211 Pelican Circle Gulf front living at its finest! This Geoff Chick remodel with a private saltwater pool and elevator in the gated Camp Creek Lake community is filled with perfect spaces made to effortlessly entertain. Currently configured as a three bedroom by the current owners, the property can easily be returned to a five bedroom home with the potential to add on also! Premium outdoor spaces include a heated saltwater swimming pool with multiple outdoor seating areas both covered and open. An incredible summer kitchen allows you to easily host friends and family for gulf side meals alfresco. The private boardwalk to the beach leads to 75’ of breathtaking beachfront! Interior features include a stunning chef’s kitchen with Wolf, SubZero, and Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry, a center island, and a separate wet bar. The spacious living room is centered around a beautiful fireplace with vaulted wood ceilings. The media room offers both a second fireplace and a wet bar while the third level master suite features expansive views of the gulf and a private balcony. The gated Camp Creek Lake community is nestled south of Scenic Highway 30A, sheltered away from the crowds yet convenient to shopping, dining, and activities. Community amenities include two dedicated beach accesses and a common area with community dock on Camp Creek Lake for paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS     https://beachpropertiesfla.com/feed/  #30atv #30a Read More

The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® celebrates fifty years in 2023 as one of the most popular resort destinations along the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the resort plans a year-long celebration with new experiences, surprises for resort guests, social media throwbacks, and trips down memory lane. How has the resort maintained its beloved status over the years? “The secret of the Sandestin experience is in the intentional details, smiles, commitment to service, memories passed down from generation to generation, dedication, and a lot of hard work,” said Sara Becnel, Asset Manager and Vice President of Development for the resort in a recent press release. “We have not simply remained relevant but have led the tourism experience for guests through a balance of tradition and innovation.” With seventy individual neighborhoods and thousands of lodging options serving both full-time residents and resort guests, Sandestin encompasses 2,400 acres between the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort is interconnected by pedestrian, bike, and golf cart paths including an underground tunnel safely connecting beach and bay amenities. In addition, find four award-winning golf courses, including The Raven, Baytowne, The Links, and the exclusive Burnt Pine private golf course. Read on for a bulleted history provided by the resort of how this incredible destination evolved over the last half of a century. History of Sandestin® • The land was originally purchased for crops and livestock, but during WWII the military requisitioned a large portion of the Gulf side... Read More

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is pleased to announce that Hana Hawkins will be joining the agency assuming the role of Managing Broker for the Destin location. Hawkins will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing brokerage transactions, implementing agent training programs to ensure the delivery of quality customer service, and recruitment. The Destin office is located at 151 Regions Way, Suite 4A. “We are thrilled to welcome Hana to the executive team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida,” said Jimmy Burgess, Chief Executive Officer for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. “Hana’s exemplary record of service to the local real estate community, her expertise in the field, and her enthusiasm and passion for the industry makes her the ideal candidate to lead our growing Destin location.” A veteran of the local real estate market, Hawkins has been a licensed agent since 2012 building her business on professionalism, ethics, and market knowledge. She has been consistently active in the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, serving as the Miramar Beach Director on the Board of Directors from 2021 to present, as the 2021 Co-Chair and 2022 Chairman for the Young Professionals Network, and a 2020 ECAR Leadership Academy Graduate. Hawkins was also awarded ECAR’s 2022 Realtor of the Year for Destin and 2021 Realtor of the Year for Miramar Beach. In addition, Hawkins has led the ECAR Destin Tour for over nine years. Hana Hawkins, Destin Managing Broker “Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida’s focus... Read More

There’s a new place to gather in Destin! City Food Hall Destin officially opened at Destin Commons at the beginning of March with more than 10 specialty restaurant concepts showcasing emerging and established local chefs. A 14,000 square-foot gathering place, City Food Hall Destin Commons offers international cuisine, craft beer and cocktails, state-of-the-art entertainment, and much more. Located next to Foot Locker near Uncle Buck’s, locals and visitors can enjoy an expansive 32-seat indoor bar, HDTVs, plenty of seating, and two state-of-the-art Topgolf Swing Suites with multi-sport games and Full Swing golf simulator technology. Photo by @salariabduaziz The 10 restaurant concepts within City Food Hall Destin feature unique cuisine from around the world including:  • PB&J Bakery and Café – PB&J, a health forward Cafe with bold, unique dishes and nostalgic classics created by husband-and-wife duo, Phillip & Jess Bauer! • Nanbu Too – Owned and Operated by locally acclaimed chef, Executive Chef Nikhil Abuvala, Nanbu Too is a satellite location of one of Grayton’s Beach’s top restaurants. Born from Abuvala’s early love of Asian fare, Nanbu (translated to ‘Southern’ in Japanese) offers Japanese cuisine with Southern Flair. • Tuk Tuk Thai – A concept by Chef Sonya Thaijaroen, Tuk Tuk Thai brings authentic Thai street food to the shores of Destin with ambitious dishes, bold flavors, mixed with hand-blended seasonings showcased by a military Veteran owned team! • Birdie’s Nourished Kitchen by Chef Katie Dixon – A concept by Chef offering a range of power foods from acai bowls... Read More

Image courtesy of the Sandestin Wine Festival April is a special time to experience all that the Emerald Coast offers from beautiful weather to family-friendly events including a kite festival, visits with the Easter Bunny, food and drink festivals, and much more! In addition to featured events, many communities such as Seaside, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach will be hosting weekly concerts, plays, and movies in honor of spring. Be sure to visit community calendars for more info on these smaller events and scroll below for more details on our featured events! FEATURED EVENTS Spring Kite FestivalThe Boardwalk | Fort Walton BeachApril 1st, 2023 What do a 100’ octopus, 80’ foot panda, and a 50’ gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over the Boardwalk! Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE kite flying fun with larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt kite flying demonstrations, free kite flying lessons, and more! MORE INFO Visit the Easter BunnyHarborWalk Village | DestinApril 9th, 2023 Bring the kids for a fun-filled day at HarborWalk Village with a chance to visit the Easter Bunny and receive a free 4×6 photo! In addition, there will be kids activities and a golden egg hunt! Harborwalk Village offers a variety of shopping, dining, and activities directly on the beautiful Destin Harbor. MORE INFO Sandestin Wine FestivalBaytowne Wharf | Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortApril 13th – 16th, 2023 Wine, food & fun in the sun! The Sandestin Wine... Read More

Bordered by thousands of acres of pristine conservation land, but still close enough to enjoy the best parts of Panama City Beach, Breakfast Point® East is a new community for those seeking an idyllic Northwest Florida lifestyle. This charming community features open space, neighborhood parks, and access to Gayle’s Trails, an extensive paved trail system that connects to the region’s larger trail network. A sister neighborhood to the Breakfast Point community, Breakfast Point East is a new development from The St. Joe company planned for more than 700 homesites to be built in multiple phases. New home construction is well underway on the community’s first phase which is planned for 235 homesites.  Conveniently located in the heart of Panama City Beach, Breakfast Point East is just minutes away from some of the areas best restaurants, shopping and entertainment at Pier Park, Frank Brown Park and Aquatic Center, and the beautiful white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast. With competitive pricing starting in the $400s for new homes, this community serves as a great alternative to South Walton communities where the starting prices are much higher for equivalent quality homes. This is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the same luxuries and conveniences of the Emerald Coast (some even better!) in a brand new home at a much more attractive price. Breakfast Point East (3-13-23)Breakfast Point East Site Map Community builder, Samuel Taylor Homes is one of the area’s most well-respected home builders known for excellent craftsmanship and top notch customer service.... Read More

February experienced a continued increase in activity in the 30A Beaches real estate market with 77 contracts secured for homes and condominiums combined and 86 properties sold. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida closed nearly $53 million in sales volume with 29.5 transaction sides for the month. The brokerage had over $74 million in sales volume across Walton and Okaloosa counties during February. A gulf front, four bedroom residence in Seacrest was the highest priced single family home to sell at $11 million. See below for more information on single family home sales north of Highway 98 during February, in both the North Santa Rosa Beach and Point Washington areas. February experienced a continued increase in activity in the 30A Beaches real estate market with 77 contracts secured for homes and condominiums combined and 86 properties sold. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida closed nearly $53 million in sales volume with 29.5 transaction sides for the month. The brokerage had over $74 million in sales volume across Walton and Okaloosa counties during February. A gulf front, four bedroom residence in Seacrest was the highest priced single family home to sell at $11 million. See below for more information on single family home sales north of Highway 98 during February, in both the North Santa Rosa Beach and Point Washington areas.     https://beachpropertiesfla.com/feed/  #30atv #30a Read More

Activity increased in the Destin and Miramar Beach real estate markets during February with 120 properties closed and 129 new contracts secured for homes and condos combined. Navarre Beach also saw increased activity with 12 single family home and condominium sales combined and 7 properties placed under contract. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida recorded nearly $74 million in sales volume across Walton and Okaloosa counties during February. A canal front, six bedroom home on Holiday Isle was the highest priced single family home to sell in Destin at $3.45 million while the highest priced property to close in Miramar Beach was a bay front, five bedroom estate in Whispering Pines at $7.5 million.  The highest priced condo sold in Destin was a gulf front, five bedroom penthouse in Silver Beach Towers for $2.704 million. A gulf view, five bedroom penthouse in One Beach Club in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was the highest priced condo to sell in Miramar Beach at $3.4 million. In Navarre Beach, the highest priced home to sell was a gulf view, four bedroom residence in Sailmaker Cove for $1.6 million while the highest priced condo to sell was a gulf front, three bedroom residence in Beach Colony Resort for $910,000.     https://beachpropertiesfla.com/feed/  #30atv #30a Read More

Photo by I Am Jim Clark courtesy of Seabreeze Jazz Festival April is a special time to experience all that Bay County offers from beautiful weather to family-friendly events including a 1500’s replica ship visiting the marina, visits with the Easter Bunny, a race to support the local high school band, and the world renowned Seabreeze Jazz Festival. Scroll below for more details on our featured events! FEATURED EVENTS Nao Trinidad Visits Panama CitySt. Andrews Marina | Panama CityApril 5th, 2023 The Nao Trinidad replica ship will be sailing into Panama City’s waters this April! Come to know the replica of the flagship Nao of the Magella-Elcano expedition, which between 1519-1522 starred the first circumnavigation around the world. Tickets range from $5 to $35 with ages 5 and under admitted free! MORE INFO Beach Bunny Bonanza & Art HopPier Park | Panama City BeachApril 8th, 2023 Beach bunnies are taking over Pier Park on Saturday, April 8 during the Beach Bunny Bonanza & Art Hop! Join us at the Grand IMAX and the Celebration Tower roundabout from noon to 2 p.m. for FREE family Easter fun including photos with the Easter Bunny, easter egg hunt, face painting, interactive chalk art, and much more. MORE INFO Blue Thunder 5K Run/WalkJ.R. Arnold High School | Panama City BeachApril 15th, 2023 A fun-filled community race/walk to support the Blue Thunder Band at J.R. Arnold High School in Panama City Beach. The race starts at the Marlin in front of the school with all... Read More

Sales and new contracts were on the rise in the Panama City Beach real estate market during February with 151 properties closed for homes and condominiums combined and 101 properties placed under contract. In the Panama City market, activity remained steady with 41 homes sold and 32 new contracts. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida was ranked in the top 4 agencies in Panama City Beach for the month, earning over $9.7 million in sales volume with 18.5 transaction sides and over $11.8 million in sales volume in Bay County. The highest priced condo closed in Panama City Beach was a gulf front, four bedroom penthouse in Ocean Ritz at $1.14 million. The highest priced single family home to sell in Panama City Beach was a bay front, five bedroom home in Bonefish Pointe at $2.47 million. A Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sales executive represented the seller in this transaction. The highest priced single family home to sell in Panama City was a bay front, three bedroom home in Cove Pointe at $1.675 million. The highest priced new construction, single family home to sell in Panama City was a four bedroom home in SweetBay at $657,371.     https://beachpropertiesfla.com/feed/  #30atv #30a Read More