The future of Crystal Beach?

Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - The City Council has given preliminary approval to a 13-acre, 60-foot-tall, 313-unit Crystal Beach development - sort of. After a marathon 5-hour public hearing this week, the council voted 6-1 that in return for the "significant... Full story

Financing delays Hilton construction

Dusty Ricketts, Florida Freedom Newspapers

OKALOOSA ISLAND, FL - Even the Hilton Hotels Corp. is not immune to the ongoing financial crisis. Construction on the Hilton Emerald Coast, a four-star resort planned for the north side of U.S. Highway 98 just east of the Elks Lodge, tentatively was... Full story

'A destination resort' could transform Crystal Beach

Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - Henderson Beach Resort, a 13-acre, 313-unit resort complex in Crystal Beach, could become Destin's next Tier Three development. Tier Three, the highest level in the city code, allows developers to exceed the city's normal limits in... Full story

Floating condos in Destin?

Jenni Rich, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - David Nelson wants to bring more condominiums to Destin, but this developer intends to do so without changing the skyline or breaking ground on beachfront land. In fact, the condos will come and go in the amount of time it takes to... Full story

Hilton plans approved for Okaloosa Island

Dusty Ricketts, Florida Freedom Newspapers

FORT WALTON BEACH - Don't expect Paris and Nicky to become regulars of the Gulf Coast, but plans have been approved for a four-star Hilton resort on Okaloosa Island. Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday evening unanimously approved plans for... Full story

Alys in Wonderland: Development joins Beaches of South Walton

Courtesy of The Beaches of South Walton

Alys Beach becomes the 15th community to join the exclusive Beaches of South Walton. Beaches of South Walton is a premier collection of beach communities located along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The area is the birthplace of New Urbanism and is... Full story

Planning an Affordable Autumn Getaway

Courtesy of ARAcontent

(ARA) - America's wavering economy along with swelling gas prices have tampered with vacationers' travel plans throughout the summer, leaving many travelers in the lurch. As wallets continue to tighten and stress levels rise, Americans are realizing... Full story

St. Joe Co. sweetens deals

Buyers may enjoy perks at luxury residences while homes are being built

By KIMBERLY WHITE, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANTA ROSA BEACH - As real estate sales continue to sag, The St. Joe Co., one of Florida's largest developers, is pulling out all the stops to increase its property sales.     Like many companies, St. Joe is loading up on the... Full story

For many tourists, wherever you go, it's 'Destin'

By Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN --  In the eyes of some people, Destin's boundaries reach from Okaloosa Island to somewhere in Walton County. "There is a Destin brand and it extends beyond the geographical limits of the city," Destin City Councilor Jim Bagby said. "If... Full story

It’s not easy being Green

Environmentally friendly accommodations

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When taking a vacation on the Florida Panhandle, it’s not just the crystal clear Emerald waters that are green. Thanks to an innovative program established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, visitors can now choose a hotel... Full story

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