Views that Never End! Emerald Grande W-225

Emerald Grande W-225

$1,295,000

Emerald Grande is the centerpiece of HarborWalk Village and one of the most sought after resorts along the Emerald Coast. You'll love this beautifully decorated condominium with spectacular panoramic water views of Destin's East Pass, Harbor, Crab Island, and the Gulf of Mexico. Wake up each morning and enjoy a cup of coffee on your wraparound balcony while watching the boats come and go. With 3 bedrooms and 3 baths that offers generous living space and stylish finishes, you'll enjoy a perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Beautiful hardwood floors and plenty of natural night flow throughout. Other special highlights include granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms, recessed lighting and crown molding throughout. This condo is completely rental ready & currently with the on-site rental program with future rentals already in place!

Newly Listed: 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Home in Navarre Only $184,000

This well-designed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, home in Promise Creek is waiting for you! This home offers a large open floor-plan with split bedroom design. This home backs up to a wooded preserve and offers a fully fenced in backyard with a storage shed included. Close to the beach, base, and schools, you will fall in love with all this home has to offer. Call today to make an appointment to view this beautiful home. This home qualifies for 100% Rural Housing loan for qualified buyers. 

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April Events Along the Emerald Coast

Check out these family-friendly events scheduled for March along Emerald Coast.

All of April  - Destin Cobia Tournament @ HarborWalk Village

This month-long tournament begins when the first fish is caught and ends April 30 at 8pm.

Wednesday's in April- Concert Series at Baytowne Wharf

Enjoy a free concert on the Events Plaza lawn every Wednesday night in March. 

April 2- Vettes at the Village @ Baytowne Wharf

Corvettes will be shined to the max as these automotive icons zoom through the Village streets. www.baytownewharf.com

April 2-3- Kitty Hawk Kites 'Fly Into Spring' Kite Festival

This free event features professional stunt kite flying, demonstrations and lessons, and a family fun fly that is perfect for kite enthusiasts of all ages. Event will be held at The Boardwalk at Okaloosa Island.

April 14-17- 30th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival

Four days of unique events open up a wide range of experiences from attending wine dinners with celebrity chefs and taking part in wine tastings that showcase 800 wines. www.baytownewharf.com

April 17- Destin Marathon

See www.destinmarathon.com for full schedule and details. Marathon starts at 6:15am. Half marathon starts at 8:00am.

April 21- Finest on the Emerald Coast @ HarborWalk Village

Enjoy the Finest on the Emerald Coast winners' event, with over 90 local businesses showcasing the reason they were voted. Delicious food, great entertainment, and more. www.emeraldgrande.com

April 20-24- Emerald Coast Volleyball Week

Located at The Boarwalk on Okaloosa Island. See www.emeraldcoastvolleyball.com for full schedule and details.

April 28 - May 1- South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival

Located at Grand Boulevard, this festival offers more than 800 wines, on-going tastings with dozens of celebrity winemakers on hand to talk about their wines, food tastings, tasting seminars, live entertainment and special features including Champagne Lane. 

Listed for Sale: Emerald Grande E703F

Fractional Ownership! Some of the best views on the Emerald Coast. Water views include the East Pass, Destin Bridge, Crab Island and the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities galore include The Spa at Emerald Grande offering 11 treatment rooms for individual and couple treatments, East Pass fitness center with cardiovascular equipment and free weights, water beach shuttle that will take owners to Destin's famous pristine, white beaches, 2,500 square foot Grande Vista Pool Deck,and much more.

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Join the Cobia Frenzy

Every year the fishermen of Destin head out to sea for the annual Destin Cobia Tournament. This tournament, in its 19th year, is one of the most popular tournaments among local anglers. The tournament starts when the first cobia is brought in to the HarborWalk Marina's weigh station. 

Each year, Cobia pass by Destin on an inshore run during the annual migration from their wintering grounds in the Florida Keys to Texas. The cobia swim just off shore, so beachgoers can see the boats running back and forth, often with a spotter in the tower looking for the brown shapes of the migrating fish. 

Make plans to check out Super Saturdays! Each Saturday, the heaviest fish will win cash prizes. This year's tournament ends April 30 at 8 pm with awards and celebrations on Monday, May 9 at 6 pm at Harry T's. 

To register or for more information, call 850-337-8250.

Community Spotlight: Destin

Located on Florida's Emerald Coast, Destin is known for its emerald waters, white sandy beaches, and deep sea fishing. Affectionately called, " The World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin boasts the largest fishing fleet in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the nation. 

The city of Destin is essentially a peninsula, surrounded by both the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay.  With approximately 13,000 full-time residents, Destin's population explodes during the Summer months to close to 75,000 with second home owners, vacationers, and more.  The area attracts over 4.5 million visitors annually each year.

Destin has been voted "Best Beach of the South" and "Top Family Destination" numerous times by Southern Living Magazine and "Best Beach in America" by USA Today readers. It has also been named as a "Best Beach" by the Travel Channel and was named as one of Good Morning America's "Most Beautiful Places in America".With an average annual temperature of 75 degrees and close to 340 days of sunshine per year, it's easy to see why this is such a popular destination. 

With something to do for everyone of all ages, Destin has become a one-stop destination for golf enthusiasts, shoppers, foodies, beach-goers, fishermen, and more. 

Destin Eat's: Dinner Edition

Looking for restaurant recommendations for Destin? Here are my Top 5 favorite restaurants for dinner in Destin.

Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi - Absolutely one of THE BEST restaurants not only in Destin but along the Emerald Coast. I have always had an amazing meal here, regardless of what I've ordered (and I've ordered a lot). Their sushi rolls are amazing and so different from other sushi restaurants around. My favorite is the Zolie Roll with the mango sauce. So delicious. And their entrees are top notch as well. I would highly recommend the Bone-In Pork Chop or the Pan Seared Grouper. You will not be disappointed. Visit http://jackacudas.com/ for more info.

Boschamps Seafood & Oyster House - I mean. it's in the name. Oysters!!! Their oysters are second to none. Try to oysters boschamp with the bacon marmalade sauce. The snapper entrees, Pan Sauteed Gulf Snapper and "The Original" Snapper Destin are my favorite dishes bar none. Oh, and I cannot forget about the view and location. They have an expansive outside deck that overlooks the Destin Harbor and you can take the kiddos down to the sandy play area. It's the perfect place to enjoy the Destin Sunset. Visit http://boshamps.com/#Home for more info.

McGuire's Irish Pub - Kiss the Moose, Kiss the Moose! This is definitely a local's favorite as even in the off-season, its packed. Everything about McGuire's is top notch. The atmosphere, service, and food. They are known for their 69 cent bean soup that you can get with any entree order. You will probably eat the best steak of your life while dining here. And don't miss out on the homemade spinach and artichoke dip. Make sure to go hungry because the portions are out of this world. Visit http://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/ for more info.

La Famiglia - I love Italian food. Pasta is my weakness in life. La Famiglia does it right. The family that owns La Famiglia is from Italy so you know they are doing it right. Just go ahead and order the Trio of pasta's that come with Lasagna, Fettucine Alfredo, and Gnocchi. And get the gnocchi with the basil pesto sauce. You will thank me! The gnocchi is probably my all-time favorite meal ever! Visit http://www.lafamigliadestin.com/ for more info.

Bric a Brac - If you love Red Bar in Grayton Beach then this is where you want to be. The owners are from the same family and have brought the same great food and atmosphere to Destin. The concept is very similar to Red Bar with a very selective menu but they make up for lack of choices with the fact that EVERYTHING you eat will be mouth watering delicious. The Bric a Brac chicken is definitely my favorite here. A close second would be the Jambalaya pasta. And don't forget about the ceviche for your appetizer. Visit http://www.bricabrac824.com/ for more info.

Listed For Sale: Emerald Grande E506C

Fractional Ownership at Emerald Grande! Enjoy watching the sites and sounds while you sip your coffee from your expansive wraparound balcony that overlooks the Destin Harbor, East Pass, and the Gulf of Mexico. Your residence will feature 9ft ceilings, crown molding throughout, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and GE Profile appliances. With over 1600 square feet, this four bedroom/four bathroom condominium will be plenty large enough for those family vacations you've been dreaming about. Give me a call to learn more about this exciting opportunity to own your piece of paradise!

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Mardi Gras 2016

Are you ready to celebrate? Check out the events below to help get you in the Mardi Gras spirit on the Emerald Coast.

January, 16 @ 1pm - 13th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Okaloosa Island
This parade is the first Mardi Gras parade on the Emerald Coast and is fun for the entire family.

February 5 @ 7pm - Destin Commons: "Mardi Gras Masquerade"
Live Zydeco music, crawfish boil and gumbo from Destin Commons restaurants. Arts and crafts, face painting, street dancing, and more! Visit www.destincommons.com for more info.

February 5 @ 7pm - Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at HarborWalk Village
Wear your best Mardi Gras outfit and kick-off the weekend events! Purchase an armband to support Food for Thought and receive drink specials. Visit www.emeraldgrande.com for more info.

February 6 @ 2pm - Mardi Gras Parade at HarborWalk Village
The largest Mardi Gras parade in Destin. Enjoy floats, costumes, street performers and more. Visit www.emeraldgrande.com for more info.

February 7 @ 2pm - 13th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade at Baytowne Wharf
The streets of the Village will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans tossing a myraid of throws, beads, and party favors. Visit www.sandestin.com for more info

February 9 @ 5pm - Fat Tuesday Celebration at HarborWalk Village
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at one of the many restaurants and bars! Enjoy free red beans and rice compliments of Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi. Visit www.emeraldgrande.com for more info.

February 9 @ 5pm - 14th Annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade
"Laissez le bon temps rouler" with The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Colorful floats, golf carts, and street performers dressed in their Mardi Gras best shower parade goers with beads and more. Visit www.sandestin.com for more info.