Friday, May 28, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend 2021 | Events & Activities | Destin, FL




Looking for activities and events to enjoy for Memorial Day Weekend? We've got you covered! Whether you're looking for family-friendly events, fireworks shows, beach bashes, or Memorial Day ceremonies – there's plenty to do this weekend!


MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SHOWS:

Sunday, May 30th:
HarborWalk Village | 9:00pm
The Village of Baytowne Wharf | 9:00pm
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island | 9:00pm




MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS:


Baytowne Memorial Day Weekend Celebration 
When: Saturday, May 29th - Sunday, May 30th
WhereThe Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
Description: The Village of Baytowne Wharf is gearing up for Memorial Day Weekend festivities with three nights of family-friendly events! Necessary precautions will be taken to ensure social distancing and everyone is staying safe. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Saturday, May 29: Concert 7-9pm Forrest Williams Band will take the stage from 7 p.m. until 9pm. Guests are invited to dance the night away as they listen to South Walton's own Forrest Williams Band, an award-winning favorite on stage among locals and visitors to the area. Forrest and Pherrel Williams perform a variety of music from southern rock to country and blues. 

Sunday, May 30: Live music, kids activities, fireworks 6-9pm Baytowne Wharf will host free children activities, including face painting, balloon animals, and lawn games from 6-9 p.m. Live music with Jarred and The High Aces. After the show, Baytowne Wharf will light up the sky above the lagoon with a patriotic fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. More info here!




Memorial Day Weekend Concert Celebration @ HarborWalk Village
When: Saturday, May 29th - Monday, May 31st
WhereHarborWalk Village, Destin
Description: HarborWalk Village invites you and your crew to spend a fun-filled weekend on the beautiful Destin Harbor. Kick-off the Summer season with Live Music, Fireworks & a Silent Disco Party at HarborWalk Village. $10 On-site parking fee 

Saturday, May 29th | Flash Flood @ 7:00pm 
Sunday, May 30th | Cadillac Willie @ 7:00pm, Fireworks @ 9:00pm 
Monday, May 31st | Silent Disco Party - DJ Chubby & DJ D Funk @ 7:00pm 

HarborWalk Village is home to the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Here you can experience the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village aboard one of Destin’s finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day. And where there is great fishing, there are great seafood restaurants, HarborWalk is no exception. Here you’ll find an array of cuisine that is fresh, local and delicious. More info here!




Memorial Day Lost Boys Beach Bash @ Norriego Point
When: Sunday, May 30th
WhereNorriego Point, Destin
Description: Bwoke and Lost Wandering present the first Inaugural Lost Boy's Beach Bash! This is an opportunity to give back to the community by providing locals and visitors with a fun filled day full of music, art, and all around good vibes. They're giving away hundreds of pounds of free crawfish! There will be games and prizes and tons of free merch! HELP KEEP OUR BEACHES CLEAN! Let's do our part and clean up after ourselves and others who've forgotten to! They'll be providing trash bags for everyone on the beach in hopes that before you make it back home safely at the end of the day that you fill up that trash bag with litter. More info here!

Music from NOON - SUNSET 
All Ages Welcome
FREE Open to the Public
Serving FREE Crawfish til they're gone
HELP US KEEP OUR BEACHES CLEAN 

Music Lineup: 
12-1 LOST WANDERING
1-2 DJ RAAB
2-3 TRIPSITTER
3-4 MATT HATTER
4-5 BWOKE
5-6 CREIGHFISH 
6-? HYPNOZ




Memorial Day Weekend @ Crab Island
When: Saturday, May 29th - Monday, May 31st
WhereCrab Island, Destin
Description: From early morning to sunset hundreds of boats, kayaks, and wave runners anchor down and celebrate at this popular Destin hang out. Wade through the shallow waters and enjoy music, food, and drinks at the floating restaurants. Rent a pontoon, kayak, or wave runner to see for yourself why Crab Island is Destin’s summertime hot spot!



Memorial Day Service @ Gulf Cemetery
When: Monday, May 31st @ 10:00am
WhereGulf Cemetery, Santa Rosa Beach
Description: Gulf Cemetery will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in Santa Rosa Beach. The approximately 150 veterans interred in the cemetery will be honored in a service that will include a keynote speech by Retired Air Force General, Philip Breedlove. In conjunction with this year’s ceremony, the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be available to view. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. This Memorial Day ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to join in a dignified, respectful and patriotic tribute to these men and women who served our country in the Armed Forces. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the children present will be provided American flags to place on each of the veterans' gravesites. 

Gulf Cemetery is located at 1466 S County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be conducted at the Chapel at High Point, located across SR 393 from the cemetery. The public is welcome to attend. More info here!






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Monday, May 24, 2021

Emerald Coast Events | June 2021






June is just about here and so comes lots of summertime fun! The bright sunshine and blue skies make it a great time for outdoor events! If you're in town this month or lucky enough to be local – here are some happenings to check out along the Emerald Coast. 


FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:


UNwineD: Celebrating Craft Beer, Spirits & Wine
When: June 4-5th
WhereAaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach 
Description: UNwineD is an incredible two day celebration of craft beer, spirits, and wine June 4-5, 2021 at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. Savor the flavors of fine craft beer, award-winning wine, and delicious local cuisine pairings. 
Friday, June 4 – Presented by Southern Living Get an exclusive preview of the UNwineD and raise a glass while you mix and mingle with elite chefs, mixologists, and top tastemakers of the South. This exclusive VIP event has a limited amount of tickets available. Purchasing this ticket also includes entry into Saturday's Grand Tasting. 
Saturday, June 5 – The Celebration 1-4pm Grand Tasting & Cocktail Competition: Taste craft beer, spirits and wine from around the world and sample delectable creations by local leading chefs. Purchase tickets here!


Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam

When: June 4-6th
WhereFrank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
Description: From June 4-6 you can enjoy the most exciting acts in country and southern rock music today. This year's headliners are Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd! Situated on the Emerald Coast, Panama City Beach offers the ideal festival location. In the morning, live it up at the beach, enjoying sublimely soft sand, crystal clear waters and the best in outdoor recreation. Spend the afternoon jamming your heart out to the best country music. Dance away the cool nights with sounds as fresh as a sweet Gulf breeze. Tickets on Sale Now!



Jam on the Coast 5k
When: June 5th
WhereFrank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
Description: The inaugural Jam on the Coast 5K presented by Visit Panama City Beach, in partnership with Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. The 5K allows runners of all levels to test their limits and gives an EXCLUSIVE coupon to save on tickets to Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam! The race begins and ends in Frank Brown Park, with an after party at Texas Roadhouse. All 5K runners will receive a short sleeve shirt, and all finishers will receive a medal. Register today – only 500 runners can participate!




WhenJune 12th
WhereMattie Kelly Arts Cultural Village
Description: Concert series for a good cause! The day begins at 9:30am with tailgating. Music starts at 11am with Jeff and the Camaros. Brent Burns, Mike Nash and Gary Roland with the Landsharks complete a wonderful, fun filled day. All proceeds will go to Fresh Start for Children and Families. Food trucks and raffles will complete this phintastic day! $25 advance tickets -OR- $30 day of event at the gate. Limited tent space available for $50. Purchase tickets now!




Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
WhenJune 16-20th
Where: Baytowne Marina
Description: The 19th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 16-20, 2021. Timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season, and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort sets the new precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments. This annual event offers something for everyone. Most importantly, for the angling teams, there’s the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. While on-shore, both the teams and their families can enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins are held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public. Info and registration: http://www.fishecbc.com/



Food Truck Fest
WhenJune 20th
WhereMattie Kelly Arts Cultural Village
Description: Orange Beach Breeze is bringing the Food Truck Fest to Destin on Sunday, June 20th at Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. Beginning at 11AM, the fest will feature more than a dozen food trucks from in and around the panhandle! Vendors will also be onsite selling gifts, crafts, jewelry, personal care products and much more. This is an event the whole family can enjoy! $5 Entry fee. 12 and under are free. Learn more at www.foodtruckfestdestin.com





WEEKLY EVENTS:

Fireworks Show
Every Thursday @ Harborwalk Village

Lawn Games in Grand Park
Every Thursday & Friday @ Grand Boulevard

MKAF Concerts in the Village
Every Thursday @ Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village


Baytowne Sunday Cinema
Every Sunday @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf 
June 6 | Maleficent 
June 13 | Croods A New Age 
June 20 | Secret Life of Pets 2 
June 27 | Moana

Farmer's Markets
Every Saturday @ Seaside & Grand Boulevard
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach












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Saturday, May 15, 2021

April 2021 | Condo & Home Market Highlights




The 2021 Emerald Coast real estate market is like nothing we've seen before! The increase in determined buyers and reserved sellers has led to low inventory, decreased days on the market, and a steady and significant increase in prices. Compared to the same time last year, we saw the number of properties sold increase by 207%. The sold volume also increased by an astonishing 311%! We're seeing many people across the country making moves to our coast. Many are looking for fresh beginnings, and what better place to start a new journey than at the beach! 

April was a fantastic month for our team! Whether it be investors, families, or retirees – we've been enjoying assisting our clients in making smart real estate moves. Now is a great time to look into the real estate market. If you'd like more detailed information on a particular area or community or if you're curious about the value of your property, feel free to reach out to us. We love sharing valuable info!

Check out the area sales highlights for April:










The highest-priced condo sold within the areas of Okaloosa IslandDestinSandestinMiramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:  




5 Bed | 5 Bath

4,035 Square Feet

$5,700,000







The highest-priced home sold within the areas of Okaloosa IslandDestinSandestinMiramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:  


8512 E County Highway 30A


9 Bed | 11.5 Bath

9,357 Square Feet 

$12,500,000






Now is a great time to perform some due diligence whether you're considering selling or purchasing property. With the current supply and demand, timing is crucial. You need a team who will help you make the right decisions, at the right time. If you feel unsure about your current real estate holdings, we're here to help guide you to make the best decision for you



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