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INDOOR ACTIVITIES

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Check out and check off this list of activities for a bucket list-worthy summer vacation.

Sunburned skin or rainy day blues — fear not! Sandestin® has plenty of activities to enjoy inside.

Take a look at some of this spring’s happenings at Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort.

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Philanthropy at Sandestin® reaches near and far, giving support to children in need.

With the Gulf of Mexico in your back yard, and amenities abound at Sandestin®, why go far?

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THRILL OR CHILL And everything in between. Check out these amenities, perfect for the adventurers and relaxers alike.

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hether in the planning stages of your trip or at that moment when you arrive at your home away from home, Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort knows that everyone’s journey is different. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team stands ready to seamlessly guide you through your vacation, so you can create lifelong memories with your favorite travel partners.

We have been welcoming generations of friends and families to Sandestin® for over four decades and today, Sandestin® is home to over 70 distinct neighborhoods rolling across 2,400 acres between the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It’s all interconnected by miles of pedestrian, bike and golf cart paths that weave through groves of live oaks, meandering past natural lagoons, fountains, man-made lakes and meticulously landscaped fairways of four award-winning golf courses, including The Raven, Baytowne, The Links and the exclusive private golf course, Burnt Pine. Guests will also enjoy shopping, dining and world-class events at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, and a gorgeous 226-slip marina with our signature restaurant, Marina Bar & Grill.

While you’re here, explore Hotel Effie which exemplifies Southern charm and comfortable luxury. The hotel features ultra-chic rooms and suites, luxurious face and body treatments at Spa Lilliana, culinary offerings at Ovide by James Beard award-winning chef Hugh Acheson and handcrafted cocktails at the swanky Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge — the only hotel rooftop pool in Northwest Florida, where the panoramic views of Sandestin® are unmatched.

We realize you have many options, and we thank you for choosing Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. Whether your preference is a Gulf-side condo, a private home overlooking the golf course, the swanky Hotel Effie or one of the many condominiums that span the resort from the beach to the bay, you can count on us to deliver an exceptional experience. We are standing by to make sure that your vacation is everything you would expect — and more!

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ADVENTURE Rivals RELAXATION at Sandestin ®

Resort offers options for kicking back or kicking it in gear

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free for an hour per day to guests who book their reservations directly through Sandestin®.

BOOGIE BOARDING Find yourself wanting to ride the swells without having to learn how to surf? Grab a boogie board from the yellow beach hut, and hit the waves! Perfect for a family activity or to keep the kids entertained.

Boogie boards are also free for an hour per day with direct booking.

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At Sandestin®, you might catch a pompano in the Gulf of Mexico, a speckled trout in Choctawhatchee Bay and a bass in a small pond, all in the same day.

A stay between the beach and the bay means fishing opportunities abound. Fishing in the bay or at the beach requires a license, but guests may catch and release in resort ponds and fish from The Baytowne Pier on the property without a license. Stop at the bike shop beside the marina to purchase bait and poles if needed. Satisfy a yearning to go offshore by booking a charter trip out of the marina. When you return to solid ground, the Marina Bar & Grill will be happy to cook your catch for you to enjoy!

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acations help you get out of your head and centered in the now.

For some, that involves adventure and exploration, while others may prefer to kick back and relax.

Maybe you prefer a mix of both. Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort has everything you might need in a vacation, no matter what your desired activity level may be.

A complete roster of available land-and-sea activities would be hard to compile, but here is a good sampler …

KAYAKING AND PADDLEBOARDING A day out on the water on a kayak or paddleboard can offer both laid-back vibes and a bit of a workout.

Choose to drift amid the peace of emerald-green waters or opt for a more vigorous approach to your day. Set out on a solo adventure, invite a partner to join you or make getting out on the water a group activity! Paddleboards may be rented at the marina or the yellow hut on the beach. Kayaks can be found at the same locations and are offered 12

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TAKE TO THE BAY OR the locallyfamed Crab Island. With boat rentals and charters available, you're bound for a day of fun in the sun — and water too.

BOATING At the 226-slip marina, you can rent a pontoon boat and explore the bay, or make the short trip to popular Crab Island. Rentals are available for full or half days. Pack up some lunch and your crew, and hit the open water! Looking for a more all-inclusive boating experience? Check out the new Freedom Chaser Crab Island Cruise. This fully enclosed luxury boat has it all, including a captain and deckhand, coolers, a sound system, floats and snorkeling gear.

GOLF Some would consider golf a relaxing sport, but others treat it as a heart-racing competition adventure. Either way, at Sandestin® the fairways aren’t far. The Links Golf Club is a shot-maker’s course along the bay, while the course at Baytowne Golf Club stretches across the property from the beach to the bay. Navigate the marshes and pine trees of the Raven Golf Club on your way to No. 18, which was rated the toughest hole on the 2006 PGA Champions Tour. Neighboring Burnt Pine Golf Club has been dubbed the “crown jewel of Florida”

by Golf magazine. The resort offers instruction via weekly clinics, individual sessions and special events.

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort has 12 HydroGrid clay courts, three hard tennis courts, six pickleball courts and offers lessons and programs to help you up

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your game. Whether you are a newbie, a seasoned player or somewhere in between, there is a program perfectly suited for you. Equipment is available for rental, and no partner is needed. Just bring your best game, and we’ll meet you on the courts!

BIKING Ditch the car and immerse yourself in the outdoors, and enjoy some fresh air atop a two-wheeler while also getting some healthy exercise. The resort offers two complimentary four-hour bike rides per day for guests that booked direct and is home to many bike paths. Visit the Jolee Island trails for picturesque scenery and a peaceful atmosphere.

TRAILS Enjoy the nature paths around the resort, or make your way over the bridge to Jolee Island and view the abundant wildlife there. The Gordon Davidson Nature Walk just off of Baytowne Avenue offers another great option for exploring on foot.

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WILDLIFE SPOTTING With abundant flora comes plentiful fauna. Encompassing 2,400 acres between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort is lush with coastal greenery. With its sprawling golf courses and meandering paths shaded by oak trees and complemented by several natural lagoons and manmade lakes, the resort is home to myriad wild creatures, including ospreys, egrets, squirrels, turtles and rabbits.

SPA LILLIANA Sandestin®’s Spa Lilliana at Hotel Effie is the go-to spot on the resort for pampering and rejuvenation.

Offering skin care and body treatments, massage services and even hair, nail and makeup services, Spa Lilliana has everything you need for a self-care day without having to do the caring yourself. Set up a romantic package for two, and unwind together.

Spa Lilliana caters to all and even has a menu of services offered with men in mind.

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The spa offers a number of services including massage, skin care, hair, nails and more.

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DON'T MISS OUT ON AN Emerald Coast sunrise or sunset! Best viewing sites include the Hotel Effie rooftop, Jolee Island, the marina and, of course, the Gulf-side beach.

YOGA AND FITNESS Guests of Hotel Effie can relax and restore with free rooftop yoga classes or get their heart rates up with an F45 training session. Start your morning with sunrise views as you transition between warrior poses, or take a ride on a Peloton bike in the hotel fitness center. Either way, you’ll be fully relaxed and prepared for a day at Spa Lilliana, beach lounging or exploring the resort. Not a guest of Hotel Effie?

Sandestin® guests are invited to check out the fitness center and the variety of group classes and personal training.

SUNRISE/SUNSET WALK Strolling while taking in a sunrise or sunset view is sure to slow the heart rate. Ideal spots include the Hotel Effie rooftop, Jolee Island, the docks and Marina Beach on the bay and, of course, the Gulf beach. If running is more your speed, try mapping a route from the beach to the bay. Don’t worry about crossing the highway, just take the underground tunnel!

SWIMMING AND LOUNGING Had enough of the sand and saltwater?

With four pools across the resort and even some rentals with private pools, there are plenty of swimming options available on-site to all guests. Refresh yourself with a calming dip in the water, or take advantage of the poolside loungers or beachside chairs and kick back with a good read.

RETAIL THERAPY Sometimes shopping soothes the soul, and there’s no better time for retail therapy than on vacation. Visit stores including Barefoot Princess, Island Clothiers, Coconut Kidz and Sandestin® Clothing Co., all located in The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

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THE ULTIMATE SANDESTIN®

SUMMER BUCKET LIST #sandestinsummer Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort has an endless number of things to do right on the property. Once you park your car, you won’t have to go far! No matter your age and whether you are visiting for two days or two weeks, the ultimate bucket list for your summer vacation awaits at Sandestin®. Use the hashtag #sandestinsummer on social media, and share your bucket list experiences with us!

B uild a sandcastle.

Build a sandcastle.

Get a selfie with Mary Ann at Marina Bar & Grill.

Score a hole-in-one at The Dunes putting course.

Beep beep! Ride the tram.

Cannonball into one of the four resort pools.

Cannonball into one of the four resort pools.

Find the pirate ship on Jolee Island.

See fireworks at Baytowne Wharf.

Z ipline across Baytowne Lagoon.

F eed fish at the marina.

R ide the Baytowne Carousel.

Zipline across Baytowne Lagoon.

I ndulge in a spa treatment at Spa Lilliana.

R ide a bike.

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Ride the Baytowne Carousel.

H it the new basketball, shuffleboard and pickleball courts. #OOTD at ShopSandestin.

Spot a dolphin.

Do a cartwheel on the beach.

Indulge in a spa treatment at Spa Lilliana.

Eat a snowball from the beach hut before it melts.

Find a unique seashell.

D ance during a Wednesday night concert at Baytowne Wharf.

Spot a dolphin.

ool down with a daiquiri C at Fat Tuesday.

Play golf at one of the four resort courses.

Do a cartwheel on the beach.

Pose in front of the mural at Hotel Effie’s Ara Rooftop Pool + Lounge.

Take a fitness class at the fitness center.

Eat a snowball from the beach hut before it melts.

Enjoy the Jazz Brunch at Ovide.

Kayak in the bay.

Enjoy Ara’s signature cocktail “The Ara” while you’re there.

W atch a Sunday Cinema movie on the Baytowne Events lawn.

Pose in front of the mural at Hotel Effie’s Ara Rooftop Pool + Lounge.

Find the treehouse (hint: it’s near the water).

Go crabbing.

Catch a fish.

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FOUNDATION

Sandestin® Foundation for

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Mission extends to children at home and across the world

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hen the Becnel family established the Sandestin® Foundation for Kids in 2011, it did so with the goal of making a difference in the lives of children and providing them with better futures.

Today, the mission of the Foundation is unchanged: “To provide support immediately, when it’s needed most, to children throughout the community and abroad.” That support is critical to the point, in some cases, of saving lives.

Always, it brings comfort to families.

In 2018, for example, a Fort Walton Beach couple needed help with a mounting stack of medical bills.

Their 5-year-old son was undergoing immunotherapy following kidney transplant surgery. Support from SDFK made it possible for the family to spend time together during the period of the boy’s recovery without the added stress of financial worry.

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that have included drilling water wells in a remote community in Tanzania, helping children with developmental challenges and providing families with essential financial assistance.

Zaya was born with atrioventricular canal defect (AVCD), which affects a part of the heart that connects the atria to the ventricles. She required heart surgery as an infant.

As Zaya recovered, family and friends helped out, but when more assistance was needed, Zaya’s mother Rosita reached out to SDFK. Zaya had been prescribed a regimen of vitamins that must be refrigerated. When a power outage ruined the vitamins, foundation staff quickly found a way to resupply needed supplements. Rosita said she was awed by the immediate response and was immensely grateful.

More challenges were forthcoming.

Medical personnel closely monitored Zaya’s health and development. She was diagnosed with Down syndrome and additionally had physical issues that interfered with her speech.

ZAYA, born with a heart defect and later diagnosed with Down syndrome, keeps a bright and determined spirit.

Rosita, worried but resolute, sought out therapists capable of helping Zaya overcome her challenges.

Zaya, now 3, shares the fighting spirit that characterizes her family. With remarkable tenacity, she fights daily to learn new skills. Throughout, SDFK and its staff have unhesitatingly given Zaya and her family the support and resources needed.

“The goal here is that she becomes able to communicate effectively and continue therapy,” Rosita said. “That is our next step in this journey. As heartbreaking as these challenges can be for any parent, it is also inspiring that Zaya has received so much support from the Sandestin® Foundation for Kids.”

Zaya is indeed making strides, thanks in large part to the recently developed neurovascular functional therapy (NV therapy) that she has been receiving for two years. She now completes a growing list of tasks on her own, enjoys helping Rosita with clean-up duties and making her 5-month-old brother laugh.

Zaya’s future is looking bright and equates to the kind of success that inspires the SDFK to help more children.

“They say it takes a village to raise a child, but raising a child with developmental and health challenges takes the whole city and more,” Rosita said. “We are so thankful for all the support we received from the foundation and the hope they gave us for Zaya’s remarkable future.”

Today, Sara Becnel, Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort’s vice president of development and co-trustee of SDFK, remains proud of their efforts, granting their success to the foundation’s many volunteers.

“We are so grateful to our community for the support of Sandestin® Foundation for Kids and the volunteers who donate their time on behalf of the organization to make it a success,” said Becnel.

“Donations raised for the foundation aid in supporting our local youth and their families as well as allow us to assist a selected handful of nonprofit organizations located abroad. We love to be able to help these families and children and could not do it without the support of our staff and this wonderful community.

We’re honored to be able to positively impact these children and their families.”

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For Those Who Know Modern Luxury Featuring 250 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, four culinary concepts by James Beard Award-Winning chef Hugh Acheson, a luxury spa, and the only hotel rooftop pool and lounge on the Emerald Coast. Hotel Effie delivers chic accommodations and the ultimate in Southern hospitality.

Not a guest of the Hotel? That's ok! Make your reservations at the signature restaurant, Ovide, plan a day of relaxation at Spa Lilliana or join us for craft cocktails and sunset views at Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge.

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BAYTOWNE WHARF Whether you are visiting on a family holiday or live here fulltime, The Village of Baytowne Wharf encourages you to adopt a mindset of permanent vacation. Nestled along the shore of the Choctawhatchee Bay, you’ll find diverse specialty stores, awardwinning restaurants, eclectic art galleries, exciting nightlife and a calendar packed with things to do year-round. Your day can be spent shopping specialty stores, while the kids enjoy a zip-line over the lagoon, and cap off your evening with dinner and drinks

at one of the fabulous restaurants. This summer and fall, join us for weekly events like the Wednesday Night Concert Series, Fly Guy Thursdays, Boomin’ Tuesdays and Sunday Cinema.

Then, mark your calendars for the 14th annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival, Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art & Food Fest, holiday events and more. The Village of Baytowne Wharf is pet-friendly and OPEN to the PUBLIC year-round. Discover more about the Village at BaytowneWharf.com.

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MORTGAGE 3 ROCK 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, 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. (850) 460-7950 TheMortgageTeam.com NOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 4 A A charming French country cafe 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 MERALD COAST ART GALLERY 6 E Emerald Coast Art Gallery is a unique contemporary gallery showcasing coastal art and photography.

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10 BAREFOOT PRINCESS Barefoot Princess, a Lilly Pulitzer specialty store, offers 11 a large selection of apparel, shoes and accessories for ladies and children. The store was voted “Best of the Emerald Coast” by Emerald Coast Magazine, 2021.

(850) 351-1806 Facebook.com/BarefootPrincessBaytowne 12 I SLAND CLOTHIERS Island Clothiers is the Emerald Coast’s best shopping destination carrying the latest in men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry and footwear. 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. (850) 351-1806 Facebook.com/ShopSandestin 13 LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL BY MARGARITAVILLE COMING 2023 14 R UM RUNNERS TROPICAL ISLAND GRILL & 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.

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18 LA CREMERIA Serving gelato, coffee, milkshakes, Icee, Italian Ice, soft drinks, smoothies, desserts and fresh baked treats.

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CAROUSEL Experience the ride that brightens every child’s smile. From racecars and dragons to zebras and reindeer, let your child’s adventurous side come alive. (850) 267-6550

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LIPS SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE 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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BAR & GRILLE Come enjoy this dockside bar and grille serving fried baskets, steamed seafood and burgers alongside icecold beers and cocktails. Relax while overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay with live music in a family- and petfriendly ambiance. Open daily 11 a.m. until the fun stops.

(850) 351-1997 HammerHeadsBarandGrille.com

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THARP LADIES BOUTIQUE The NBC-featured and award winning owners and designers, Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp, showcase their unique, cutting-edge boots, shoes, belts, handbags and ladies apparel. Experience shopping with Rockwell Tharp, where their passions help you color the world into a brighter place!

(808) 268-6131 or (850) 837-1242 RockwellTharp.com 19

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ROBO DINER A fast and fun dining experience. Enjoy burgers, chicken, shakes, boba tea and more served by robots!

(850) 842-7078 CosmosRoboDiner.com 22 SALT

LIFE BY HPO Salt Life By HPO combines function and fashion with an incredible fit tailored for the active lifestyle. With its dedication to providing gear and designs that transcend, it has evolved into a lifestyle brand with worldwide appeal.

Whether it’s surfing, fishing, diving or simply enjoying a day at the beach, the Salt Life is for everyone. (850) 608-6080 23 PARADISE FOUND 24 Looking for the perfect souvenir from your beach vacation?

Paradise Found has got you covered with fun beach trinkets, novelty T-shirts and apparel to meet your needs!

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FOUND KIDS Let your kids take home a little of their beach vacation.

Shop Paradise Found Kids for beach trinkets, novelty T-shirts and apparel to meet your needs! (850) 837-3200 26 C LOAK & DAGGER ESCAPE ROOMS Come join us for an experience you won’t soon forget! We offer a fully immersive escape experience in one of our three state-of-the-art escape games! Come and escape the ordinary! (850) 904-5400 AYTOWNE WHARF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 27 B BWNA manages Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, contributing to visitors' unique experiences and produce more than 150 events per year that provide sponsorship opportunities to corporate partners. (850) 267-8180 BaytowneWharf.com 29 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BY MARGARITAVILLE COMING 2023 30 P OPPY’S CRAZY LOBSTER Serving up fresh, local seafood, Creole and Cajun favorites and overlooking the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay. (850) 351-1996 CrazyLobsterDestin.com 31 BAYTOWNE

ADVENTURE ZONE TOWER CLIMB Towering nearly 40 feet in the air, this adventure will test your strength and strategic skills. This rock wall is suitable for kids of all ages.

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34 JOHN WEHNER’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT & JOHN WEHNER’S VILLAGE DOOR This family-friendly restaurant features live entertainment, freshly smoked meats, homemade barbecue sauces and seafood favorites. Originally from Bourbon Street, the live music dance club has won Best of the Emerald Coast, Best in Destin, and Finest on the Emerald Coast awards. Enjoy the new shaded dockside bar with beautiful views of the Baytowne Marina and Choctawhatchee Bay. (850) 610-5959 TheVillageDoor.com 35 ROBERTO’S ITALIAN PIZZERIA & SPORTS BAR Serving the best gourmet pizzas, pasta, calzones, strombolis, salads, wings and more. Ample indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, big screen TVs and drink specials make this the perfect place to watch the big game with friends or to bring the family. Open daily from 11 a.m. until the fun stops.

(850) 351-1998 RobertosItalianPizzeria.com 36 BAYTOWNE ADVENTURE ZONE ZIPLINE & STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 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! (850) 428-2736 BaytowneAdventureZone.com 37 DRUNKEN

GOAT SALOON Baytowne’s only smokehouse to feature Southern cuisine and a country feel from the menu to the decor. Offering two-story dining and upper and lower outside deck seating areas that overlook Baytowne Marina. Indulge in two fullservice bars serving up signature drinks, local craft and domestic beers or wine of your choice. (850) 353-2623 Facebook.com/DrunkenGoatSaloonBaytowne 38 GEMESIS EXPRESSIONS Offering locally-made jewelry, 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 39 DOLLS & FRIENDS Shop an extensive selection of doll clothing, footwear and accessories for American Girl and Bitty Babies priced 35%–50% less than American Girl lines. Dolls and Friends also carries reasonably priced 18-inch dolls that make great friends for your American Girl Dolls. (850) 837-4402 DollClothesFactory.com 40 ARTFUL SOAP CO. Offering locally handmade, 100% natural skin care products like 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

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SKYTYKES ROPES COURSE 51 For the thrill-seekers in your group, there is the SkyTrail Ropes Course and a course for the little ones too!

(850) 428-2736 BaytowneAdventureZone.com 42 S ANDESTIN® 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 43 COCONUT

KIDZ Coconut Kidz provides children and parents with the ultimate kids’ shopping experience with apparel and toys.

Looking for a new plush friend to remind your child of their Sandestin® vacation? Get creative and build a bear, dolphin or alligator, then check out our TY plush toys, beach toys and collectibles. (850) 351-1800 ShopSandestin.com 44 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 45 MOO

LA LA ICE CREAM & DESSERTS Indulge in a variety of 24 ever-changing rich ice cream flavors.

We feature the best shakes and sundaes in the business, like the always popular Grasshopper shake and Brownie Sundae.

Also, enjoy a selection of eclectic and scrumptious desserts, and while you’re visiting, be sure to check out the “Udder Side.” (850) 837-2288 Facebook.com/Moo-La-La 46 D UDE & MEATBALL’S: ITALIAN BAR AND RESTAURANT Come join us for a one of a kind Italian experience that’s “full of endless pasta-bilities”. We will be open for lunch, dinner and late night on Friday and Saturday. (850) 424-7775 Facebook.com/Dude-Meatballs-107310978640328 47 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.

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SHOOTING GALLERY “Rootin Tootin” comes to life in this theatrical and animated shooting gallery designed to entertain the entire family.

(850) 654-3333 BlastFunAndGames.com 50 BAYTOWNE

ADVENTURE ZONE GOLF CHALLENGE Land-based holes and floating greens are ready to challenge you. (850) 428-2736 BaytowneAdventureZone.com 52 BAYTOWNE

ADVENTURE ZONE EUROBUNGY (850) 428-2736 BaytowneAdventureZone.com 53 TONY

LARUE’S SNOWBALLS What better way to cool down on the beach than with a New Orleans-style snowball from Tony LaRue’s? With a wide variety of flavors and a fun New Orleans vibe, you will be coming back for more of these tasty, frozen treats. (850) 424-6934

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LANE CANTINA The Cannery Lane Cantina offers a vibrant mix of authentic homemade dishes infused with the flavors of South America and the Caribbean. All dishes are cooked to order from fresh ingredients. Relax on our deck and enjoy a margarita or cold beer! (850) 424-6934 55 BAYTOWNE ADVENTURE ZONE TUG COMPANY (850) 428-2736 BaytowneAdventureZone.com 56 YAKI - ASIAN CUISINE Asian restaurant serving hot and ready-to-eat hibachi plates and fresh sushi! (850) 353-2200 Facebook.com/YakiVillage 57 BIKE RENTALS Bikes for all ages. Comes with a bike lock and a map so you can explore at your leisure. (850) 267-6363 58 MARINA BAR & GRILL Pull up a chair and relax inside or outside. This charming location is a great spot for weekend breakfasts, a hot or cold beverage of your choice, lunch or early dinner any day of the week. It’s a treasure for all ages. (850) 267-7778 Sandestin.com/dine/Marina-Bar-Grill 59 LEGENDARY MARINE 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 60 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 61 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 62 BAYTOWNE MARINA WATER SPORTS Located adjacent to our Village is our full-service 210-slip marina. You can charter whatever boat you want to float.

The marina also offers light-tackle fishing charters, pontoon boat rentals, wave runner and yes, we even have bicycles too! (850) 267-7773

OVIDE Located at Hotel Effie. An elegant culinary adventure led by acclaimed Georgia chef Hugh Acheson, Ovide brings together classic Gulf Coast flavors and impeccable classic French techniques. (850) 351-3030 HotelEffie.com/dining PA LILLIANA S Located at Hotel Effie. Featuring special treatments designed to rejuvenate, restore and relax. Facials, scrubs, massages, manicures and pedicures — all will leave you feeling calm and refreshed with a renewed perspective.

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INDOOR OPTIONS, too, abound at Sandestin® Don’t let liquid sunshine put a damper on your vacation

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s much as we might carefully plan our vacations, nothing can prevent the oftenunpredictable Florida rainstorm.

Of the much to do and see on the Emerald Coast, many activities involve being outside — on the beach, at the pool, on a boat or at the golf course. Rainy days may mean having to change gears and find ways to spend time together that, while perhaps not your first choice, will keep everyone happy and entertained.

At Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, the options for rainy day activities are almost as plentiful as the outdoor activities

— and you can skip the sunscreen.

Finding something for everyone is simply a matter of choosing the option that sounds the most appealing.

Want to burn some energy and get the kids moving? Check out the Baytowne Blast Arcade and Laser Maze. This exciting, fun-filled entertainment center is located at the center of Sandestin®’s Village of Baytowne Wharf — Sandestin®’s go-to spot on the property for dining, shopping and more.

Offering activities that the entire family can enjoy together, the Blast

features an arcade, laser maze and shooting gallery. Try your skills at more than 60 video games, navigate the laser maze as you try to anticipate its traps and aim true at the shooting gallery’s targets. No matter your age, this is one place where everyone feels like a kid.

For something a bit more tame — and far more relaxing — book an appointment at Hotel Effie’s Spa Lilliana. Treatments and services include wellness treatments, skin care, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, massages, facials, waxing and makeup services.

There are even options for men that include facials, massages, manicures and pedicures.

“All services are provided by professional, highly trained staff members who offer attentive, personalized care,” said Sandestin® senior marketing manager Tiffany Clemons. “Whether you simply want a place to escape the hustle and bustle or truly need some pampering, Spa Lilliana has the perfect solution — and the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.”

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has been curated with the greatest attention to detail. Create your own wine tasting, and explore the luxurious reds, crisp whites and playful rosés at TLB and find a new favorite.

“You can choose your own adventure in wine tasting, and TLB is a beautiful place to do so,” Clemons said. The beverage menu also includes craft cocktails and beers as well as a selection of delicious dishes, perfect for pairing with a drink.

Movie nights — or days — are always a hit, so make a plan to stay in your unit and rent or stream a movie. Pop some popcorn and make snack foods that you wouldn’t normally indulge in.

Don’t want to brave the weather to gather groceries? Book a delivery of ingredients for making a homemade dinner as a family. Rainy days are the perfect time to make pizzas, and creating them together is fun for everyone. Have a contest to see who can make the best pies — you may even start a new tradition for rainy days.

Want to venture off-property for a bit?

Nearby options include Rainforest Black Light Golf, Gulf Coast Axe Throwing, the Grand

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Boulevard movie theater, the escape room at The Market Shops and, of course, the Silver Sands shopping mall.

“There really are so many ways to spend rainy days here on the Emerald Coast — and especially during a stay at any of the Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort properties,” Clemons said. “We’ve created a true getaway here — rain or shine.”

GRAB THE POPCORN! Movie night is in session in your fully equipped Sandestin® rental.

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GETAWAYS

STAYCATION

DREAMS The ideal “getaway” may be closer than you think

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BURNT PINE SUNSET views from the course dubbed as the “crown jewel of Florida.”

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ver the past decade — and in the last two years especially — staycations have become increasingly popular, providing an alternative to expensive trips to far-off destinations.

Instead, vacationers are looking to recreate their hometowns as places to explore and rediscover. At Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, staycationing is made all the more appealing because the property is chockablock with options and activities that will keep everyone — both kids and adults — happy all vacation long.

The first consideration is, of course, accommodations. With a wide variety of properties boasting a broad range of amenities, Sandestin® is perfect for anyone looking to create a staycation that will be remembered for all the right reasons.

“We offer accommodations that will make you feel like you’re on a faraway vacation, even though you might just be down the street,” says Sandestin®’s senior marketing manager Tiffany Clemons.

stay·ca·tion noun: INFORMAL A vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.

— Oxford Languages Dictionary online

“We provide accommodation options from studios and modern luxe hotel rooms to units with full kitchens,” she said. “Any of them can be a complete getaway or home away from home, so creating that vacation-like feel is simply a matter of choosing the right option for your needs.”

Next up is the reason everyone flocks to the Emerald Coast: the beach.

As a waterfront resort community, Sandestin® naturally checks the beach

box. Through its beach concierge, the resort offers setup rentals including the use of beach chairs and umbrellas.

Towels are also available, so if you come empty-handed, you’re in luck.

Beach rental service is the best way to enjoy the beach without the hassle of having to find your spot on the beach.

Rent a setup at the yellow beach hut, and they’ll set everything up and have it waiting for you. Hotel Effie also offers an exclusive private beach experience for their guests.

Chilling poolside is another great way to spend time on a staycation. A reservation at Sandestin® includes access to four resort pools: the pool at Bayside, overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay; the heated Phil Hummel Aquatic Center pool; the Linkside pool on Audubon Drive; and the Beach House pool, which is conveniently located at the beach access on the south side of the resort.

Some rental units also have private pools.

Vacation also means exploring restaurants and ditching the

BEACH WITH SETUPS make for an effortless beach day, just bring the sunscreen!

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monotony of eating at home day after day. Sandestin® boasts no shortage of culinary delights. From casual, waterfront seafood and hole-in-the-wall pizzerias to upscale dining experiences provided by a world-class celebrity chef, there are more than 20 restaurants and eateries to satisfy every craving — including your sweet tooth.

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great ways to get you centered and pamper yourself. For a truly luxurious experience, book a spa appointment at Hotel Effie’s Spa Lilliana. Local staycationers get a 10% discount on spa services as well as retail purchases, plus complimentary valet parking and access to an exclusive menu of services.

More than just a luxury resort with an incredible spa, Hotel Effie also offers events including family-friendly movies

on the rooftop, wellness activities, wine tastings, jazz brunches and concerts.

Check their calendar of events to find out what’s happening during your stay at Sandestin®.

Got shopping on your list? Sandestin®’s boutiques and shops are numerous enough to satisfy any shopaholic and make you feel like you’ve gone on a luxury vacation — especially when it comes to logo apparel and accessories.

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GROUP DINNER OVIDE Enjoy a fine dining experience from chef Hugh Acheson.

Getaways

“We offer accommodations that will make you feel like you’re on a faraway vacation, even though you might just be down the street.”

— Sandestin®’s Senior Marketing Manager Tiffany Clemons

Visit any of their retailers to find that perfect gift for yourself or anyone on your list, and go home with staycation souvenirs without the hassle of extra checked baggage.

Sandestin® is a golfer’s dream. The resort offers four unique courses with varying degrees of difficulty and spectacular views. Check out the Raven, Burnt Pine, The Links and Baytowne golf clubs.

While golf may be a headliner here, Sandestin® is extremely kid-friendly, as well. The Village of Baytowne Wharf offers activities including the Adventure Land Playground, Baytowne Adventure Zone, shows at Baytowne Live, Baytowne Carousel and the Blast Arcade and Laser Maze. From ziplining and ropes courses to video games, your kids — and you — can find the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

For anyone looking for more adventure, there are also outdoor options that will keep you on the move and active.

“Sandestin® offers kayaking, paddleboarding, boogie boarding, bike riding, bird watching, wildlife spotting and more — all on property,” Clemons said. “With so much to do and see, you’ll feel like you’re away on vacation instead of close to home!”

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For more information on Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resorts events, shopping, dining and property amenities, as well as accommodations, visit sandestin.com.

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MODERN OPULENCE Introducing The Cascade at Sandestin®. A new development coming soon that will reside within the gates of Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. This new residential development is sure to be the most soughtafter, luxury project this area has ever seen.

The Cascade will rise 24 stories above the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, boasting three- and four-bedroom condominiums, four of which are ultra-luxurious penthouse units.

The natural beauty of the surrounding resort combined with the coastal elegance of the Gulf of Mexico brings luxury living and perfect balance to residents of all ages.

The life you've always dreamed of can be found at The Cascade Sandestin® For more information, contact a Sandestin® Real Estate Agent Cascade@SandestinRealEstate.com | 1-800-277-0801

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14TH ANNUAL BAYTOWNE WHARF BEER FESTIVAL Friday: 6–8 p.m., Saturday: 2–5 p.m.

Join us for samplings of local brews and merchants, and live music on the lawn! Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort presents the 14th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 7 and 8. 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 available at the event, offering 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! Tickets can be purchased at BaytowneBeerFestival.com.

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PERFECT HUES: BAYTOWNE ART & FOOD FEST 5–10 p.m. nightly, FREE

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, and savor bites from some of the area’s best restaurants and food trucks.

Enjoy live music throughout the festival and a spectacular fireworks show over the lagoon on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. We love kicking off the fall season with a unique, moonlit weekend!

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1– WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 7–9 p.m., FREE

This summer, sit back and relax as you take in the cool, crisp air and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7 p.m. on the Events Plaza Stage.

THE POLAR EXPRESS

FLY GUY THURSDAY

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

THURSDAY, MAY 26– THURSDAY AUGUST 11

6 p.m., FREE

6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., FREE

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SPARKLING WINE & HOLIDAY LIGHTS 4–6 p.m.

Start the holiday season with a special sparkling event during our 10th Annual Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights, Saturday, November 19.

This sparkling event will feature more than 30 champagnes and delicious appetizers at featured Village restaurants. Guests can enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers, and get a sneak peek of our first tree lighting of the season!

Tickets can be purchased at BaytowneSparklingWineFest.com.

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TRICK OR TREAT STREET

6–8 p.m., FREE

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 frightenly good tunes on the main stage. 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.

will feature a festive choreographed light show and visits with Santa.

Enjoy shows from Flyboard extraordinaire Ben Merrell over the lagoon! Watch as he soars to the sky and makes waves at Baytowne Wharf.

Watch a holiday favorite, and join us for a special showing of “The Polar Express” on an LED HD video wall in the Events Plaza at 6 p.m.

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TUESDAY MAY 24– TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

7:15–9:15 p.m., FREE

Turn your eyes on the sky, and watch as we light up the night with a breathtaking fireworks show over the lagoon. Plus, you can now enjoy a DJ dance party with DJ Mike Whitty in the Events Plaza!

SUNDAY CINEMA

Baytowne on Ice is hosting its annual Ice Skating Extravaganza!

The event will feature two performances by professional ice skaters on Friday, December 9 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free. Before and in between the shows, lace up those skates and skate around with the pros!

SUNDAY, JUNE 5– SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

TUBA CHRISTMAS

8 p.m., FREE

5–7 p.m., FREE

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Grab a lawn chair or blanket, and cozy up on the Events Plaza Lawn for a featured film.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES I HOLIDAY EDITION + VISITS WITH SANTA

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7– WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Join us for a unique holiday event at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy some of your favorite holiday classics with Tuba Christmas and visits with Santa! It will be a night of fun for the whole family!

6–8 p.m., FREE

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Get in the winter spirit with us, and listen to some of your favorite holiday classics. Every Wednesday this December, enjoy our holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Each concert

For the most up-to-date calendar, visit BaytowneWharf.com or call (850) 267-8117.

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TRIBUTE WEEKEND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4– SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Friday and Saturday: 7–9 p.m., Sunday: 2–4 p.m., FREE

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is thrilled to be bringing back Tribute Weekend this fall! Rock out the weekend, and enjoy live music from great tribute bands. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and meet us on the events plaza lawn for a jam-packed weekend of incredible talent.

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JUNE–DECEMBER, The Village of Baytowne Wharf For additional details, visit BaytowneWharf.com or call (850) 267-8117.

BUBBLY BAYTOWNE August 18, September 15 and October 20 5 p.m., FREE Join us for an evening full of free champagne and shopping during our Bubbly Baytowne event. Sip and Shop through the Village streets! Stop in various retail merchants as you enjoy a selection of premium champagnes. *This event is free and for 21 and up only. The Village will be open to the public during this event.

RED, WHITE & BAYTOWNE Monday, July 4 7–9:15 p.m., FREE Join us this Fourth of July for our spectacular Red, White and Baytowne celebration! Enjoy live music from the Trest Richardson Band on the Events Plaza Stage from 7–9:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks display that will light up the night sky at 9:15 p.m. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will also host kids activities, including kids crafts, face painting and balloon sculpting.

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS Saturday, November 26 6–9 p.m., FREE Get in the winter spirit with us during

our Here Comes Santa Claus event November 27. Cheer Santa on as he makes his way to Baytowne, and watch as he lights our Village tree! Enjoy face painting, kids crafts and a beautiful fireworks display!

BAYTOWNE COUNTDOWN Saturday, December 31 6 p.m.–1 a.m., FREE You don’t want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s end of the year celebration! Ring in the New Year with an evening to remember, with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy our familyfriendly evening from 6–8 p.m. with face painting, kids activities and live music on the Baytowne LIVE stage. Finish off the family-friendly evening with our first fireworks display at 8 p.m. The fun doesn’t stop there! Dance the night away with live music from 7 p.m.–1 a.m., featured on the Events Plaza Stage! End the night with a spectacular midnight fireworks show.

There is no better place to ring in 2023! *The event is 21 and over after 10 p.m.; 20 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian after 10 p.m.

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

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TENNIS » Sandestin Tennis Center ®

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

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.

Mixed Doubles Round Robins will not be held on team challenge weekends.

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

Ladies Team Challenge Sept. 16–18: Level 4.0 Sept. 30–Oct. 2: Levels 3.0 and 8.5 combo Oct. 14–16: Levels 7.0 and 8.5 combo Nov. 11–13: Level 3.5 Contact David Brandt at (850) 267-7114 to register.

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SPRING FEVER AT SANDESTIN® No matter the reason, Sandestin® is always in season. From poseys and parties to sand and sunshine, there were nothing but smiles this spring. Check out some fun faces from around the resort, and we’ll see you in the fall!

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SPOTLIGHT

GET TO KNOW

JENNIFER HANKINS Weddings, Meetings and Special Events Manager 1. How long have you worked at Sandestin®?

I started my career here in Sandestin® 15 years ago.

I can’t believe it has been that long! I started as an intern, working as a concierge from 2006–2008. I did go to work for another company on the property for 10 years and then boomeranged back to Sandestin® in 2018 when I took the wedding manager position. I am truly blessed to get to do something I love every day!

2. What is the best part of working at the resort?

The best part of working at the resort is the relationships I have made with my brides, their families and my colleagues. Our team is like family to me and I am truly blessed to work with them everyday. Some of our couples and their families also become like family to me and I get to be a part of their Journey for longer than just one year of planning their wedding.

3. During your career at Sandestin®, is there a particular moment that stands out as your favorite? It’s really hard to pick just one moment that stands out when I get to be a part of one of the most important days in a couple’s life. They are all so special and beautiful. If I had to pick just one moment though it would be hosting one of the first wedding events on the Hotel Effie rooftop pool deck.

4. When you aren’t working, what are your favorite things to do? When I am not working, I love to hang out with my fur baby, Tide. He is the best! Anyone that knows me knows I love college football — Roll Tide and Hotty Toddy! I also love hanging out with my

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friends. Some of the fun things we do are hanging out on the water, going sailing and boating, trips to Disney and pretty much just traveling anywhere. I also love to hunt and fish with my friends and my dad.

5. Why should people have their wedding festivities at Sandestin®? We have a beautiful resort with so many things to offer our couples and their friends and family. Our wide variety of venue locations really sets us apart. We have beautiful lawn spaces, locations on the bay, renovated ballroom spaces, a stunning rooftop venue and, of course, our breathtaking beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Our couples can host different events like bridesmaids brunches, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, bonfires on the beach and farewell brunches. The wedding team also goes above and beyond to make every couple feel special and that their day is everything they dreamed of.

6. What is your favorite thing about Sandestin®, as a resort? I love all of the festivals and events that the resort hosts. My favorites are the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (it’s cool that I get to support my friends that enter too), the gumbo festival, wine festival and beer festival.

7. If there was one thing that you wish everyone knew about Sandestin®, what would that be? How truly beautiful the resort is and the amazing team who is like one big family. The Sandestin® team is always ready to help our guests make beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

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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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All pictures, photographs and images are owned or licensed by SRE or its affiliates. Any use, reproduction or distribution of pictures, photographs and images without written permission is expressly prohibited. All prices and content are subject to change without notice. Dimensions are approximate. (If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers.) SRE, Licensed Real Estate Broker, 2017.

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DISCOVER LEADERSHIP

TEAM SRE

HEATHER HUDSON

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LEASING

Broker, Operations Director (850) 267-8100 hhudson@sandestinrealestate.com

ADAM POLIMENI

Commercial Merchant Manager (850) 267-8727 adamp@sandestinrealestate.com

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ERIKA BRUNS

Leasing Agent ebruns@sandestinrealestate.com

SUPPORT TEAM

LINDSAY WALKER

Lic. Real Estate Assistant lwalker@sandestinrealestate.com

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

VIRGINIA RUMPH

Lic. Real Estate Assistant vrumph@sandestinrealestate.com

SAPHIRE RADKE

Sales Operations Manager sradke@sandestinrealestate.com

LINDSEY SHAW

Lic. Real Estate Assistant lshaw@sandestinrealestate.com

SHERYL JOHNSTON

Front Desk Coordinator sjohnston@sandestinrealestate.com

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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

GARY BOWMAN

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

AMY BERRY BRUCE FULTS

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

LISA COLLIER

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

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

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

TIFFANI SALINAS

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

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

DESTINIE COLLINS

Realtor (850) 598-1011 dcollins@sandestinrealestate.com

CYNTHIA KENNEDY

DEBBIE BELL

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

Realtor (850) 225-5989 dbell@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.

4335 BEACHSIDE TWO 4335 BEACHSIDE TWO 722 SQ FT, STUDIO, 1 BA Stunning views of the sugarwhite sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony of this 13th-floor corner studio — the largest studio in Beachside Two. This Gulf-front, oversized studio lives like a one bedroom and includes a full kitchen, living area, separate bunk room with a full-size bed and stackable washer and dryer. The remodeled kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

With large windows in every room and an extra bay window in the living area, this studio boasts abundant natural light.

Beachside Two offers private beach and pool access, an on-site fitness center and a covered parking garage. $647,000

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY YOUR DAYS AT THE BEACH! SOUVENIRS • GIFTS • RESORT APPAREL SUNGLASSES • BEACH GEAR

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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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BEACHSIDE LISTINGS 201 ONE BEACH CLUB DRIVE

201 ONE BEACH CLUB DRIVE, 2,141 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Spend your days lounging on the expansive wraparound patio of this ground-floor condo located in the prestigious One Beach Club Drive. The fully equipped kitchen features new appliances, new granite countertops, generous counter space and plenty of cabinetry storage in fresh coastal colors.

The master suite offers a walk-in closet and a private entry to the patio. Guests enjoy their privacy in one of the two guest bedrooms each with a private bathroom and shared access to a terrace. The oversized wraparound patio provides plenty of space to relax in private, while still having direct access to the pool deck. Your four-legged friends will enjoy living in this ground-floor unit — no elevators needed. $1,390,000

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BEACHSIDE LISTINGS 5404 TIVOLI TERRACE

5404 TIVOLI TERRACE, 2,186 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3/1 BA Rarely on the market, Tivoli Terrace. Picture yourself living on a golf course-perched property tucked away in a tranquil cul-de-sac only 1/3 mile from the beach.

This spacious home is designed for entertaining and everyday living with an open-concept floor plan and oversized rooms, including two master bedrooms — one on the main level and the other on the second level. Host dinner parties on the outdoor patio, and enjoy using the updated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a wraparound granite countertop. $1,200,000

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RELAX WE'VE GOT THIS!

TRUST YOUR INVESTMENT WITH THE SANDESTIN® EXPERTS - WE'LL HANDLE IT ALL, AND WE KNOW IT BEST! Trust your rental property with Sandestin® Rental Management and take more time for what really matters. With local, experienced boots on the ground and a sole focus on the Sandestin® Resort for half a century, our team is more equipped than any other to manage your investment. Plus, with expansive marketing and revenue strategies, a sales team dedicated to filling group room nights (for units on the Sandestin Rental Program exclusively) and more, how could you go wrong?

111% increase in revenue vs. 2020 | Priority Parking | Dedicated experts assigned to each neighborhood | 24-hour on-site guest services | Returning group business | New website | Sandestin owner amenities...and more!

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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 4105 BAHIA, 445 SQ FT, STUDIO, 1 BA Sit on the patio of this 1st-floor condo in Bahia, and enjoy views of the Grand Pool. A fully stocked kitchenette and full-size bathroom provide you with anything you could need for a weekend getaway, second home or even a primary residence. $279,000

4210 BAHIA, 1,083 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Take in the serene landscape and stunning bay views from the spacious balcony of this pristine unit, located on the 2nd floor of Bahia in the Grand Complex of Sandestin®. With a multitude of updates including a new washer and dryer, many new furnishings, fresh paint and a new water heater. $565,000

UNDER CONTRACT 4312 BAHIA, 820 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA This 3rd-floor, bayfront condo is located in Bahia. Relax on your private balcony while enjoying the serenity of the Choctawhatchee Bay and its natural surroundings. The floor plan offers a full-size kitchen, dining- and living-area combination with an egress to the covered balcony, a master bedroom with private owner's closet and a full-size bathroom accessible from the bedroom or living area. $379,000

4412 BAHIA, 820 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Take in stunning bay views from the living room, bedroom and balcony of this gorgeous 4th-floor Bahia condo. This fully furnished unit with a bright, open, pristine interior has everything you need for the perfect vacation getaway. $425,000

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5306 ELATION, 832 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Resort condo unit on the 3rd-floor with 180-degree panoramic views of landscaping from the Choctawhatchee Bay across the 17th fairway of Burnt Pine Golf Course. Updated with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, coastal furnishings and artwork, brand new stainless steel appliances and bathroom finishes. $415,000

5402/5404 ELATION, 1,274 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Corner condo offering a large, covered balcony with breathtaking, unobstructed bay and golf course views! Prime location to watch the sunset.

Updated with coastal furnishings, porcelain plank tile flooring throughout common areas, an electric fireplace, modern light fixtures, stainless steel appliances and a new bathroom vanity in the studio. $659,000

5406 ELATION, 832 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Serene views and privacy set this condo apart from the rest! Enjoy gorgeous views of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Burnt Pine golf course from the condo and balcony. This rental-ready condo is turnkey and features wood-look tile flooring throughout the kitchen, living area and bedroom. $430,000

5701/5703 ELATION, 1,274 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Enjoy stunning bay and sunset views from this bright and beautiful lock-off corner unit located on the 7th floor of Elation. Relax in the peaceful setting on the private balcony overlooking the bay and the Grand Garden while also being a short distance to all the entertainment, shopping and restaurants the pedestrian Village of Baytowne Wharf has to offer. $575,000

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5605 ELATION

5605 ELATION 772 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Enjoy southern views across the lushly landscaped Grand Gardens, known to host lavish weddings and events, in this 6th-floor unit. This rental-capable condo offers a relaxing covered balcony, a fully equipped kitchen, living area with a sleeper sofa and a separate bedroom with a private en-suite bath. Low maintenance porcelain plank tile flows beautifully throughout! $399,000

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2109 GRAND SANDESTIN® 620 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1 BA Enjoy the convenience of this ground-floor condo featuring soaring 14-foot ceilings and a large outdoor patio. The living area features a living room, dining area with high-top table and a breakfast bar. Also enjoy the use of a fully stocked kitchen and a washer and dryer. With two closets, the master bedroom has plenty of storage and a king-size bed. $375,000

2211 GRAND SANDESTIN® 446 SQ FT, STUDIO, 1 BA This fully furnished, 2nd-floor condo located in the Grand Sandestin® is updated with fresh coastal decor and furnishings and a new air-conditioning unit in 2022. Wood-look tile flooring provides easy care and maintenance.

In addition to the king-size bed there is a trundle bed to accommodate extra guests. The kitchenette offers a mini fridge, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. An interior closet and owner's storage cage allow plenty of room to store beach gear. Grand Sandestin® owners enjoy access to the resort-style pool, kiddie pool, spa and fitness room. $265,000

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2222 GRAND SANDESTIN® 821 SQ FT, 1 BR, 2 BA Lounge on the large, covered balcony and watch the gatherings that take place on the Grand Lawn. The spacious living area provides ample seating for the whole family to get comfortable and watch a movie or enjoy game night. The kitchen has updated appliances and a full-size washer and dryer. The master suite provides all the comforts of home including a private bathroom. $450,000

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2316/2318 GRAND SANDESTIN® 1,305 SQ FT, 2 BR, 3 BA Rare, oversized terrace with an abundance of space to entertain and take in relaxing, tranquil views of the Grand Courtyard and the Choctawhatchee Bay. The open floor plan has luxury vinyl flooring throughout making for easy care and maintenance and a fully equipped kitchen offering subway tile backsplashes and stainless steel appliances. The sleeper sofa and full bath comfortably accommodate extra guests to maximize rental potential. The master bedroom features a king-size bed and en-suite bath with double vanity. The studio has woodlook plank tile flooring, two queen beds, full bath, kitchenette complete with sink, minifridge and microwave, and again a rare, oversized terrace. $575,000

2401 GRAND SANDESTIN® 1,016 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA $10,000 furniture credit with acceptable offer and closing. This 4th-floor corner condo offers a split-bedroom floor plan with a handicap accessible kitchen and guest bath. Brand new heating, ventilation and air conditioning installed in 2022, new dishwasher, luxury-vinylplank, hard-surface flooring throughout and all walls freshly painted in 2019. The living area is light and bright with ample windows and a door leading to the covered balcony looking East over the resort — there's even a glimpse of the bay! The Grand Sandestin® welcomes you with gracious architecture and onsite amenities including a fitness center, swimming pool, seasonal concierge and on-site check-in. $545,900

262 OBSERVATION POINT 808 SQ FT, 1 BR, 1/1 BA Have front row seats to the shows, concerts and fireworks offered at The Village of Baytowne Wharf from the comfort of your own balcony. A fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to cook up your favorite meal or heat up left overs from your favorite restaurant. Cozy up in the living room to a good movie on the large flat-screen TV. The master bedroom has a private bathroom and two closet spaces. Guests enjoy the use of a powder room off of the dining area or the additional den space. $469,000

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3416 LASATA 3,431 SQ FT, 4 BR, 6 BA Astounding views of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Baytowne Marina can be taken in from the enormous circular balcony of this unique, two-story penthouse condo. As you enter, you will be greeted by the double-story floor-to-ceiling windows providing an abundance of natural light.

Travertine tile flooring flows throughout the main living areas for easy care and maintenance. In the living area, you will find built-in cabinetry that includes a wet bar with minifridge and wine fridge. The kitchen offers granite countertops, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, including a range hood. All four bedrooms have en-suite baths with double vanities, soaking tubs and walkin showers along with two additional full baths. $2,450,000

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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 Cafe. 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 287 FAIRWAYS 287 FAIRWAYS 1,850 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Nicely renovated two-story townhome with views of the sixth hole of the Links Golf Course, lake and Choctawhatchee Bay. This end unit features large bay windows and a woodburning fireplace on both the first and second levels, a 1st-floor bedroom with access to a full bathroom, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, custom glass enclosures in the bathrooms and in the primary bathroom a spacious walk-in shower featuring porcelain tile throughout. The breakfast bar and dining area provide adequate space to dine and entertain. $899,900

238 FAIRWAYS

238 FAIRWAYS 1,838 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Entertain family and friends by relaxing on the private patio overlooking The Links golf course, or start a game of cornhole in the yard of this three-bedroom cottage located in the fairways at Sandestin®. Enjoy the privacy of your own floor in the master suite. With three distinct spaces, the second floor consists of the master bedroom, master bathroom and living area. $899,000

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BAYSIDE LISTINGS 703 SANDPIPER

703 SANDPIPER 1,602 SQ FT, 3 BR, 2 BA Adorable coastal cottage located on the bayside of Sandestin® in the Sandpiper community. Featuring beautiful golf course views and a lovely open-air patio, the peaceful setting of this home makes for a relaxing vacation retreat. $685,000

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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 1442 BAYTOWNE CIRCLE

1442 BAYTOWNE CIRCLE, 3,036 SQ FT, 5 BR, 3/1 BA This stunning and elegant Mediterranean dream home is located on a corner lot in the highly desirable neighborhood of Baytowne Circle.

Upon entering the circular driveway, take in the lush landscaping and freshly painted exterior. Inside you will enter into a bright and open living space with hardwood flooring, chic lighting and crown molding throughout the entire home. Perfect for throwing pool parties, the fenced backyard features a heated pool, hot tub with inset seating and plenty of space for lounging and outdoor entertaining. $1,895,000

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LAKESIDE LISTINGS 8602 MAGNOLIA BAY 8602 MAGNOLIA BAY 1,618 SQ FT, 3 BR, 3 BA Tucked away in the charming neighborhood of Magnolia Bay, this three-bedroom townhome overlooks the lake, providing a serene spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The living room, dining room and kitchen are open and spacious providing a seamless flow for entertaining. Mahogany French doors open to a screened porch with a beautiful view of the lake and lush landscaping.

Ascend to the second floor where you will find all three bedrooms and a full-size washer and dryer. The large master suite features a lake view, sitting area and a master bath with a large soaking tub, double sink vanity and walk-in shower. $949,900

1819/1820 DEL MAR

1819/1820 DEL MAR 6,230 SQ FT, 4 BR, 4/3 BA Gorgeous grounds invite you through a perfectly manicured courtyard into this Mediterranean masterpiece. Beautifully situated on a double lot of nearly 1/2 acre on the 4th hole of the Baytowne golf course and offering an impressive 145 feet of lakefront views. Designed for entertaining family and friends, the wide, open spaces blend beautifully with the breathtaking lake and golf course vistas you will enjoy from nearly every room. $2,895,000

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From the bended knee, to the bachelorette trip, to the big day, and everything in between... your special event dreams become a reality at Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort.

With the area’s top planners, coordinators and vendors, beach-to-bay accommodations, endless resort amenities, and over 65,000 square feet of customizable indoor and outdoor venue space, Sandestin® was made for celebrations.

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BURNT PINE 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-of-the-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.

3414 RAVENWOOD

3414 RAVENWOOD Build your dream home on this exquisite 0.78-acre lot that overlooks the 13th fairway of the Raven golf course in Burnt Pine. This estate-sized homesite has been cleared and filled with no build-out time. $1,800,000

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BURNT PINE LISTINGS 2906 LOBLOLLY COURT

2906 LOBLOLLY COURT, 4059 SQ FT, 4 BR, 3BA Overlooking Burnt Pine golf course’s sixth hole and the lake, this beautiful meticulously kept home was designed by award winning architect Arthur Rutenberg. The innovative design has ideal views from the front foyer, through the formal living space and out onto the outdoor living area. Sliding pocket glass doors and retractable screens make for ideal indoor-to-outdoor living. A rectangular pool with a sunning deck, hot tub and grilling area complete this outdoor living plan. A chef’s dream of a kitchen is equipped with new appliances and double islands finished in single-level neutral tone granite. This open plan has an ideally placed family room, breakfast nook and dining room. Optimal ceiling heights and natural light throughout. $2,795,000

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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 4325 CARRIAGE LANE

4325 CARRIAGE LANE, 3,213 SQ FT, 4 BR, 3/1 BA Situated on the 16th hole of the Kelly Plantation golf course, this single-level home features a two-car garage, swimming pool, hot tub and much more. The kitchen, located directly off the living room, has ample counterspace and cabinets for all your gourmet meals and plenty of seating at the breakfast bar or the breakfast nook to accommodate all your guests. Retreat to the master suite, where you will find a large walk-in closet, direct access to the patio and a large master bath with a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower and double vanities. $1,299,000

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LOCATED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF AT SANDESTIN I (850) 842-2600

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UNDER CONTRACT LOT 18 CROSS CREEK Large wooded .44-acre lot with beautiful old hardwood trees located within a half mile of the bay. This lot has easy access to Highway 20 and is only 20 minutes from the beaches of South Walton. $89,900

LOT 23 KEY WEST DRIVE Located in the gated community of Caribbean Isle, this desirable lot offers views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Sound. Ready to build with HOA and architectural review board-approved house plans to convey and soil test completed. The house plans carry no value in the sale. The community of Caribbean Isle offers a swimming pool, hot tub and tennis courts. $324,989

6347 STRICKLAND RD, 1,702 SQ FT, 4 BR, 2 BA Twenty-plus gorgeous acres and a quaint home tucked away on a tree-lined road. This ranch-style home has been lovingly maintained and overlooks the expansive East River. $899,000

204 SUMMIT AT TOPS'L 1,141 SQ FT, 2 BR, 2 BA Pristine and updated condo with quick and easy access to the beach! Not a detail has been missed in this modern, coastal-chic unit which is being sold fully furnished and rental ready. $625,000

XXX TRIPLE G RD Capitalize on a large tract of acreage in the rapidly developing DeFuniak Springs. This prime location offers a multitude of development possibilities. $299,000

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guidance, superior market knowledge and expert contract negotiation skills to help you maximize your real estate options and ensure a smooth contract-to-close experience. Our amazing team of full-time real estate agents and professional support staff are here to navigate you through this very competitive market, every step of the way. Whether you wish to purchase or sell, utilize one of our knowledgeable and experienced agents that understands our resort and local market. They will navigate you through the complex process of making offers, negotiating terms, completing contingencies and getting to a successful closing in this real time market.

We have been the No. 1 brokerage in Sandestin® for 36-plus years for a reason — we know Sandestin!® Call us today to start your real estate journey!

s we coast into the warm days of summer, our real estate market remains hotter than ever. In 2020 and 2021 our area was introduced to a new segment of buyers — those able to work remotely from anywhere. What better place to work than alongside the beautiful white sand beaches of Northwest Florida? The first half of 2022 has proven that to still be the case as we continue to see an influx of buyers from North- and West-coast states that are choosing to relocate their work and their families to our area. Full-time living in the Florida sunshine near the Emerald Coast waters is no longer just a dream, for many it is quickly becoming reality. With the demand for coastal property at an all-time high, It is still a competitive seller’s market as inventory remains at record lows. The median number of days for a property on the market was six in May, and buyers are quickly realizing that time is of the essence when they find the perfect home. This is where SRE shines with our hands-on

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