Latitude Margaritaville Watersound on Northwest Florida’s gorgeous Emerald Coast has officially opened for sales. It is the third location of the incredibly popular, award-winning Latitude Margaritaville communities for those 55-and-better who are growing older…but not up. Planned to be the largest to date of the laid-back lifestyle communities, the initial... [more]
There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but a faithful few choose long-term love over playing the reef. While monogamy in fish is rare, here are five marine locals coupling up in the Gulf of Mexico. 1. Seahorse These tiny twosomes dance to the beat of their own... [more]
In this edition of 30A Q&A, Dan Velazquez, SVP of Commercial Real Estate for the St. Joe Company, tells us why 30A is the greatest! 1. Where do you go when you need some quality me-time? When I need quality me-time, I grab my paddleboard and hit one of the... [more]
The connection between food and love cannot be ignored. Who doesn't remember that iconic scene from “When Harry Met Sally” that launched a thousand ‘I’ll have what she’s having’ orders? Or the awkward moment in “Bridget Jones’s Diary” when Mark Darcy swoops in to save Bridget from her blue soup?... [more]
Sun-filled, balmy days are here and you need some tasty wines to pose with while taking those ocean-backdropped insta snaps. But glass is not practical, or safe. Back in 2002, Coppola introduced canned wines to the U.S. with their mini Sofia sparkling, and now the field is wide with lots... [more]
Seagrove Beach is like the classic beach town of your daydreams. A place for families to gather and relax, go on a bike ride, toast the sunset or try SUP for the first time ever. While the community has grown and changed over the years — homes have gotten larger,... [more]
Perhaps no single dish has enraptured the Gulf Coast more than gumbo. It’s so much more than a soup – it’s a major cultural touchstone of coastal cuisine. While it’s definitely a staple of the entire region, it’s in no way hyperbolic to say it practically defines Louisiana. In fact,... [more]
By: Shannon Serpette Ever since Jaws burst onto movie screens in 1975, people have developed a fascination with sharks, leading to many misunderstandings about these creatures. While shark movies make the perfect thriller to watch while you’re in an air-conditioned theater holding a bucket of popcorn, they aren’t rooted in... [more]
The world-famous 30A beach brand partnered with wine industry legend Chan Cox of the Wine World empire to curate and launch a full new line of premium 30A brand wines, including 30A Chardonnay, 30A Cabernet Sauvignon, 30A Pinot Noir, 30A Rosé and 30A Rosé Bubbles in cans. “Great wine is... [more]
Pirates, spies, and buried treasure are not just reserved for The Florida Keys. The Panhandle Shipwreck Trail offers up a nostalgic dive into the storied past of vessels sunk under mysterious circumstances, explosive espionage, and casualties of hurricanes washed ashore from Port St. Joe to Pensacola. There are lots of... [more]
Shine On Living and The 30A Company introduced a new line of high-quality sun care products that are friendly to fragile marine eco-systems. Both companies are based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and are committed to eco-friendly products and lifestyle choices. 30A Branded SPF 30 Sunscreen, 30A Aftersun & Everyday... [more]
Not every fish can be as gorgeous as the parrotfish, clownfish, or emperor angelfish. These fish seem to be the exceptions when it comes to their appearance, rather than the norm. Many of the fish we find in the deep are downright hideous. We went on a virtual fishing expedition... [more]
It’s not often you hear about an animal that would make a great white shark look like a wimp, but the megalodon did. This predator THAT ruled the oceans is long extinct so there’s no reason to worry – it died off more than two million years ago. Even though it... [more]
The Florida coast is teeming with all kinds of wonderfully tasty fish you can enjoy in endless ways both at home and in restaurants. Sustainable fishing has become more and more important as certain fish grow in popularity. Fishery managers are more vigilant than ever to protect these important species... [more]
By Cory Davis It’s not available at your local pharmacies. You can’t order it online from Canada, and no one is peddling it illegally. Grace was born with it. And in 2020, she was doing her best to give it to as many people as she could… which is the... [more]
By Abigail Abesamis There are so many things to love about brunch, and whether you’re craving stunning views, refreshing cocktails, crispy bacon or all of the above, there’s a restaurant on 30A that’s ready to serve it up. While most of the restaurants highlighted below exclusively serve their brunch offerings... [more]
30A’s best amenities — sugar-white sand and blue-green Gulf waters — are easy enough to find no matter where you are, but if you’re wondering where to go to lounge poolside, workout, or enjoy drinks on a rooftop, this guide is for you. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the... [more]
Picnics are one of life’s simple pleasures. Eating outside with a beautiful view seems to make food taste better and cocktails more enjoyable. Those looking for 30A picnic spots have a lot of choices, including some of these inspiring locations: 1. Thomas Pilcher Park This park can be found under... [more]
In this edition of 30A Q&A, we sat down with Marilue Maris, coach of the 30A Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, to talk about what she loves most about the area she calls home! Where do you go when you need some quality me-time? As a lifelong... [more]
