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In Je was van mij van Abbi Glines heeft Tripp zijn rijke leven achter zich gelaten, inclusief zijn geliefde Beth. Als hij jaren later terugkeert naar Rosemary Beach, blijkt Beth doorgegaan te zijn... Uitgegeven door Xander Uitgevers B.V. Spreker: Verona Stam
In Laatste kans van Abbi Glines is Grant kapot van zijn break-up met Harlow, en smeekt hij haar terug te komen naar Rosemary Beach. Kan ze hem een laatste kans geven? Voor fans van E.L. James. Uitgegeven door Xander Uitgevers B.V. Spreker: Verona Stam
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In this episode of Trip Tales, Kelsey shares all the details from her recent Thanksgiving trip to 30A Florida. From the best (and worst) places to stay to her favorite restaurants and must-try activities, she gives an honest rundown to help you plan your own visit to this beautiful coastal area. Plus, she reveals the family games that made their holiday extra fun! Mentioned in this episode:EDIT: The best donut place on 30A is called DONUT HOLE (not Donut Den as I say in the episode)30A Communities: Seaside, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watersound, Watercolor, SeacrestThe house we rented: Namastay on 30AThe Big ChillPier Park Panama CityTop restaurants all in Alys Beach: George's, Citizen, O-Ku Sushi, Fonville PressDusty's Oyster Bar in Panama City BeachA Wicked movie moment!Shannon Braswell PhotographyFavorite family games: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman, It's in the Bag, Blank SlateOrigins Golf Course in WatersoundThe Seaside Style shirts & sweatshirts - use code SEASIDEVIPSUPPORT: Buy me a coffee to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOW: Kelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP: Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE: About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: triptalespodcast@gmail.comPARTNER DISCOUNT CODESRVshare - Use code TRIPTALES for $30 OFF a booking of $500+ through the end of the year (2024).SPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. CHASE SAPPHIRE CREDIT CARD - My preferred points earning credit card and a great card for newbies entering the points & miles space to get started. Open a Chase Sapphire Preferred with my link and earn 60,000 BONUS POINTS after you spend $4,000 in the first three months.
Episode 1...the next chapter unfolds as we leave Season 1 behind us.Chaz shares how although she and her family walked through many trails and challenges and how it brought them to this beautiful new season of healing, strength and a strong foundation in faith and family.Chaz also shares how her favorite place, Rosemary Beach, was once a memory of her family imploding has now become a place where she found LOVE, redemption and a NEW beginning.Subscribe and like our page! Follow us on Instagram @chattingwithchaz & @linenandflaxco.
The conversation covered various topics, including travel plans to Mobile and Rosemary Beach, the new highway in Alabama, and the infamous Watergate building. They discussed political scandals, particularly the lack of creativity in Democrat-led scandals compared to Trump's. The group debated the potential for voter fraud, focusing on Virginia's efforts to clean its voter rolls and the implications of early voting. They also discussed the challenges faced by Kamala Harris and the possibility of an assassination attempt on Trump. Additionally, they touched on historical precedents of VPs becoming presidents and the military-industrial complex's influence on U.S. foreign policy.
In this episode Dave King sits down with three world-class sculptors whose works have been selected for the prestigious 2024-2025 Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of Luke Achterberg, Steve Buduo, and Earl Dismuke as they discuss their unique sculptures, inspirations, and the challenges of creating large-scale outdoor art. Key Highlights: Luke Achterberg talks about his vibrant, eye-catching sculpture *Eye Catcher*, which features bold orange and blue colors and draws inspiration from automotive culture and graffiti. His piece, soon to be installed near Walkover D, showcases his passion for color and movement in sculpture. Steve Buduo introduces *Visanjio Troy*, a red steel welded sculpture that reflects his exploration of space and form, inspired by his time spent in Italy. The piece will be displayed on Augustine Green, bringing a touch of his personal artistic evolution to the heart of Rosemary Beach. Earl Dismuke shares the story behind *Dingbat*, a striking 11-foot-tall, four-legged anthropomorphic figure crafted from found objects. Earl emphasizes his love for repurposing materials and storytelling through sculpture. His piece will soon stand tall in the town, reflecting both his personal history and his creative vision. Topics Discussed: - The journey from concept to installation for large outdoor sculptures. - Technical challenges of working with materials like steel and concrete in open environments. - The balance between art and durability—how these artists consider the future of their sculptures as they interact with the elements over time. - Personal stories of grit, humor, and endurance behind each work of art. - The role of family and community in shaping their artistic careers. Where to See the Sculptures: - Eye Catcher by Luke Achterberg – Near Walkover D, Rosemary Beach - Visanjio Troy by Steve Buduo – Augustine Green - *Dingbat by Earl Dismuke – Town Center Stay Connected: Luke Achterberg: Website [lukeachterberg.com](http://lukeachterberg.com) | Instagram: @lukeachterberg Steve Buduo: Website [stevenbuduo.com](http://stevenbuduo.com) | Represented by Pryor Fine Art in Atlanta and West Palm Beach Earl Dismuke: Website [earldismukart.com](http://earldismukart.com) | Instagram: @earldismuke Tune in to hear the full conversation, and don't miss your chance to see these incredible sculptures in person at the 2024-2025 Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition!
This week Sam is relocated in Rosemary Beach, Florida for a 10 day BAEcation with nick. She recaps the first half of her trip giving honest thoughts on the area, followed by having Nick come on the podcast and sit through a Q&A episode. How to approach a guy at the bar? Compliments guys like to hear? How to property budget your money and invest. Along with just giggling about 80% of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us for an insightful conversation in our latest episode of "VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul," hosted by Lisa Marie Burwell, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of VIE magazine. This episode features a dynamic duo: David Richard and Chef Tom Catherall, co-owners of Aja 30A and Lola Coastal Italian in the Scenic Highway 30-A region of Florida. Chef Tom Catherall, a certified Master Chef, has been a defining and influential force in the Atlanta restaurant scene for over three decades. David Richard, Sr. is a bona fide foodie and accomplished entrepreneur from New Orleans, known for his love of culinary adventures. He splits his time between New Orleans, Rosemary Beach, and Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. With his energetic spirit and penchant for the finer things in life, David brings a vibrant ambience to Aja 30A, reflecting his philosophy of balancing hard work with indulgence. Together, David and Chef Tom share an incredible story of friendship and culinary excellence that you won't want to miss. Tune in to this episode wherever you get your podcasts, and follow their culinary journey on Instagram at @aja30a and @lolacoastalitalian. LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: @viespeaks // @viemagazine YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks) Website: viemagazine.com CONNECT WITH AJA 30A & LOLA'S COASTAL ITALIAN Instagram: @aja30a // @lolacoastalitalian Website: aja30a.com // lolacoastalitalian.com For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
In episode 76 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Walt Chancey, the Sr. Managing Partner and Owner of Chancey Design. They delve into Walt's journey into architecture, explore the evolution of Ybor City, his innovative projects in Alys Beach, and discuss a creative new solution to affordable housing. Tune in for a fascinating conversation with one of the leading voices in architectural design. Based in Tampa, Florida, Chancey Design is renowned for crafting exceptional living spaces in single family, multi family, senior living, mixed use, and the hospitality industry. Their work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Southern Accents, Florida Architecture, Veranda, and Florida Design. Notably, They've made significant contributions to iconic traditional neighborhood developments in Florida, including Alys Beach, WaterSound, WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, and Windmark Beach. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:07 - Why did you pick Tampa? 00:05:09 - Recent Ybor City Project - Casa Marti 00:06:54 - The First Office in Ybor City 00:09:20 - Was Nightlife Bg in Ybor City in late 80s? 00:10:10 - Growth of the Historic District 00:14:15 - Early work of Walt Chancey 00:18:29 -Ybor Square 00:23:40 - Walt Chancey upbringing 00:25:03 - Highway 30A 00:26:18 - Seaside 00:31:30 - Alys Beach 00:42:10 - Chancey Design Projects 00:51:25 - How to Decide Where to Build a New Project 00:55:33 - Urban Neighbors - The Future of Living Proposal 1:12:57 - Old Tampa 1:17:21 - Do New Government Regulations Make Is Easier to Build New Developments 1:21:10 - Cassa Ybor
A storied career spanning nearly three decades has fostered a reputation for exquisite interior design, with projects across Dallas, Aspen, New Orleans, and the gorgeous Gulf Coast of Florida. Headquartered in what can only be described as an architectural hamlet unlike any other, Susan Lovelace and her eponymous business, Lovelace Interiors, are based in Inlet Beach, Florida, near the notable New Urbanism communities of Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seaside, and more. Her legacy as a trailblazer, businesswoman, mentor, leader, and consummate professional is to her credit as she continues to build her brand in the area and beyond. Join us for a joyful conversation between longtime friends Susan Lovelace and host of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul, Lisa Marie Burwell. Listen in to find out how Lovelace Interiors started and stay updated on Susan's latest projects, travels, and activities! Susan's episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. For more be sure to follow along with Lovelace Interiors at @lovelaceinteriors. LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: @viespeaks // @viemagazine YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks) Website: viemagazine.com CONNECT WITH SUSAN: Website: lovelaceinteriors.com Instagram: @lovelaceinteriors For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
So often you hear Florida come up in conversation when a family is headed to Orlando's Walt Disney World. But there is so much more to the state. When folks are looking to add on days to their Florida vacation we get excited. On today's episode of Time to Talk Travel, podcast hosts Desiree Miller (Florida native), Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump talk all things Florida. Their clockwise tour around Florida doesn't hit every town but stories are told, tips are shared, and fun is had. Mentions: Visit FloridaOrlandoJacksonville , Vero Beach, Disney's Vero Beach ResortTreasure Coast, Ponte Vedra, Vilano Beach & St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Cape Canaveral & Melbourne (Space Coast), Kennedy Space Center, Palm Beaches, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Bimini Bahamas, The Florida Keys & Key WestAlligator Alley, Naples & Marco Island (Paradise Coast), Tampa, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Clearwater & St. Pete, Nature Coast (Levy County) & Cedar Key, Crystal River, Gulf County Florida & Port St. Joe, Walton Beach- Seaside & Rosemary Beach, Apalachicola & St. George (The Forgotten Coast), Navarre, Panama City Beach,
Nos visitó Oriah Joven, cantante uruguaya que con su voz, su guitarra y junto una linda banda se presenta en vivo en la Sala Hugo Balzo (Sodre) el 07 de marzo para mostrar Dicotomía , su primer álbum de canciones que fusionan el pop con otros géneros modernos. Oriana aka. Oriah de 21 años, transita en la música desde hace tiempo, a los 11 fue semifinalista del programa televisivo Pequeños Gigantes en el 2014. También ha tenido la oportunidad de viajar y tocar con artistas callejeros en Los Ángeles, New York, Paris, Atenas, Barcelona, Rosemary Beach como también de presentarse en bares de Hollywood y Cincinnati donde hizo un intercambio por 5 meses en 2023.
Lew Oliver is an Atlanta-based designer, urbanist and master planner, celebrated for advancing New Urbanism and designing whole towns with a focus on the pedestrian experience. He masterfully blends local values, vernacular, and climate considerations into his work, ensuring communities are not only livable but also aesthetically enriching. His notable achievements include influential roles in projects like Trilith and Rosemary Beach, and numerous awards such as the Platinum and Gold Best in America Living Awards. Known for his attention to detail, form, and proportion, he creates designs that are both beautiful and innovative. Find more information about Lew and his firm on this website: https://www.lewoliverinc.com/about ======= For more information on The Aesthetic City, find our website on https://theaestheticcity.com/ Love what we do? Become a patron! With your help we can grow this platform even further, make more content and hopefully achieve real, lasting impact for more beautiful cities worldwide. Visit our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/the_aesthetic_city?fan_landing=true Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@the_aesthetic_city Follow us on X: https://x.com/_Aesthetic_City Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.aesthetic.city/ Substack: https://theaestheticcity.substack.com/ Get access to the Aesthetic City Knowledge Base: https://theaestheticcity.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/18809486-2532-4d91-90fd-f5c62775adec
After seeing the social media post flashing back to their first show of 2023, Kellie decides to start this podcast off as cheerfully as humanly possible! Kellie and Allen recap their pre-Christmas getaway to New Orleans and Rosemary Beach. While they were away, their dear friend Carolyn house- and dog-sat for them, which led Allen to share his favorite Carolyn story EVER. Carolyn also got some intel on Emma Kelly for Kellie that may improve their mother/daughter relationship! Kellie and Allen share their recommendations for a weekend trip to New Orleans. Kellie gets Allen to share the secret to his miracle hair growth. Allen shares another list of the interesting and/or head-scratching names of college basketball players. And in a shocking show ender, Allen is forced to hand over a crisp $100 bill to Kellie!Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Pair Eyewear: Switch up your look in a snap with Pair Eyewear! With Top Frames for every occasion, you can make every look merry with Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com/SANDWICH for 15% off your first pair.AirDoctor: It's time to get peace of mind with AirDoctor. AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don't love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping. So head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code SANDWICH and depending on the model, you'll receive up to 39% off or up to $300 off! And, exclusive to podcast customers, you will receive FREE 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Factor: Factor is America's #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service, and they can help you eat well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved, ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to FactorMeals.com/sandwich50 and use code sandwich50 to get 50% off. GreenPan: Toss those plastic pans and upgrade your cookware this holiday season with GreenPan. Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code SANDWICH and you'll receive 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99.Executive Producer is Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Kellie and Allen as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com
The Currys, an Americana-flavored musical trio formed of two brothers and a cousin in 2013, continues developing a fan base outside their southern roots. This episode was recorded at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, before their Camp Helen State Park performance. I hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we had while recording.
Ever wondered what happens when two passionate artists collide with their collective dreams? Buckle up as my dear friend, Megan, and I unveil a thrilling adventure that's been simmering on the back burner for months – a restorative coastal retreat in the serene Rosemary Beach. We spill the beans on our vision for this unique fusion of relaxation and creativity, discussing every meticulous detail, from the tranquillity of the beach house to the handcrafted itinerary promising a rejuvenating experience.Think that's all? Hold on to your seats as we navigate through the grand scheme of the weekend getaway. Imagine peaceful mornings with a cup of coffee, the comfort of mingling with like-minded souls, stimulating creative exercises, and enlightening discussions with industry mavens. All this alongside the unforgettable experience of a grand dinner. We share our aspiration to strike a harmony between wellness and business, offering an immersive retreat that leaves you refreshed and with a clear direction for your work.As the icing on the cake, we introduce the Founders Society, our vision to unite women across the Southeast and beyond. The Society is our answer to the need for a platform offering restorative weekends, shared dinners, and gatherings in various cities. We wrap up with details on the inaugural getaway of the Founders Society and extend an open invitation to all our listeners to pitch in with their questions. Brace yourselves for this fascinating journey as we bring together creative minds in an environment of learning, collaboration, and restoration!Ready to learn more? Head to our Instagram, website and click here to join the interest list. Support the show
David Dunavent grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, along the banks of the Mississippi River, and in the heart of "Blues Country." Not only is David an accomplished singer-songwriter who tours extensively across the Southeastern U.S., he also has an incredible knowledge of Blues history. Recorded in SOWAL House, in Rosemary Beach, FL, join us as we talk about how the Blues originated and its impact on all genres of music and musicians.
It's gonna be an exciting time here with Lux Life Discovered. In August, we're gonna feature some gentlemen from Memphis who are, one is a broadcaster, one is a custom bow tie maker and does some amazing work, so it's gonna be fun to showcase their, their skills. We also have a film director and a songwriter. He is, has so many talents, it's gonna be fun to, to visit with him, to learn more about what all he is doing. And then in October, Or, I'm sorry, September. We have to get September 1st.September we're gonna focus on some of my contacts in Arkansas. I'm fortunate that within the event planning industry as well as the wedding industry to have so many different talented people that we can showcase. So we will have probably a, a videographer on board that does amazing work and not just.Locally, but nationally. And then we'll also have a, uh, cake decorator who has been on Home Net or the Food Network and has won so many first place awards because her cakes are like masterpieces. And I'm talking each cake for every wedding that I've done. And I've used her. In fact, she's my preferred vendor for Northeast, Northwest Arkansas.So it's gonna be fun to talk with her, to get her take. And there's some little secrets that I know about her work that I can't share with you, so I'll let her share those with you. And it's just amazing what we're gonna be able to showcase from Arkansas and connections there.And then in October, we're going to feature a lot of Nashville connections. And this, you know, when you think of Nashville, you think of country music. All genres of music are evident in Nashville. And once you're there and you get to meet people, it's, it's fun to see what, what you discover. So from a friend of mine who I've known since she was a little girl here in Kentucky, works for one of the largest record labels in Nashville.So she's gonna be one of our guests and it fun to hear her take on. How she has seen so much of country music change, but also who their artists are. And we're probably gonna have one of their up and coming, recording artists on with us as well. We're gonna tap into some other areas of Nashville that have unique businesses and opportunities that people have capitalized on that you may not have even thought would be, you know, A worthwhile venture, but these people are very successful in making a great living at what they're doing and enjoying and living their passion.And so then the November will be 38. And goodness, we've got so many to feature in 30a from Rosemary Beach all the way to Pensacola. It is amazing, all the different. Little specialties that people have created and, and come up with to make their brand and to take their brand to the next level. And so it's fun to see the diversity and we'll definitely focus on that.December, we'll finish out with the surprise. We're not even gonna tell you what that is yet, but it's gonna be another series for the month of December that will focus on, I guess, that are all tied into the same. And so.Make sure you hit the subscribe button because we enjoy what we're doing. We hope you enjoy it. Leave comments, let us know what you think, and we look forward to seeing you on the next episode of Lux Life DiscoveredWebsite www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube Roku Amazon Fire TV
Gary Handler, owner of the Curate 30A Gallery in Rosemary Beach on 30A and artist Simon Kenevan joined VERONICA LIVE in studio to discuss everything art. Gary shared how he got into the art business, how he chooses artists for his three galleries and the relationships he forms with his clients. Simon who is from the United Kingdom, shared his path from designing greeting cards to becoming an artist of some of the most beautiful seascapes you will ever see. Simon is also multitalented and is a professional harmonica player. He gave us a lovely impromptu performance. Curate 30A Gallery is hosting “Walking on Sunshine” a summer series featuring several artists painting original paintings live in the gallery. Such a fun interview with art lovers.
President & CEO Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce joined VERONICA LIVE to discuss his work securing Florida's future. He discussed the Florida 2030 Blueprint Plan as Florida prepares to be the 3rd most populous state in the Union. Mark also talked about tourism, lawsuit abuse and so much more. Hear what this Florida leader is doing on behalf of Floridians. Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson joined VERONICA LIVE to discuss his path to becoming a Supreme Court Justice. He recently retired and has joined the new law firm Lawson Huck Gonzales. This week Justice Lawson now on the other side of the bench, won his first case in 22 years on behalf of the Department of Education fighting to keep pornography out of the classroom. Check out what this Florida legal eagle had to say. Asheesh Agarwal of the American Edge Project joined VERONICA LIVE to discuss the important work this nonprofit is working to ensure America wins the tech race against China. Asheesh discussed how we can safeguard America's technological edge, Artificial Intelligence, how China is setting up shop in Cuba and why the internet needs to remain free. Super interesting interview. Gary Handler, owner of the Curate 30A Gallery in Rosemary Beach on 30A and artist Simon Kenevan joined VERONICA LIVE in studio to discuss everything art. Gary shared how he got into the art business, how he chooses artists for his three galleries and the relationships he forms with his clients. Simon who is from the United Kingdom, shared his path from designing greeting cards to becoming an artist of some of the most beautiful seascapes you will ever see. Simon is also multitalented and is a professional harmonica player. He gave us a lovely impromptu performance. Curate 30A Gallery is hosting “Walking on Sunshine” a summer series featuring several artists painting original paintings live in the gallery. Such a fun interview with art lovers. Special thanks to my Co-Host Attorney Jason Gonzalez.
Few of Music City's top record executives will argue that Jeffrey Steele is one of Nashville's all-time great songwriters. Yet what makes Steele so unique is that he devotes much of his time to mentoring the next generation of wordsmiths. I sat down with Jeffrey in the podcast studio at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, during the 30A Songwriters Festival to hear his story of personal trials and successes.
Mushroom experts Joey Bohler and Lexi Wroten join the VIE Speaks line-up to share the secret health benefits behind the nutrient-dense superfood. Joey found his passion for mushrooms at the Telluride Mushroom Festival in 2017. On the ride back to Florida, he researched as much as he could about mycology (the study of fungi). He then studied under Eric Myers of Myers Mushrooms in El Paso, Texas, where his passion further blossomed. In December 2017, Joey built his first “mushroom operation” in his garage. Business partner Alexis Wroten later joined the team, and Vale of Paradise now supplies many South Walton, Florida restaurants with premium mushrooms, including Farm & Fire and others owned by Chef Jim Shirley. They also attend the weekly farmers markets in Rosemary Beach, Niceville, Grand Boulevard, and Seaside and are building a new facility and mushroom farm. Their products include foraged mushrooms, mushroom grow kits, tinctures, and dehydrated mushroom jerky. Learn more about this superfood when you give this episode a listen. LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: @viespeaks // @viemagazine YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks) Website: viemagazine.com CONNECT WITH JOEY & LEXI: Instagram: @valeofparadisemushrooms Website: valeofparadisemushrooms.com A special thank you to Rose & Company for sponsoring today's episode. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com.
This is a special collaborative episode with the Seaside Institute. Christy Milliken co-hosts this episode featuring Seaside, Florida Founder, Robert Davis and Archictect and Urbanist, Dhiru Thadani. This conversation is available on both the SOWAL House and Seaside Institute podcasts. We cover some of the origin story of Robert Davis, the Seaside vision, and the evolution of both Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. We talk about the community of Seaside, FL and how it was shaped by visionary Robert Davis. Robert has always been skillful at surrounding himself with people he is inspired by and has a heart for inspiring others. Davis has a history of looking for ways to curate people to make up the community he would like to live in. While the development of Seaside has been covered in depth, most miss that one of Robert's talents is simply seeking out passioniate and talented people like Dave Rauschkolb for Bud & Alley's, Charlie Modica and family for Modica Market, and Bob & Linda White of Sundog Books. While he is prolific in town development, he also understands that the heart of a community are the people who occupy it. Architect and Urbanist, Dhiru Thadani shares earllier memories of this 80-Acre town with big impact and explains the evolution of New Urbanism. Dhiru is the author of two books that archive many of the muses, ideas, and influences of Seaside. In his book Visions of Seaside, he chronicals the thirty-year history of the evolution and development of Seaside, Florida, its global influence on town planning and the resurgence of place-making in the built environment. In 2021, Thadani's second book titled Reflections on Seaside is the most comprehensive book on the history and development of the nation's first and most influential New Urbanist town that he simply dedicates "to all who strive to lift the human spirit through beauty".
Pam Sessions, president of Hedgewood Homes, joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss her professional experience in design, homebuilding and construction. Sessions joins host Carol Morgan as the 11th installment of the Legends of Real Estate series. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Sessions earned a degree in fine arts and moved on to pursue a career in art and photography. With her then-boyfriend (now husband) Don Donnelly being a home builder at Brighton Homes, Sessions became interested in the home building industry. After having no luck trying to help some friends find a home in the area, Sessions decided to use the knowledge she gained from the sidelines to invest in rental property. Sessions built two rental houses and fell in love with the homebuilding process. For three years, Sessions built on her own before joining forces with her husband in 1985 to create Hedgewood Homes – offering development and homebuilding services. Sessions said, “My husband and I have always had an interest in houses!” Still learning the ropes within the industry, Sessions knew she wanted to build strong customer relationships. In a time when buyers had little say in the building process, Sessions began to provide sit-down meetings with customers to learn what they were looking for in their new homes. Sessions said, “I worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week for seven years perfecting and working to learn.” Meeting with customers every weekend, Sessions had back-to-back meetings with several customers to design their dream homes. Sessions built her business to the point where she could not handle it alone. She and her husband decided to create a business together, developing neighborhoods. Donnelly's former employer believed in the duo and funded their first development, Highland Park in Fulton County. Becoming a design-driven company, Hedgewood Homes focused heavily on how neighborhoods work for families. Wanting to provide families with an environment promoting freedom and spontaneity, Sessions and Donnelly took inspiration from Florida's Seaside community. Sessions said, “When we took our two children to Seaside, the light bulb went off – it was remembering how we grew up. We had so much freedom that brought responsibility and enabled us to grow into adults.” The couple assembled farms on either side of their property to begin land planning for a new development. Hedgewood Homes hired Andres Duany with DPZ CoDesign, who designed several Florida projects, such as Seaside and Rosemary Beach, to start the conceptual plan. Local planners came in the help finish the project that featured a village and YMCA in walkable proximity to the middle and high schools. Starting in the late eighties, Hedgewood Homes has survived multiple recessions, including the Great Recession. Despite losing employees and half of its business, the development company remained afloat through returns, pay-outs and construction permanent loans. Since lending was not available, Sessions and her team used cash to build a limited amount of homes. When the market started to normalize, Hedgewood Homes was in better shape than most competitors because of the construction permanent loans assisting the continuation of the building process. Sessions said, “At that time, we had a company of a hundred employees, 13 neighborhoods, we were building 350 to 400 homes a year and the valve just shut off. Overnight, we went from a hundred employees to three and it was really hard.” Hedgewood Homes changed its business model after coming out of the Great Recession, causing the team to step back and focus on what matters most to the company – design, community and customers. The development company and its team members moved into the city to be closer to the customer and to allow the design aspect to thrive in an urbanized space. Sessions said, “We intentionally changed after the recession.”
SOWAL House is a creative studio and event space in Rosemary Beach, Florida. It's also where most I-65 to 30a and Southern Americana podcast episodes are recorded. Each month they host a happy hour for local creatives to socialize and interact. This episode features 30a area creatives, Brynley & Lukas Joyner, who run several e-commerce sites, including fitness, lifestyle, and spiritual products. You can find both on Instagram @brynandlu, @lukasjoyner, @brynley.joyner, and @hewouldlovefirst.
Atlanta, Georgia native, Eddie 9-Volt, is creating a buzz within the Americana and Blues scene. This young artist realized his career path early and began performing on Southern stages while still in high school. In 2019, Eddie 9V released his debut album, Left My Soul In Memphis, followed by his latest project, Little Black Flies. We caught up with Eddie 9V and his band after a Cultural Arts Alliance fundraiser in Alys Beach, FL. We recorded this podcast episode at SOWAL House, a creative arts event space and podcast studio in Rosemary Beach, FL. Grab a beverage and listen as Eddie 9V describes his early Blues influences, life on the road, and new projects ahead. Follow him on Instagram @eddie9V.
There is no question that Mary Alayne Long (@thealabamahousewife) is a "Southerner" through and through. After hearing her read at an Emerald Coast Storytellers gathering, I knew I had to meet her. After all, true Southerners can spot each other a mile away. Born and raised in Heflin, Alabama, Mary Alayne married in her early twenties and began raising her two wonderful children. Along the way, she nurtured a love for writing, which led to writing for Good Grit Magazine. Anyone who encounters this genuine Southern Belle will quickly discover her captivating humor, wrapped tightly in an engaging personality that captures the essence of "Southern Hospitality." Mary Alayne Long is the obvious choice for any U.S. President to name an Ambassador for the South. I sat down with Mary Alayne at SOWAL House, a creative studio in the heart of Rosemary Beach, FL, to discuss our shared admiration for all things Southern and her plans to launch a magazine highlighting her absolute favorite region, the Southeast United States.
Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, a former pharmacist who is now a successful real estate business owner, is dedicated to encouraging people to invest more in short-term rentals as they generate roughly four times as much revenue than long-term rentals. She overcame the first obstacle on her path to financial freedom—financial literacy—because of her educational background by immersing herself in the field of real estate for more than two years. Gainsbrugh's dedication to learning, her ability as a leader, and the method she communicated with her team enabled her to pay off her student loans and achieve financial freedom. Gainsbrugh was even asked to showcase her business in a Netflix tv show as a result of her success. By bringing in a rare combination of authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability, she utilizes her proven and successful business model to assist ordinary folks to become great leaders and master delegators and achieve financial freedom. [00:01 – 07:51] Opening Segment Doctor in pharmacy turned short-term rentals business owner, Rachel Gainsbrugh Financial literacy is the first step toward financial freedom Rachel talks about how she discovered and learn the art of short-term rentals [07:52 – 20:18] Quadrupling your profits using short-term rentals Rachel talks about why she chose short-term rentals over long-term rental Acquiring model homes instead of flipping houses Short-term rental is a hospitality business Using smart technology in growing your business [20:19– 27:39] Strategies in Managing your Business Ask for help before it's too late Create SOPs in delegating tasks for your team Learn how to communicate effectively and become an effective leader [27:40 – 33:46] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsors The first step to growing your wealth is tracking your wealth, income spending, and everything else about your finances, you can start tracking your wealth for free and get six free months of wealth advisor. Learn more about Personal Capital at escapingwallstreet.com What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education? A plot of land in Rosemary Beach, Florida Gainsbrugh's worst investments One property with an optional homeowner's association What is the most important lesson you've learned in business and investing? Align yourself with the right people with the right mindset in your life journey Connect with Rachel Gainsbrugh through Rachelbnb.com Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms. Join our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes Tweetable Quotes: “Short-term rentals is not just a landlord-tenant relationship force, it's a hospitality business.” – Rachel Gainsbrugh “What I've found that works great, honestly, is finding team members that are recommended by others”- Rachel Gainsbrugh “Find those people and just draw a little close to them because proximity to those individuals will help you definitely operate at a higher level than where you are right now.” - Rachel Gainsbrugh
Sugarcane Jane, comprised of Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee, recently opened for Dwight Yoakum and tour extensively across the Southeast. Based in Loxley, Alabama, the couple first met at a recording studio in Nashville. Anthony began playing and touring with Neil Young when he was only 24. He also made his Grand Ole Opry debut at 18, performing with the legendary Roy Acuff. I sat down with Savana and Anthony at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, to chat about their careers and writing songs for Steve Winwood, Kenny Rogers, Sawyer Brown, Lorrie Morgan, and many others. Ruffled Feathers, Songs In the Key of Me, is the duos latest release.
Jason Hartman is joined today by luxury short term rental specialist and rising star Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh. Rachel is an expert in luxury short term rental properties and creates memorable experiences for her guests in unique locations and self-manages her rentals by utilizing a team, tech, and systems she has implemented over the last 2 years. Enjoy this interview with Rachel as she identifies new avatars in the market and profiles the ROI on her rental properties! 0:56 Welcome Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, specialist in luxury short term rental investing 1:37 Rental arbitrage model 3:28 Self managing your properties remotely 6:23 Where are Rachel's properties? 8:46 Rachel's second luxury rental 9:50 Dynamic pricing tool 11:38 Long term rental vs short term rental 13:18 A new guest avatar in the market 15:25 Serve a larger family unit that can split that nightly rate 17:22 Net profit from Rachel's Poconos properties 18:33 HOAs - rule of thumb 21:00 Revenue numbers and Rachel's TV deal 22:54 New build on Rosemary Beach 23:32 What are the hottest short term rental markets in the country? 26:04 Luxury STR allow you to create a brand for yourself 27:56 Challenges in the STR business 28:48 Where should I invest? Check out Rachel's free list at https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Learn More: JasonHartman.com Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free course: JasonHartman.com/Deals Free White Paper on The Hartman Comparison Index™: HartmanIndex.com/white-paper Free Report on Pandemic Investing: PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips in Vimeo Free Class: CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: JasonHartman.com/Protect Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: JasonHartman.com/Ron What do Jason's clients say? JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Contact our Investment Counselors at: www.JasonHartman.com Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee Jason Hartman's Extra YouTube Channel Jason Hartman's Real Estate News and Technology (RENT) YouTube Channel
Jason Hartman is joined today by luxury short term rental specialist and rising star Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh. Rachel is an expert in luxury short term rental properties and creates memorable experiences for her guests in unique locations and self-manages her rentals by utilizing a team, tech, and systems she has implemented over the last 2 years. Enjoy this interview with Rachel as she identifies new avatars in the market and profiles the ROI on her rental properties! 1:04 Welcome Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, specialist in luxury short term rental investing 1:45 Rental arbitrage model 3:36 Self managing your properties remotely 6:31 Where are Rachel's properties? 8:54 Rachel's second luxury rental 9:58 Dynamic pricing tool 11:46 Long term rental vs short term rental 13:26 A new guest avatar in the market 15:33 Serve a larger family unit that can split that nightly rate 17:30 Net profit from Rachel's Poconos properties 18:41 HOAs - rule of thumb 21:08 Revenue numbers and Rachel's TV deal 23:02 New build on Rosemary Beach 23:40 What are the hottest short term rental markets in the country? 26:12 Luxury STR allow you to create a brand for yourself 28:04 Challenges in the STR business 29:56 Where should I invest? Check out Rachel's free list at https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Learn More: JasonHartman.com Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free course: JasonHartman.com/Deals Free White Paper on The Hartman Comparison Index™: HartmanIndex.com/white-paper Free Report on Pandemic Investing: PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips in Vimeo Free Class: CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: JasonHartman.com/Protect Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: JasonHartman.com/Ron What do Jason's clients say? JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Contact our Investment Counselors at: www.JasonHartman.com Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee Jason Hartman's Extra YouTube Channel Jason Hartman's Real Estate News and Technology (RENT) YouTube Channel
Grant Walden is the owner and Chief Audio Engineer of Heartell Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. He cut his teeth learning from music's best-known sound masters and was recognized as one of Muscle Shoals' top recording engineers. He's also the creator and host of the Muscle Shoals Storytellers podcast. Grant sat down with me in the SOWAL House studio in Rosemary Beach, FL, to chat about the Muscle Shoals music and recording scene, podcasting, and how sound engineering is evolving. Interestingly, Grant wrote and recorded the theme to the I-65 to 30a podcast and reguarly plays in and with bands around Muscle Shoals. He also edits this podcast!
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. He tells us about a recent trip down the beach where they caught schooled up redfish and jack crevelle. Lionel is one of the best at finding and catching redfish in the Destin area & on today's show he shares a few tips about targeting them on the beach.
Songwriters Andi Zack-Johnson and Ken Johnson are the creators behind the children's series, "Huck and Lilly." I sat down with Andi and Ken at SOWAL House in the heart of Rosemary Beach, Florida to chat about their songwriting lives, careers, and guest starring on the I Love Kellie Pickler TV show.
Emmanuel Kemiji became only the 12th American to achieve the rank of Master Sommelier and one of nine to pass the exam on his first attempt. Born in the United States, Kemiji grew up in Spain and lives in Puerto Rico. He obtained degrees in Spanish Literature and Economics from the University of California at Davis, where he also studied Viticulture. Formally the Director of Wine & Spirits at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, Kemiji is currently a managing partner at Clos Pissarra winery in Priorat, Spain, and the proprietor of Miura Vineyards in Santa Rosa, CA. While in town for the 30A Wine Festival, Kemiji sat down with me in the podcast studio at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, to discuss his wines, the wine industry, and how to enjoy fine wine and food best.
Jake and Malli Anderson grew up in Grove Hill and dated forever. They married March 26 and were readying for a dream life at their new home on the Black Warrior River near Eutaw in Greene County that they had closed on in late January. First, though, was a honeymoon to Rosemary Beach in Northwest Florida. While the dream hasn't ended by any means, it did get sidetracked. The young newlyweds huddled in a closet in their hotel room on the night of March 30 as a tornado warning blared along the Emerald Coast. Storms were also raging in Alabama...Article Link
An energetic, serial, and creative entrepreneur is only one way to describe Alabama native Dave King. Trained in the arts, Dave had a successful career as a cybersecurity expert in the financial services industry before relocating to Florida's Emerald Coast with his family. After a near-death experience, Dave turned his focus to developing a creative-inspired space in the heart of Rosemary Beach, FL, for events and artistic pursuits. The result is SOWAL House. Listen as Dave describes his vision for attracting regional, national, and international creatives to the 30a area and his vision for SOWAL House.
Louisiana native and singer-songwriter CJ Solar discusses how attending a Doobie Brothers concert as a young teenager motivated him to pursue a musical journey. CJ's first love is crafting songs, yet his incredible playing and singing talent takes him to new heights. During the 30A Songwriters Festival at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, I sat down with CJ to catch up on his latest projects and opening for the iconic rock band Molly Hatchet.
Today on the podcast we welcome Blake Jones, 30A Luxury REALTOR®. We discuss why he chose to stop his successful career as a financial planner with Merrill Lynch in Arkansas, move to 30A, and jump into the world of real estate. Christie and Heather LOVE all that 30A has to offer. Bringing this episode to you from Rosemary Beach was a dream! If you are headed down to 30A for vacation during spring break and are interested in buying, Blake is our preferred referral partner. His knowledge and ability to serve his clients at the highest level is unmatched. Reach out to Christie or Heather and we will get you connected! Let's Connect: Instagram: instagram.com/movinguppodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate podcast@wilsongrouprealestate.com Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com Blake Jones: https://www.scenicsir.com/agents/160938-Blake-Jones/
I sat down with this trio of Nashville hit-makers at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL during the 30a Songwriters Festival. Memphis, TN native Joe Leathers has written several hit songs during 30A visits for Tim McGraw, Lee Brice, Trace Atkins, and others. Kyle Jacobs is no stranger to top-10 Country charts, penning hits for Garth Brooks, George Strait, and his lovely bride, Kellie Pickler. Matt Wynn isn't just an accomplished songwriter, but an up and coming artist, opening for headliners Luke Combs and Brett Young. Matt even sings one of his songs during this episode. Listen as these songwriters detail the songwriting process and creating hits along Florida's Emerald Coast.
What are you doing in March? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of March. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip allows you to step back in time and experience life in the Humphrey Heritage Village. On the first and third Saturday of each month, the historic buildings in the Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or file their own land claim in the Land Office. The Village will be Alive! from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. "Enid is a city pulsing with great expectations." Those words were penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Enid native Marquis James in the early 1900s. Yet those century-old words ring truer today than ever before. Enid is home to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Nearly half of Enid's restaurants are truly locally-owned and operated, creating a unique dining experience you won't find anywhere else. BrickUniverse is LEGO fan event organized by fans, for fans of all ages. Professional LEGO artists from around the world will be at BrickUniverse showcasing hundreds of LEGO creations. Oklahoma City offers plenty of interesting things to do and boasts big-league attractions, including the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball team. You can explore the revitalized downtown area, the Bricktown Entertainment District, top-notch museums, kid-friendly activities or the abundant night-life. Carlton Landing's 2nd annual Porchfest is almost here! An afternoon where porches become stages and the town is immersed in fresh tunes, art, food and fun. Everyone is invited to listen to a festival of music, each musician playing from a different front porch of a home here in town. Carlton Landing is a resort-style community located on the shores of Lake Eufaula in Eastern Oklahoma. Designed by the same world-class team responsible for Rosemary Beach and Seaside, this charming lakeside town makes for a perfect Oklahoma getaway or place to call home. Lake Eufaula Located roughly two hours east of Oklahoma City, Lake Eufaula is the largest lake in Oklahoma encompassing 102,000 acres and 600 miles of shoreline. Created in 1964 to provide flood control, hydroelectric power, water supply, navigation and recreation. ShamROCK the Rose is a celebration of all things green and Irish. Come have fun amidst the shamrocks and shenanigans of the event. Broken Arrow is full of hometown charm and suburban amenities. Visitors enjoy challenging golf courses and pampering day spas as well as unique shopping, interesting attractions and family-friendly festivals and events. Wanderlust Market by Junk Utopia returns to Shawnee their 6th year. The event is Indoors at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center and you can find vintage, repurposed, handmade , upcycled, rustic and unique "junk". Shawnee is located at the geographical center of Interstate 40, just 30 minutes east of OKC. A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west rural and modern urban mingle happily. Home to four Native American tribes with a rich pre-statehood history, our city of just over 30,000 boasts of world-class museums, a bustling historic downtown district, recreational lakes, and more. Celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year. On Sunday, March 20, there will be a series of guided Vernal Equinox Walks at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center where visitors can learn from an archaeologist about the spring equinox. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #March #History #music #festival #concert #lego #lake #stpaddys #junk #equinox #enid #okc #carltonlanding #Brokenarrow #shawnee #spiro
In today's episode, we interview the owners of a unique Charcuterie Board business that brings some delicious and great-looking treats to the Rosemary Beach area!Nathalie and Jorge are a Daughter/Father Duo!Are you living your passion?What is your passion?Welcome to Luxe Life DiscoveredThe Podcast where we talk to people who are living a lifestyle that reflects their passion.Because we believe everyone should enjoy living their best life, their Luxe Life.
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tales Adventures out of Destin, FL. We talk about some of the highlights of Capt Lionel's year. Obviously, starting Lion's Tales on WayPoint TV was very high on the list and I know there will be many more great episodes to come. We also talk about the local fishing and the water quality, some of the local issues that are effecting the water quality and some of the organizations that are working to fix it. It sounds like the fall fishing is really good in Destin these days so be sure to get down there before it gets too cold!
30A 10K Celebrates 10 Years! On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul podcast, VIE's CEO/editor-in-chief Lisa Marie Burwell sits down with guest-host Hilary Farnum-Fasth, founder and broker of Corcoran Reverie real estate, as they talk with several sponsors of the upcoming 30A 10k Road Race starting and ending in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Each year, this 10K race and fun run raises funds for local charities in Walton County and surrounding areas. This year's beneficiaries include Point Washington Medical Clinic, Walton Education Foundation, Seaside School Foundation, and the Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation. Listen in as representatives from these organizations, including Hillary Glenn, M.H. Carr, Teresa Evans-Horton, Alicia Skolrood, Carita Smith, and 30A 10K founder/director Amy Stoyles share their inspiring work. Learn how to donate or register for the 30A 10K Thanksgiving Road Race & Fun Run on November 25 at www.30A10K.com.
Sergeant First Class Will Summers retired from the U.S. Army in 2013. Along with a handful of his Special Forces buddies, today, they promote Horse Soldier bourbon. Summers and 11 of his fellow Green Berets were featured in the movie "12 Strong," as the first group of soldiers to fight the Taliban after 9/11. I sat down with Will, along with Horse Soldier sales manager Merrick Mirabella at SoWal House in Rosemary Beach, FL, to talk and taste Horse Soldier's three award-winning bourbons.
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. We talk about the hot nearshore & offshore bite where AJ's were the target. Plan to get into plenty of out of season Red Snapper & Triggerfish as well. There might also be a king or sailfish hanging around too, so don't forget to put out a free-lined live bait. Inshore, Capt. Lionel tells us about a recent trip where a neap tide, a full moon and an East Wind really shut the fish down. On the plus side, that should make for some great fishing in a few days or so once things get back to normal and the water quality improves. This is all dependent on the rainfall amounts but assuming it doesn't rain t=in the foreseeable future, things should continue to stabilize.
Ever since high school, Paul Copeland has had a passion for cigars. From watching his dad smoke a cigar while riding the tractor around the farm to creating a cigar club in both high school and college, Paul has always had a cigar-based social life. On today's episode of Move Forward Anyway, Paul explains how you can turn your everyday passion into a storefront reality. As an avid cigar connoisseur, Paul always knew he wanted to turn his passion into a business. He then met Country superstar Luke Bryan through cigar clubs, and they began to ponder the idea of opening a cigar shop. Together, they opened Shore Thing Cigars in Florida, close to Luke Bryan's vacation home. Not only do Paul and Luke communicate well as friends, but they also share a deep-rooted trust as business partners. When it comes to running his store, Paul explains the importance of always putting your staff first. Paul has a staff made up of all women, and he gushes about what these women have taught him about his marriage, life and how to be a more understanding person. Tune into this week's episode of Move Forward Anyway for an insightful conversation with Jeff and Paul about following your dreams. Learn more about the importance of compassion when it comes to owning a small business and how Paul's childhood passion has allowed him to turn his obsession into a profession. Quotes • “Let's take my obsession and make it a profession.” (07:58-08:01) • “The brand and the staff comes first, then the customer. The customer is not first in my book. I do all the things for my staff, and they will represent me to the customers. My staff is most important.” (20:21-16) • “Shore Things Cigars is a place that has changed my life” (17:35-17:40) • “A boss is someone who cares how you do at work. A leader is someone who cares how you do outside of work.” (22:40-22:48) • “We are giving people an area where people can feel like they are on stage and they are the stars of the show. We give them an area where they feel great and they share, but not so much that they lock down.” (26:30- 27:01) • “The fear was am I doing something wrong because I am following my dream, following my passion? I'm not doing a ‘real job.' Thank the Lord there is income coming in as well.” • “Look at it as surgery. If we go through surgery, the reason we are going through surgery is we have something that needs to be fixed to make it work better. There are risks, and after surgery, you're not going to feel 100% better, and you have to strengthen yourself. But, you have to understand the surgery was done to fix something. After that therapy wears out, you have the strength and you're able to move on.” (45:25-45:34) Get in touch with Paul Copeland: • Phone Number: (850) 213-3750 • Email: room319@shorethingcigars.com • Address: The Hub 30A, 37 Hub Lane Watersound Beach, Florida, 32461 • We're located between Rosemary Beach and Seaside on the beach side of 30A • Website: https://shorethingcigars.com/ • IG - https://www.instagram.com/shorethingcigars/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/shorethingcigars • Twitter - https://twitter.com/shorethingcigar • LinkedIn: https://linkin.bio/shorethingcigars Get in touch with host Jeff Meyer: • www.jeffmeyer.org • Schedule a Discovery Call with Jeff: https://go.oncehub.com/DreamAcceleratorDiscoveryCall Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures & host of Lion's Tales on Waypoint TV out of Destin, FL. He shares an up to date inshore fishing report and it sounds like the redfish and mangrove snapper bite is awesome around inshore structure right now. The offshore bite is as good as always as we seem to be sliding closer to the fall patterns. Lastly, we get a sneak peak into what to expect on on future episodes of Lion's Tales & we can't wait to see what he puts together. If you haven't seen it by now, be sure to Check it out!
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James about the debut of his new show "Lion's Tales" on Waypoint TV. He tells us the backstory on some of the things we see on the show and gives us some behind the scenes info on some of the fish he catches in the first episode. Lionel and his team did an amazing job putting this show together so if you haven't already seen it, be sure to check it out!
On today's show we talk with Capt. Lionel James, host of Lion's Tales on Waypoint TV out of Destin, FL. We get a quick offshore report from a recent trip he took. No surprises there, the usual bag of triggerfish, red & vermillion snapper and Amberjacks were brought to hand. We also get a report on the FWC's first annual Redfish Summit. Basically it's a day of scientific data and group breakouts where each region of the state gets to discuss any localized issues that are effecting their redfish populations. It will be really cool to get a first hand account from the progress they make with this program and the data they uncover by involving the local anglers. Be sure to check out the premier of Lion's Tales on Waypoint TV. If you have a smart device connected to your TV (like Roku or Apple TV) or have a smart TV, you can download the Waypoint TV app for free. It is also available in the Apple and Android App Store for your phones and tablets. It really is a cool on demand streaming platform for people that like to hunt and fish, so check it out!
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. He tells us about a few recent trips he has taken offshore to go after AJ's, we also talk about the chicken dolphin that have shown up closer to shore. We talk about the inshore bite and get an update on the tarpon migration. We talk a little about redfish as well. It's hot out, but there is still plenty to catch in late summer so get out there!
On today's episode we talk to Capt. Lionel James with Lion's Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. He tells us about the recent successes he has had in the Destin area this tarpon season. Capt. Lionel tells us about the rod & reel setup he prefers for tarpon and how he sets up a leader to improve his clients chances of landing a fish. The tarpon migration is in full swing in the Panhandle, time to get out there!
The girls have that summer energy on this episode - we do a deep breakdown on favorite restaurants from our yester years, anyone else remember Piccadilly Cafeteria and Krystal steaming buns? Smith & Gordo dishing on beach time as a Mom vs no kids, playlists that can start your day off right and how life intersections have a lasting impact. Smith with a 101 on how to pick up men at bars - and disappointment with how early Rosemary Beach shuts down. Join GSD Podcast this week and dish!
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. He gives a brief update on the fishing since we spoke last week and then we spend the rest of the episode talking about the television pilot that Lionel just shot called "Lion's Tale." It's not very often that you get a behind the scenes look as a TV show comes together. Not to mention that it is quite an accomplishment to get to the point where you are actually shooting the pilot.
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lion's Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. He tells us about the mixed bag that they've been catching offshore. Vermillion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, AJ's and even a nice shark! May is the month when you can really bring home some groceries and have a lot of fun in the process. Cobia are still MIA but word on the street is that Capt Lionel may or may not have landed his 1st tarpon of the year!
Intro:- We went to Rosemary Beach and had the BEST time!!- We talk about things that changed during the pandemic that we hope stay- We went on an Drive Thru Safari and fed giraffes (they've changed a lot since we were kids)- Our dang raccoon is back - and she is smart and fearless….Tants & Rants:- Bill and Melinda gates divorce- Tye has become an Internet sensation, folks!Reality Roundup:- We complain about the Temptation Island cast, and their ‘acting' backgroundsStay safe everyone!! Enjoy!Episode Sponsors:Magic Spoon - Go to www.magicspoon.com/IRRATIONAL to grab a variety pack and save $5.00 with code IRRATIONALBest Fiends - Download FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play
On today's episode we talk with Capt. Lionel James of Lions Tale Adventures out of Destin, FL. We talk about catching redfish off docks & Capt. Lionel shares a tip he uses to identify and document the patterns that make some docks more productive at certain times of the year. Also, we get an update on all of the things that Lionel has going on, from a ladies fly casting clinic in Destin to beach fishing on electric bikes.
Dreaming of sunny skies and palm trees? Us too. Before you plan your next vacation to the Sunshine State, be sure to listen to this week's episode with Joella Doobrow from RovingJo. We break down the best Florida hotels and resorts up and down both coasts (and a few in the middle) for families, girls' trips, and romantic getaways. About Joella Doobrow Joella was born in Venezuela and currently lives in Florida. She moved to the USA alone when she was 18 and is now married with two teenage girls. Together they enjoy outdoor adventures mixed in with a few great city escapes. Travel has been a part of her life since she was a few months old and it has undoubtedly shaped it. Joella now shares her travel experiences through RovingJo.com to help inspire others to find their own adventures and create memories that will shape their lives in a positive way. She believes that no matter how busy life gets, there is always time to travel and discover something new. Even if that something new is just a few miles away from home. You can follow Joella on Instagram. Best Florida Hotels and Resorts If you are looking for a bucket list resort in Florida and budget isn't an issue, look at Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys. Hawk's Cay in the Florida Keys is an excellent choice for families, with villas with kitchens, lots of activities, and even dolphin encounters. While in the Keys you could potentially take a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park. Margaritaville in Hollywood, Florida is also great for families. They have a Florider surfing simulator, a rooftop pool, and a Parakeets kids club. Just outside the hotel you can walk or bike along the boardwalk or go to the beach. The Margaritaville Orlando is also a great pick for families. In Palm Beach, The Breakers is old world luxury but has a kids and teens club and activities. They also offer activities like golf, kayaking, snorkeling, and complimentary bicycles. The Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne and Amelia Island both offer great properties and kids programs. On the Gulf Coast of Florida, the beaches are softer with white, sugary sand and the water is calmer with a beautiful blue-green color. Marco Island and Naples are favorite family travel destinations on the Gulf Coast. The JW Marriott in Marco Island is perfect for families. They have a beautiful beach, golf nearby, multiple restaurants, kids clubs, and even an arcade/brewery. You can also take Dolphin watching tours and other watersports, or tours out to the Ten Thousand Islands. Twin Rivers Island Resort in Captiva allows locals and visitors to pay a day rate to use the resort. Captiva is a great spot for shelling and watching manatees. In Naples, the Naples Grande or Ritz Carlton are good options for families. The Inn on Fifth in Naples is great for a girlfriend getaway or romantic getaway as it is right in the heart of town. Tradewinds in the St. Pete/ Clearwater area is great for families. They have a large ocean waterpark, five pools, plenty of restaurants and bars, as well as a kids club. It isn't luxury but is great for pure family fun. We also like the Wyndham or Hyatt in Clearwater. Anna Maria Island is a great destination to rent a vacation home, but you could also try the boutique Rod and Reel Resort. They offers suites for families and they offer paddleboards, bikes, and other amenities. In the Panhandle, Port St. Joe, Rosemary Beach, and Seaside are all great communities, but they are better for vacation rental homes. Watercolor is one beautiful resort in that area. For Disney hotels, Animal Kingdom Lodge is a favorite for families because of the pools, playground, food, and, of course, the animals. The new Riviera is also very nice and it is on the Skyliner for easy transportation to the parks. The Swan or The Dolphin are also convenient if you are going to one of the festivals at Epcot, plus you can sometimes use Marriott points. If you want to stay outside of Disney, the Four Seasons Orlando can't be beat. For a girl's trip, head to Palm Beach and stay at either the Eau Palm Beach or The Colony. If you like a spa setting and want to be closer to the Miami action, the Acqualina Resort and Spa is perfect for a girls trip. For a romantic getaway, try the Bungalows Key Largo. It is an adults-only all-inclusive property. Cheeca Lodge is another option but they are remodeling right now. Amelia Island is another great spot for a romantic getaway, but you may want to rent a condo or stay at a bed and breakfast. When looking for deals, you can find good options in the summer when it is hot or during hurricane season in the fall. Read the Full Show Transcript [00:00:00.090] - Kim Tate Craving some sunshine and palm trees today, we're talking about Florida hotels. [00:00:17.120] - Announcer Welcome to Vacation Mavens, a family travel podcast with ideas for your next vacation and tips to get you out the door. Here are your hosts, Kim from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara from We3Travel. [00:00:32.120] - Kim Tate So, Tamara, before we get chatting with our guest all about Florida hotels, I thought since we've been talking a lot about vacation planning and we talked recently about finding hotel deals, I thought maybe you and I could chime in a little bit on some of the tricks or things that we do when we're booking hotels, because you and I both just booked a whole bunch of hotels for our road trips. So did you want to start us off and share maybe a tip that you utilized or thought about with your booking? [00:00:59.480] - Tamara Gruber Sure, yeah. I think both of us with our road trips recently, we had to choose some destinations based on where we're going. But then some of our in-between destinations were maybe based on where we might have a hotel that we had a connection with, whether it's a loyalty program or, something through the credit card. So I feel like understanding where you are from a point perspective or if there are any certain deals like with your credit card or any certain like rewards points. [00:01:31.550] - Tamara Gruber You know, one of those like get the extra night free or, you know, double points or something like that. A lot of times I tend to ignore those. It's not very good as a a travel blogger, but sometimes I ignore them because I'm very focused on the destination. I like what I want to experience and not necessarily like chasing a particular hotel but I did for this trip try to look at that a little bit more. Some of it was like we also wanted to be like right in the heart of the town where campus was. [00:02:01.820] - Tamara Gruber So that's why in a couple of places I chose a Graduate hotel, because I'm like, OK, I know that this is going to give me like a very close to campus experience, but also a very local, authentic kind of experience because the Graduate hotels are awesome, bringing in local artists and local like culture and themes and things that you almost question. I know when we were in Madison, Wisconsin, and they have like Pink Flamingos and like, what's the deal with Pink Flamingos in Madison, Wisconsin, you know, and you you learn about it. And so I like that element. So we did that. But then we were more in between, you know, we're traveling, we just need a place to stop. I'm like, OK, let's look at you know, we're pretty loyal Marriott members like, what are the Marriott properties? [00:02:42.020] - Tamara Gruber You know, which ones are rated, you know, this where how far off the highway are they? But there are a couple of things that we saw because we were trying to book with points and we were also, you know, with the three of us being on the road, being in the car together so much, it's like, you know, a lot of togetherness. They thought we might want to spread out like a little bit when we get to the hotel and just, like, chill out and maybe have more than just like your typical to queen kind of room. [00:03:06.320] - Tamara Gruber So I was looking at different properties that have an extended room or have a one bedroom suite. So I'd find these Courtyard Marriotts that have a one bedroom king suite. So it's a king bed and then a separate room with a pullout couch. That gives us like lots of space. So I went and created a document with all the links to it and sent it to Glenn because he's the one with all the points and I'm like, can you book these? And he comes back to me and he's like, none of these are showing up. [00:03:36.710] - Tamara Gruber So what I learned is that a lot of times those premium rooms are not available for points, so then you have to make a choice do you really want that space? And the other thing is he is a titanium member so we could get there and get the upgrade potentially. So sometimes I'm like let's book the regular and see if we can get an upgrade. And other times, I'm like, we're going to be very tired. We're there for two nights, let's pay and make sure we get what we want. [00:04:09.380] - Tamara Gruber But when we were paying for it, I saw American Express Platinum card had a certain offer for Marriott where if you spent two hundred, you got a certain amount back. So then I was like, OK, well, let's use this deal. I made sure, like on my itinerary to write like use use Amex card. [00:04:31.040] - Tamara Gruber It wasn't just like an automatic thing. So sometimes like when you get those emails from your credit card, it does make sense if you have a trip coming up to really read through them and understand, because even though sometimes even deals like, I don't know, for restaurant chains or something like that. So I'm like, OK, let's like make a note of that so that I remember to use this credit card. [00:04:54.930] - Tamara Gruber So those are some of the things that we are doing. We also always get into the discussion of is it worth it to pay or not? You know, because as I mentioned, like on one of our episodes, you know, some of the inner city hotels are a little bit cheaper right now versus, you know, more of a leisure property. So we found a lot of good deals. And it's like, well, if it's only like one hundred and twenty five dollars, should we just pay for it, but then we decided towards the end of our trip, we wanted to, like, treat ourselves a little bit. So we decided to use the points. [00:05:24.970] - Tamara Gruber And actually, instead of staying at, like the Courtyard, we're staying at like an Autograph collection hotel, you know, something that's in the city has a little character, sometimes they're historic properties but it just has a little bit more character. [00:05:38.980] - Tamara Gruber I mean, I love a Courtyard and a Hilton garden inn because, like, I know exactly what to expect when we are stopping in Nebraska. I'm like, we're stopping in a Courtyard. I know that they have a washing machine. I know I can do my laundry. Like there's there's a comfort to that. They don't charge for parking. The Courtyards don't do breakfast, but if you stay at a Residence Inn and they do, you know, so you can always kind of figure out like what is going to be your state of mind? [00:06:05.530] - Tamara Gruber Are you in the middle of nowhere? And you really just want, like, a quick breakfast before you hit the road? Or are you staying in a city where you might want to go out to brunch or pick or see like a local place, you know, and therefore you don't need breakfast at the hotel. [00:06:16.780] - Tamara Gruber So I don't know. Those are some of the things that we think about and we thought about and planning our recent road trip. But I know you were a little bit more strategic in the way that you were using, like your points and your certificates and things. So why don't you talk a little bit about kind of what the process you went through? [00:06:32.380] - Kim Tate Well, I think you brought up something really good. I need to go check my Chase offers, because if you guys log into a credit card that you use, the offers will be like on your dashboard. And, you know, like Tamara said, she scored that Marriott one. And so it's always a good idea before you start doing a big trip like this to look and see what, you know, little bonuses you might have. And so I need to go check my Chase ones and see if I had anything from there. [00:06:59.170] - Kim Tate And then I also think that it's good to mention the breakfast thing, because that was something that really has me at a quandary right now, because I'm curious which hotels actually will have breakfast still and what that will look like because. [00:07:13.180] - Kim Tate So I'm not a yogurt eater. So I'm really worried that I'm going to be getting bags of like an orange or an apple and a yogurt every morning on right now when I have the free breakfast ones, because on the West Coast, you know, everything's still pretty, pretty locked down a little bit. So we'll see what happens. I have no idea what to think about the breakfast, but on a road trip, that's definitely something I look for is the free breakfast. [00:07:34.900] - Kim Tate Because for us, you would get this, but I have some late sleepers and it's hard to get up and get going in the morning. And if I have to make a stop for breakfast, then we are totally already going to be hours longer for us. So that's something that I keep in mind for sure. But I think one of the things that I do when I'm doing a big trip is I, I definitely plan. [00:07:57.880] - Kim Tate Like I said already last week that I look at how far I need to drive each week and or each day. And so I look at like, what are the main cities in those destinations? And I think what Tamara already touched on that a lot of us know is if you're doing a road trip, you're going to be doing a lot of these smaller towns. And so you're going to be drawn to a lot of those chains like Holiday Inn Express. [00:08:17.140] - Kim Tate You know, I for like Tamara said, Courtyard's I had a lot of Fairfield inns on mine. So you're going to be kind of looking at that. And I think the important thing is just to log in and check out what those hotels have going for promotions. For example, I saw that Holiday Inn Express, which is IHG, had a stay two nights, get double points promotion and you have to register in advance for it. So I registered in advance for that. [00:08:41.590] - Kim Tate And two of our nights on our road trip, are Holiday Inn Express's. So that'll work out and give us a little bonus on points. It's not that much of a money savings, but it's always nice to give. It's kind of like getting the free money that's sitting there. It's not a big deal if you don't get it, but it is a nice little perk. So that's something I think is important. You know, recently I was booking a Marriott property and I actually found that they were doing a certain promotion and I canceled my previous booking and rebooked it. [00:09:09.580] - Kim Tate And that's the other thing. Talking about cancellation of a lot of hotels offer you a much cheaper rate if you're willing to pay in advance. So you commit and say, I'm ready to do this, but for my planning and just with where the world is right now, I went ahead and paid the extra to get the free cancelation. Or you can cancel at least anywhere from one to three days normally before your trip. However, a little tip I'll mention is that there's nothing that says you can't log back in, recheck those rooms and cancel rebook at the lower the prepaid rate and then cancel the advance purchase rate. [00:09:44.380] - Kim Tate But that takes a lot of thinking in advance. But just a little heads up, you can set a little timer once you know that you're going and there's not any real risk if you have like a day before cancelation, there's nothing that stops you two days before from rebooking at the prepaid rate. [00:10:00.100] - Kim Tate So that's just some of the little hacks and stuff I have. I'm a triple-A, member. I actually need to reminds me I need to add, Lizzie, because I just always felt more. I don't think I've used it once, but I like having it and it just makes me feel comfortable. [00:10:19.980] - Tamara Gruber I used to work at AAA so I'm a AAA fan. [00:10:19.980] - Kim Tate I remember you telling me about making all those triptiks. So I think AAA is another thing to have in mind, that for a road trip it it serves two purposes is it can, you know, offer you the peace of mind if you do lock your keys or need a tow or have car trouble or need a change of tire or whatever your case may be, you have them on, you know, at the ready. And then also because a lot of hotels offer triple-A discounts. And that's a great little way to save, you know, save some money. I saved about I, I think I save, you know, around 10 to 20 percent on a room with it. [00:10:56.880] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, it's funny you mention that because, like, I do that and I don't even think about I don't even think about mentioning it. But yeah, I mean, so many of them, when you're going and you're looking at the price they have like little checkboxes, like if you want to see the AAA. Specifically like ask to see the rate. [00:11:12.450] - Kim Tate And then I know with Marriott you actually have to input your triple-A number when you're making the booking. So it can be a great, I mean based on this trip alone, it paid for itself. [00:11:27.930] - Tamara Gruber By the way, with us I actually went and I upgraded our membership to plus before because our like my car is getting like a little bit older. And so the roadside assistance isn't the built in like that when you buy it. Sometimes it includes assistance for a certain amount of time. So I don't have that anymore. And your typical triple-A is only like a three or five mile tow. And I'm like, we're going to be in the middle of nowhere. And so I want to make sure that I can. So actually, it's funny that you mention that because I didn't even think of it, but we actually upgraded our membership just so we can do that road trip. [00:12:02.340] - Kim Tate And the cool thing about triple A also for you parents who have teen drivers is it works for any car the person is in. So it's a membership for the person. So if your teen is with friends and there's something happens, they can always call AAA and get help even if their friend doesn't have AAA. Same with you. If you're renting a car or, you know, whatever the case may be, your AAA covers you. So it's really getting membership is free. [00:12:34.320] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I recently just got a thing asking me like free two months of the plus or whatever if I signed up for that. So I need to log in and do that because I thought of doing that just for a road trip. [00:12:46.230] - Kim Tate So anyways, that's some of the little tips I have. But yeah, I think hopefully we haven't overwhelmed people, but that's the way our brains work, right. We're always I mean, I'm just always looking for deals because if I can save a little money here and there, it means you can splurge and do a little more in other places. But I think the chains are the big thing to recognize on a road trip. [00:13:04.560] - Kim Tate You're going to be doing a lot of chains. And if you can have loyalty or look for those bonuses, it might pay off a little bit. I know a lot of hotels used to do, you know, stay two nights, get one night free you type certificates. And with my Marriott credit card, I get a free certificate every year. But figuring out how to use those is the tricky thing. And then also considering parking costs, like Tamara said, I considered an Autograph hotel as well. [00:13:28.560] - Kim Tate And one of our stops that was in a bigger city that had that. However, they charged a 35 dollar parking fee. And I thought that doesn't make any sense for us. We'll just stay at the Fairfield Inn and get our nice supposedly free breakfast. The differences between, you know, like just staying on the outskirts at a more of a chain property versus, you know, being in the city at a flagship property, you know, the extra expense can be insane between parking. [00:13:53.550] - Tamara Gruber Then you charge for breakfast and you think about like some of those chains, like I just love, like Residence Inn or, you know, one of the like Springhill Suites is that have also they have like the little happy hour. [00:14:05.820] - Tamara Gruber And then they have sometimes I know Residence Inn like sometimes on like a Tuesday night they have like the manager's reception or something and they'll like grill hot dogs, you know, like something like that. But there's, there's a lot of like little perks to some of the places that maybe don't have you know, they're not the downtown location. [00:14:22.440] - Tamara Gruber They're not the more stylish, perhaps. But I also I like the consistency of a lot of those brands, though, in terms of knowing what you're getting. [00:14:30.990] - Kim Tate Well, and I like the fact that if I'm on a long road trip, it's, a money saving because they're normally pretty affordable. And I just need a place to sleep for the night that I know it's going to be clean and I like the chains because I know that there's a cleanliness standard for the brand. And so you feel a little more confident there, even though they can't be franchised. [00:14:50.850] - Kim Tate So we are going to talk today all about Florida hotels, and I'm excited to hear about that because I'm definitely dreaming of sunshine and palm trees. [00:14:59.970] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, Florida is such a popular destination, so we wanted to cover kind of a variety, you know, from like what's good for family, what's good for girlfriend getaway, romantic, you know, different areas. So lots of, I think a little gems that we're going to talk about today. So I'm excited to talk to Joella. [00:15:24.700] - Tamara Gruber Today, we're here with Joella Doobrow, and she was born in Venezuela and now lives in Florida with her husband and two teen girls, travel has been a part of her life since she was very young. And today she shares her experience through her blog at Roving Jo to help inspire others to find their own adventures and create memories to shape their lives in a positive way. So welcome, Joella. [00:15:45.680] - Joella Doobrow Thanks. I'm really excited to be here with you guys. [00:15:48.350] - Tamara Gruber Now, I've been following you on Instagram for so long now, and I am always jealous of all of the day trips and, you know, weekends and overnights and things that you've been doing, especially as I'm kind of trapped in the cold up here. So I'm eager to get your opinion on some of the your favorite hotels and resorts in Florida. But before we get into some of the details, I'm going to ask you a really hard question. And that is, if you could stay at any resort in Florida with any budget, where would you go? [00:16:17.000] - Joella Doobrow Actually, I think it's this resort, it's called a little Palm Island resort. Tt's a very exclusive. It's on a private island and it's voted like the number seven resort in the USA by, you know, Conde Nast Traveler. And it's really the epitome of luxury and escape. I mean, you need to get there by boat or sea plane. And I just love the idea of no phones, no TVs, no guests under 18 and, you know, really good dining and just secluded and, you know, getting away from the world and having lots of luxury. [00:16:51.770] - Tamara Gruber It sounded perfect to me. Kim and I were actually just talking about this on our last episode briefly, because I was, kind of scrounging around for different ideas for the summer. And I came across it and I was so excited until I saw the price. So, yes, when I win the lottery, that's where I'm going to go to. [00:17:11.600] - Kim Tate So we are going to be talking all about Florida, which I'm sure most people understand is a, you know, fairly good sized state. So let's start on the East Coast. And, you know, there we're looking at Amelia Island, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, of course. So what are some of your favorite East Coast beaches and resorts for families that you recommend for, you know, a good, good getaway? [00:17:34.340] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, there's actually several. And like I said, I mean, the East Coast is fairly large. So, you know, starting all the way on the south towards the keys for the family, we really enjoyed Hawk's Cay. So it's not all the way down in Key West, but they have a lot of really, really fun amenities that are for families. They'll do dolphin encounters, you can do snorkeling, scuba packages, sunset cruises, paddleboards kayaks, fishing. They have tons of activities on site, game rooms, kids club, a wonderful playground. [00:18:10.370] - Joella Doobrow They have this little pirate ship type pool putting course. I mean, it's it's just there's everything there and it's getting into the keys. So there's tons of things to do outside the resort as well. It's really fabulous. [00:18:24.440] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I stayed there with my family once quite a few years ago, and I think I've told Kim before, I still have a scar on my knee from that pirate pool. [00:18:33.740] - Kim Tate I actually was talking to them recently and I think it kind of has that it sounded like a very all inclusive feel where or almost like, you know, like staying on on site with Disney in a way where you're kind of insulated. They're they've got everything for restaurants and all your activities. You don't have to think about anything beyond that if you don't want to. So it seems like it's really great. Set it and forget it. Vacation destination. [00:18:56.450] - Tamara Gruber It's a good one for now, too, because they have those villas that have kitchens and it's you know, you're you're really self-contained and self-catering if you want to be. [00:19:06.440] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, they do. They have the both the the hotel side and then the villas. So if you need more space or want to cook your own stuff and or even if I think they even have places where you can dock your boat, it's it's really nice. [00:19:18.500] - Kim Tate Cool, so moving north, what else have you got on the East Coast. [00:19:22.070] - Joella Doobrow So a little bit closer to where I live and we've done this as a day trip or staycation is Margaritaville in Hollywood. And it's really fun because they have you know, aside from the pool, they have the florider where you can kind of like, you know, surf. But yes, it's lots of fun both for kids and adults. And they do have, of course, the rooftop pool with cabanas. And they do have a parakeets kids club with, you know, games and crafts for kids and stuff like that. I think between ages four and twelve. [00:19:53.330] - Tamara Gruber I'm a big Jimmy Buffett fan. And was it two years ago? I stayed at the Margaritaville in Orlando when it first opened and I loved it. So I'm I imagine that they all have a similar vibe. But it just I felt very relaxed when I was there, which I usually wouldn't feel when I'm in Orlando. [00:20:09.140] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, I was really fun. And then right outside the hotel, there's a broad walk or boardwalk. I don't know how people pronounce it, but I mean, you can skate there, ride your bike some there's tons of restaurants out there and cool places where you can get like ice cream. And it has that old town, Florida, feel. And, you know, it's right on the beach, too. So it's great. [00:20:31.700] - Joella Doobrow A little further north, if you go to West Palm, there is the Breakers, which kind of has that old style to it. It's really great for adults and kids because they do have a lot of kids programs. There are even for teens, they have one for teens, thirteen and up, which is great. And they have activities like golf and kayaking and snorkeling and arcades and, you know, complimentary bicycles that you can take and and use for West Palm Beach, which is a great way to get around the area. [00:21:01.030] - Kim Tate Now are any of those, would you say, better for like a beach, like white sand beach vacation type thing, because I know as you move to the keys, sometimes it's not always, you know, sandy beaches and sometimes with currents or tides or, you know, seaweed, stuff like that. So do you have any that are kind of more of a sure bet if you want the white sand beach? [00:21:20.200] - Joella Doobrow Margaritaville is right on the water, and that is sand beach. I feel on the east. It's not as white powdery sand. You'll find that on the West Coast. There's also the the Ritz Carlton, either on Key Biscayne down south or if you want to go north on Amelia Island. Both of them have great family programs. I mean, it is more luxury. It's more that luxury family resort type thing. But they have, you know, different pools once for the family, once, you know, just for the kids and for the adults and the kids club is always really good with Ritz Carlton. So those are beach. [00:21:56.760] - Tamara Gruber They even have those cute little like rich kids check in like a little stepstool so the kids can check it. And I stayed that Amelia Island one one said it was it was nice because I think there's a lot of, like, pirate history up there. So a lot of the kids program activities were involving, like, we're going to look for sharks teeth. We're going to, you know, learn about pirates. And we have like a pirate tuck in and we do stargazing at night in the dunes and some cool things like that that you may not think of as more Floridian, you know. [00:22:25.300] - Joella Doobrow And Amelia Island, the beaches there are pretty nice. So, you know, if you're looking for more of that powdery sand, that's as close as you're going to get, I think, on the East Coast. Cool. [00:22:35.440] - Tamara Gruber Do you have any others that you would want to mention on the East Coast or should we move over to the West Coast? [00:22:39.720] - Joella Doobrow I think let's move on to the Gulf Coast. [00:22:42.550] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I love the Gulf Coast because there you do find that that powdery sand, but also that blue green water. And it's like calmer and warmer. [00:22:52.840] - Joella Doobrow It's my favorite part of Florida and it's when we want to get away, that's where we tend to go, even if we just go for the day. That's that is, you know, what we love. We feel more at peace there because, you know, you don't have the huge big waves. And like you said, the sand is like super white and powdery and the water is calm and it goes with that clear blue to that emerald green. [00:23:17.290] - Tamara Gruber What areas do you like to stay at or would you like to visit? What do you think families should go to on the Gulf Coast? [00:23:23.380] - Joella Doobrow So our our favorites that that we go to pretty much all the time as either Marco Island or Naples. So Naples, we do a lot of day trips there. And if we want to stay overnight, a lot of times we do, Marco, because we really love the J.W. Marriott that is there. It's really family friendly. You can also use points, which is fabulous. You know, if if you want to reduce cost, they do have three miles of private beach. [00:23:47.560] - Joella Doobrow They have 12 restaurants inside. They have golf courses, you know, water sports day camps for the kids. And, you know, they even have the dove in movie. I mean, I don't know if they're doing that now during quarantine, of course. But, you know, they they used to do that where they had the huge screen outside. And you just you could stay on the pool and watch the movie from there. And on that side of the Gulf, they they can set you up to do the dolphin watching tours, which are fabulous. [00:24:12.550] - Joella Doobrow We've done like kayaking out there and out to the Ten Thousand Islands. And, you know, you can see the domes out there. It's all it's really neat is there are a lot of shelling. So there's kids that, you know, like looking at the different shells and collecting them. It's a great area for that. So we really like staying there. [00:24:31.960] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, we're definitely on the same wavelength here because you and I seem to like a lot of the same hotels. My daughter and I stayed there December of twenty nineteen and we loved it because they had also just open some kind of like microbrew, but it also had like a game room. So it was almost like Dave and Busters kind of place in a way. And so we played a bunch of games and we just had such a blast. And it's not far to the Everglades, too. I know one day we took a day trip down and did an airboat tour, see the alligators, you know, all that kind of stuff. [00:25:09.430] - Joella Doobrow We did a kayaking tour through the mangroves and the Everglades there with a small local company. And, you know, it was fabulous. You get to see the alligators really right next to you and wildlife, all the birds. It's we love that area. [00:25:24.370] - Tamara Gruber Although for some people, the whole alligators may not be right next to them, may not be a positive. I feel like every time I post something from, like a some type of tour that has alligators, they're like, are you crazy? [00:25:39.490] - Kim Tate That's so funny that I live in Seattle, you know, and I've actually done sea kayaking. And, you know, it's funny because I'm scared of alligators. Yet I went out in the sea in kayaked where orcas regularly, you know, will come and they can really flip you. So, yeah, I'm like, I'm probably need to keep my mouth shut and just understand that, you know, alligators probably a lot less scary than orca whales, but. [00:26:01.150] - Joella Doobrow Well, you can always just do the the boat and they take you on the boat. Exactly. You know. Yeah. No problem with flipping the dolphins come right up on you. [00:26:10.570] - Joella Doobrow And then if you if you go when the the waters are warm, the manatees are [00:26:15.530] - Kim Tate I that's what I would love to see would be the manatees that people are they now are the manatees more like inland from the, you know, Gulf side or are they inland? [00:26:25.720] - Joella Doobrow You see them right on the Gulf. OK, yeah. So on the Ten Thousand Islands and you can get there on a tour from Marco all through the canals there. When the waters are warm, you see the manatees, I mean, hundreds and thousands of them. But now, you know, during more of the winter, they migrate from the ocean and they go into the springs closer to central Florida. You see a lot of them up there. [00:26:50.590] - Joella Doobrow And then where the power plants are that keep the water warm so they all kind of migrate to where the waters are warmer. So that's why everybody kind of goes up to the springs to see them there. [00:27:02.200] - Tamara Gruber When we were in Captiva, my gosh, Hannah was probably like four the resort that we stayed at, had a marina and they would always hang out there. So we would just go kind of sit in the marina and watch the manatees bobbing around. I mean, they're so they're ugly but fascinating and cute all at the same time, you know, so. [00:27:18.700] - Joella Doobrow So you said Captiva. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret that us locals here do. There is a little resort down there. It's called Twin Waters Island Resort. And you have to call them the day of if you're if you're local. And it used to be for. Five dollars, but I think it's gone up to 60 now per car, and if they have availability, you pay the 60 dollars, you park your car there. [00:27:42.450] - Joella Doobrow They used to give you, I don't know, twenty five or thirty dollars in credit that you could use in the resort and you could use the facilities, the beach, which is right there, because, as you know, Captiva, there's no real public like it's all like you have to be staying at a home or a resort and so you can use all the property and the amenities and I mean pretty much have a day at a resort. [00:28:07.500] - Kim Tate Florida is really big on right now is day passes and I think that's going to be I did that once when I had a cruise, that we had a late flight out and I bought a day pass to a resort in Fort Lauderdale. And we spent the day we had a room at the resort and we played on the beach and the pool. And then we went to the airport at five pm or whatever. And it was so great. And I know there's a lot of Florida hotels that do that. [00:28:31.140] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, it's great. It's great. This one's kind of hidden. People don't know much about it. Yeah. [00:28:36.750] - Tamara Gruber Now, what about Naples? Do you have a favorite place to stay there? [00:28:40.620] - Joella Doobrow Yes, but I'll talk a little bit about that when we talk about a girlfriend getaway. [00:28:46.230] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I'd say there are a couple of times and you know, one, I think it was the Naples Grande, which I didn't really love. It was for a family vacation. Yeah. And then the last time Hannah and I just spent a couple of days and I had Marriott points, so I went from the J.W. Marriott, Marco Island to the residence inn Naples. I was trying to balance the use of those points. [00:29:09.060] - Joella Doobrow I have stayed at the Ritz, they have the one by the ocean and then they have the one that's the golf course. And we really do like that. We have stayed up at the grand and it's there's no luxury, but it's we like that beach is really nice, although there's public access to it. And then there's the little inn on fifth. [00:29:29.970] - Tamara Gruber So any other favorite places on the Gulf Coast or even in the other families. [00:29:34.350] - Joella Doobrow I think Tradewinds in the St.. Pete Clearwater area is probably the best bet. I mean it is huge. It's like close to sixteen thousand square feet of floating ocean water park, which I'm sure it's not running right now. But you know, during regular times, having a great floating ocean water park is fantastic. They have five pools, you know, like ten restaurants and bars. Four hundred and fifty cabanas, kids club. I mean, all kinds of stuff. [00:30:03.060] - Joella Doobrow They think they have two different properties with different amenities on each. But and it is not a luxury. It is pure fun. It's a great place for families just looking to really be entertained. So that's what limitation for that tomorrow. [00:30:19.620] - Kim Tate And then we're in Clearwater before. And I think it seemed like an ideal family destination. [00:30:26.350] - Joella Doobrow St. Pete and Clearwater has a lot to do. I mean, even if you don't stay just in the resort, there's tons of things in the area as well. Another place we really love as a family is Anna Maria Island. We just recently stayed in a small boutique resort. There normally will either rent a house or stay off the island with points somewhere and then just commute in. But we stayed at this small boutique resort that only has about eight rooms, and it's called the Rod and Reel resort. [00:30:50.880] - Joella Doobrow And it's super quaint, super nice. It's all inclusive. They provide you with bicycles and kayaks and paddle boards. And the suites are great because there's tons of room for the family. So like we stayed in a two bedroom, which was great. The kids feel like they had all the room to themselves or bathroom and just, you know, kind of on their own like that on top of us. So they really, really liked it. And the island itself is just great for families. [00:31:20.370] - Joella Doobrow There's very laid back, cute little restaurants. You can get everybody by bicycle. And the beaches are absolutely stunning, beautiful sunsets. And we just love it there. That sounds awesome. I know that, you know, it seems like there's these little hidden areas all around Florida, there's so much coastline, I'm sure there's a lot of little you know, I feel this this one's kind of being more discovered now. [00:31:44.150] - Joella Doobrow And it's yeah, it's getting hard to even get rooms there. And they're going up in prices, which is, you know, I think part of. [00:31:50.940] - Kim Tate Yeah, I think that's one of the reasons we wanted to talk about Florida, because it seems like for people who are ready to travel and do feel comfortable traveling, Florida is definitely seeing a huge boom in tourism. So if people are looking for escapes, it seems like the hotels there are welcome. [00:32:05.300] - Joella Doobrow There are definitely open. It's like nothing's ever going on. [00:32:12.980] - Kim Tate Well, one last area before we move on, I just want to ask about is the Panhandle, which I hear a lot of people talking about. Do you have any? [00:32:22.790] - Joella Doobrow I have stayed in Port St. near Port St. Joe, but we rented we rented a house, a home there and stayed on the beach. But I know that there's beautiful areas like Rosemary Beach and Seaside, and I've just never made it up there. It takes me nine hours to get to the Panhandle. So it's not something we've done. [00:32:45.290] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, you have enough beaches close to you. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's and I definitely hear that that area is more, you know, for like the vacation rental market, like I've heard of, like what is it, water color in or something that's that's would be very, very nice but definitely more known for its vacation rental home. [00:33:03.820] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, definitely. I mean it's great you do a whole week and you mean you can split it with a family and you know, it's, it's really nice you bring in your groceries and just hang out. We did that in I mean, near Port St. Joe. I don't remember what the name of the town was, but it was in that area. And I have friends who have stayed in Seaside and they've absolutely loved it. [00:33:24.380] - Tamara Gruber Well, obviously, one of the areas that people love to go to in Florida is Orlando. So not on the beach, but do you have any places that you really love if you're in the Orlando area? [00:33:33.380] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, well, I mean, if we're going to talk about some Disney hotels, our favorite is Animal Kingdom Lodge, just because we are big animal lovers and you know, the idea of having the giraffes walking by and it's it's just. [00:33:48.440] Awesome. Plus, I think the pools are really beautiful, the they have like that zero in depth entry that kind of looks like a watering hole. I mean, the way they think they're their hotels is just great. You know, the playgrounds with the ropes and bridge and you can kind of overlook and see the animals on the other side. And of course, the food is phenomenal at that resort. So I'm all about the food, too. So we like it there. [00:34:13.340] - Kim Tate Now we're talking about Disney, my newest favorite little spot is I loved the Riviera resort because it's on the skyline. And just having that way of getting in and out of the parks, especially I two kids who really love Epcot and the Riviera. The skyline has a kind of back entrance to the world showcase in Epcot, which with teenagers, it's really nice because they can you can kind of stay in the room if you're tired and they can go back out. [00:34:37.610] - Joella Doobrow Yeah. For us, when we go to Epcot, we usually stay at either the Swan or the dolphin. Yeah. Just because I mean, it's not over. Yeah. You can walk and it's not it's not technically a Disney hotel, so it's not themed, you know, in that way. But if you have little kids you can still like I think it's the swan has the, you know, the meal, the breakfast, the standards. So you can do that. [00:35:04.130] - Joella Doobrow You know, they do give you perks. You can get transportation to the parks, free parking, you know, the extra magic hours and the complimentary, you know, fastpass plus or whatever that's that's called. You get some of the perks. [00:35:15.980] - Kim Tate But yeah, there are Marriott property. So points person, you can try and snag a room. It's really hard there. [00:35:24.230] - Joella Doobrow And I don't think the redemption is all that great for either. But yeah. Because our prices I mean are are fairly low, especially compared to some of the other resorts that are right there. I mean some of the big Disney resorts that are super expensive are right there. So compared to them, this is a big deal. So that's why we do that. Especially we're going to like the food and wine or something like that. Yeah, we're going to drink a little bit. And you can just walk home. [00:35:50.450] - Kim Tate Yeah. What other places other than Disney do you love? [00:35:55.130] - Joella Doobrow In Orlando, I mean, if we're if we're going to stay in the Orlando area and budget is not an issue, I mean, the Four Seasons is beautiful for a resort. You don't have to leave. Yeah, you really don't have to leave. It's everything is just there. It's just ridiculously expensive. [00:36:13.850] - Tamara Gruber Well, you kind of teased us earlier by talking about some girl trip destinations. Now, Kim and I did a girls trip down to the Keys, but I'd love to hear if you have any places that you love for girls trip to Florida. Yes. [00:36:25.790] - Joella Doobrow And I won't mention the Keys at all. OK, so I actually feel Palm Beach is a fabulous place for girls trip. I would recommend two resorts. I mean, that you can pick depending on the kind of vibe that you want. I mean, there's Eau Palm Beach which actually used to be a Ritz Carlton. So their spa is fantastic. It's like a forty two thousand square foot spots, like one of the best ones there. And it's phenomenal. [00:36:53.810] - Joella Doobrow So if you want to do that with the girls, that's awesome. They have a great adult only pool. And of course, there's all the luxury that comes with with the brand. And then if you kind of prefer that more cutesy Instagram style type hotel, there's The Colony. So that one's not on the beach, but they do take you to the beach. And not only do they take it to the beach, they have a beach butler that will deliver like little bites and stuff in a pink yeti cooler. [00:37:23.450] - Joella Doobrow So everything's kind of very Instagram able. I mean, you'll find pinks and blues and flamingo prince and banana leaf prints. It's just all super cute and Instagramable. [00:37:35.000] - Tamara Gruber So it's a good place to wear your lily Pulitzer dresses. [00:37:37.820] - Joella Doobrow Perfect. And it's just fun, fun place for the girls. And they have bikes that you can take everything in. And Palm Beach is very either walkable or you can get around with a bike. So it's you can just get on the bikes and go exploring lots of really good restaurants. It's a fun place and shopping, of course, lots of shopping. If I was somebody that I follow on Instagram that's been posting pictures from the colony this week and so I'm very familiar with what you mean with that like pastel pink and. [00:38:07.590] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, yeah. Looks very cute. It is cute but is cute and I mean another one. If you kind of like the whole spa thing and maybe want to be closer to some of the Miami action, there is the aqualina resort and spa. It is. It's around Sunny Isles. So it's it's really kind of nice, the location, it's on the beach and it's close to both Aventura and Bal Harbor shops. So between spending time on the beach, pool, spa and shopping, I mean, make for great girls getaway. [00:38:42.600] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I've heard great things about that hotel also. [00:38:45.930] - Joella Doobrow I've gone there just for spa, like we have a month here that is spa month. So they have like really discounted rates. So we'll we'll take the girls and we'll just go for a spa day though. [00:38:56.610] - Kim Tate So nice. I'm definitely dreaming of a girls getaway. Yeah. So but what about if we're looking for a romantic getaway. [00:39:03.960] - Kim Tate I know Tamara. That's one of the reasons she's eyeing Florida a lot in case her Greece trip doesn't happen. So what do you think about that? [00:39:11.420] - Joella Doobrow Well, if you win the lottery and want to go to Little Palm Island, go for it. If you don't, then I think a little less expensive alternative are the bungalows at Key Largo. That was the other one I was looking at. Yeah, it's an adult only property. It's all inclusive. It's, you know, kind of smaller in size. Has that feel of like you're in Bali. They have like that little spa garden getaway kind of thing. [00:39:36.570] - Joella Doobrow It's it's supposed to be really nice and romantic. I personally have not been, but I would think that that would be a great place. I have been to the Checca Lodge. And that was really nice. I know they're remodeling it right now, so I don't I think it won't be ready till sometime in 2022, but that's another really nice option. [00:39:57.100] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, Kim, that was one that we were maybe going to stay at when we were in Key Largo. Yeah, but then we ended up at Baker's. [00:40:03.580] - Kim Tate I really liked that Baker's Cay spot that they put us up at. I thought that was nice and I haven't even heard of that. [00:40:11.590] - Tamara Gruber That was was that an autograph? I remember one that we stayed at was not autograph. And when we visited was a curio collection by Hilton or I may have flipped those, something like that. Yeah. [00:40:22.660] - Kim Tate I think the curio one was the baker's key I think. Yeah. And then there was the one next door to it too and I don't remember what that one was. [00:40:29.740] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I playa Largo I think. Well that's some nice options. Do you have any others for a romantic getaway. I mean at this point anything sounds good to me. Yeah. [00:40:38.920] - Joella Doobrow I mean I like, I like Amelia Island on the East but I would rent, I would rent or stay in a little bed and breakfast or something. Right. [00:40:48.500] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, and the Omni has those residences right on property, so you can, like, have your own condo. I mean, that's not maybe quite as charming, romantic as you might be imagining with a bed and breakfast. [00:41:03.170] - Joella Doobrow Yeah, it's an option and it definitely is an option. [00:41:06.230] - Tamara Gruber Cool. Well, that's a lot of ground that we covered are a lot of coastline at least. I was going to say a lot of state. You gave us some great ideas to think about. And now I just, of course, want to travel more than ever. But out of everything that we talked about, do you have a favorite that you've been to? [00:41:23.690] - Joella Doobrow Oh, it's it's hard. I think we just keep going back to the day of Marriott in Marco just because we love the location. The amenities are great. It's the prices reasonable. It just kind of ticks all the boxes for us. Lots of, like little day trips and things that we can do from their little excursions on boats and kayaking and that kind of stuff. So it takes a lot of the boxes for us. So that's where we keep going back to. [00:41:53.150] - Joella Doobrow I feel like the changes by the mood, it's seasonal too, right? Yeah, that's true. I mean, some of them, you know, get decorate are really nice around Christmas when you go, you know, I mean, Disney is absolutely beautiful. During Christmas. [00:42:07.640] - Kim Tate I was just going to ask, is there a season that you think that people, you know, if they're looking for kind of a resort beach, you know, we're thinking more of the traditional Florida beach escape. Is there, you know, any seasons that you think are great for either weather and or money? Like savings, like getting deals? [00:42:24.120] - Joella Doobrow Well, for savings, hurricane season. But yeah, but you probably don't want to travel during hurricane season. [00:42:31.970] - Joella Doobrow Summer usually, believe it or not, has the better deals because it is incredibly hot. So you do get better deals like this time of the year is expensive because it's horrible everywhere else and everybody wants to come to Florida. Yeah, but the weather's great. And that's why everybody I mean, this is perfect weather here now. I mean, you can still go in the in the ocean. It's, you know, seventy three degrees out. You know, it's perfect. [00:42:56.960] - Joella Doobrow I mean, spring is great here, but it's expensive. [00:43:00.650] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. You're in season. [00:43:04.190] - Tamara Gruber Well, I guess we want to wrap up by asking a question that we ask all of our guests, and that is, do you have a favorite travel outfit or brand of clothing that you like to wear when you're traveling? [00:43:14.990] - Joella Doobrow Oh, well, in Florida, I mostly wear like sun dresses and maxi dresses. I have some favorite rap rap style dresses that I get from Lulus when they're on sale. But I'm not I don't like just subscribe to one brand. It's whatever I find. I'm not brand loyal. So if I find something else that's comfortable, it's fine. But if I'm going to do anything outdoors and hiking, which we love to do, but we don't do that in Florida, we go away for that. [00:43:39.290] - Joella Doobrow Then usually we do Columbia. We have a great we have great outlet shops here. So I actually live really close to a Columbia outlet and we get most of our stuff from there. And then, of course, also Prana when they're on sale. [00:43:52.460] - Joella Doobrow So those are kind of my those are two of them, too, like outdoorsy, relaxed, you know, gear. I absolutely love Prana and Columbia both. Yeah. [00:44:00.920] - Tamara Gruber And I know from seeing you on Instagram, you always have very cute dresses. [00:44:06.320] - Joella Doobrow I have I have these wrap dresses from Lulus, which I mean, one, they're super, super comfortable for travel, too. They look fabulous. Some pictures. And, you know, you can dress them up or dress them down. [00:44:19.380] - Kim Tate Great. So, you know, Tamara mentioned seeing you on Instagram, so do you want to let our listeners know where they can find you online? Yes, I do live most of my life there on Instagram, on my handle is roving Joe, I do have the same handle on Facebook and my website is the same as roving Jo Dotcom. [00:44:38.060] - Tamara Gruber And that's Joe with no E at the end. [00:44:39.860] - Tamara Gruber Just so. Yes, everyone knows and we'll link to that in their show notes. So thank you again for coming in and sharing your expertise with us. And we hope everyone does pop over to Instagram and give you a follow and a little shout out there. [00:44:55.260] - Joella Doobrow And thanks for having me. This was super fun and I hope I was able to provide some valuable information. [00:45:01.130] - Kim Tate I think you have us all dreaming of kind of a nice, you know, warm weather beach escape right now. So it's helpful to have an idea of where to look. [00:45:12.530] - Kim Tate As always, thanks for joining us for another week here at Vacation MAVEN's. [00:45:16.790] - Tamara Gruber And stay tuned because next time we're going to be talking to someone all about family travel tech. So your favorite gadgets to help make family travel a little bit easier. [00:45:25.970] - Kim Tate Can't wait for that one, because you know me, I'm all about travel and tech gadgets. [00:45:29.960] - Tamara Gruber So stay tuned.
Private Chef Josh Champion of Take It Personal Chef Service grew up in rural Western Kentucky hunting and fishing. After completing his culinary education at Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, FL, Chef Josh began his career as an Executive Sous Chef, working at several venues in Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN. He catered for multiple private events for music, sports, and film industry professionals. In 2016 Chef Josh, his wife Natasia, and their three children moved to Florida's Emerald Coast along the 30a corridor and began working as a private chef. Chef Josh and I recorded this episode in a gourmet kitchen in the Wild Heron community near Rosemary Beach, FL. In addition to our conversation about the culinary and music industries (Josh also pursued a career as a Nashville songwriter), he cooked three amazing appetizers for our group, all of which were amazing! Stay tuned for our video version of this podcast which will appear on the OneSouthernMan YouTube channel soon.
Capt. Lionel James out of Destin brings us the current water conditions. Its warmer but not quite there yet. He also tells us about chasing redfish with a fly rod off the beach and how he fishes docks for redfish during the winter/spring transition. Lionel also shares more information about some of the local organizations he is involved with.
Its the 2020 Season 1 Final Episode! First off, I want to start by thanking our listeners for their feedback & suggestions and most importantly, listening! Without you all, it wouldn't be nearly as much fun and I can safely speak for everyone involved in season 1 when I simply say thank you. We cover a lot of info on this episode, we talk about current water conditions and talk about how the guides are putting their clients on fish. We also have great conversation about the year from an angling perspective and talk about some of the special, weird or just plain cool things that happened to them on the water. We also look ahead and see what the guys are planning to do through the winter. It really is a great episode and I couldn't think of a better way to wrap up our 1st full season. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you will give us plenty of feedback during our hiatus. All the best & tight lines!
On this week's episode we check in with Capt. Brant Peacher over in Pensacola to find out where he has been finding the fish. We also talk to Capt. Lionel James out of Destin, FL to see what kind of bite is happening there. It sounds like the Fall pattern is in full swing and that means there are plenty of fish to be caught and even more species to target since everything seems to be in the middle of the seasonal transition. This seems to be the case for the whole FL panhandle, so nows the time to get down there and get on the water!
First we talk to Capt. Justin Leake out of Panama City, FL and hear about the nearshore fishing success he has had recently. He tells us how he sets up a flatline while he is fishing offshore structure. He also gives us an update on the inshore fishery and how they are catching fish with all of the freshwater that is still in the bay system. Next we head over to Pensacola and talk to Capt. Brant Peacher about a recent trip he took to Southwest FL to further explore the diverse fishery there. He also gives us a quick update on the beach fishing in Pensacola. Lastly, we check in with Capt. Lionel James in Destin, FL and find out he catches redfish this time of year. We also get his take on conservation efforts for those big breeder redfish that are so prevalent this time of year and so important to the long term sustainability of the fishery. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the updates!
This week we get an update from Capt. Brant Peacher on the Pensacola area Hurricane Sally recovery as well as an update on the water conditions and as always, the fishing. Sounds like things are moving into the fall pattern and that, coupled with a post hurricane bite, has made for some great fishing. We also check in with Capt. Lionel James out of Destin, FL. He has had a week full of crazy fish stories that he shares with us. He also lets us know what he has been catching in the Destin, FL area. It sounds like you really can't go wrong fishing anywhere in the FL Panhandle near shore or in the passes and on the bridges.
For the past seven years, my family and I have been visiting Rosemary Beach off 30A in Florida!Come along with me and I'll show you where you can indulge with some sweet treats, purchase handmade jewelry, participate in a fun tennis match and capture your favorite vacation memories all while being minutes away from beautiful beaches. For more information on the shops/services mentioned, please visit:Creatively Bent: www.creativelybent.comRosemary Beach Racquet Club: www.rosemarybeach.com/active/racquet-clubGwyne Gray Photography: www.gwynegrayphotography.comFor more information on Rosemary Beach, please visit: www.rosemarybeach.com
Today, we will talk about the best things about Rosemary Beach, FL where we just were last week.
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Today on the couch we are going to chat about how a cyclist can incorporate running into their training regimen without completely demolishing themselves and losing fitness due to injury. The aerobic engine is there, but the durability is not...just yet. So if you are a 2 wheeler that wants to get more bang for your time crunched buck, build some bone density, and maintain a high level of fitness in the off season, join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches. Shout Outs: Hudson Hall - TN State Cross Country Qualifier William Hennessey - Ran the GA Section of the AT in 23 hours Michael Ort - Ride to Rosemary and Ironman Louisville in the same week Ride 2 Rosemary - 500 miles Memphis to Rosemary Beach, FL Hart Robinson David Collins Bubba Ezzell John Walker Patrick Nix Luke Hooper Ben Ladd Willis Porter - Oz Trails MTB Race Good Luck: Tim Linn - Ironman 70.3 Shanghai
The guys are back for our Week 4 Recap!Is Trask the answer at QB for the Gators?What now for the Vols? UGA battles one outDoes Auburn have the best resume in the country?Apologies for any audio issues. Tyler is in Rosemary Beach, FL and Clark is at GTS HQ in Knoxville.
Have you been to 30A? I'm talking about the beautiful scenic highway in Florida, just past Destin, it includes Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach and more! It is beautiful and it's my absolute favorite place to go! Today, I'm sharing my favorite tips for saving money on a beautiful beach vacay and I have secret tip too but you'll have to tune in to find out!Save $40 on your first Airbnb rental by clicking my referral link here.If you want to check out the post with all of the information in the podcast, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.
Since opening his restaurant City Grocery in Oxford, Ms. more than 20 years ago, Chef John Currence’s name has become synonymous with Southern cooking. He’s received the Southern Foodways Alliance Guardian of Tradition Award, he’s won the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef South, and he’s often a sought after writer -- just ask Garden & Gun, his book editors, or Esquire. City Grocery Restaurant Group now encompasses Snackbar and a growing number of Big Bad Breakfast locations, including the one I visited in Rosemary Beach that had a line out the door on a Saturday morning. Beyond the kitchen, he’s someone who speaks his mind on just about anything, and when I caught up with him at the 30A Wine Festival for a chat, he did just that.
Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors talks about her journey as a mom and designer, building a successful business in Rosemary Beach, sharing where she gets her best ideas, why travel is such an important part of her lifestyle and how she landed her very first book deal with a phone call. Get 20% off the new 30A Mama 30A Map Illustration with code POD20. Https://30amama.com/products FOLLOW ALONG WITH 30A MAMA Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamiray 30A Mama Chat Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/136645387155140 Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/jamiray
Today we are talking about how the websites AirBnB and VRBO have completely revolutionized the travel industry and put hotels on notice that they need to step up to their competition. We find this phenomenon fascinating not only because we travel a lot but more importantly because we are consistently appalled by the interiors of the spaces being rented. 1. What exactly are these sites? A. AirBnB History: The story behind how AirBnB got started is awesome. It was started by 2 guys in 2007 who were living in San Francisco. They couldn’t afford their rent and came up with the idea of renting air mattresses in their apartment during a time when a big conference was going on in town and hotels were scarce. They whipped up a website and called it Air Bed & Breakfast. After many attempts to target guests during events like the Democratic National Convention, increase cashflow thru bootstrap marketing techniques and putting their idea in front of angel investors and startup accelerators, they have become a $25 billion company! B. How Does it Work? Airbnb is an online marketplace which lets people rent out their properties or spare rooms to guests. Airbnb takes 3% commission of every booking from hosts, and between 6% and 12% from guests. You can now find a place to stay in over 192 countries worldwide! C. VRBO History: VRBO was started before AirBnB in 2004 in Austin Texas. They are a little different in that their site doesn’t include home sharing and room rentals and isn’t doesn’t rely as heavily on reviews. They do however have 2 million rentals in 190 countries. 2. Personal experience A. VRBO – Oxford Condo B. AirBnB – Murray Christmas Reunions in Annapolis, MD, Rosemary Beach, FL, W. Palm Beach, FL C. AirBnB – Rome, Italy D. Chicago – Emory E. Joann – experiences? 3. What we love about it A. Price B. Variety of options C. Great for large events D. Choose a host language E. Immerse yourself in an area not suitable for a hotel 4. What makes us squirm – marketing of these rentals! A. A picture says a 1000 words! Invest in the photography and styling! B. What matters when marketing? i. Paint colors ii. Lighting iii. Simple furnishings iv. Interesting artwork – local to the area v. Comfortable bedding 5. What renters want A. Direct communication with owner or management company i. Rome – calling us a cab/ Making restaurant reservations ii. FL – Offering ideas for charters and pottery painting locations B. Feedback from other renters i. Guest book ii. Reviews C. A fully stocked kitchen D. Necessities for at least 2 days – tp/paper towels/coffee/ trash bags/salt & pepper/ dish washing liquid E. Extra towels, blankets and pillows – GREAT bedding F. Amenities – bike, balls, cards, games, grills, pool toys 6. Our future in this industry – for years we’ve threatened to crash the medical services industry and start a design revolution in doctors offices. However, given our love of travel and our high standards in the hospitality arena, we feel like our advice is better suited for the vacation rental industry. For Part 1 of our vacation rental advice column we’ve got some quick, valuable advice for all those hosts out there: A. Our top fave 10 paint colors for a bright, fresh rental B. Our top 10 Sunbrella performance fabrics for long lasting durability of upholstery
Florida's Emerald Coast Real Estate Podcast with Nathan Abbott
I hope you enjoy this gorgeous aerial tour of everything our area has to offer, from Crystal Beach in Destin all the way to Rosemary Beach on East 30 A. It’s easy to see why people love Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The clarity of our water, the white sandy beaches, and the southern charm make this place incredibly special. I was born and raised here and there is truly no place like home.
Florida's Emerald Coast Real Estate Podcast with Nathan Abbott
Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach are two of the most luxurious communities along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Both of these amazing, masterplanned, urban communities are extremely pedestrian-friendly. When you’re in Alys Beach, you feel like you’re in the Greek Isles with all the whitewall architectural design, the broken stone walkways, greenspaces, and other amazing amenities. The neighboring Rosemary Beach is also extremely special, with beautiful contemporary design properties that are reminiscent of a European coastal town. CNN recently named Rosemary Beach as one of America’s most romantic towns, and for good reason—you’re surrounded by amazing parks, greenspaces, restaurants, shopping centers, and other family entertainment venues. I strongly encourage you to come by Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach today, as all your coastal desires will come true.
Amy Collins is the CEO & Co-Founder of RoRo’s Baking Company, located right here in Dallas, TX. They have a team of 8 female bakers who hand make thousands of Cinnamon rolls daily. All of their rolls are sold frozen in specialty grocery stores throughout Texas, surrounding states, and online. Haven't tried RoRo's yet? GET TO SHOPPING! You can thank us later. With a big dream and lot’s of determination, RoRo’s has grown to gain national exposure. Loved by Oprah & Good Morning America, RoRo’s has stayed true to where they started by preserving the art of handmade rolls made famous by Amy's grandmother. When Amy isn't busy growing her company, she can often be found wondering the aisles of Central Market, at Orange Theory, or working on her 1950’s fixer upper in Richardson. Amy is married to her Nashville college sweetheart, and they just celebrated 7 years of marriage! Amy and her hubby are completely obsessed with their two fur babies: Golden Retriever, Finnley, and Weimaraner, Tucker. One of Amy's greatest blessings in life so far is experiencing the Lord’s faithfulness in the restoration of her marriage. She is a lover of all things white and gold, Rosemary Beach, and interior design, and she'll never turn down a new gel polish or a good iced coffee! Amy's story is one of hope and redemption! We know you're going to love hearing from her.
Abbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. Please enjoy highlights from her Q&A session to celebrate the release of her newest book, Up in Flames.
Annie recaps the books she read in February, including: - Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty - My Name Is Lucy Barton - The Good Goodbye - The Interestings - American Housewife - Opening Belle - Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend Looking for other indie bookstores to support? Annie loves Sundog Books in Seaside, Florida, and The Hidden Lantern Books in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Rate the podcast on iTunes!
30A Radio sits down over a cup of Joe with Dan Bailey, the founder of Amavida Coffee & Tea. Dan talks about Amavida's growing operation, as well as its refreshing global perspective. From its coffee shops in Seaside and Rosemary Beach to the mountains of central Mexico and the jungles of the Congo, Amavida is an authentic 30A brand with aspirations to help make the world a better place. www.amavida.com
What's happening down in Rosemary Beach? Well, a brand new 30A Store is now open inside Amavida Coffee. We dropped in to talk to Sierra, the store manager, to find out about her favorite places to see music, and how she got down to the 30A area. www.rosemarybeach.com www.30agear.com
Join me on Thursday, February 5th at 6pm EST. I'll chat with #1 New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Abbi Glines. Her Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys series, and the Existence trilogy continue to excite young adult readers. Her upcoming novel, When I'm Gone: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series) will be released in April 2015. Readers will meet Mase Colt-Manning, a Texas heartthrob first introduced in Take a Chancewho comes to Rosemary Beach to stir things up! Book Blurb: I had an urge to fix all her problems. Which was stupid. She was doing fine without me. But something about those big eyes… Mase Colt-Manning has always preferred his humble life as a Texas rancher to his birthright as the son of a legendary rock star. In fact, he rarely visits his father's rarefied world in Rosemary Beach, especially if it means bunking at his vile half-sister Nan's house—until one visit leads to a chance encounter with a young, gorgeous house maid who awakens him with her off-key but spirited imitation of a country music star… Reese Ellis finally has her freedom. After escaping a lifetime of abuse from her parents and classmates for an undiagnosed learning disorder, she seizes the opportunity to be a house maid to some of the richest families in Rosemary Beach. But her job is in jeopardy when she causes an accident at the home of her most important client, Nan Dillon. When a hot, half-naked stranger with a cowboy's swagger comes to her rescue, she's intrigued—then afraid once he shows his own interest. Reese has never met a trustworthy man in her life. Will Mase be any different?
Becky talks about upscale Highway 30-A on Florida's Panhandle including beautiful Rosemary Beach and winds up this episode with Seascape in Miramar Beach, FL (close to Destin). Enjoy learning about these great coastal getaways!
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