Meet the Team

Roxanne Sparacello, RBPOA Security Director

By Maggie Jackson

Security Director Roxanne Sparacello has been serving the town for seven years and is responsible for implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to help keep Rosemary Beach safe for its visitors and residents.

Tell me about your role as security director for Rosemary Beach.

My current role as security director includes managing a security team of 17 individuals who are responsible for patrolling the town and enforcing specific regulations, policies and procedures for the Rosemary Beach Property Owners Association. I am also responsible for ensuring adequate staffing and training, as well as equipping the security team with the tools necessary to perform their daily duties. I work with various stakeholders within Rosemary Beach, including the owners, merchants and management companies, as well as the Walton County governing agencies, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, South Walton Fire Department, local utility companies and other community entities. Building these relationships is vital to the daily operations of Rosemary Beach and the security team.

How long have you worked on the Rosemary Beach team? How has the community changed over the years?

I just had my anniversary in April and have been with the Rosemary Beach Team for seven years. Over those years, as it relates to the Rosemary Beach POA and the community, I have seen significant growth and improvements, all geared toward the town and its operations. We now have lifeguards from the South Walton Fire Department on the beach during the busy season. Our Beach Service, who provide the beach chairs, umbrellas, watercraft and bonfires, is now run in-house, rather than by an outside vendor, offering what we believe to be enhanced services for the owners and guests. We have also enhanced security by increasing staffing, installing the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Access System for our town pools and walkovers and strategically placing cameras throughout the town for additional safety. There have also been extensive infrastructure projects and improvements, such as our new drainage systems and the installation of paver roads.

Over the years, Rosemary Beach has seen a steady increase in tourism, with a mix of both returning guests and those who have discovered our town and are visiting for the first time. It maintains its family-friendly vibe, which has only grown over the years. The town is nostalgic for many people who have their favorite restaurants, retail shops and accommodations, drawing them back year after year.

What is your favorite thing about working in Rosemary Beach? Do you have any stories or examples you would like to share?

Rosemary Beach has a light-hearted, relaxed atmosphere with a family vibe. We are constantly crossing paths with owners and merchants and quickly develop a rapport and connection, which helps create that feeling of being a part of the community.

What do you like to do in your free time?

That depends on the day, but family time is essential, spoiling the four-legged children, Lucca and Jake, which is a full-time job, being a crazy New Orleans Saints fan (WHO DAT), rowing and dabbling in real estate.