Most beaches in Destin and South Walton, typically do not allow vehicles to drive on the sand. (Exceptions to this rule include Grayton Beach.) But, every morning there are tire tracks running parallel to the Gulf all along the coast. If the beaches don’t allow people to drive on them, who is leaving the tire tracks, when are they happening, and what are the people doing who are leaving them? Code Enforcement Okaloosa (Destin/Okaloosa Island) and Walton Counties have taken st

You found the perfect place. Right number of bedrooms. Right appointments in the key areas. Kitchen? On point. Living areas? Nailed it. Pool? Yep. Game room? OK. And a view that will supply the perfect backdrop for your facebook and instagram feed over the next seven days. Every friend or family member has a great room too. It’s all good! Well, almost. What about beach service? Does it have chairs and umbrellas on the beach? You’re going to spend a good amount of time down on

The Show A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to take the family to a car show. My wife and kids don’t really see the point, but they humor me. To them, it’s walking through crowds of people in order to look at other people’s cars. Yeah, sometimes the festivals focus on rich guys’ post retirement projects – something for the rest of us to drool over. These kits, rebuilt classics or muscle cars are awesome, but I tend to gravitate toward the difference. I find myself standing

Destin and the Beaches of South Walton are home to a countless number of marine species. It is not uncommon to see bottlenose dolphins playing casually along the coast, or blue heron tiptoeing gracefully in the surf in search of food. These native species are indicative of the innate luxury and good fortune of being able to visit or live in such a wonderful place. They are also a stern reminder of our responsibility to protect and maintain our coastline. While we make our hom

If you’ve ever visited the beaches in Destin, Florida before, I don’t have to tell you how incredible they are. I also don’t have to tell you how important it is to secure your spot early! Our beaches are gorgeous but they aren’t gigantic and they are getting  more popular each year. As more people come down, the less free space there is on the beach. By mid morning, there could be little room left to spread out. That being the case, you gotta get a spot early! The best way t

Perhaps, this should have been the first blog attributed to this page about beach service. But! a wise adage has always asserted that, “it is better late than never.” What Is Beach Service? When you peruse the inventory of local vacation rental companies, or leaf through the literature provided by beachside HOA’s to their members you will likely find information in some form or fashion regarding beach service. This popular and highly sought amenity is gaining traction and add