destin: Happy Labor Day - 09/01/08 01:38 PM
Happy Labor everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your day off, coupled with the weekend. Here in Driftwood Estates, on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, Santa Rosa Beach, near Destin, Miramar Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and across Choctawhatchee Bay from Niceville, we all have a close eye on Gustavo. No direct hit, … (0 comments)
destin: Sunset from Driftwood Estates, Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida, near Destin and Sandestin - 08/01/08 09:18 AM
Hi, sunset in late July, from Driftwood Estates in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida, across Choctawhatchee Bay, Mid-Bay bridge, Destin, Sandestin, Fort Walton Beach. Sunsets are spectacular all year long, and change by the second. Choctawhatchee Bay widens across the intracoastal waterway which goes from Pensacola all the way up the east coast to Virginia. … (0 comments)
destin: Topsail State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 10/30/07 05:14 PM
Topsail State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a must see for visitors to northwest Florida, Destin, Sandestin, or Miramar Beach. Campers return year after year. They bicycle, play shuffleboard, fish, swim, hike at the beach and on the park trails, cook out, socialize, and seem to thoroughly enjoy their vacations. … (0 comments)
destin: Annual Pilgrimage from Topeka, Kansas, to Destin, Florida, in a '57 Chevy - 10/21/07 08:33 PM
When you run across a beautiful 1957 Chrevolet, well, you just have to stop, quick draw your trusty digital camera, and get the drop on the target!! Is this a beauty! Now, here's the best part. The owner caught me dead to rights photographing his Chevy, and assessed me a charge … (1 comments)
destin: The rains came and left a beautiful sunset in Florida - 10/19/07 10:57 PM
This beautiful sunset filled the sky this evening in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. I rushed to get my camera, but the sky was changing so fast this was all that was left before I could take any pictures. It was truly magnificent a few moments before. I hope you enjoy these … (25 comments)
What a glorious day! Rain is fall over Choctawhatchee Bay on 18th day of October, 2007! Whoopee!! It has been a long, dry spell, and it is so nice to see and feel rain in the air. This has been a very dry year in northwest Florida. From Pensacola in … (20 comments)
Destin Raceways in Destin, Florida, at 26000 Emerald Coast Parkway, a great place to visit in northwest Florida. You can ride dune buggies on a dirt track, or you can drive a small race car on asphalt. Contact Kevin Shahid at 850-259-9341 for rates. Looks like lots of fun. Could … (8 comments)
destin: Destin Raceways, Destin, Florida - 10/17/07 12:10 PM
Gentlemen, start your engines! At Destin Raceways in Destin, Florida, at 26000 Emerald Coast Parkway, ride dune buggies on a dirt track, or drive a small race cars on asphalt. Contact Kevin Shahid at 850-259-9341. Looks like lots of fun. Could be as much fun to watch, as to drive or … (2 comments)
While Pous-Pous declares she was no where near the table and had nothing to do with the spilled milk, she still finds herself behind bars, despite those beautiful blue eyes. So, while prepared to safely travel without bringing undue harm to curious on-lookers, Pous-pous was transported to the Destin Cat Clinic, … (13 comments)
destin: Red Tide Arrives in Destin, Miramar Beach, and Sandestin, Florida - 10/15/07 11:37 PM
The Red Tide is upon us! First I heard from a friend in Jacksonville that she was having a scratchy throat and some serious breathing problems, then to the west, in Houston, I heard about the same thing from family members, and new for the past few days, I am experiencing … (16 comments)
destin: More Destin, Florida, Car Show Pictures - 10/14/07 11:38 PM
These cars are so beautiful! And the charity event was really worth while. Hope you enjoy the pictures. We had an absolutely beautiful day in Destin, and the turn out very good. This was my first visit to a Porsche club show, but it will not be my last! There were … (8 comments)
destin: Second Annual Charity Car Show, Destin, Florida - 10/14/07 12:47 PM
The second annual Charity Car Show was held at Destin Commons, Saturday, October 13, 2007. The Charity Event benefited the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. The event was organized by the Porsche Club of America, North Florida Region, and featured cars by Porsche, Lamborghini, Lexus, Ferrari, and others. Copy … (12 comments)
destin: Bass Pro Shop - 10/08/07 04:33 AM
Famous everywhere for fishing and hunting equipment, boats, clothing, and just an all out interesting visit, Bass Pro Shops are a pleasureful place to spend the afternoon. In Destin, Bass Pro Shops offer boats for recreation and sport, the finest gear for any water sport, an aquarium of huge local freshwater … (2 comments)
destin: Destin, Florida, Chan's Restaurant, Wine, Cheese and specialties - 10/08/07 04:20 AM
One of the many paintings on the wall a Chan's Restaurant in Destin, Florida. The entire wall of the restaurant has been painted with with these European scenes. Chan's offers a menu of delicious French cuisine and is an absolute treat the the palette. Prices are very reasonable and portions are … (2 comments)
destin: Fishing in Florida - 10/08/07 03:49 AM
This specimen hangs in front of the Bass Pro Shop at Destin Commons, Destin, Florida. Many of our tourists like to take their picture with standing with this big fellow. The second "Jaws" movie was filmed partly in Destin Harbor, some years ago. This shark may have been used in the … (5 comments)
destin: Butterflies in Florida - 10/04/07 07:34 AM
It is that time of the year when Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Sandestin, Florida real estate are visited by butterflies. We call this one a 'monarch' butterfly. They are magnificent. They flutter about from flower to flower, until they finally collapse. Even in death they remain beautiful. There were also … (3 comments)
destin: A few hundred meters offshore from Destin, Florida - 09/15/07 08:18 PM
The real estate market in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, will always be healthy due to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. We have Emerald Seas, white sugary sand, nice waves, great fishing, the views from shore are incredible. On a calm day, seas are 2-3 feet, winds usually from … (4 comments)
destin: Another Santa Rosa Beach, Florida rose for you! - 09/14/07 03:28 PM
This beautiful rose was first grown in Houston, Texas, then moved to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Happy in its new home, this beautiful variety produces beauty during several months of each year. We have friends in Destin and Sandestin who grow beautiful roses effortlessly. We find that roses grown on waterfront … (2 comments)
destin: Flowers in Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Sandestin, Florida - 09/14/07 12:11 PM
There are so many beautiful flowers that grow in Florida, it would be impossible for just me to photograph them all, but if you help, we can make this a beautiful site to visit!! Florida Real Estate Agents will do well to remind their clients from out of state how naturally … (1 comments)
destin: Dangerous wild animals photographed in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 09/13/07 10:11 PM
An alert Florida real estate agent photographed these ferocious animals concealed in a trash basket, obviously preparing a sneak attack. The larger of the two weighed almost one and one half pounds, the smaller animal being only a few grams behind. Believed to be members of the feline lineage, these animals … (6 comments)
destin: Rainbow suggests pot of gold in Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Sandestin - 09/13/07 11:26 AM
The weather is not always sunny, with clear skies and a nice breeze over Choctawhatchee Bay, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Sandestin. Sometimes, we have cloud cover. But even when the skies are covered with clouds, you can find a silver lining. And here, we have found a beautiful rainbow. The … (3 comments)
destin: Rainbow suggests pot of gold in Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Sandestin - 09/13/07 11:21 AM
The weather is not always sunny, with clear skies and a nice breeze over Choctawhatchee Bay, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Sandestin. Sometimes, we have cloud cover. But even when the skies are covered with clouds, you can find a silver lining. And here, we have found a beautiful rainbow. The … (0 comments)
destin: Statue in Northwest Florida, Santa Rosa Beach - 09/10/07 02:09 PM
This lovely lady stands silently before a home in northwest Florida. She has a lovely expression, lost in deep thought. She looks Greek to me. Her presence before the home is unique for the area. While fountains are fairly frequent in the region, it is indeed rare to run across a … (1 comments)
destin: Jou-Jou becomes a marketing giant for Florida Real Estate Agent in Destin - 09/10/07 01:29 PM
Hello, Jou-Jou is now 11 weeks old, and almost ready to begin her career in real estate. She is definitely great in marketing and sales, or at least in marketing. She people with ease. She's a complete people-magnet. And she's a natural for showing property. She will cover every square … (10 comments)
destin: Florida Real Estate agent asks, "Am I working 'smart', or just 'hard'?" - 09/10/07 11:16 AM
I have this great waterfront listing. It's MLS 466267, and I just can't believe it hasn't been sold! I spent last Saturday and Sunday holding 'open house'. While holding the 'Open House', I also cut my owner's grass, swept his porches, trimmed his hedges, and swept his driveway... Is all … (5 comments)
destin: Towel Poodle discovered by Florida Real Estate Agent - 09/07/07 09:59 PM
Another strange animal discovered on a ship traveling down the Nile River. It seems harmless and didn't eat very much. Here in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, nor any other place I can recall visiting in America, I have never seen the towel toys. They are special and a friendly gesture from … (5 comments)
destin: Unpaid rent on Florida Bayfront property- lessons learned - 09/06/07 11:23 AM
First, get that contract right! Cover all the bases, prepare for the worst. I get the impression that laws tend to be written for renter protection to the detriment of landlords. It will take time, money, and a lot of stressful perseverance to get renters out, who choose not to pay … (0 comments)
destin: SOLD-Santa Rosa Beach Bayfront is Evidence of a Buyer's Market - 09/06/07 10:29 AM
Check this out! 100 waterfront feet on Choctawhatchee Bay, great home, 300 feet deep lot, separate garage, boat lift, dock, two sundecks, magnificent view, protected from the south, west, and east winds. Near to shopping, restaurants, the Gulf of Mexico beaches, a new hospital, and more. This home was first … (2 comments)
destin: Santa Rosa Beach, FL - Buyer's Market - 09/06/07 10:06 AM
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, in Walton County, is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida, if not the whole of America. Currently, there is so much new construction on going or recently completed that a flood of supply versus demand in the real estate market. Then came the hurricanes … (0 comments)
destin: FLORIDA REAL ESTATE AGENT EXPECTS SEPTEMBER INTEREST RATE ADJUSTMENT - 08/29/07 01:59 PM
The future of the entire real estate market is dependent on the Fed’s anticipated action next month. Predictions are that the Fed will again lower the Interest Rate in September. What affect could this change have on the Real Estate market, and where do we go from there? There … (10 comments)
destin: FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET AWAITS SEPTEMBER INTEREST RATE ADJUSTMENT - 08/29/07 01:56 PM
The future of the entire real estate market is dependent on the Fed’s anticipated action next month. Predictions are that the Fed will again lower the Interest Rate in September. What affect could this change have on the Real Estate market, and where do we go from there? There will … (0 comments)
destin: Why we live in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 08/28/07 05:40 AM
This is a photograph of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico at Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County, Florida. The sand is like fine white sugar, minus the sweet taste, and the sea is emerald. If you are seeing this from a far away state or country, this is our main attraction! … (19 comments)
destin: Stock Market Instability can lead to Florida Real Estate Growth - 08/19/07 01:09 PM
This pattern repeats itself over and over again. Stock market prices soared yesterday, plummet today, and tomorrow is uncertain. Investors get jittery, there follows a stock sell-off, and a search for stability. This search leads investors back to real estates. Like food and water, there will always be a need for … (2 comments)
destin: Feline Frenzy in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 08/13/07 06:36 PM
We note that the animal on the left is opening its eyes. This is a sign. This means that the animal is hungry. How can the animal be expected to sleep on an empty stomach? No way! “So,” she says, “ feed me so that I may make a quick trip … (0 comments)
destin: Magnificent Sunsets across Choctawhatchee Bay near Sandestin and Destin, Florida - 08/13/07 06:29 PM
Ah.., how the sunsets change from one day to the next..! It’s all part of the beauty of Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and Choctawhatchee Bay. These two photographs are one day apart, at approximately the same hour. This gives you an appreciation of how much and how quickly the skies … (0 comments)
destin: Florida Real Estate Agent searches for Silver Lining in the Clouds - 08/13/07 06:20 PM
As the mortgage fiasco approaches critical mass, there may be a silver lining in the clouds for real qualified borrowers, with excellent credit ratings. Each event that causes some poor soul to loose money, another more fortunate soul acquires money. Therefore, there is now and there will be more money on … (4 comments)
destin: 20-20 hindsight - an ounce of prevention - predictions of a Florida Real Estate agent - 08/11/07 03:47 PM
In my opinion, you can never be too careful when renting a home, apartment, condo, etc. Even though your applicants seem perfect, it absolutely is necessary to verify a number of items. If they currently rent, contact their landlord. Try to contact the previous landlord. Check with the Clerk of the … (5 comments)
destin: Sunset in late October, 2006, Gulf of Mexico, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 - 07/31/07 09:57 AM
Sunset in late October, 2006, over the Gulf of Mexico, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. This picture was taken soon after a hurricane had passed through. Damage to the Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, and Destin areas was minimal for the first of two hurricanes. The first hurricane removed … (2 comments)
destin: SOLD-Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Choctawhatchee Bayfront, boat lift, sea wall, dock, house - 07/30/07 03:24 PM
100 feet on the water, seawall, rip-rap, house, 2-car garage, 300 feet deep lot, metal roof, loft, well for sprinkler system, priced below the market price for a vacant lot on Choctawhatchee Bay at only $800,000. A vacant lot next door to this property is priced as $990,000. For only $800,000, … (0 comments)
destin: Kittens to a good home in Destin, Sandestin, or Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 07/30/07 02:46 PM
A friend of ours has four kittens, 5-weeks old, 3 males and 1 female, in search of a happy home. The kittens are somewhat arrogant and demand homes with only very wealthy owners who can afford to feed them salmon and caviar, and maintain their nails appropriately in the finest salons. … (2 comments)
destin: The Crab Island Phenomenon - Destin, Florida - 07/19/07 12:01 AM
A view of Crab Island, Destin Bridge, and Destin Pass from Choctawhatchee Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Locals and tourists often congregate here the entire weekend. Some even spend the nights in their boats. Certainly the stars are beautiful, or the moon - I'm sure it's fun and pleasant, I … (6 comments)
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Happy Labor everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your day off, coupled with the weekend. Here in Driftwood Estates, on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, Santa Rosa Beach, near Destin, Miramar Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and across Choctawhatchee Bay from Niceville, we all have a close eye on Gustavo. No direct hit, … (0 comments)
