in the community with a private outdoor retreat unparalleled in size […] Read More

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June Sales in Review :: Forgotten Coast

June was another great month for the Forgotten Coast residential real estate market with a steady pace of activity. There were 41 single family homes closing and 57 pending across key communities. Port St. Joe, St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach had the highest transaction totals with St. George Island close behind. The highest priced property to sell […] Read More

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June Sales in Review :: Panama City Beach

June was another fantastic month for the Panama City Beach residential real estate market with 226 properties closed and 119 new contracts for single family homes and condominiums combined. The highest priced condominium to close was a Gulf front, four bedroom in the rarely available Bel Air Beach Condo development while the highest priced single family […] Read More