Monthly Archives: December 2021
Manatee Inland Migration to Start Soon as Water Temperatures Fall
Manatees should soon be on the move as their annual fall migration inland to escape cooler winter conditions along the coast. Their immune system can’t deal with colder temperatures, and the sea cows can get cold stress illnesses once water temperatures dip below 68 degrees, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Coastal water... Read More
Holiday Happenings Along the Coast
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we are celebrating all month long! Visit with Santa, shop at a local holiday market, or sit back and enjoy live Christmas music and entertainment all before before ending the year at one of the area’s most fabulous New Year’s Eve parties! Merry Mainstreet Every Friday and... Read More
City of Destin to Host ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ Christmas Parade December 11
The 37th annual “Jingle Bell Rock” Christmas Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Dec.11. The floats will begin at the Downtown Destin Shopping Center and travel west down Harbor Boulevard (U.S. Highway 98) to Stahlman Avenue. Spectators are asked to stand on the north side of Harbor Boulevard to watch the parade. For those who... Read More
Why Now is a Great Time to Sell Your House
As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles. In fact, recent data from realtor.com shows a larger share of homeowners are planning to list their houses this winter. So, that means more... Read More
4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways to use your growing equity, here... Read More
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Welcomes First Residents
The first residents of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound have officially closed on their new homes and have been busy moving in and meeting neighbors. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast near Panama City Beach and the Scenic Highway 30A corridor. It is the third of the incredibly popular, award-winning Latitude Margaritaville communities for those... Read More
City Announces Christmas Outdoor Decorating Contest
The city of Destin’s Holiday Committee will be forming to survey and select the best Christmas holiday decorations within the incorporated areas of Destin in six major categories: • Best Decorated Business: This will include restaurants, shops, department stores, schools, professional offices, etc. • Best Decorated Condominiums: This category includes condominium entrances and property. •... Read More
Local Student Launches Beach Basket Program at Grayton Beach
The natural beauty of Grayton Beach is known to draw visitors from all over the word and generations of locals to stick their toes in the sugar-white sand and relax in nature. South Walton High School student Hannah Smith wants to empower beachgoers to help keep the place they love to visit clean and beautiful with a... Read More
Exciting Updates for The Grove at Seascape
While the air is cooler, the water is still warm! As we wrap up 2021 and draw closer to conversion to hard contract, the excitement is building. With the release of building 3 The Dogwood we are over $40,000,000 in sales, and have successfully reserved 61% of units in the Holly and Juniper buildings. There... Read More