How a Once Unpaved Stretch of Highway Became One of Florida’s Hottest Rental Markets

 

Nicknamed the ‘Hamptons of the South,’ beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A have seen explosive growth in recent years, as vacation properties fetch six figures

 

 

And for all your real estate needs, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina are Realtors, who specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

Pirates are about to take over the Emerald Coast

Every year, Fort Walton Beach hosts the Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival, where Captain Billy Bowlegs and his Honor Guard raid Beach Landing in search of entertainment. The mayor and police are responsible for preventing chaos and arresting the pirate before he incites the crowd with food, fireworks, and loud music. Unfortunately, their attempts to stop Billy Bowlegs always fail, as the pirate’s crew and the locals’ love for fair food overwhelm them. The government is always disappointed as the festival begins with Billy Bowlegs and his Krew taking over the city.

Don’t miss the 67th annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival happening from May 19 to 22. Join the Torchlight Parade on May 22 at 7 p.m. along Eglin Parkway from First Street to Hughes Avenue.

And for all your real estate needs, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina are Realtors, who specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

Henderson Beach State Park Named one of the Best Beaches in US

 

The state park in Destin and its picturesque beach and dunes were voted as one of the best, according to Tripadvisor.

The 208-protected acres along Henderson Beach State Park are truly amazing given the fact that they are smack in the middle of Destin and across the street from a Walmart!

Check out more info here.

And for all your real estate needs, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina are Realtors, who specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

 

Fall Aboard!!

Wine Fest is Here!

Florida’s best wine festival is beach this weekend at Grand Boulevard and we couldn’t be happier! With more than 600 wines being poured by industry insiders, the South Walton Wine and Food Festival will have you sipping some of the best wines in the world from April 21-24. But don’t forget the food. There are always cheeses, meats, local culinary small plates and desserts to be had in the food tent.

For more info on tickets and schedules, check out this link.

And for all your real estate needs, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina are Realtors, who specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

Baytowne Beer Festival Set for October

When fall hits, it’s time to drink some beer, and 2021 will be no different with Baytowne’s annual Beer Festival set for October!

From the Baytowne’s website – “Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 13th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 8th & 9th, 2021. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor.

The main event on Saturday, October 9th will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be 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 be also featured during the festival.”

ECP Welcomes American Airlines

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and American Airlines are excited to announce beginning June 7, 2018, American Airlines will be providing new daily air service for passengers.

American Airlines will offer nonstop service to Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airports. The two airports serve as two of American Airlines’ largest hubs, opening up east and west coast destinations for local passengers.

American Airlines operates more than 760 flights daily from DFW providing access to more than 206 destinations over 30 countries, including recently announced service to Iceland and returning service to Venice and Amsterdam this summer. American is also offering passengers even more options through their strong East Coast connector from CLT with more than 675 daily flights to more than 156 destinations in 25 countries.

The world’s largest airline rounds out ECP’s list of elite airline partners as American Airlines joins the ranks of Delta, Southwest and United to bring passengers even more service to destinations across the United States, and seamless global connections.

“We are thrilled to welcome American Airlines to ECP and provide our passengers with more nonstop destinations and even easy access to global connections through hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas,” said Parker W. McClellan, Jr., A.A.E., airport Executive Director. “As we move into our eighth year, we are proud of the growth of our Airport which wouldn’t be possible without the strong support of our local partners and board members.”

This new announcement, in addition to ongoing service from Delta, Southwest and United Airlines, continues to put Northwest Florida on the map and ensure additional opportunities to the Region.

The new year-round American Airlines flights will be operated by a CRJ-700, with nine seats in First and 56 in Main Cabin, for a total of 65 seats.

Passengers may begin booking American Airlines flights to and from ECP on Monday, January 22 by visiting the airline website at americanairlines.com.

Charlotte Douglas flight details:

Schedule effective on June 7, 2018 (operated by CRJ-700)

Depart CLT 11:35 a.m. / Arrive ECP 12:25 p.m.
Depart CLT 7:25 p.m. / Arrive ECP 8:15 p.m.
Depart ECP 7:45 a.m. / Arrive CLT 10:35 a.m.
Depart ECP 3:00 p.m. / Arrive CLT 5:50 p.m.

Dallas/Fort Worth flight details:

Schedule effective on June 7, 2018 (operated by CRJ-700)

Depart DFW 12:21 p.m. / Arrive ECP 2:28 p.m.
Depart DFW 8:35 p.m. / Arrive ECP 10:42 p.m.
Depart ECP 6:00 a.m. / Arrive DFW 8:07 a.m.
Depart ECP 1:05 p.m. / Arrive DFW 3:12 p.m.

Buy Your Tickets for 2018 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival!

2018 Tickets are now on sale!

Spring will be here before you know it and there is a 99% chance of wine in the forecast! Join us April 26 – 29, 2018 for “One of the South‘s standout food and beverage festivals” (USA Today). Indulge in 800+ wines, celebrity chefs and winemakers, food tastings and seminars, Nashville Songwriters and so much more.

See you in April when wine, food and fun converge at Grand Boulevard!

Grayton Beach Hits #4 on Top Beaches List

Grayton Beach State Park was voted the fourth best beach in the USA, according to this USA Today article.

While locals and regular visitors already know that we have some of the best beaches in the USA – if not the world – now more and more folks will have to come see them too …

Get Your Tickets to the SoWal Wine Fest

One of the highlights of the spring season along the Emerald Coast is right around the corner.

The South Walton Beach Wine and Food Festival scheduled from April 27 to 30th. Tickets are on sale here.

Located at Grand Boulevard, the event offers music, food and as much wine as you can take. Hundreds of reds and whites and sparkling wines are ready for you to sip and spit or just simply enjoy in the spring sun as you stroll through Grand Boulevard.