Sandestin Living Magazine Summer 2021

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AROUND THE RESORT

The couple behind the sharp footwear at Rockwell Tharp, Kristi and Cameron give us a peak behind the scenes of their business and their weddings festivities.

Captured by smartphone or camera, the scenes and scenery help make Sandestin unforgettable.

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RETURN TOUR Professional golf made its return to Sandestin with the Korn Ferry Tour’s Emerald Coast Classic.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Get to know Andrew Lott, Executive Director, Resort Sales, Group Sales.

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MOBILE AND AGILE NasCarts brings its unique brand of transportation to the residents of Sandestin.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS Take a look at some of the new eats and the new art gallery coming to Baytowne.

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Black Bear Bread Co. (Now Open)

Billabong Bluemercury Hemline

Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican

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The Craft Bar

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Lilly Pulitzer

Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria

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Orvis

PF Chang’s China Bistro

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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

Southern Tide (Now Open)

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The Wine Bar

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‘WE ARE ALL IN’ Business owners Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp are proud to call Sandestin home

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n her 1966 No. 1 hit tune Nancy Sinatra belts out, “These boots were made for walkin’ and that’s just what they’ll do …”

From the runway of Milan’s Fashion Week to the red carpets of the Grammy’s and the CMAs; in the spotlight at The Today Show, on stage at American Idol, parading at the Rose Bowl parade, and paired with a killer hat at the Kentucky Derby … Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp were there — well, their dazzling designer boots were, at least.

The famously head-turning custom footwear

by Rockwell Tharp have allowed these boutique business owners to put their (well-heeled) foot in the door, so to speak.

Move over Nancy, these boots were made for walkin’, too. Walking straight into a successful boutique business and rewarding resort-style life in the “best place in the world” — Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

THE EXCLUSIVE INSIDE LOOK OF THEIR STORY Rockwell is a sparkling petite, blue-eyed and blonde.

Tharp is modest and measured. They grew up in cowboy boots, and each has the adorable dog-eared baby pictures to prove it.

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“There is a picture of Cameron, as a baby, in cowboy boots,” Rockwell giggles, “and one of me in a frilly red polka dot dress and brown boots.”

This clandestine pair — who are partners both in business and now married life — met in 2008 while living and working on the Hawaiian island of Maui a dozen years ago. Tharp was an international business consultant, and Rockwell was an intensive care trauma travel nurse.

They both returned to sweet home Alabama — Rockwell to Birmingham and Tharp to Mobile — to care for their ailing parents.

This life event was more than just an address change. The newly minted couple relished a fresh start and set out to design a new future together.

Soon, they stepped away from their corporate jobs and channeled their enormous energy into a passion project that combined their shared interests of travel, design — and boots.

“Kristi and I are both creative and artistic, but also business minded. Combining those mindsets is what’s helped make us successful,” Tharp says.

Research and development took them around the globe; while overseas, they designed prototypes for eager friends and family members.

OWNERS OF THE successful RockwellTharp boutique, Kristi and Cameron Rockwell-Tharp have found a home, a business and a new life together in Sandestin.

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Kristi and Cameron christened the breathtaking rooftop view at Hotel Effie with the new hotel’s first wedding reception.

“The rooftop of Hotel Effie provided an over-the-top, absolutely gorgeous setting for our reception. With beautiful panoramic views of the bay and Gulf, it was the perfect venue for us.”

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“The original boots we produced were a beautifully embroidered, knee-high design,” recalls Rockwell. “We designed jackets, sandals and boots, and everyone loved them.”

But if that wasn’t enough market research, these entrepreneurs found their answer heading back home.

“The first time Kristi wore them, we couldn’t get through the airport without women stopping us to ask where they could buy a pair,” Tharp recalls. “That’s when we realized we were on to something.”

Soon, one pair of boots became a collection of 10 boots that they sold wholesale to boutiques across the U.S. and Canada. Manchester, Vienna and Tuscany are just a few of the growing list of carefully crafted styles Rockwell confesses are fondly named for “places we have been and loved, or places on our bucket list.”

Their boot business boomed, but this hard-working couple didn’t kick up their heels.

Inspired by the demand, they expanded into clothing, luxe leather handbags, accessories — some jewelry handcrafted by local artists — and ladies resortstyle apparel, many pieces designed by Rockwell and Tharp themselves.

Though hundreds of shops have carried the Rockwell Tharp brand, the flagship boutique in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is the only location where clients can enjoy a first peek at new designs and shop the entire collection under one roof.

“People still flock here, because from a fashion perspective, boots are still on trend — they make a statement,“ Tharp says.

Boot lovers can make a bold statement by rocking Rockwell’s “current favorite” the St. Tropez — bright turquoise and black mid-calf python leather boots, or her “first favorites” Bora Bora a vivid aqua and red sea-inspired knee-high boot, or perhaps the classic best seller — Passion Ranch, a rich chocolate brocade fabric with embroidered with a delicate floral print in muted hues.

But if your “sole mate” is not found in the European or South American boot collections, not to worry. Rockwell Tharp can sometimes design a custom pair of boots to your liking, sized just for you.

And if you are not sure how to put your ensemble together, Rockwell — who often styles celebrities for red-carpet events — will gladly provide styling tips.

“We help ladies express their unique style and by having exclusive designs that everyone else does not have — that’s our niche,” she chimes.

Tharp echoes her thought, adding, “Just like Sandestin has its own unique style.”

THE BIG DAY Rockwell and Tharp both grew up vacationing on the beaches of the Emerald Coast. Once their business was established, there was only one place they wanted to settle down. With the vibrant Village of Baytowne Wharf nestled in the heart of the resort, Sandestin was the perfect place for this dynamic duo to “live, work and play.”

They set up house in 2016, opened the shop the following year and “never looked back.” This July, Rockwell Tharp will celebrate 10 years in business, so stay tuned for special events to celebrate their 10th anniversary!!

A LEAP OF FAITH For Rockwell and Tharp, there is

little separation between their business and personal lives. They go “all in” in all they do and admittedly took a big “leap of faith” in launching a business as a couple.

They considered just how to share something about themselves with their clients and landed on a small creative touch.

Each zipper pull is subtly inscribed with “II Cor. 5:7,” their life philosophy, which reads: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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now are excited to sell in our boutique in Baytowne Wharf.”

The Rockwell-Tharp reception was the first such event at Hotel Effie, which opened in late 2020. Festivities took place on the hotel’s Ara Rooftop Pool Deck, which features a bar, cabanas and a breathtaking 340-degree panoramic view of the Gulf, the bay and The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Kristi and Cameron had toured the hotel and the rooftop deck during construction and decided that this was the perfect venue for their big day.

“It was incredible to watch our wedding reception site be built right before our eyes,” said Cameron. “Kristi and I did numerous hard-hat tours of Hotel Effie with all of our wedding team. We watched our future presidential suite, guest rooms and the entire rooftop come together.

“When we walked in as the first-ever event, wedding and rooftop buyout at Hotel Effie, it was private, it was exclusive — it felt like months of planning had all come together on this glorious day.

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“Our business is here, we’re homeowners here and we even grew up vacationing here as children. We are all in.” says Tharp.

In February, Rockwell and Tharp solidified their union with their wedding at The Chapel at Seaside, followed by their reception at the fabulous rooftop of the new Hotel Effie at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

“It was an absolutely glorious day, and God’s hand was on so many of the details,” Kristi said. “We were honored to have friends and family come for their first time to experience the beauty and magical ambiance of Sandestin and Seaside Chapel.

From the ceremony to the reception, it was all so breathtaking; my heart was filled with such joy and happiness, I could barely believe — this is our wedding!”

Approximately 100 guests attended the big event, highlighted by a custom-made dress and custom wedding boots, designed

by Kristi herself.

“I am a pearl girl and love pearls, so I designed my wedding boots, placing every single pearl by hand on the heels,” she said.

“And I designed my bridesmaids’ shoes that are Rockwell Tharp navy alligator pearl pumps with pearl anklets, which we

KRISTI’S WEDDING day ensemble included a custom-made dress and custom boots designed by Kristi herself.

together on Feb. 21, 2021. It was remarkable a day, always to be remembered.”

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE SANDESTIN After living in the popular playgrounds of Las Vegas and Hawaii, why did this globetrotting couple choose Sandestin?

“There’s no place in the world like Sandestin,” says Tharp. “The water’s warmer, the beaches are better, the people are nicer and you can’t beat the Southern hospitality.”

“You’re right,” Tharp concedes, thoughtfully pausing before proving his case with a final thought.

“Really, Sandestin offers everything.

It affords all the luxuries of a big city — restaurants, shopping, amenities and events all year long — without having to live in a city. There really is something for everyone here.”

Lucky for boot lovers near and far, it doesn’t appear this happy pair will be pulling on their “walkin’ boots” any time soon. They are here to stay!

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HOLE IN ONE UNIQUE EVENTS BRIGHTEN UP RESORT’S GOLF COURSES

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arch and April on the Emerald Coast often bring the lovely weather golfers enjoy so much. This year, resort golfers got to watch a major event then participate in something special of their own.

First came the Emerald Coast Classic at The Raven, part of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour, a first for Sandestin.

That was followed by the inaugural Sandestin Homeowners Tournament, in which 50 two-person teams participated in a “scramble” format on the Baytowne course.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Raven played at 6,891 yards with a par 70 for the Emerald Coast Classic. The tour brought 156 players competing for $600,000 purse.

“When I got here in 2007 we had just come out of hosting the Boeing Championship, which is the senior tour,” said Rick Hileman, director of all golf activities at Sandestin. “It was a great success, and we knew that a golf tour could be successful here.

So around 2010 and 2011, we just started putting feelers out and asking questions and saying ‘Hey, we’d love to have an event.’ We got serious with the PGA Tour about a year, a yearand-a-half ago … it was really just persistence.”

After several months of negotiations, a three-year agreement was signed last October.

“And if we are fortunate enough to take on a title sponsor,” Hileman said, “it opens the door to an option for years four and five.”

Stephan Jaeger provided plenty of excitement to the final round of the Emerald Coast Classic. His 4-under-par 66 gave him his sixth Korn Ferry Tour title overall, which he won with a par on the first playoff hole against David Lipsky.

Jaeger came from four shots back on that final round. Andrew Novak

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was attempting to become the Korn Ferry Tour’s first wire-to-wire winner since Kramer Hickok at the 2018 DAP Championship. He finished third.

“The course does require some precision off the tee, but its real defense is around the tees — and once the wind starts blowing, it can be a real challenge,” Hileman said.

“The Raven Course is our premier resort course. It was built in 2000, and it’s just a logical fit. Having hosted an event in ’06 and ’07 from a logistics standpoint, we knew we could make it work.”

And it certainly did, for a variety of reasons.

“A large majority of players and caddies really had never been to this area before they were not knowing what to expect,” Hileman said, “and there was very positive feedback from them on course conditions, especially the fairways and greens.”

And where did that feedback come from?

“From the tournament side, from the spectator, side from the volunteer side, from the owners’ side — they said, ‘Man, this was a lot of fun, this was a good week,’ ” Hileman said. “We’re already looking forward to next year’s, so I think there’s a lot of momentum and enthusiasm within the community, and that’s vital because Sandestin can’t put this thing on all by itself. It has to be a community and a county and an area contribution to pull something like this together.”

Hileman’s summary: “At the end of the day, what’s our goal, right? We want to draw attention to Sandestin and this area, but we also want to have dollars for charity. And the bigger the event gets, the more dollars we are able to contribute into charities, which is essentially what it’s all about. Our two major 18

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SANDESTIN homeowners take to the fairways to see who has what it takes to earn neighborhood bragging rights.

“The golf course speaks for itself. We chose Raven because we thought it would be a challenge for the guys.

It’s a great property, and they did a lot of work to get it ready. … The staff at the club were great to work with. Rick was super passionate about the event.” ­­­­— Darren Nelson

benefactors on this one were Sandestin Foundation for Kids and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.”

Darren Nelson from the PGA Tour was assistant tournament director for the event.

“The golf course speaks for itself,” Nelson said. “We chose Raven because we thought it would be a challenge for the guys. It’s a great property, and they did a lot of work to get it ready. … The staff at the club were great to work with. Rick was super passionate about the event.”

The event drew approximately 375 volunteers, which is a big number for an event, especially one in its first year.

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ONE- AND TWO-MAN teams competed for the top prizes in several homeowner categories.

“When you get community support like that, it makes your job much easier, especially when it came to shuttling groups around the property. And we had 52 groups that played, so we needed 52 walking scorers, which we had no trouble getting.

“Amenities here are incredible, and a there are lot of sponsors in the community that will want to come out and support this event in Year 2.”

And just watching the pros play isn’t all that’s attractive.

“We had 23 teams in the pro-am, and that could grow,” Nelson said. “We could have up to 40-plus teams, so we’ll be out there in the market between now and next year trying to promote the pro-am. We hope the folks can come out an experience a oncein-a-lifetime experience to play inside the ropes with the PGA Tour players.”

In a news release, Korn Ferry Tour President Alex Baldwin stated: “Sandestin Resort is truly a remarkable location for professional golf, and we are eager to bring the Emerald Coast Classic to this community,” said. “We have vibrant partners with great track records of building spectacular events, and we are confident that the future stars of the PGA Tour will enjoy competing in this region.”

In 2013, the Korn Ferry Tour became the path to the PGA Tour, with all 50 available PGA Tour cards coming through the Tour.

More than three out of four tour members are Korn Ferry alumni.

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As soon as the pros stepped off the fairways, Sandestin homeowners took to the links to make their own mark at Baytowne Golf Club. The inaugural Sandestin Real Estate Homeowner Appreciation Golf Tournament saw locals hit the course in one- and twoman teams to take home the title.

“Whenever you have an ownership that wants connectivity with the homeowners, the best way to do it is at a social event that everybody enjoys,” said event emcee Gary Bowman, who gave credit to Sandestin CEO Tom Becnel for this first-year event. “A lot of people have cabin fever from COVID the past year, year-and-a-half, and they’re kind off itching to get out.”

In addition to the overall titles, the event also included other event awards, such as closest to the pin and longest drive award.

“Great event, well run, fun team,” said Sandestin homeowner Randall Nukk.

Other local homeowners were abuzz after the event.

“It was extremely well organized and an excellent chance to meet some of my fellow owners in a fun atmosphere,” said David Flanery. “Many thanks to Sandestin Real Estate for sponsoring the event.”

Added Nancy Sack: “Let me say what a great event it was — lots of fun friends and new neighbors to fraternize with, plenty of food, fun and prizes. I’ll look forward to playing again next year.”

HOMEOWNER APPRECIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS FIRST PLACE GROSS Ed Bolton & Mark Rives SECOND PLACE GROSS George Mara & Ray Mills FIRST PLACE NET Rick Shapiro & Kevin Lueders SECOND PLACE NET Brad Benton & Ed Green LADIES’ CLOSEST TO THE PIN Hole No. 7 Susan Reever Hole No. 11 Debbie Pugh MEN’S CLOSEST TO THE PIN Hole No. 7 Gary Aiken Hole No. 11 Keith Miller

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Whether you visit for the summer or take up permanent residence, The Village of Baytowne Wharf encourages you to adopt a mindset of permanent vacation. Nestled along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay are diverse specialty stores, awardwinning restaurants, eclectic art galleries, exciting nightlife and a calendar packed with events for all ages. Spend the daylight hours soaking in the sun by a relaxing fountain, golfing or zip-lining. Shop until you drop with options ranging from fashion-forward attire to a beautiful piece of beach-inspired art.

Cap off the evening with a glass of your favorite libation or a meal at one of our fabulous restaurants. If you’re in the mood for a special time, come on down for our always memorable Fourth of July celebration Red, White and Baytowne, or grab a pint at the annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival. From laidback and luxurious to action-packed adventure, it’s your vacation — spend it as you like! Discover more about the village at BAYTOWNEWHARF.COM. The Village of Baytowne Wharf is pet-friendly and OPEN to the PUBLIC year-round.

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CHARLIES CAFÉ

Charlie’s Café offers casual dining with something for each member of the family. From a full espresso bar, locally sourced coffee and cold brew to delicious house made sandwiches and salads. We also proudly serve Charlie’s Donuts baked daily in the panhandle and known as the ‘best donuts on 30A’.

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MARLIN GRILL

This seafood restaurant offers casual, upscale fine dining for dinner only. Specializing in the freshest catch-of-the-day specials, seafood and grilled steaks. Large groups are welcome.

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ROCK MORTGAGE Wonderful people with extensive mortgage experience have come together to create Rock Mortgage, a division of Bank of Little Rock Mortgage.

We allow originators to take care of their customers with market-leading rates and closing costs and the most efficient closing timeframes. Our team is not just here to make loans but to make a difference in people’s lives.

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BAYTOWNE WHARF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The Baytowne Wharf 26 Neighborhood Association manages the 28-acre Village at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Contributing to visitors’ unique experiences at Sandestin, BWNA engages an active event marketing strategy, producing more than 150 events each year. These events, along with several venues and areas on our property, provide corporate partners with exceptional sponsorship opportunities!

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RUM RUNNERS TROPICAL ISLAND GRILL & DUELING PIANO BAR

Experience casual dining with a full-service bar that features live entertainment nightly and the World Famous Dueling Piano Show. Mon–Sun 11 a.m.–2 a.m. (850) 351-1817, RumRunners.com

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HARTELL’S VILLAGE DINER A classic ‘50’s diner that features a full-service menu, including lunch, dinner, dessert and late-night treats. To-go orders are available.

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POPPY’S CRAZY LOBSTER We invite you to enjoy fresh local seafood along with some of our Creole & Cajun favorites while overlooking the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay. (850) 351-1996, CrazyLobsterDestin.com.

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EMERALD COAST ART GALLERY Emerald Coast Art Gallery is a unique contemporary gallery showcasing coastal art and photography. Acrylic, resin, and watercolor paintings capture the ocean movement, crashing waves, and natural blue green hues along Emerald Coast beautiful beaches. (850) 974-9954, EmeraldCoast.art

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LATITUDE 25 FAT TUESDAY’S DAIQUIRI BAR Enjoy frozen concoctions, each 15 blended, chilled and served to cool the summer heat. Also enjoy snacks to munch on while you catch the big game on TV. (850) 351-1809, Fat-Tuesday.com

SEASIDE SWEETERIES Come enjoy our authentic gelato, 17 gourmet espresso drinks, decadent desserts and more, with relaxing lakeside seating. SeasideSweeteries.com

Upscale retail store specializing in high-end resort and outerwear for all seasons. (305) 747-7776

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BAREFOOT PRINCESS Barefoot Princess offers a large selection of Lilly Pulitzer apparel, shoes and accessories for ladies and children. The store was voted “Best in Destin” by Destin Magazine in 2014-2017.

(850) 351-1806, facebook.com/ BarefootPrincessBaytowne

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ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE A charming French country café offering award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch (7 a.m.– 2 p.m.). Voted Best Bloody Marys in town and the Best Breakfast on the Emerald Coast for 15 years running! We’re always inspiring Eggs to Excellence!

(850) 622-2050, AnotherBrokenEgg.com

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SLICK LIPS SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE Derived from the nickname given to Amberjack who don't have any teeth, Slick Lips is a family-friendly seafood and oyster house nestled in the picturesque Baytowne Wharf. With a concentration on fresh ingredients, locally caught fish and an assortment of fresh oysters, prepare to be hooked on this prime dining spot. (850) 347-5060,​ ​ SlickLipsSeafood.com

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ISLAND CLOTHIERS Carrying the latest in men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry and footwear, Island Clothiers is the Emerald Coast’s best shopping destination for men and women. From resort casual to a glitzy night on the town, Island Clothiers offers the perfect outfit for any occasion.

Southern charm, trendy or classic for people of all ages. Voted “Best in Destin” for Men’s Apparel in 2014-2020.

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Come enjoy this dockside bar and grille serving fried baskets, steamed seafood and burgers alongside ice-cold beers and cocktails. Relax overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay with live music in a family/pet-friendly ambiance. Open daily from 11 a.m. – until the fun stops. (850) 351-1997, HammerHeadsBarandGrille.com

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Serving the best gourmet pizzas, 32 pastas, calzones, strombolis, salads, wings and more. This casual, family-friendly pizzeria has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, full bar, big screen TVs and great drink specials. Whether it’s to catch the big game or bring in family and friends for a pizza party, this is the place. Open daily from 11 a.m. – until the fun stops.

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LEGENDARY MARINE GEMESIS EXPRESSIONS We offer a wide range of jewelry from local artists, including leather and pearls from Gemesis Expressions, Thymes fragrances, Tyler candles, Soap Rocks, Mariana fine jewelry from Israel, paintings from local artists and so much more. See you there! (850) 499-1143, facebook.com/GemesisExpressions

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Whether you are in the market to purchase a new boat, locate a premium used boat or yacht, or need professional guidance and help in selling your current boat, our veteran sales team is ready and fully prepared to assist you however needed. (850) 204-7647; legendarymarine.com

Shop an extensive selection of doll 36 clothing, footwear and accessories for American Girl and Bitty Babies priced 35-50% less than American Girl lines.

Dolls & Friends also carries reasonably priced 18" dolls that make great friends for your American Girl dolls. (850) 837-4402, DollClothesFactory.com

ARTFUL SOAP CO. Offering locally handmade 100 37 percent natural skin care products including: bar soaps, liquid soaps and shampoos, body scrub, lip balms, bath bombs, sunburn spray, bath accessories, natural sea sponges and essential oils.

(919) 478-3666, ArtfulSoap.com

33 38 48 49 55 Challenging fun for the entire family awaits at Baytowne Adventure Zone!

Experience a ride across the lagoon on the Baytowne Zipline or test your balance on the new Stairway to Heaven! For the thrill seekers in your group, there is the SkyTrail Ropes Course and little ones can check out the SkyTykes Ropes Course made just them! The EuroBungy is a good place to “flip out” while the 40’ Tower Climb tests your strength and strategic skills! There’s also fun entertainment for all ages at the Golf Challenge or Baytowne Tug Company! (850) 428-2736, BaytowneAdventureZone.com

BLAST ARCADE AND LASER MAZE Sandestin’s No. 1 spot for kid and family entertainment. Blast features over 50 redemption and video games.

Come test your speed and agility in our Laser Maze. Win tickets and apply toward great prizes. Blast is also a great location for your one stop, no-stress party headquarters! (850) 654-3333, BlastFunAndGames.com

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SANDESTIN CLOTHING COMPANY Celebrate your stay with a purchase from Sandestin Clothing Company, the resort’s only signature logo shop for men, women and children.

Popular items also include collectibles, gifts, beach necessities, keepsakes and so much more. (850) 267-8700, ShopSandestin.com

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Coconut Kidz has the best children’s apparel and toys. Looking for a new plush friend to remind your child of their Sandestin vacation? Find it in our mounds of TY plush toys, beach toys and

“Rootin Tootin” comes to life in this theatrical and animated shooting gallery designed to entertain the entire family. (850) 654-3333, BlastFunAndGames.com

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BAYTOWNE LIVE The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents Baytowne LIVE on Adventure Lane. The newly renovated art and entertainment lawn has a brand new stage where you will find musical, artistic and interactive entertainment. Located just across from Blast Arcade and Laser Maze. For upcoming performances, go to BaytowneWharf.com.

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LA DOLCE VITA Welcome to the experience your family will never forget! Explore the Choctawhatchee Bay and Jolee Island from a stand-up paddleboard! LDV offers a wide variety of rentals! Rent by the hour, by the day, for yourself or the whole group! (866) 651-1869, LDVBeach.com

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BAYTOWNE MARINA WATER SPORTS Located adjacent to our Village is our full-service, 113-slip marina. You can charter whatever boat you want to float. Also offers light-tackle fishing charters, pontoon boat rentals, wave runners, and yes, we even have bicycles.

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LOCAL LIFE USA-PRINT CAFE Shop LOCAL or custom print on hundreds of options for your business or just simply a vacation keepsake, while enjoying one of our signature “stuffed frappes”! We also have grab and go breakfast and brunch options with an endless drink menu featuring any caffeinated or alcoholic beverage. Come Eat•Drink•Live•LOCAL! LocalLifeUSA.com

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SUNQUEST CRUISES Dine Dance Cruise … Enjoy extraordinary dining and live entertainment onboard the 125-foot luxury yacht SOLARIS docked at the Baytowne Marina. (850) 650-2519, SunQuestCruises.com

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THREE TO DRAW A CROWD Some new businesses hit the Village, all designed to delight the senses

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Local cafes and restaurants are serving up everything from avocado toast to gargantuan steaks, and seemingly everything in between. And when it’s time to leave, no matter how near or far away home may be, a new beach-themed art gallery offers a picture-perfect way to bring home a slice of the Emerald Coast.

“The Emerald Isle cannot be beat,” said Kitty Whitney, commercial broker with Sandestin Real Estate. “We all welcome new ideas. These are the things that give vitality and longevity to the resort and to the Village, and that make everybody want to live here.”

Here’s a look at a few of the new highlights happening in and around The Village of Baytowne Wharf:

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CALLING ALL CULINARY DAREDEVILS

When surveying the restaurant and nightlife scene in Sandestin, longtime restaurateur Mike Justice couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing.

The area boasts the world’s best seafood, prepared in more ways than even Forrest and Bubba could count. And there are plenty of places to enjoy some, say, parrot-and-cocktail inspired tunes while enjoying the Gulf Breeze.

But how could it be, Justice wondered, that this pristine plot in northwest Florida that sits within shouting distance of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana not have anywhere devoted to Southern and country culture?

“We have not had that in the Village for years and years,” Whitney said.

The Drunken Goat Saloon, Justice’s latest venture, is changing that. Opened in April, The Drunken Goat serves Southern-inspired barbecue, steaks and fried fare and a full stock of beverages to go along with live music and line dancing most nights.

Simply put, it’s the perfect place for any appetites searching for dry land after days at sea.

“I know people come to Florida for seafood,” Justice said with a laugh. “But after seven days, eventually you’ll come see me.”

If the mechanical bull in the corner doesn’t spark a guest’s sense of adventure, a quick glance at the Drunken Goat’s menu might.

“The Goat Challenge” takes THE aim at the emptiest of stomachs: A DRUNKEN 72-ounce, special-cut streak, two Goat Saloon offers views, loaded baked potatoes, an ear of brews and corn, two slices of toast and — why some of the not — a full salad. best barbecue Finish it all in an hour, and it’s on and steaks the house. around.

Tap out, and you’ll pay $100 for the meal and forever be remembered with a photo on the Tavern’s “Wall of Shame.”

“I love cooking,” Justice said. “I love smoking food; my passion is barbecue. I’ve got a passion for cooking. I love getting in the kitchen and smoking those meats overnight.”

Justice also loves his new digs.

The Drunken Goat saloon boasts a clear westward view, perfect for watching as boats come in and out of the marina, and for watching the sun dip below the horizon each night.

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CHARLIE’S Donuts has just the thing to brighten up any morning in the office (or at home).

“They’re just a great partner,” Justice said of The Village of Baytowne Wharf. “I wanted to be near the beach and on the water. We’ve got sunset views and marina views. It just fits.”

Sure, Charlie’s Café has tasty flatbreads, avocado toast and other options for those seeking a light lunch. But let’s be honest, the donuts are the star of the show.

The latest branch of what began as Charlie’s Donuts — originally housed in a renovated Sunbeam bread truck, no less — Charlie’s Café is bringing more than a dozen varieties of donuts to The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Add in a full array of ice cream, lunch selections and specialty brews from Tallahassee-based Java masters Lucky Goat Coffee, and it’s easy to see why Charlie’s Café was named “one of the South’s Best Bakeries” by Southern Living. It’s already become a hit among locals since in opened in late April.

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WORLD-FAMOUS DONUTS MOVE INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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“Just being here, you see such beautiful things with the water all the time — the colors and how it changes. I’m always taking pictures of it, then a certain picture, I’ll say, ‘I think I can paint that.’ ” — Shannon Upton

And yes, there really is a Charlie. That would be Charlie Mingus, a U.S. Army veteran whose post-military career has taken a sweet turn.

“There’s just something about the beach and donuts,” said Mingus, noting that guests are often waiting outside when opens his doors each day at 6:30 a.m. “I can’t figure it out.”

A quick look at those donuts might help to explain it.

Whether iced, glazed, sprinkled or stuffed, each of Charlie’s donuts is its own edible work of art. And weighing in north of 3 ounces, each donut has plenty of substance to go with its style.

“They can feed a family and then have a lot left over for the afternoon,” Mingus said.

Despite the wide variety of donuts on offer — there’s even a maple bacon donut for those that like a little pork on their pastry — Mingus said his most popular item is the classic sour cream cake donut.

“They are absolutely beautiful,” he said. “I promise you, they’re to die for.”

BEACH SCENES INSPIRE NEW GALLERY

Since moving to the area more than eight years ago, artist and photographer Shannon Upton has been inspired each day by the stunning sunrays that dance on the Gulf of Mexico, creating countless shades of blue and green.

No surprise, then, that those blues and greens are hanging from the walls and resting on the shelves at Emerald Coast Art, the Village’s new gallery that houses Upton’s photography and paintings.

“Just being here, you see such beautiful things with the water all the time — the colors and how it changes,” Upton said. “I’m always taking pictures of it, then a certain picture, I’ll say, ‘I think I can paint that.’ ” Opened March 1, Emerald Coast Art is proof of that. The gallery features acrylic, resin and watercolor paintings, as well as some of the top-choice photographs from Upton’s lens.

Whether guests are on the hunt for a small print to serve as a vacation keepsake or a full-sized original to hang over the

SHANNON UPTON’S new gallery, Emerald Coast Art, features her artwork, both on the canvas and in photograph form.

mantle, Upton’s got something to complement any beachthemed décor.

And although some might think art galleries are places for high brows and higher price tags, Upton prides herself on pricing her pieces at a rate that is accessible for all.

“People come in because they enjoy the beach and want to take a little bit of that with them,” Upton said. “Anything you can do to share that with them, it’s fun.”

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NasCarts brings it unique modes of transport to Sandestin

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tranded on the side of the road, a mere mile-and-a-half into his new golf cart’s maiden voyage, Mark Wilson had every right to be more than a little miffed.

Yes, he’d bought it secondhand and, yes, it was clear that he’d been sold a bill of goods. But rather than curse the sky — or the seller — Wilson turned his gaze inward.

He realized that, had he just done some research into what exactly he was buying, the whole situation could have been avoided.

The cart’s needed repairs left Wilson’s wallet $1,500 lighter. In a sense, though, that $1,500 might have been the best investment he would ever make.

Out of that ordeal was born the idea for NasCarts: a business built of golf cart specialists who sell high-quality, customized carts while offering comprehensive, userfriendly service and repairs.

Since launching in golf-crazed Ponte Vedra in 2014, NasCarts has expanded to St. Augustine, Nocatee, Jacksonville and, most recently, Sandestin — all while generating a list of clients that includes T.V. stars, professional athletes and Hollywood’s most beloved golfer, Bill Murray.

And at the center of it all is the man who just a few years ago was stranded on the side of the road in a cart of his own.

“I didn’t know anything about golf carts,” Wilson said. “Now I teach visitors about them. I educate them on a golf cart that is good, better, best.”

In addition to an extensive selection of models for sale, as well as a pillar-to-post custom shop that Wilson calls the “Build-ABear” of golf carts, NasCarts also provides its users with what might be the industry’s most generous service plan.

Whether you’re in the market for a limo-like experience (top left) or you need something for the family (the Patriots family above), NasCarts has a ride for you.

Drive a cart to NasCarts’ shop, and Wilson and his team will give it a free analysis.

Stuck on the course or a cart path with a dead battery? NasCarts makes house calls, AAA style.

“What I’m finding out is that service is more important than anything right now,” Wilson said. “People are now coming out of the woodwork, both visitors from spring break and people that live here.”

With 4,500 residential units and 4,500 golf carts to go along with them, Sandestin could hardly be a more natural fit for the NasCarts team.

Sure, golf cart sales and service have been in the area’s backdrop for many years. But now, for the first time ever, Sandestin residents have a full-service, neighborhood shop located just moments from their front door.

“I think they’re really dynamic,” said Kitty Whitney, residential broker associate and commercial broker for Sandestin

Real Estate. “And them being inside the gates is fun.”

Fun is something of a specialty for NasCarts, especially when the custom shop gets to flex its muscles.

The team has designed themed carts for everything from alma maters — LSU and Ohio State are popular choices — to blockbusters. A recent build modeled after Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” would no doubt be Captain Jack Sparrow’s vessel of choice should he ever hit the links.

“I would really like someone to say this is an entirely different experience than they’ve ever had,” Wilson said. “When they walk through, they’re learning, they’re picking out colors.

“And once cart is ready, we roll it out and they say, ‘This is exactly what I wanted.’ I just want people to say, ‘I couldn’t get this anywhere else.

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SEPT. 3–5, 2021

PERFECT HUES: BAYTOWNE ART AND FOOD FEST The Village of Baytowne Wharf

This Labor Day weekend, join us for Perfect Hues. Baytowne Art & Food Fest. Each evening from 5–10 p.m., stroll the Village streets as you browse a variety of artwork from local and regional artists — all while you savor bites from some of the area’s best restaurants and food trucks. Enjoy live music throughout the festival plus a spectacular fireworks show over the lagoon on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. We love kicking off the fall season with such a unique, moonlit weekend.

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RED, WHITE & BAYTOWNE JULY 4, 2021

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Join us this Fourth of July for our spectacular Red, White and Baytowne celebration. Enjoy live music from Donovan Keith on the Events Plaza Stag from 7–9:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks display that will light up the night sky at 9:15. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will also host kids activities, including crafts, face painting and balloon sculpting.

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MUSIC LINEUP Friday 5–7:15 p.m.

Case Kearney 7:30–10 p.m.

Jared Herzog Saturday 5–7:15 p.m.

Mike Whitty 7:30–10 p.m.

Ken & Andi Johnson Sunday 5–7:15 p.m.

Chris Alvarado 7:30–10 p.m.

Jarred McConnell

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BUBBLY BAYTOWNE 5–7 p.m. The Village of Baytowne Wharf Join us for an evening full of free champagne and shopping during our Bubbly Baytowne.

Sip and shop through the Village streets, and stop in various retail merchants as you enjoy a selection of premium champagnes. *This event is free and for ages 21-and-up. The Village will be open to the public during this event. For details, visit BaytowneWharf.com or call (850) 267-8117.

SEPT. 17

INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY 5:30–7:30 p.m. The Village of Baytowne Wharf Ahoy, matey! Join us for an evening full of adventure with our special guest Captain Davy.

Come dressed in your best pirate costume and get ready for a scavenger hunt, magic show, costume contests and much more. For additional details, visit BaytowneWharf.com or call (850) 267-8117.

OCT. 16

BEST OF THE EMERALD COAST Grand Boulevard Join us for an evening of

celebration at the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin as Emerald Coast Magazine showcases the 2021 winners of “Best of the Emerald Coast.”

This 22nd annual event will be a night of food, fashion and fun as you sample from the best restaurants, shopping and businesses on the coast.

For tickets, visit 850tix.com/ events/2021-best-of-the-emeraldcoast-10-16-2021.

OCT. 31

TRICK OR TREAT STREET 6–8 p.m. The Village of Baytowne Wharf Calling all ghouls, ghosts and goblins to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for a spooktacular extravaganza.

This Halloween, trick or treat through the Village streets and visit merchants for your favorite treat. Steve Hall will play frighteningly good tunes on the main stage as you enjoy crafts and balloon animals. Be sure to stop by Coconut Kidz to enter the costume contest and compete to win the grand prize. End the night with a spooky fireworks display at 8 p.m. For additional details, visit BaytowneWharf.com or call (850) 267-8110.

OCT. 8–9, 2021

13TH ANNUAL BAYTOWNE WHARF BEER FESTIVAL The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin

Join us for samplings of local brews and merchants plus live music on the lawn. Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort presents the 13th annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest. American specialty brews from around the nation will be available to sample and savor. The event will feature over 200 domestic and international craft beers and offer an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live music will also be featured during the festival. It’s the best beer festival on the coast.

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» THE VILLAGE EVENTS MAY 16–AUG. 5, The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Monday Hydroflight 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Enjoy shows from fly-board extraordinaire Ben Merrell over the lagoon. Watch as he soars to the sky and makes waves at Baytowne Wharf.

Boomin’ Tuesdays 7:15–9:15 p.m. Turn your eyes on the sky and watch as we light up the night with a breathtaking fireworks show over the Lagoon at 9:15 p.m.

PLUS now enjoy a DJ Dance Party with DJ Mike Whitty in the Events Plaza at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Concerts 7–9 p.m. Enjoy live music and musicians as they entertain every Wednesday.

Magical Thursdays 7–9 p.m. Join us for magic, music and mayhem. Watch as our featured pirate, Captain Davy, takes you on an adventure with two magic shows on stage! Show times are at 7 and 8 p.m.

Sunday Cinema 8 p.m. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up on the Events Plaza Lawn for a featured film.

For up-to-date event information, visit Sandestin.com/events or BaytowneWharf.com or call (850) 267-7000.

Events are subject to change or cancellation based on weather or participation.

Saturday 2–4 p.m.

Shenanigans

Saturday 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Six Piece Suits

TENNIS » Sandestin Tennis Center Junior Tennis Quick Start Program Mon.–Thurs., year-round: 4–5 p.m.

Ladies Round Robins Tue. and Thur., year–round: 10 a.m.–Noon (all levels) Men’s Round Robins Mon., Wed., Fri., year–round: 9–11 a.m. (all levels) Mixed Doubles Round Robins Sat. and Sun., year-round: Sat. at 10 a.m., Sun. at 9 a.m.

Adult Tennis Clinics Mon.–Sat., year-round: 9–10 a.m.

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Emerald Coast Classic This inaugural tournament is a part of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour and is a qualifier for The PGA Tour. Award-winning Raven Golf Club was the location for this historic week at Sandestin that included a junior clinic, a pro-am tournament and four rounds of competition that resulted in a $600,000 payout for winners.

The Emerald Coast Classic is a new stop on the Korn Ferry Tour, and this year’s event was held March 29–April 4. Germany’s Stephan Jaeger won the inaugural event, edging American David Lipsky on the first hole of a playoff. The Emerald Coast Classic FEATURED 156 and a total purse of $600,000. The Korn Ferry Tour is the primary pathway for professional golfers looking to earn their PGA Tour card. Since 2013, the Korn Ferry Tour has had 50 available cards for the following season.

Twenty-five Tour cards are reserved for the leading points earners at the end of the regular season, and another 25 are up for grabs at the three-event Korn Ferry Tour Finals that follow.

Photos by Getty Images/ Global Golf Management/ Sarah Salesses

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Spring Fun 2021 Check out our guests’ favorite memories from this spring and summer. No matter the season, our beach is always the best place for family fun. Use #Sandestin on your social media posts for your chance to be featured on our social media channels or marketing materials.

Photos provided by guests

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Wine Fest The Sandestin Wine Festival is known as the best event in the Visit South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival area, and the 34th annual event was no exception!

Guests and visitors alike gathered in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on April 15-18 for four days of unique events such as wine dinners with celebrity chefs, tasting presentations by independent liquor brands, culinary explorations from local restaurants and more.

Wine novices were able to learn more about wines and sample from a comprehensive selection in all varieties, styles and price ranges. Wine aficionados enjoyed meeting winemakers, asking detailed questions and acquiring hard-to-get selections. It’s no wonder The Sandestin Wine Festival has been named the “Best Annual Event” by Destin Magazine.

Photos by Michelle Farnham 30A Food and Wine/Sarah Salesses

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Earth Day at Sandestin Go planet, it’s your Earth Day! Sandestin employees, community members and volunteers from Sandestin Foundation for Kids came together for Earth Day 2021 to clean up our coast and waterways. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance also assisted by sharing more about how to sustain the health of our local waterways. Sandestin strives every day to keep the resort beautiful by implementing eco-friendly policies and using sustainable materials. Guests and visitors can help too. Leave only footprints when visiting the resort and beaches, and help us keep Sandestin beautiful.

Photos provided by Sandestin Employees

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8th Annual Tequila and Taco Festival Local restaurants and food trucks gathered in The Village of Baytowne Wharf to compete for the “Best Taco on the Emerald Coast,” with a first place prize of $2,500 going to the winner.

Festival-goers sampled tacos alongside a variety of tequilas and margaritas, including blancos, reposados, anejos and even mezcals!

The chihuahua beauty, tortilla tossing and macho nacho eating contests kept everyone entertained while a live salsa band performed in the background.

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ANDREW LOTT Executive Director, Resort Sales, Group Sales

her reservation with the Resort. Prior to her arrival, the guest then reached out to Kathy as she was getting nervous about having a tub in the room and the view she may have. We ended up going to her specific unit and doing a virtual walk through of the unit with her so we could allay any concerns that she had before her arrival. She ended up having an amazing stay with us and has since also booked a room at Hotel Effie in May.

5. If there was one thing that you wish everyone knew about Sandestin, what would it be? That there is something for everyone when they visit. A guest can choose from luxury accommodations at Hotel Effie and unique bayside village units to fabulous beachfront condominiums — we have something you will love. If a guest is looking for experiences and adventure, we have something for every traveler to enjoy. From golf and tennis to events and festivals, Sandestin truly is an experience for all ages.

1. How long have you worked for Sandestin, and what brought you here? I have worked with Sandestin for almost three years. I had always known about Sandestin as a competitor from my time on Amelia Island, and when I heard about the renovation of the Baytowne Conference Center and the Hotel Effie plans, it seemed like a perfect time to join the team at Sandestin.

Hotel Effie in February. Adding to that are the moments of service that myself and the entire Sandestin team get to provide to our guests on a daily basis.

3. When you are not working, what is your favorite thing to do? I love to play golf, tennis, paddleboard, mountain bike and spend time with my family.

2. During your time with Sandestin, is there a particular moment that stands out for you? The two events that

4. Can you share a memorable experience where you or one of your team went above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction? We had a

stand out would be the official ground breaking and, most recently, the ribbon cutting when the doors were opened for

leisure guest who happened to reach group sales, and our amazing assistant Kathy Townsend ending up facilitating

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6. What do you think is the most amazing stat/accomplishment for Group Sales? I could certainly talk about the successful group booking years we had at the resort before COVID, but I am most grateful and amazed by the team members I have worked with in my short three years here, as well as the current team who have a combined 60 years of experience here at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. I have learned so much from the Group Sales team these past three years and know the resort is in great hands with this experienced team selling our Resort. We are seeing a very busy second half of 2021, and 2022 shaping up because of their hard work.

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Introduction Beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is located on Florida’s Emerald Coast and consists of 72 exclusive neighborhoods — each with its own distinctive charm and personality. Among them, you’ll find Beachside properties near the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, bayside homes with panoramic views of Choctawhatchee Bay, Burnt Pine estate homes overlooking lakes and lush fairways and resort condominiums at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in the heart of Sandestin.

SRE is here to assist you. Browse our exclusive properties in the following real estate listings. Use the neighborhood key below and the map on the facing page to help find your slice of paradise.

Sandestin is our home. Let us help you make it yours.

One word best describes the lifestyle here — Priceless!

MAP KEY BEACHFRONT & BEACHSIDE Beachside I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Southwinds I, II & III . . . . . . . . 7

Beachwalk Villas . . . . . . . . . 2

Tivoli by the Sea . . . . . . . . . 8

Island Estates . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tivoli Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Luau I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tivoli Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

One Beach Club Drive . . . . 5

Pine Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sandestin Beach Villas . . . . 6

Westwinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VILLAGE Bahia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Elation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Grand Sandestin . . . . . . . . . 3 Lasata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Market Street Inn . . . . . . . . . 5

Observation Point . . . . . . . . 6 Pilot House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Le Jardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fisherman’s Village ������������ 8

B AY S I D E Augusta Village . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bayou Village . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cove on the Bay . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fairways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Golf View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Grand Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Harbour Point . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 L’Atrium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Linkside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Magnolia Village . . . . . . . . 26 Northshore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LAKESIDE Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Baypines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Baytowne Avenue . . . . . . . . 5 Bungalos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crystal Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Crystal Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Deerwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Del Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Genoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Heron Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Inspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Island Green . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Laurel Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Legend Creek . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Magnolia Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Prestwick Place . . . . . . . . . 29 St. Andrews Drive . . . . . . . 32 The Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . 33 Troon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Turnberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Tuscana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Villa Lago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

BURNT PINE Arrowhead Point . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bay Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bay Villas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Burnt Pine Cove/Lane . . . . . 4 Club Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Club Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Merion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pine Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ravenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Players Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sandestin Estates . . . . . . . 30 Sandpiper Village . . . . . . . . 31 Vantage Pointe . . . . . . . . . . 37

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DISCOVER WENDY MORTON

Director Of Sales And Marketing (850) 267-5785 wendymorton@sandestin.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LEASING

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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JENNIFER BARKER Broker, Residential Director Of Operations (850) 267-8100 j.barker@sandestin.com

DANYA LUBY

Leasing Manager, Commercial Director (407) 766-9219 dluby@sandestinrealestate.com

ERIKA BRUNS

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SUPPORT TEAM

HEATHER HUDSON

Lic. Sales Operations Manager hhudson@sandestinrealestate.com

BRITTANI KNEELAND Lic. Real Estate Assistant Realtor bkneeland@sandestinrealestate.com

LINDSAY WALKER

Lic. Real Estate Assistant lwalker@sandestinrealestate.com

VIRGINIA RUMPH

Real Estate Assistant wrumph@sandestinrealestate.com

ELIANA KINNEMAN

LINDSEY SHAW

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SHERYL JOHNSTON

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SALES AGENTS

KAREN PHILLIPS

Realtor (850) 598-6440 karenphillips@sandestin.com

CHRISTINE THOMPSON Realtor (850) 428-0873 c.thompson@sandestin.com

BRUCE FULTS GARY BOWMAN

Realtor (850) 217-8382 garybowman@sandestin.com

Realtor (850) 865-3010 bfults@sandestinrealestate.com

AMY BERRY

Realtor (850) 830-2000 aberry@sandestinrealestate.com

KITTY WHITNEY Broker (850) 267-8701 kitty@sandestin.com

BEVERLY LANGLEY

Broker Associate (850) 428-9479 blangley@sandestinrealestate.com

LISA COLLIER

Realtor (850) 259-1745 lcollier@sandestinrealestate.com

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JARED MORTON

Realtor (850) 419-2005 jmorton@sandestinrealestate.com

CHERYL MANGANIELLO Realtor (407) 247-1337 cherylm@sandestinrealestate.com

DESTINIE COLLINS

Realtor 850-598-1011 dcollins@sandestinrealestate.com

TIFFANI SALINAS

Realtor (850) 502-9233 tiffanis@sandestinrealestate.com

DEBBIE BELL

Realtor (850) 225-5989 dbell@sandestinrealestate.com

CYNTHIA KENNEDY

Realtor (850) 585-8033 ckennedy@sandestinrealestate.com

DEIDRA STANGE

Realtor (850) 240-9194 Dstange@sandestinrealestate.com

TODD HANCOCK

Realtor (678) 772-7070 thancock@sandestinrealestate.com

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BEACHFRONT

Sandestin’s beachfront towers create a recognizable skyline along the snow-white beaches of the Emerald Coast. Beachside I & II, Southwinds I, II & III and Westwinds towers offer studio, one, two, three and four bedroom residences with balconies overlooking the beach and private beachfront pools.

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BEACHFRONT LISTINGS 4804 WESTWINDS

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4804 WESTWINDS, 1,145 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2/1 BA This 12th-floor beachfront oasis offers incredible west views of the sugar-white sand and emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico. The split floor plan gives each bedroom floor-to-ceiling Gulf-view windows and private attached bathrooms. The master bedroom has balcony access and en-suite bathroom with double vanity and frameless walk-in shower with bench. The kitchen is open to the dining and living rooms, and it offers granite counters, custom backsplash and stainless steel appliances. $824,900

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BEACHSIDE

The Beachside neighborhoods at Sandestin are just a flip-flop stroll away from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, with streets and walkways meandering around picturesque lakes where families feed ducks, watch for turtles and enjoy backyard fishing.

Kids of all ages can hone their putting skills on the miniature golf course or shoot a game of hoops on the basketball court! Everything on the beachside is just a short walk, bicycle ride or golf cart adventure through the underground tunnel to fun, food and shopping at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, the Marina, the Tennis Complex and so much more!

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UNDER CONTRACT 6408 LUAU I, 708 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Escape reality in this one-bedroom condo located in Luau I. After spending the day at the beach or lounging around the lagoon-style pool, relax on the private balcony overlooking the Luau pool, Baytowne Golf Club and resort from this 4th-floor unit. This place is perfect for sunsets 365 days a year.

The large sectional in the living area provides ample space for the whole family to enjoy a movie. Get a good night's sleep in the master bedroom's king bed and check the weather from the large window before getting ready for the day. $359,000

UNDER CONTRACT 6126 LUAU II, 752 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Listen to the sounds of the grotto waterfall from this one-bedroom condo overlooking the Luau pool. Conveniently located on the 1st floor, there's no need to take the elevator when going to the pool or the beach. With woodlook tile floors, stainless steel appliances, and being sold fully furnished, all you need to bring is your suitcase. $329,900

6829 LUAU I, 795 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA This 8th-floor resort condo offers stunning southeastern views of the Gulf of Mexico and Topsail Hill State Park. Updated with new coastal furnishings, drapes and hard surface plank flooring throughout, this floor plan is very spacious with a large kitchen with breakfast bar that could easily sit five-tosix chairs. $365,000

UNDER CONTRACT 5351 PINE RIDGE, 1,964 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Stroll to the beach from this gorgeous, rarely offered, Pine Ridge stunner with 9-foot ceilings, spacious rooms, and a floor plan with guest rooms privately situated on the opposite end from the master. Living, master and guest rooms all open onto an expansive veranda that features a peaceful direct view and access to the 15th green of Baytowne Golf Club. $799,900 SANDESTIN.COM

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BEACHSIDE LISTINGS 7906/7908 LUAU I

7906/7908 LUAU I, 1,646 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Witness the breathtaking views of Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico from this top-floor corner condo. Updated with wood-look tile flooring in living areas and granite counter tops in kitchen and baths, this fully furnished condo can be rented out as a studio and two bedroom or together as a three bedroom. Open concept living, dining and kitchen area offers an oversized kitchen island and built in wetbar. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails on the very large private balcony overlooking the entire resort. $949,900

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7022/7024 LUAU II

7022/7024 LUAU II, 1,204 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA This 10th-floor, corner resort condo of Luau II boasts northeastern views of the bay, lake and Gulf. Guests will enjoy the ease and convenience of being so close to the beach, the spacious floor plan, and sunsets on the large wrap-around balcony. This condo is offered fully furnished and rental capable. $624,900

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THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the heart and soul of the resort and the ultimate gathering place for locals and visitors alike. This vibrant wharf-side village offers unique shops and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, exciting nightlife and activities and attractions for all ages. The Village regularly features special events, fireworks, parades, live music and more.

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UNDER CONTRACT 5413 ELATION, 445 SQ FT, STUDIO, 1 BA This gorgeously updated studio has been entirely repainted and offers new luxury vinyl flooring, all new furniture and repainted cabinetry in the kitchenette and bathroom. The kitchenette has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot for your convenience. Enjoy views of the Grand Lawn and pool from the Juliette balcony of this 4th-floor condo. $199,000

5610/5612 ELATION, 1,306 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA This 6th-floor, two-bedroom lock-off resort condo features three balconies to take in the spectacular northwestern views of Choctawhatchee Bay, the nearby natural wetlands and the 17th fairway of Burnt Pine Golf Club. Enjoy hard surface flooring throughout the entire condo and all new furniture in the living area. This unit was freshly painted in 2019. $450,000

UNDER CONTRACT 2326 GRAND SANDESTIN, 863 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA This resort home is a rare find. Its location, on the 3rd floor at the end of the building, offers amazing views of the community pool and garden areas from its 841-square-foot open wraparound terrace. This is an oversize one bedroom, one bath and enjoys all of the amenities of the Grand Sandestin. $319,000

2424 GRAND SANDESTIN, 737 SQ FT, 1 BR, 2 BA Enjoy westerly views of the Grand Lawn from this 4th-floor Grand Sandestin condo. A perfect place to enjoy gorgeous sunsets, in-season fireworks from The Village at Baytowne Wharf and other special events. With a glimpse of the bay, this immaculate one-bedroom condo is not currently being rented on a vacation rental program. The open living area features a breakfast bar, a dining room table and a spacious living room. $259,000 SANDESTIN.COM

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2512/2514 GRAND SANDESTIN, 1,305 SQ FT, 2 BR, 3 BA You will love the stunning west views of Choctawhatchee Bay and the Grand Gardens/pool from this 5th-floor, two-bedroom lock-off condo. Enjoy low maintenance tile throughout the entire condo as well as bay-facing balconies in both the studio and the one bedroom. $459,000

UNDER CONTRACT 2807 GRAND SANDESTIN, 1,200 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Take in the resort views from this 8th-floor, two-bedroom condo. The open living area will be perfect for you and your guests to enjoy each other’s company. The split floor plan allows everyone their own privacy. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. Guests also have their own bathroom with a walk-in shower. $365,000 60

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2521 GRAND SANDESTIN, 620 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Located on the 5th floor with a large covered balcony facing east, this unit is perfect for a short- or long-term rental investment. Long term previously brought in $1,575 per month. This resort condo is ready for your personal upgrades. This is offered fully furnished with a washer/dryer. $214,000

UNDER CONTRACT 327/329 PILOT HOUSE, 1,128 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Beautifully remodeled 3rd-floor corner lock-off condo featuring ceramic tile in the living area, kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters with tiled backsplash in the kitchen. It also has new coastal furniture, large flat screen TVs and artwork throughout. In addition to the remarkable interior, enjoy a large covered balcony facing north over the resort. $395,000

3518 LASATA

3518 LASATA 1,937 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Enjoy sweeping bay views from this top floor oversized condo. New furniture, fresh paint, custom drapes, chic lighting, new carpet in bedrooms and travertine flooring in the living, dining and kitchen are just a few of the upgrades in this lovely family-sized retreat. $699,000

3201/3203 LASATA

3201/3203 LASATA 1,652 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA This fully furnished lockout unit features new stainless appliances, fresh paint, new bedroom carpet, custom drapes and chic new lighting throughout.

Enjoy sitting on the wraparound balcony after a sun-filled day at the beach, watching all that is happening in the Village. $599,000

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BAYSIDE

As you enter the Bayside of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, you are greeted with a breathtaking array of colorful foliage and landscapes, all set to the backdrop of Choctawhatchee Bay, The Links Golf Club and Baytowne Marina. Known to local residents as the “historic district” of Sandestin, this area is home to the Sandestin Fitness Center, Links Golf Shop and Sunset Bay Café. This area is infused with the years of memories that have been made here as it was the first area of development on the resort. This unique combination of bay, bayou, nature preserves, marina and golf courses make the bayside area a true gem of the resort.

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BAYSIDE LISTINGS 18 PLAYERS CLUB

18 PLAYERS CLUB, 966 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Bayfront condo with stunning bay views from most every room. This fully furnished home has new PGT hurricane-grade windows. Includes a four-seater golf cart with no wait list for golf cart parking. $649,000

UNDER CONTRACT 488 LINKSIDE, 1,152 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Enjoy resort living in this renovated Linkside cottage. Open and bright with an abundance of windows to allow for natural light, this home comes beautifully furnished and move-in ready. Recent renovations include new solid-surface plank flooring throughout, fresh paint, new countertops, hardware and cabinet faces in kitchen and baths, new fixtures and all new furnishings and artwork. $499,000

666 BAYOU, 1,128 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Renovated and on the lake in popular Bayou Village, this cozy lakefront condo makes for a wonderful primary home, second home or investment property. Enjoy great views from the large screened-in porch in this wonderful, fully furnished, move-in-ready property. $545,000

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LAKESIDE

Lakeside is off the beaten path in Sandestin, offering peaceful quiet living.

Communities located within Lakeside are a combination of quaint coastal cottages and condos and Mediterranean-inspired homes and townhomes, where you will find the ultimate in golf course or lakeside living.

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LAKESIDE LISTINGS 1404 BAYTOWNE AVENUE

1404 BAYTOWNE AVENUE, 2,862 SQ FT, 4 BR, 2/1 BA This home features plenty of natural light, open-space and a yard large enough for a pool. With two master bedrooms, a double garage, a spacious great room with a fireplace, formal dining room and a very large screened-in porch, this home is perfect for entertaining and resort living. $950,000

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LAKESIDE LISTINGS 1866 VILLA LAGO

UNDER CONTRACT 1866 VILLA LAGO, 2,186 SQ FT, 4 BR, 4 BA Overlooking the No. 5 fairway of Baytowne Golf Club, this rare Villa Lago home features a two-car garage and a unique floor plan. Entering into this immaculate home, you are welcomed by a clean and crisp color palette. Lounge in the living room or enjoy a good meal in the dining area.

The kitchen features a large quartz island and stainless steel LG appliances and Sharp microwave. On the second floor, you’ll find the master suite and two additional guest bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom. The master suite boasts a private balcony, a large walk-in closet and a separate linen closet. The master bathroom features a soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. $895,000

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Burnt Pine is Sandestin’s premier community — the crown jewel, home to the biggest lots, the largest homes and views that encompass all the best of a championship Rees Jones golf course, Choctawhatchee Bay and 17 manicured lakes. Add to that the private Burnt Pine Golf Club with fine dining and a state-ofthe-art fitness center, plus private security and guarded gate inside the greater Sandestin gated community, and you have the definition of fine living. Come see the best Northwest Florida has to offer — come see Burnt Pine.

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BURNT PINE LISTINGS 3599 PRESERVE

3599 PRESERVE, 4,853 SQ FT, 5 BR, 4/1 BA Prestigious. Polished. Exquisite. Welcome to the best of what Sandestin’s highly sought after exclusive community of Burnt Pine has to offer.

Upon entering the foyer accented with elegant arched columns, you are graced with a formal dining room, a wet bar with a wine refrigerator and ice maker, an expansive great room with stunning coffered ceilings, and a view of the immaculate oasis outside that awaits you. The seamless open-concept floor plan flows effortlessly into a state-of-the-art kitchen complete with a double oven, commercial size refrigerator, spacious eat-in bar and breakfast area. That is just the beginning of what this luxurious Mediterranean estate has to offer. While three out of the five bedrooms are master sized, the designated master is the crown jewel of this estate. Relax in ultimate comfort and tranquility as you dip into the beautiful pool and entertain on the spacious lanai with outdoor kitchen. $2,200,000

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BEACH TO BAY & BEYOND From the Destin Bridge to Inlet Beach, Sandestin Real Estate has a track record of success built on the vision of living the good life at the beach. The real estate brokerage got its start within the resort, but as our area grew, so did Sandestin Real Estate’s horizons. Now as SRE, we offer buyers and sellers the opportunities they are looking for, whether a golf course home in the resort, a beach cottage along 30A, a waterfront condo, a residential plot or a commercial property.

Want to learn more? Call us today at (850) 267-8100.

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BEACH TO BAY & BEYOND LISTINGS 251 TANG-O-MAR

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251 TANG-O-MAR, 1,430 SQ FT, 3 BR, 2 BA Enjoy Gulf breezes from the wrap-around porch of this “old Florida” beach bungalow. With Gulf and park views and minutes away from your own private-deeded beach access, this home would make a wonderful residential home, second home or investment property. The spacious paved open area under the home is perfects for shrimp boils, family bonfires, dance parties or extra parking. $895,000

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BEACH TO BAY & BEYOND LISTINGS 491 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE

491 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE 1,923 SQ FT, 3 BR, 2 BA This golf course-front home is located on .68 acres in the premier gated community of Windswept Estates. An open floor plan allows the large living room with fireplace and kitchen to flow seamlessly for entertaining. This home has hard surface flooring throughout, including travertine tile in the living area and bedrooms. Lots of storage including twocar garage. Owners enjoy access to the Windswept Dunes Golf Club with neighborhood pool, two tennis courts, basketball court, grilling and picnic area, and playground. $392,000

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REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE BROKER’S NOTE

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he most common questions asked of real estate agents these days are “How do I get into this market,” from buyers and “Is this the right time to sell,” from sellers. My advice to a buyer is to find an agent to represent you and request to be notified when a property meeting your needs comes on the market. Why one agent? Because that agent will oftentimes hear about a property “coming soon” to the market and get you in early. With loyalty comes reward. Just remember, when you find the property you really want, make your best offer.

For you sellers out there, now is definitely the time to sell. Do you have

a detached single family home or a townhome? Even better. These properties are averaging a less than 2% decrease from listing price to purchase price due to multiple offers and bidding wars.

Keep up with the market with daily notifications of new listings and sales by registering at sandestinrealestate. com. Our agents provide exceptional service in real estate from Destin to Point Washington and everywhere in between.

JENNIFER BUROKER BARKER Broker®, Director Of Operations

2021* BROKERAGE RANKINGS

SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT RESIDENTIAL SALES $90M $80M $70M

167 $79,097,419

180 160 140

$60M

120

$50M

100

$40M

80

$30M

60

$20M

40

$10M

20

$0

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With just under $80 million in volume and over 165 transactions in sales, SRE is the No. 1 real estate brokerage in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.

That’s more than twice the volume and transactions from the same time last year.

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VOLUME SIDES

*Through May 21, 2021

2016–2021* RESIDENTIAL SALES PRICING TRENDS SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT

$700,000

For the past three years, the average deviation from original list to list price at time of contract has been around 2%.

For the first time in recorded history, that change is an average of less than 1% – .86% to be exact.

$672,137 $655,109

$650,000

$649,505

$656,863 $598,612

$600,000

$632,470

$626,553 $569,073

$572,588 $584,665

$550,000

$500,000

$556,658

$554,735

$527,338

$549,351

$498,046

$522,592

$527,379

$467,303

$450,000

$400,000 2016

2017

2018

AVG. ORIGINAL LIST PRICE

2019

2020

2021

AVG. FINAL LIST PRICE

AVG. SOLD PRICE

*Through May 21, 2021

HISTORY OF SALES 2016–2021* SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT RESIDENTIAL HOMES, FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP & VACANT LAND

700

$400M $350M

608

$300M $227,689,274

$250M

600 500 400

$200M 300

$150M

360

200

$100M

100

$50M $0

With only 56 properties on the market at this time, the volume of sales is simply unbelievable.

Properties are barely making it onto the open market, and sometimes not making it at all, before they are deluged with multiple offers. Bidding wars are commonplace with so little inventory.

TRANSACTION COUNT 2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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2021 MARKET REVIEW HOMESITE

RESIDENTIAL

SALES BY AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD Details for all residential homesite sales reported as closed by the ECAR Multiple Listing Service Jan. 1–May 21, 2021 are listed below. This does not include any private transactions that have been recorded in county records.

BEACHSIDE Island Estates

Tivoli Ridge

LAKESIDE Baytowne Avenue

Del Mar

Island Green

St Andrews

BURNT PINE Arrowhead Point

Bay Estates

Bay Villas

Club Drive

Merion

Pine Valley

Preserve

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Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market SANDESTIN LIVING

2020 1 $339,000 $335,000 8 1 $319,000 $300,000 215 2020 2 $424,500 $365,000 299 1 $375,000 $362,500 831

2021

2021

Bayside at Sandestin

Cove on the Bay

Fairways

2021 1 $484,000 $484,000 0

1 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 1,075 1 $467,000 $435,000 56 2 $550,000 $520,000 37

2 $507,500 $480,000 120

BAYSIDE Augusta

Bayou Village

1 $449,900 $439,900 1 1 $180,000 $160,000 30 2020 1 $599,000 $565,000 37 1 $1,875,000 $1,855,000 236

SALES BY AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD Details for all residential home sales reported as closed by the ECAR Multiple Listing Service Jan. 1–May 21, 2021 are listed below. This does not include any private transactions that have been recorded in county records.

Golf View

Grand Harbour

Harbour Point

L’Atrium

Linkside

Magnolia Village

Northshore

1 $494,000 $484,000 296 1 $495,000 $435,000 528

Players Club

Sandestin Estates

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

2020 5 $363,980 $351,600 43 8 $357,324 $340,563 94

2021 3 $465,900 $465,500 1 5 $453,600 $447,500 9

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$150,692 $143,542 63 2 $649,450 $612,000 62 15 $436,220 $427,560 79 3 $584,300 $554,667 46 6 $678,483 $661,083 64 9 $305,044 $299,178 31 2 $521,250 $507,500 93 11 $398,264 $385,568 204 3 $391,567 $375,333 47 4 $571,500 $539,375 67 3 $411,667 $387,500 78 5 $601,400 $566,800 88

$158,633 $155,333 193

8 $514,600 $509,000 4 3 $761,333 $758,000 3 4 $691,000 $687,500 4 6 $349,333 $350,000 1 3 $533,333 $498,333 184 3 $391,166 $374,333 15 2 $486,500 $481,000 9 1 $869,000 $869,000 11 2 $437,500 $435,500 9 1 $649,000 $650,000 97

RESIDENTIAL

BAYSIDE Sandpiper Village

Vantage Pointe

SALES BY AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD Details for all residential home sales reported as closed by the ECAR Multiple Listing Service Jan. 1–May 21, 2021 are listed below. This does not include any private transactions that have been recorded in county records.

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

BEACHFRONT Beachside I

Beachside II

Southwinds I

Southwinds II

Southwinds III

Westwinds

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

BURNT PINE Arrowhead Point

Bay Estates

Bay Villas

Burnt Pine Ln/Cv

Club Drive

Club Estates

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

2020 10 $423,140 $409,850 46 2 $526,950 $517,500 511

2021 1 $380,000 $340,000 7 1 $745,000 $735,000 4

2020

2021

6 $672,467 $643,333 96 12 $527,725 $504,875 150 3 $1,173,000 $1,108,333 228 3 $1,359,667 $1,295,000 73 5 $1,626,800 $1,505,000 225 9 $798,756 $754,389 135

5 $648,200 $627,000 184 34 $677,324 $659,276 51 1 $860,000 $855,000 189

3 $1,390,000 $1,256,667 84 7 $684,700 $652,843 53

2020

2021

9 $1,897,556 $1,785,778 217 1 $1,495,000 $1,200,000 1,099 3 $2,278,333 $1,933,333 289 11 $1,764,382 $1,675,455 170 4 $1,835,000 $1,686,374 108 1 $1,189,500 $1,179,000 188

3 $1,594,333 $1,564,667 120 4 $3,612,500 $3,518,750 60 1 $2,299,000 $2,100,000 7 1 $1,399,900 $1,379,000 106

1 $1,500,000 $1,524,255 0

BURNT PINE Merion

Pine Valley

Preserve

Ravenwood

The Oaks

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF Bahia Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Elation Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Fisherman's Village Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Grand Sandestin Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Lasata Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Le Jardin Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Market Street Inn Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Observation Point Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Pilot House Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

2020

2021

4 $1,728,750 $1,693,750 30 3 $1,649,333 $1,600,000 129 15 $1,758,860 $1,671,800 127 3 $1,806,333 $1,721,333 148 1 $1,500,000 $1,465,000 8

3 $2,411,667 $2,225,000 112 4 $1,462,250 $1,362,250 70 5 $2,058,600 $2,015,800 74 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 0 1 $1,650,000 $1,600,000 351

2020 26 $321,611 $309,401 224 19 $233,352 $223,316 206 3 $435,633 $404,725 235 23 $273,959 $257,214 172 17 $281,529 $263,128 113 3 $446,133 $430,000 99 7 $235,671 $223,843 327 12 $261,741 $250,733 243 17 $248,797 $238,206 267

2021 22 $264,645 $255,752 117 12 $255,158 $246,292 71

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14 $278,014 $266,893 113 18 $199,006 $188,494 245 5 $531,400 $525,600 34 4 $287,250 $283,875 12 9 $357,311 $330,111 171 14 $248,443 $247,719 206

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LAKESIDE Anchorage

Bay Pines

Baytowne Avenue

Bungalos

Crystal Cove

Crystal Lake

Deerwood

Del Mar

Fountains

Genoa

Heron Walk

Island Green

Laurel Grove

Legend Creek

Magnolia Bay

Prestwick Place

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SALES BY AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD Details for all residential home sales reported as closed by the ECAR Multiple Listing Service Jan. 1–May 21, 2021 are listed below. This does not include any private transactions that have been recorded in county records.

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price SANDESTIN LIVING

2020 1 $799,000 $740,000 434 5 $564,200 $547,460 94 13 $1,201,292 $1,154,308 106 12 $512,375 $487,250 95 5 $301,580 $288,000 53 23 $625,461 $605,757 67 4 $396,500 $384,000 11 3 $1,109,300 $1,070,000 177 4 $859,750 $842,500 153 7 $1,138,286 $1,092,000 79 7 $346,286 $338,357 63 5 $1,369,000 $1,320,000 120 22 $580,800 $569,030 39 3 $632,967 $610,833 362 7 $612,614 $601,843 12

2021 1 $689,000 $670,000 5 2 $739,000 $718,750 3 8 $1,536,869 $1,553,813 44 6 $601,983 $597,000 114 10 $326,230 $318,600 39 3 $681,300 $683,000 7 1 $499,000 $499,000 1

LAKESIDE St Andrews

Troon Drive

Turnberry

Tuscana

Villa Lago

Vineyard

BEACHSIDE Beachwalk Villas

Island Estates 1 $898,900 $901,000 5 4 $1,258,750 $1,255,000 62 6 $427,750 $428,167 17 2 $1,997,500 $1,975,000 47 10 $703,740 $698,150 19 1 $725,000 $725,000 61 1 $720,000 $720,000 0 1 $649,900 $641,500

Luau I

Luau II

One Beach Club Drive

Pine Ridge

Tivoli by the Sea

Tivoli Ridge

Tivoli Terrace

2020 Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market Number of Sales Average List Price Average Sold Price Avg Days on Market

9 $620,278 $604,722 40 5 $875,980 $831,800 69 12 $469,608 $458,083 84 3 $816,633 $765,667 297 19 $675,411 $654,284 146 3 $883,833 $853,667 89 2020 20 $413,630 $402,714 55 1 $1,496,000 $1,496,000 5 15 $405,853 $381,193 332 16 $294,562 $282,959 208 14 $1,242,779 $1,196,786 119 1 $489,500 $472,000 265 14 $535,164 $522,857 93 2 $1,949,500 $1,850,000 32 2 $669,000 $620,000 31

2021 3 4 $617,000 $586,250 57 2 $879,950 $842,450 15 6 $595,583 $593,333 7 3 $736,600 $665,333 158 10 $717,080 $713,230 83 1 $989,000 $950,000 72 2021 10 $461,900 $453,300 28

14 $410,521 $400,357 192 9 $413,244 $396,833 338 3 $1,614,667 $1,544,000 210

12 $620,375 $610,883 40 1 $2,375,000 $2,300,000 75 1 $999,000 $902,500 15

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SANDESTIN®

EAST TO HWY 30A

The city of Destin, the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” has a rich historical heritage. Captain Destin pioneered the fishing industry in the 1800s.

Today, developed in consideration of supporting tourism, Destin’s beachfront accommodations include Emerald Towers, Holiday Isle, Jade East, Pelican Beach and Silver Shells, among many others. Emerald Bay, Kelly Plantation, Regatta Bay and Indian Bayou are among communities designed to enhance the residential lifestyle of its homeowners by surrounding beautiful homes with award-winning golf courses, lake views and bayfront luxury.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, where so many come to play and stay for life, is a major destination for all seasons and all ages. With over 2,000 acres, Sandestin is comprised of over 70 unique neighborhoods of condominiums, villas, townhomes and estates being enjoyed as permanent residences and vacation homes. The resort features miles of pristine beach and bay frontage, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 4 resort swimming pools (and 15 private neighborhood pools), a 113-slip marina, fitness center and spa, and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining, family entertainment and nightlife.

These unique beach communities are not “official” cities, but they are very distinct and each touts a personality and atmosphere of its own: Seascape, Sandestin®, Miramar Beach, Dune Allen, Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Seacrest, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach. South Walton’s claim to fame is individuality. This expansive stretch of white sand and emerald waters is lined with cottages, condos and homes of all styles.

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BEACH TO BAY 2021 MARKET REVIEW

DESTIN • SANDESTIN • SOUTH WALTON • 30A Inventory levels continue to fall drastically throughout the Destin to Point Washington market. Year-over-year decreases have been recorded throughout the areas and property type with the exception of an increase in condominiums in Miramar Beach and North Santa Rosa Beach and townhomes along 30A and in North Santa Rosa Beach. Despite the decrease in available inventory, this area of beaches, golf courses and picturesque communities continues to celebrate an overall 7% increase in median sales price in 2021. The overall average sales price is up 34% from same time last year.

ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY (TOWNHOME) TOTAL ACTIVE Area

NUMBER UNDER CONTRACT

NEW LISTINGS

NUMBER SOLD

SOLD VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

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83

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50

72

44%

43

69

60%

38

74

94%

$20,019,397

$69,725,017

248%

$526,826

$942,230

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$501,500

$708,500

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100%

99%

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36

28

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21

25

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16

26

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19

15

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$8,582,900

$7,921,500

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$451,732

$528,100

16%

$389,000

$490,000

25%

99%

100%

0%

Destin

89

104

16%

63

75

19%

36

94

161%

20

63

215%

$5,655,800

$45,487,951

704%

$282,790

$722,031

155%

$261,750

$355,000

35%

98%

99%

1%

Miramar/ Sandestin Resort

97

91

-6%

55

75

36%

33

78

136%

26

71

173%

$12,197,400

$40,898,939

235%

$469,131

$576,041

22%

$413,750

$500,000

20%

97%

98%

1%

North Santa Rosa Beach

22

100

354%

14

80

471%

15

71

373%

15

14

-6%

$3,437,300

$4,615,658

34%

$229,153

43%

$222,000

$279,650

25%

99%

100%

1%

Totals: Attached Single Unit

319

406

27%

203

327

61%

143

338

136%

118

237

100%

$49,892,797

$168,649,065

238%

$422,820

68%

$394,250

$600,000

52%

99%

99%

0%

$329,690 $711,599

CONDOMINIUM TOTAL ACTIVE Area

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

30A East

270

228

-15%

129

30A West

147

100

-31%

87

Destin

713

629

-11%

Miramar/ Sandestin Resort

606

630

North Santa Rosa Beach

5 1741

Totals: Condominium

NUMBER UNDER CONTRACT

NEW LISTINGS %∆

2020

2021

%∆

182

41%

95

192

74

-14%

47

91

388

384

-1%

200

3%

335

452

34%

11

120%

5

9

1598

-8%

944

1101

NUMBER SOLD

SOLD VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

%∆

2019

2020

160

138%

$44,320,550

$142,799,404

79

132%

$17,315,350

$69,115,344

187

356

90%

$84,472,564

$172,601,429

104%

$451,725

155%

173

469

171%

$70,682,273

$222,316,020

214%

$408,568

9

350%

2

7

250%

$272,400

$970,000

256%

1258

128%

463

1071

131%

$217,063,137

$607,802,197

180%

2020

2021

102%

67

93%

34

438

119%

207

528

80%

2

16%

551

%∆

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

2020

2021

%∆

2020

222%

$661,501

$892,496

34%

299%

$509,275

$874,878

71%

% OF LIST

2021

%∆

$530,000

$660,000

24%

$410,100

$565,000

37%

7%

$351,120

$400,000

13%

$474,021

16%

$355,000

$410,000

$136,200

$138,571

1%

$136,200

$468,819

$567,509

21%

$365,000

$484,835

2021

%∆

96%

99%

2%

96%

99%

3%

96%

98%

2%

15%

96%

98%

1%

$135,000

0%

100%

96%

-4%

$425,000

16%

97%

98%

1%

2020

DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY TOTAL ACTIVE

NUMBER UNDER CONTRACT

NEW LISTINGS

NUMBER SOLD

SOLD VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

% OF LIST

Area

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2019

2020

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

30A East

997

801

-19%

513

626

22%

315

603

91%

261

549

110%

$395,977,550

$1,108,810,858

180%

$1,517,155

$2,019,692

33%

$1,000,000

$1,450,000

45%

96%

98%

2%

30A West

464

383

-17%

230

288

25%

145

301

107%

120

207

72%

$120,181,532

$287,843,414

139%

$1,001,513

$1,390,548

38%

$710,000

$857,500

20%

96%

99%

2%

Destin

483

397

-17%

270

285

5%

162

286

76%

144

264

83%

$101,504,219

$277,402,983

173%

$704,890

$1,050,769

49%

$522,500

$794,250

52%

96%

98%

1%

Miramar/ Sandestin Resort

385

356

-7%

204

280

37%

152

271

78%

120

221

84%

$103,014,827

$245,919,719

138%

$858,457

$1,112,759

29%

$587,000

$798,900

36%

96%

98%

2%

North Santa Rosa Beach

299

248

-17%

179

193

7%

153

176

15%

132

148

12%

$54,099,183

$83,362,690

54%

$409,842

$563,261

37%

$330,875

$384,500

16%

98%

99%

1%

Totals: Detached Single Family

2628

2185

-16%

1396

1672

19%

927

1637

76%

777

1389

78%

$774,777,311

$2,003,339,664

158%

$997,139

$1,442,289

44%

$635,000

$950,000

49%

96%

98%

2%

VACANT LAND TOTAL ACTIVE

NUMBER UNDER CONTRACT

NEW LISTINGS

NUMBER SOLD

SOLD VOLUME

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

% OF LIST

Area

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2019

2020

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

2020

2021

%∆

30A East

289

184

-36%

78

127

62%

62

109

75%

46

124

169%

$15,197,500

$82,527,934

443%

$330,380

$665,548

101%

$198,000

$466,267

135%

91%

96%

6%

30A West

265

215

-18%

94

104

10%

40

130

225%

37

140

278%

$11,578,630

$71,758,800

519%

$312,936

$512,563

63%

$194,000

$245,950

26%

91%

94%

4%

Destin

82

75

-8%

27

32

18%

10

38

280%

9

31

244%

$1,781,500

$15,644,400

778%

$197,944

$504,658

154%

$180,000

$348,900

93%

91%

92%

1%

Miramar/ Sandestin Resort

92

79

-14%

30

36

20%

23

48

108%

21

41

95%

$8,310,000

$22,280,400

168%

$395,714

$543,424

37%

$190,000

$275,000

44%

91%

96%

5%

North Santa Rosa Beach

306

281

-8%

121

149

23%

66

141

113%

57

109

91%

$11,297,400

$30,951,887

173%

$198,200

$283,962

43%

$82,500

$80,000

-3%

91%

92%

1%

91%

94%

3%

Totals: Vacant Land

1034

834

-19%

350

448

28%

201

466

131%

170

445

161%

$48,165,030

$223,163,421

363%

$283,324

$501,491

77%

$177,500

$285,000

60%

GRAND

5,722

5,023

-12%

2,893

3,548

23%

1,822

3,699

103%

1528

3142

106%

$1,089,898,275

$3,002,954,347

176%

713,284

955,746

34%

$471,000

$599,000

27%

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