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Independence Day is one of Sea-side’s most eagerly anticipated holi-days. This year, the Seaside Fourth of July celebration is expected to again lure patriots eager to celebrate the holiday as only Seaside can — with patriotic concerts featuring multi-fac-eted talent; a parade of decorated golf carts, vehicles and bicycles; and a fire-works display to cap it all off. The Independence Day festivities begin Monday, July 3, with Stars & Stripes at Seaside. The patriotic Pops concert led by Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Maestro Peter Rubardt will feature familiar Independence Day-themed music including “The 1812 Overture” and a salute to the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Bud & Alley’s Beach Bar serves refreshing cocktails on the beach, meaning you don’t even have to put your sandals on to order. Photo by Alissa Attinger courtesy Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant

Amavida’s mobile cart serves cold brew and nitro coffee. Photo courtesy Amavida Coffee & TeaWine “glasses” made of stainless steel keep wine colder longer than glass.

Bud & Alley’s Beach Bar Set right on the sand, this little beach bar provides the same friendly service as its flagship, Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant. The menu includes creative cocktails, frozen drinks, ice cold beer and wine. “A true beach bar means never having

to kick the sand off your feet,” says founder/owner Dave Rauschkolb. “I am thrilled to be able to offer so much just steps from the Gulf — Bud & Alley’s beach menu, a won-derful selection of beers, wines and frozen drinks. It just does not get any better than that.” The beach bar is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Amavida Coffee & Tea on Wheels Known for its commitment to fair and sustainable trade relationships for the benefit of farmers and their communities, Amavida Coffee & Tea has put the peddle to the pavement with a mobile coffee cart. The bike is equipped to serve cold and nitro coffee. “About four years ago, Amavida had this idea to equip a bike with an espresso system,” says Amavida’s Jennifer Pawlik. “This proved to be an exciting adventure, researching and designing a bike that was striking yet functional to serve

customers. Through this research, we came across old-fashioned Dutch “bakfietsen,” trikes that were used to transport cargo and supplies. Aside from the huge, sealed bearings, stainless hardware and modern fin-ishes, they’ve hardly changed for 100 years.” Amavida’s bakfietsen is fabricated to serve coffee in hot or cold climates. During the summer, the cart serves cold brew and nitro coffee, while in cooler months, it serves espresso. Look for it in Central Square.

By Wendy O. Dixon

CelebratesAmerica Parade and fireworks make for a star-spangled spectacular day

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater. On July 4, beginning at 8 a.m., the annual South Walton Fourth of July parade heads down Scenic Highway 30A and concludes in Seaside. Later in the day, the lawn of the Seaside Amphitheater begins to fill in an-ticipation of the return of the USO style singers from the World War II Museum in New Orleans, the Vic-tory Belles, at 7 p.m. The concert is followed by the fireworks finale at 8:30 p.m. All events are free, spon-sored by the Seaside Merchants.

Salty Beach Outfitters Open just for the summer, Salty Beach Outfitters is an outdoor life-style store featuring apparel, head wear, footwear and accessories for men and women, focused on the coastal lifestyle. The store carries Vineyard Vines, Columbia, Coastal Cotton, Normal Brand, True North

and Key West Aloe brands, and offers clothing that features sun protection, moisture wicking and cooling features. Key West Aloe products are all made with Aloe and feature sunscreen, 100 percent Aloe gel and Save a Tan lotion. Stainless steel wine glasses and beer mugs from True North will keep your drink cold for hours.

By Wendy O. Dixon

At Your Service merchants offer summer specials

Seaside has become a hugely popu-lar destination since its early days when there were only a few modest cottag-es lined along a couple of sandy roads. Since gaining international recognition, Seaside has experienced a meteoric rise in visitors, especially during the sum-mer months. With new shops, merchan-dise, activities and menu items, Seaside is working to make your summer even more special.

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Have a blast at Seaside’s Fourth of July festivities. Photo by Kaylie Poplin

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Editor’s Note In this issue we celebrate summer in Seaside, with a roundup of the latest and greatest things to do in town. Consider it your update on Seaside’s most buzz-worthy fun, food and festivities. Here are five things that should be on your summer list while in Seaside: 1. Add to your Seaside T-shirt collection with the latest Seaside Style July Fourth T-shirt. The shirt, which has become as traditional as the eagerly awaited Independence Day festivities, is designed anew each year with a patriotic Seaside theme. This year’s design features some of Seaside’s most notable buildings, and comes in a variety of colors. Get it at the Seaside Style. 2. Indulge in a delectable brunch at 45 Central. The wine bar and restaurant recently introduced its brunch menu, which includes the classic breakfast foods, as well as salads ranging from sweet to savory. Try the hearty 45 Central tuna salad (which includes perfectly seared tuna, hardboiled egg, potatoes, capers and olives). Or if you have a sweet tooth, taste the fantastic chocolate waffle topped with whipped cream and strawberries. 3. Sign up for a tennis lesson with Tracy Townsend, Seaside’s tennis director and expert instructor. Seaside has enjoyed having Townsend of 30A Tennis as its tennis coach since 2000. And he now offers his tennis program exclusively in Seaside. Check out his latest tennis tips on perfecting your serve on page 21. 4. Check out The Seaside Repertory Theatre’s (The REP) visiting artist Jeanette Andrews, an illusionist who returns to Seaside this summer. Andrews presents magic as a vehicle to explore ideas and common things within the world. Andrews’ show “The Invisible” tests the limits of human perception and experiments with the awareness of each of the senses. You can see it at The REP Theatre located at 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside, on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Thursdays at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. until July 13. See page 20 for details. 5. Celebrate Seaside’s Independence Day events beginning July 3 with the Stars & Stripes at Seaside performance, featuring the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Then watch the annual South Walton Fourth of July parade on July 4, which begins in Seagrove and ends at the Seaside Amphitheater. And returning to Seaside, the charming vocal trio from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, the Victory Belles, will treat you to a timeless performance of 1940s treasured tunes. The Seaside Fireworks Spectacular, the largest fireworks display on 30A, is the grand finale. See calendar on page 16 for details.

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URBAN DESIGNTheSeas ideT imes .com

By Mark Schnell

Have you heard about the beautiful 18-mile stretch of land along the Gulf of Mexico featuring several New Urban-ist communities? And have you heard about how

people thought that the first of those communities would never be suc-cessful because people will never get out of their cars to walk or bike, and they won’t like the houses being all “crammed together?” Have you heard about how successful, beloved, and influential that place has become? You might think I’m talking about the 18-mile-long 30A corridor, as well as Seaside, the birthplace of New Urbanism and the first of sev-eral such communities along that corridor. While the description is certainly appropriate, I’m talking in this case about an 18-mile-long bar-

The New Texas CoastThree new walkable mixed-use communitieswere inspired by and otherNew Urbanist places

rier island on the Texas coast called Mustang Island and a community there called Cinnamon Shore. In 2006, two years after moving to South Walton and starting my own ur-ban design firm, I began a journey that has been the realization of a longtime dream: I designed a walkable mixed-use community inspired by Seaside and other New Urbanist places. Then I designed two more similar communi-ties on the same island, and in the pro-cess, helped create a string of commu-nities that will be reminiscent of 30A. I first learned about Seaside, de-signers Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and New Urbanism as I headed to college, and I went on to study all of them while in architecture and planning school. After college, but prior to starting my own firm, I worked on some amazing projects and helped to create some wonderful places. But that first big opportunity on my own was something different and special. It’s become a place called Cinnamon Shore.

There aren’t any guarantees in the world of design and development. I had already worked on several proj-ects that were never built. That’s not uncommon with large real estate de-velopments, but it’s frustrating none-theless. Cinnamon Shore was far from a sure thing. Looking back, it’s a little remark-able that any of it worked out at all. I was 33 years old when I designed it, with about a decade of profes-sional experience under my belt. I was hired by Jeff Lamkin, a success-ful young businessman who had re-cently left the marketing world and was just entering real estate devel-opment. (Interestingly, Duany and Plater-Zyberk were also in their early thirties when they designed Seaside. Robert Davis was already working as a developer when he started Seaside, but on a smaller scale.) The site was full of potential, but Mustang Island (which includes part of Corpus Christi and the city of Port Aransas) had seen more than its share of big plans that never amounted to anything. There was little precedent for New Urbanism in the state, and none in the area, except for a larger competing project called Newport that was struggling to get started just a mile down the road. Nobody in the area had ever emphasized this level

of design or used a design code and a rigorous design review process. Many locals scoffed at the notion of a relatively dense walkable mixed-use place, arguing that Texans prefer big lots with plenty of space, they would never walk or bike anywhere, and the shops and restaurants wouldn’t be viable. Finally, we heard from many Texans that their coast wasn’t really on their radar screen. We had to give them a new and enchanting reason to visit. We didn’t know at the time, of course, but 2006 and 2007 were not exactly great years to start any kind of large-scale real estate development. By the fall of 2008 when the econo-my crashed, the infrastructure for the first phase was built, and there were only a few houses finished or under construction. Within a very short period of time, nearly every project on the island was stalled or bankrupt, including New-port. It was entirely within the realm of possibility that Cinnamon Shore would meet a similar fate. Remarkably, Cinnamon Shore was “the little engine that could,” and it survived the Great Recession. It not only survived, but quickly became a leader and model in the region. I knew we had turned a corner when I

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The Lake Colby Pavilion in Cinnamon Shore, a New Urbanist community on the Texas coast, is a civic structure in the tradition of Seaside’s gazebo and beach pavilions. Photo by Mark Schnell

Aerial photo of Cinnamon Shore. Photo courtesy Google Earth


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Florida’s Cows

‘30A Living’ Features Spectacular Homes Along Our Iconic Scenic Stretch of Beach Road

Documentary and book highlight Florida’s cattle

By Susan Benton

By Nic Stoltzfus

Turquoise blue waters, salty fresh air and sugar white sand are what pull many to the area who want to escape for a weekend or extended vacation. Some even find themselves staying for a lifetime. With an emphasis on leisure, relaxation and fun, 30A offers such a retreat. It is a place to gather with family and friends, and where good times are bound to happen. A new coffee table book, “30A Liv-ing,” by Eleanor Lynn Nesmith and photographer Jean Allsopp, captures the essence and the spirit of the area. Together, the writer/photographer duo takes readers on a lavish visual and written exploration of Seaside and the iconic Scenic Highway 30A. Featuring hundreds of imag-es, “30A Living” explores nine of the colorful towns that enliven the unique 20-mile stretch of beach, and takes a rare glimpse inside 18 inspir-ing homes from Santa Rosa Beach to Alys Beach to Seaside. A North Carolina native who now calls 30A home, Nesmith spent her childhood summers in Sunset Beach and graduated from the University of North Carolina. She started her career with Architecture magazine and later served as architecture edi-tor of Southern Living magazine. Her words have appeared in Architectur-al Record, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, House Beau-tiful, Traditional Home and Coastal Living. “I wrote my first book about the area more than 10 years ago, and that was ‘Seaside Style,’” Nesmith says. “In 2004, I published ‘30A Style,’ and each were a great success. I was ready to share a similar, but ultimately differ-ent experience with readers by creat-

After my Dad, Elam, and I finished our book and documentary, “Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewels of Florida’s Emer-ald Coast,” we turned our eyes to a dif-ferent part of our state — the ranching heartland in Florida’s peninsula. In January of last year, the two of us went on the Great Florida Cattle Drive. This event was a historic re-en-actment of cattle drives done back in the 1800s. Almost 400 people, some from as far away as Germany and the United Kingdom, signed up for the week-long event that took place about an hour south of Orlando. Elam rode on horseback the whole time, and I rode on a wagon. After the drive was over, we spent the remainder of the year crafting “The Great Florida Cat-tle Drive”— an hour-long documenta-ry and coffee table book recollecting

ing ‘30A Living.’ People love to have a coffee table book to be reminded of the beach when they return home, or as locals to just display and enjoy.” If you have an eye for detail, are interested in unique design and in-credible architecture, or feel con-nected to one of the communities within the pages, “30A Living” is a book you’ll want to savor. “From the outside, these houses are remark-able for the way they commune with their settings or take in spectacular gulf views,” Nesmith says. “The de-sign cues and details reflect the area’s strong architectural traditions. And the gracious rooms reveal a creative spirit and style unique to their own-ers.” Celebrating the reasons we are drawn to the water’s edge, and the beloved town of Seaside, “30A Liv-ing” provides inspiration to those who dream of having a coastal home, and will captivate those who are al-ready living along the Gulf of Mexico. “30A Living” is available for pur-chase in Seaside at The Seaside Style, Sundog Books, and an Apartment in Paris. Visit 30ALivingBook.com for more information. c

Author Lynn Nesmith lives in Seagrove and writes from a third-story home office with a glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico. This is her “30A Living” signature cocktail.

• 8 ounces gin• 3 ounces St. Germain Elderflower • 10 ounces pink grapefruit juice

Add all ingredients and shake well with ice. Pour into a large clear glass pitcher. Serve in tall Collins glasses filled with ice. Garnish with grapefruit wedges.

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stories of the drive, as well as the nearly-500-year his-tory of cattle in Florida. The doc-u m e n t a r y , narrated by cowboy poet Baxter Black with music by Florida folk artist J. Robert Houghtaling, has been shown on all 13 PBS stations across the State of Florida and will be shown on PBS stations nationwide this fall. Signed copies of the book are available for purchase at Seaside’s Sundog Books —look for them at the local author table. For more in-formation on the project and to buy a copy of the documentary, go to greatfloridacattledrive.com. c


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Summer Dance Camp30A Dancewave helps dance students perfect their point and tap during summer camp sessions

By Wendy O. Dixon

Seaside is well known as a com-munity that celebrates the arts, es-pecially the art of dance — bringing the Seaside Nutcracker (the weekend before Thanksgiving) and Seaside Dance Weekend (held each year in May) to the town over the last sever-al years. This summer, aspiring danc-ers can attend 30A Dancewave’s 2017 summer camps. The camp sessions, which began in June and run through July, have open enrollment for ages 4 through 18. The weeklong programs feature training sessions with profes-sional instruction in various dance styles. The students will then show off their hard work, skills and talent with staged performances at the end of the week. The camps run Monday through Friday mornings (see July sched-ule at right) at The Seaside Neigh-borhood School in Seaside. Camp-ers can select from different camp themes based on their age and spe-cific dance interests. Andrea Alfi-eri, professional dancer and direc-tor over the Seaside School’s award winning dance team, as well as a fac-ulty member at South Walton High School, leads the camp. Alfieri danced professionally in venues all over the world with pro-duction companies such as Roger Minami’s RABCO, Legends in Con-cert, working with entertainers such as Merv Griffin, Debbie Reynolds, Rip Taylor and Chita Rivera. For 20 years, she worked as a dancer, sing-er and actress in various shows and industrials, on and off Broadway. She has been teaching ballet, jazz, mod-ern, musical theater and creative movement for many years and has

students who are now singing, danc-ing and acting professionally. Alfieri moved to Inlet Beach in January of 2010 and founded 30A Dancewave as a small dance program designed to educate children in ballet, jazz, tap and the performing arts. Her dance classes provide a strong foundation and a fresh start to aspiring dancers and her dancers perform at all 30A Community Events. “We are thrilled to welcome and encourage all students of South Walton as we participate in com-munity events through the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and 30A Special Events,” Alfieri says. “In July we have ‘Fairy Princess Fantasy Camp’ for young dancers and ‘The South Walton Dance Project’ for older dancers. “The South Walton Dance Proj-ect is just that,” she adds. “Dancers working together, learning new cho-reography, sharing and creating new dance numbers. It is placed at the end of the summer so students can gather before the school year and learn new choreography that will be applied to-wards our fall season.” The campers will receive introduc-

tion and instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, creative movement and musical theater. Final performances are pro-duced with costumes, props and sets made by the campers. As one of the few children’s camp options offered in Seaside during the summer, local residents and vacation visitors alike are invited to sign up. A popular and unique summer program, 30A Dancewave’s Summer Camps regularly receive praise from participants. “My boys attended the

PROGRAM SPECIFICS:30A Dancewave 2017 Summer Dance Camps

Fairy Princess Fantasy Camp July 10-14 Monday-Friday 9-11 a.m. Ages 4-7 $140/week or $35/day

Description: Little dancers will choose their fa-vorite fairy princess, create their own personal wings, magic wands and princess tiaras to dance to their favorite prince and princess songs. Tap shoes, pink ballet slippers and tutus are encour-aged! Campers are provided with a light snack and water.

South Walton Dance Project Session 2: July 24-28 Monday-Friday 9-noon Ages: 9-18 $150/week or $35/day

Description: Focused on the foundations of dance, beginner and intermediate level dancers will begin each day with either a ballet class, jazz class, tap class or modern contemporary class. One choreographed dance number from each dance form will be presented at a performance at the end of the week. For more information visit 30adance-wave.com. Contact Andrea Alfieri, Found-er/Artistic Director at (850) 687-6711 and [email protected].

summer Seussical musical camp and they had a fantastic experience,” says Valerie Knight, a parent in Santa Rosa Beach. “Not only was the instruction terrific, but the cost of this camp in Seaside can’t be beat — it’s a true deal all the way around.” With limited space available for each camp, those interested can reserve a spot for their chil-dren for certain days or for the whole week by registering online at 30adancewave.com. c

Photos courtesy 30A Dancewave

Stars Dance Team wins first place in Southeast Finals On May 6, the Seaside Neigh-borhood School Stars danced their way into the finale at the Southeast Cheer and Dance Championships in Jacksonville, Fla. This group of fifth, sixth and seventh graders compet-ed against middle school Jazz Pom teams from Louisiana to Georgia. In January, the Stars received a champi-onship bid at regionals in Fort Wal-

ton Beach. Under the direction of Andrea Alfieri, Seaside Neighbor-hood School’s ballet, jazz and musi-cal theater teacher, they were drilled and perfected. “We were thrilled to be going to finals in Jacksonville, so the girls really pulled, focused and worked hard,” said Coach Alfieri. “The Stars nailed it! They were ON! I am so proud of them.” c


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Hello, SummerHello, State of Mind

By Kevin Boyle,Seaside Events Director

Owner, Poor Truman Creative

Summer is a time for taking it easy — for enjoying lazy days and fun nights with friends and family. Not only do we have world-class beaches, food and shopping to enjoy, but our Seaside calendar of events has you covered with daily events and fun for the whole crew. On Mondays, take in a show with The Seaside Repertory The-atre (The REP). Enjoy Children’s Theatre Performances in the Sea-side Amphitheater at 6 p.m., and on weekdays, check out Stories by the Sea in Solomon Square at 4 p.m. Tuesdays are for kids and the grownups who love them with Huck & Lilly musical performanc-es in the amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. We have another year of the Sea-side Summer Concert Series on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., also in the amphitheater. The concert series was named by Southern Living

magazine as one of the “Concerts Under the Stars” they love! Mov-ie lovers enjoy Friday showings of family-favorite features at 8 p.m. in the amphitheater. And Satur-days are perfect for a leisurely stroll through the Seaside Farmers Mar-ket from 8 a.m. to noon. For some outdoor fun, check out the clinics available at Seaside Ten-nis Center, yoga in the amphitheater taught by certified yoga instructors Craig and Nancy McLaughlin, or Austin Magee’s Surf School. On Saturdays, stop by Fired Up! for sto-ry time or Central Square Records for Vinyl Saturdays. To find additional event details, please visit seasidefl.com/high-lights. For Seaside Repertory The-atre events, visit lovetherep.com. c

All events are sponsored by the Seaside Merchants. More infor-mation is available at Facebook.com/SeasideFlorida. Contact the events director, Kevin Boyle, at [email protected].

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45 Central Brunch Famous for its plentiful supply of choice wines, as well as sushi and paella, 45 Central Wine Bar recent-ly added brunch to its menu. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Alex Logasov masterfully prepares the classic morning breakfast, as well as quiche, salads, sandwich-es, breakfast wraps and croissants.

The chocolate infused waffles are made from dough that rises for two days before cooked to perfec-tion and topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Pair your meal with a mimosa ($2 on Sundays) or bloody mary for a delightful feast. The brunch menu will change daily with what’s fresh and in season. You can pop in and get something quick to take with you or sit down and dine in the restaurant or at Solomon Square, the tree canopied courtyard just outside the restaurant.

cont. page 24Seaside’s Fourth of July festivities are a must-do for summer. Photo courtesy Seaside archives


SCHOOL SCOOPSTheSeas ideT imes .com

The Seacoast Collegiate High School Class of 2017 Has Much to Celebrate

By Zandra Wofgram

The 2017 class of Seacoast Colle-giate High School (SCHS) has much to celebrate. In addition to gradu-ating during the school’s 20th an-niversary, the class of 2017 is No. 1, meaning it is the first senior class to graduate having completed grades 9 through 12 here. All 35 seniors in the 2017 class have been accepted to at least one major college or university. All Class of 2017 students grad-uated with a Florida High School diploma, and the 33 seniors who at-tended SCHS for the full four years also earned an Associate’s degree (AA) from Northwest Florida State College. The 2017 senior class makes the grade, with 57 percent carrying a 4.0 or higher weighted grade point av-erage (GPA) and 20 of 35 students already qualifying for Bright Futures scholarships. The average SAT scores for the class of 2017 is 1166, which is 179 points higher than the District (987) and 146 higher than the state of Flor-ida (1020).

Compared to 131,621 students who took the ACT across the state, SCHS class of 2017 scored higher in all sub-ject areas, with an overall average score of 26.6 (36 is a perfect compos-ite score) compared to 19.9 overall average across the state of Florida. During their tenure at SCHS, the class of 2017 has contributed over 4,200 hours of community service, which equates to working 24-hours a day, 7-days a week for six months. Collectively, the 2017 class of SCHS has earned $1,856,550 in scholarship funds. As of March 2017, 73 college acceptance letters have been re-ceived including West Point, Uni-versity of Florida (honors), Flori-da State University, University of San Francisco, Savannah School of Art & Design, Lipscombe, and Ole Miss, to name a few. “We are proud to recognize the hard work of our dedicated seniors,” says Seacoast Collegiate High School principal Jonathan D’Avignon. “The future is theirs and they are well pre-pared to seize it.” c

On May 19, Seaside School celebrat-ed its 20th anniversary as one of the first Florida charter schools. The celebration, attended by the Seaside Neighborhood School stu-dents, parents, board and staff and supporting partners, was held on the Lyceum Lawn in Seaside. The 2016-17 school year was filled with a sense of celebration, culminat-ing with the graduation of the Seacoast Collegiate High School (SCHS) class of 2017, the first graduating senior class to have completed all four years (9th-12th) at SCHS. Established in 1996, Seaside School is one of Florida’s first public charter schools. Located in Seaside, Seaside School is one charter school serving students on two campuses: Seaside Neighborhood School (grades 5-8) and Seacoast Collegiate High School (grades 9-12). Seaside founder Robert Davis do-nated the land on which the school currently sits and Seaside Communi-ty Development Corporation (SCDC) donated the location fees from the making of “The Truman Show” mov-ie starring Jim Carrey to build the school’s first building. Dr. Rosemary Williams spearheaded the movement to open a small tuition-free neighbor-hood school in the town of Seaside for middle school students. The school

began with 36 middle-school students; today 330 students in grades 5 through 12 are enrolled on two campuses. Seaside School recently was hon-ored by the Florida Department of Ed-ucation as a “pioneer charter school.” It is one of only two Florida charter schools established that has been con-tinuously operated since 1996. Thanks to a dedicated staff, involved parents, and the support of local busi-nesses and community members, Seaside School is consistently ranked one of the top performing schools in the State of Florida, recognized at the national and state levels for academic achievements. Seaside Neighborhood School is ranked in the top 2 percent of 3,328 Florida middle schools; and Sea-coast Collegiate High School ranks in the top 6 percent of Florida public high schools. Current plans include an expansion of the Seaside Neighborhood School campus to offer grades kindergarten through fourth, which would enable Seaside School to offer a complete K-12 educational experience. Seaside School is funded in part by Seaside School Foundation, Inc. which produces the highly anticipated annu-al Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run each spring. For more information on Seaside School, visit seasideschool.net. c

School Marks 20 Years

Seacoast Collegiate High School class of 2017. Photos courtesy Seaside Schools



The Seeing Red Wine Festival features four days of wine this November. Photo by Isacks Imagery

A Simple, Beautiful Wine EventSip and savor at the Seeing Red Wine Festival 2017

By Lori Leath Smith

In November, reds and whites both will be uncorked during See-ing Red Wine Festival, four days of wine and culinary events being held in Seaside Nov. 9 - 12, 2017. Now in its 27th year, the festival draws attendees from around the world who have made sipping on delecta-ble wines, and tasting unique food pairings in our iconic beach town a yearly tradition. Seeing Red is shaking things up a little this year with some new of-ferings while maintaining the best of what festival attendees crave each year in Seaside, reminiscent of the festival’s earlier years. Wine aficionados and foodies will savor carefully selected farm-to-fork and gulf-to-table dishes and sip beau-tifully-paired, high-quality-curat-ed wines from Seaside’s famous restaurants. Tickets are available in July on-line at seeingredwinefestival.com for the highly anticipated event fea-turing some of the world’s premier vintners and beloved local chefs. This year’s festivities include wine tastings, dinners and a brunch, all

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in coveted Seaside style. This is a sell-out event; you’ll want to get your tickets early. Seeing Red Wine Festival festiv-ities kick off Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., with the Vintner’s Dinner at Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restau-rant featuring a highlighted vintner to be announced. Friday brings an exciting, new to Seaside event — a farm-to-table, sit down dinner featuring an elegant evening of locally sourced offerings paired perfectly by a revered guest chef and complimented by live mu-sic under twinkling stars in Sea-side — an exclusive event you won’t want to miss. Saturday’s Grand Tasting, from 1 to 4 p.m., will offer a culinary and wine event that combines the best of Seeing Red with a delectable cu-linary component. Central Square in Seaside will come alive with quality wines for tasting curated by Seaside’s own restaurants and eat-eries, hand-selected food offerings chosen by Seaside’s popular and well-known local chefs as well as live music and the opportunity to purchase wines on site.

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Unusual White WinesFor SummerCool down and drink up with theserecommended white wines

The WineProject’s winemaker featured in Wine Journal

By Jill Tanner and Amber Blossman

The summer air is thick in the idyllic town of Seaside. Cool down by sipping on something different this sun-filled season. A selection of chilly, unique white wines awaits to excite your palate at 45 Central. Lo-cated in the heart of Seaside’s Cen-tral Square, 45 Central is the per-fect place to drink and wind down, under their shaded courtyard, with its lovely view of the town. Stray away from your usual chardonnay and give something new a try. If you’re looking for a fruity wine with a coastal minerality that mim-ics the surrounding sea breeze, Al-barino by Burgans might be your winner. This botanical white is from the Rias Baixas region in Spain. It pairs perfectly with soft cheeses or a seafood tapa. For those unbearably hot days, sip on Gruner Veltliner by Fred Lo-imer. It’s an afternoon white that’s best served ice cold. This acidic, dry wine from Kamptal, Austria, is sure to do the job of cooling you down when you’re overheated. Feel your body temperature drop with every sip of this crisp wine, with its soft notes of apple, citrus and spices. Steer completely off the map with a white pinot noir by Left Coast Cellars. The origin of this full, well-rounded wine is Wil-lamette Valley, Or. The well-ex-pressed acidity in this varietal will help you beat the heat after a beach day. Taste the subtle notes of light oak, light cherry, white peach and pear.

Kokomo Winery, maker of Sea-side’s wine label called The Seaside Wine Project, is named among five Sonoma cabernets that rival Napa by Wine Journal. Wine Journal’s Melissa Vogt writes: In California, there’s no deny-ing that Napa Valley has a pretty firm hold on the cabernet sau-vignon market. But on the other side of the Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma County’s Alexander Val-ley is keeping Napa Valley on its toes. Reviewer for Sonoma Coun-ty and our Editor-in-Chief, Lisa Perrotti-Brown says, “In the years to come, I foresee areas of Sono-ma giving neighboring Napa a run for its money on an even greater scale.”

Shock your taste buds with white burgundy by Chanson. Made from the Viré-Clessé varietal in France, this wine is a lovely iteration of traditional chardonnay. This crisp, balanced wine has medium fruit and hits mid-palate. If you’re a lover of French wines, but want to lighten it up for summertime, this is the way to go. Switch things up this season by trying some unusual white wines, perfectly tailored to the summer-time heat in Seaside. Cool down and drink up at 45 Central, the spot to sip, savor and socialize.c

No. 52014 Kokomo Winery • Cabernet Sauvignon Ruth’s Vineyard$44 | Drink through 2017-2026It doesn’t get any more iconic in Dry Creek Valley than Kokomo Winery. With a tasting room among the barrels and comfortable picnic grounds over-looking all of Dry Creek Valley, you’ll feel you’ve finally arrived in heaven when you get to Kokomo. Winemaker Erik Miller sets the stage for the quint-essential wine country experience. En-joy a wine and cheese pairing and taste their fine selection of wines. You’ll find yourself walking away with a wine club membership, because the perks are just too good—including access to the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Ruth’s Vineyard, which Perrotti-Brown says is a “very impressive cabernet, for those that love more voluptuous styles!” c


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Lifestyle of LeisureCelebrate the season with thesesummer essentials

By Sarah Murphy Robertson

Whether vacationing here in Seaside or enjoying life as a local, summertime calls for finding time in your schedule for leisure, re-

laxation, and recreation. We hope you’ll focus some of your energy on simply slowing down while using these Trends & Treasures finds

Sundog BooksRain or Shine:Reading Rules The experts of good summer reads at Sundog supplied us with a few titles for devouring this season. All are suitable for a rainy day spent on your porch, a shady swing in a hammock or some much needed “you” time in your beach chair.• “The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea” by Jack Davis is a fascinating regional read examining the Gulf of Mexico’s history.• “Everything, Everything” by Nico-la Yoon is a pick for your young adult bookworms who appreciate romance, and was recently adapted into a motion picture. • “Sweetbitter” by Stephanie Danler is a coming of age story set in the big city backdrop of the New York restaurant scene.

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Bump + BabyCute and Cuddly Comfort

Summer is always better with some tunes. These colorful beach ra-dios are sure to get your whole crew tapping their sandy toes. Play your fa-vorite tunes on one of Duckies’ sand and water-resistant radios. These synch with any smartphone or tab-let so you can play music right from your device. There is also an AM/FM tuner in case you want to kick it old school. $36-$49.50. (850) 231-4800. shopduckies.com

Central Square RecordsFind New Hobbies In addition to new and used vinyl records and turntables, did you know Central Square Records has instru-ments for sale? This summer embrace a new hobby and consider trying your hand at playing the ukulele or guitar. Central Square Records’ staff will help you find the perfect one while sup-plying all the knowledge and accesso-ries a beginner could need. Ukuleles start at just $44.98. (850) 231-5669. centralsquarerecords.com

• “Gentleman of Moscow” by Amor Towles has been a popular Sun-dog customer favorite and is set in post-revolutionary Moscow.(850) 231-5481. sundogbooks.com

Designed for the needs of pro-fessional fishermen, the lightweight and durable nylon fabric of these shirts work for anyone having fun in the sun. They dry fast and have nifty mesh-lined cape vents on the back shoulder to keep you cool while providing built-in protection for long hours outdoors. The Ba-hama II shirt is sold in solid col-ors for $48 and the Super Bahama shirt comes in prints or patterns for $64. They are available in sizes XS - XXL. (850) 231-0261

Expectant and new moms will love the 100% Cashmere Ruana from Bump + Baby. It is the perfect staple in any woman’s closet as it is travel-friendly and can be worn four different ways to effortlessly change up your look. All you need to remember is: 1/4 turn. Start with the seam so it is in the front. Then, do a 1/4 turn to wear asymmet-rically. One more 1/4 turn and you can wear higher in front. Whether you’re chillin’ in the AC with your new bun-dle of joy or taking in a starry night beach walk, these are soft and cuddly and will become your go-to wrap. One size fits all and available in Cream, Heather Grey and Turquoise; $138. (850) 231-2281. theseasidestyle.com

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started hearing the buzz from around Texas: one builder from Austin told me that he decided to visit, and later build in Cinnamon Shore after hear-ing about it from multiple clients, and an architect in San Antonio said that some of his local clients were re-questing houses like those at Cinna-mon Shore. Similar stories continued to roll in. Now 10 years old, the original 60-acre Cinnamon Shore is approx-imately 75 percent built-out. I pro-vided the master plan, design code, and design review services, as well as designs for over a dozen houses, two restaurants, the rental building, the realty building, and several parks, pools and pavilions. I have touched nearly every aspect of design in the community. I recently completed a master plan for a 260-acre, $1.3 bil-lion expansion of Cinnamon Shore located two miles south of the orig-inal. Unlike some urban designers who complete a charette and move on to the next project, I set out to play a long-term role in the commu-nity. I hope to continue to work on Cinnamon Shore over the next 20 years. If any of the Cinnamon Shore sto-ry sounds familiar in a general sense, it’s because some aspects of it are reminiscent of the earlier, more trail-blazing path of Seaside, which was founded in 1981. Cinnamon Shore has been called “the Seaside of the Texas coast,” and I’m honored to hear such a comparison. The stories of both communities illustrate how challenging it can be to create a walkable mixed-use com-

munity in an era of sprawl, but also how rewarding. Seaside was started at a time when building a walkable mixed-use town was almost impossi-ble to imagine. It introduced a differ-ent model at a time when sprawl was the norm. At Cinnamon Shore, we had to overcome plenty of obstacles — particularly the Great Recession — but we at least had the benefit of using Seaside and other 30A commu-nities as models. Now, thanks in part to the success and popularity of these communities, and their strength and resilience through a crashed econo-my, the New Urbanism continues to be the most exciting and important movement in design and develop-ment. (And I think it’s important to note that New Urbanism is not lim-ited to resort towns. The principles apply to all types of communities and places. People in this movement are working everywhere from urban infill locations to rural agriculture- focused communities.) And, like Seaside, Cinnamon Shore has helped pave the way for other New Urbanist projects. In the years since I first started working on the Texas coast, I have also designed Palmilla Beach and Sunflower Beach, both of which are located two miles north of Cinnamon Shore. Palmil-la Beach is the community that rose from the ashes of the defunct New-port project I mentioned above. Both are in earlier stages of development than Cinnamon Shore, but they con-tinue to develop into great places. These three communities will cov-er 519 acres, which is in the same ballpark as the 624 acres of the four major New Urbanist communities along Highway 30A: Seaside, Rose-mary Beach, Watercolor and Alys Beach. (This figure excludes 220

acres of Western Lake in Watercol-or.) They will also be similar in scope to these 30A communities, with each containing a wide variety of building types, uses, and amenities. At build-out, each will include a mixed-use town center. My goal in 2006 when I first de-signed Cinnamon Shore, and again later with the other two, was to create places that people love. Based on just about any metric — lot and house sales, price per square foot, vacation rentals, local tax revenues, social me-dia buzz, etc. — that love is becoming a reality. And, best of all, these three communities are providing an alter-native development model for Texas (and beyond). This is the New Tex-as Coast: these walkable mixed-use communities are enhancing health, strengthening the economy, protect-

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ing the environment and connecting people with social bonds instead of isolation. Historically, it’s been true that “ev-erything is bigger in Texas,” but that doesn’t mean Texas communities must continue to sprawl. I hope that my work will help make everything better – rather than just bigger – in the great state of Texas. The revolution continues, and I’m excited and proud to be part of it. c

Mark Schnell is an urban designer based in Seagrove Beach. Learn more about his firm Schnell Urban Design at SchnellUrbanDesign.com.

The gulf-front houses of Cinnamon Shore are located behind the 25-foot-tall dunes of Mustang Island.Photo by Mark Schnell



Partners of the Seaside Community Develop-ment Corp. — Cottage Rental Agency, Home-owner’s Collection and Sunburst Luxury Collection — have a variety of homes to meet any vacationer’s needs, whether you want a cozy one-bedroom romantic retreat or a luxury resort hotel experience with concierge service.

With amenities aplenty, the Seaside Visitors Bureau partners plan to ensure guests in Seaside have all they need to enjoy their vacation. By rent-ing a cottage through one of the Seaside partners, you’ll be assured you’re getting the right cottage for your stay in Seaside.

Cottage Rental Agency Gimme Shelter12 Butler Street2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sleeps 4

Travel down a charming footpath and discov-er Gimme Shelter, named after a favorite tune of the owners. This stylish cottage is located on Butler Street, which is near the Lyceum and Ruskin Place Artist Colony, and has warm and inviting, chic decor with contemporary furni-ture and coastal colors. Completely renovated in 2017, you will delight at this terrific cottage find! “What a beautiful well stocked cottage…right from the pages of a magazine! It made for a relaxing beautiful weekend I will remember for a long time! I’m very lucky to have found your little piece of paradise, thank you so much for opening your home to us. “ - Gimme Shelter Guest Survey, 2017

Cottage Rental Agency(877) 811-5440CottageRentalAgency.com

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Featured Properties

Sunburst Luxury CollectionSkye2026 E. County Hwy 30A 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath, Sleeps 12

Beautiful Skye is located on the beach side of Seaside with brilliant gulf views and convenient access to the beach. The home features a new chef’s kitchen, new master bathroom, fresh paint, hardwood floors refinished and all new furnishings and electronics. Skye is part of the Sunburst Luxury Collection, a high service and amenity segment within Sunburst Beach Vacations that provides a five-star luxury resort experience with all of the benefits — privacy, space and freedom — of a private home.

Sunburst Beach Vacations(866) 310-5718SunburstCo.com

Homeowner’s CollectionVilla Whimsey119 Tupelo Street2 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Sleeps 8 Villa Whimsey, located on Tupelo Street, Seaside’s first street, is the perfect place to call home during your visit. A queen master suite, including a full bath and a private screened porch with a glider, a queen bedroom and bath, and the all important outside shower complete the ground floor. The second floor is an open, airy and light-filled dining room, kitchen, and living room with plenty of room for socializing. Two decks encourage you to wake up slowly and then entice you to watch the sunset over the distinctive roofs of Seaside as another day comes to a close. A third-floor sleeping loft with views of the sky further adds to the ambience of being at the beach.

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45 Central Wine BarIntimate wine bar and restaurant including a menu of small plates paired perfectly with a wide selection of wines.850.231.7327 / fortyfivecentral.com

Albert F’s Fashion, Arts & AccessoriesLocated in Seaside’s lovely Ruskin Place, Albert F’s is the place to find ladies casual fashion, art by local talent, beach chic accent jewelry & accessories.800.974.5203 / albertfseaside.com

Amavida Coffee & TeaThe one-stop shop for Fair Trade Coffee and Organic Tea, authentic Latin-American food and artisanal chocolates. 850.231.3539 / amavida.com

Amoré by the SeaAn eclectic shop full of treasures.Turkish pottery, dough bowls and ironwork. Antiques, furnishings, local art and jewelry. That’s Amore’!850-231-0337 / amorebytheseside.com

An Apartment in Paris Bienvenue to our humble abode in Ruskin Place, brimming with Paris-inspired original art, home furnishings, gifts and accessories. 850.534.0038 / anapartmentinparis.net

Anne Hunter GalleryDiverse multi-media exhibition with paintings, photography, furnishings and film by local and global artists. Tucked away in the vestibule and lobby between Mercantile and DejaVu. annehuntergalleries.com

The Art of Simple DowntownBrimming with home accessories, candles, unique finds and rare bath and body lines ... browse, linger, be inspired and leave with a happy find from the store that has everyone buzzing with delight. 850.231.6748 / theartofsimpleonline.com

Artful Eye The very latest in sunglass and prescription eyewear. Distinctive collection of timeless designers and chic styles. 888.264.4989 / theeyegallery.com

Barefoot BBQBarefoot BBQ specializes in hormone-free, steroid-free, antibiotic-free beachside barbecue in a retro, tiki style atmosphere. 850.534.0313

Bud & Alley’s Pizza BarThin crust, wood fired pizza, antipasto bar, salads & more. Italian wines and beer and a full bar available. Located right on the beach next to the Obelisk tower. 850.231.3113 / budandalleys.com

Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant and Rooftop BarA Seaside tradition on the Gulf since 1986. Sunsets on the roof-deck are a daily town ritual. Fresh, regional, coastal cuisine served daily for lunch & dinner. 850.231.5900 / budandalleys.com

Bud & Alley’s Taco BarAuthentic border tacos, burritos & fun. Offering a full bar featuring over 40 speciality tequilas. Dine in or take out. Located roadside next to Bud & Alley’s. 850.231.4781 / budandalleys.com

Bump + BabyLocated beside It’s Heavenly and presented by the Seaside Style, maternity and infant apparel, accessories and gifts.850.231.2281/theseasidestyle.com

Central Square RecordsAn independent record store specializing in CDs, new & used vinyl, record players, guitar strings & accessories, Jittery Joe’s Coffee, unique gifts, cards & more. Located above Sundog Books. 850.231.5669 / centralsquarerecords.com

Dawson’s Yogurt & Fudge WorksHomemade fudge in more than 14 flavors, candy, turtles and homemade yogurt featuring flavor burst. 850.231.4770 / facebook.com/dawsonsyogurtandfudgeworks

Deja VuOffering affordable designer clothing that is trendy with a sophisticated urban eclectic style. Apparel, jewelry, shoes, bags and accessories. 850.534.0710 shopwithdejavu.com

DuckiesCalling all kids and kids at heart! Duckies carries toys, kids’ clothing, beach gear, fun gifts and so much more. 850.231.4800 shopduckies.com

Fired Up! Paint Your Own PotteryA fun, friendly place where you can paint your “art” out on over 500 unique pottery pieces. Great for birthday parties, bridal showers, girls’ night out, and corporate events. 850.231.3211firedupseaside.com

The Fitness Fetish–Sport & BeachA fun and friendly shop that carries gear for a great day at the beach, working out and enjoying the 30A coastal lifestyle. Featuring Southern Tide, LIG, activewear, swimwear and footwear. 850.231.5000 / fitnessfetish.com

FocusA little boutique portrait studio by the beach where fun memories are made. Focus also features fabulous gifts, frames and custom jewelry. 850.231.1842 carlettawatkins.com

Frost BitesHawaiian shave ice, homemade frozen custard, famous root beer float, cold drinks & fun shirts. Also available for birthday parties, weddings and special events. 252.822.4262 / frostbitesseaside.com

Gioia Fine Jewelry & GiftsJump for gioia (joy-ah) at this inviting Italian-inspired boutique bejeweled with artisanal pieces from delicate minimalist designs to bold, statement pieces and multi-colored diamonds. Chic accessories and unique gifts too. 850.231.4242 gioiajewelryandgifts.com

Great Southern CaféNew-fashioned Southern cuisine. Fresh seasonal vegetables, seafood, aged beef. Enjoy the “Littlest Oyster Bar” for fresh oysters. Beer, wine, cocktails. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. 850.231.PEAS (7327) thegreatsoutherncafe.com

It’s HeavenlyLook for the giant cone outside. Authentic, delicious gelato. Enjoy shakes, sundaes, cookies and strawberry shortcakes and hand-folded ice cream. Gourmet LavAzza Italian coffees and espresso. 850.231.2029 facebook.com/it’s heavenly shortcakes and ice cream

La Vie Est BelleFeaturing designer Wendy Mignot, the originator of the Tahitian and Fresh Water Pearl and Leather Jewelry collection. Largest collection of ancient coins & shipwreck coins in the southeast. 850.231.4692 wendymignot.com

The MeltDown on 30AGotta have grilled cheese sandwiches and soups. Serving traditional and speciality grilled cheese sandwiches.850.231.0952 / meltdownon30a.com

MercantileMercantile specializes in American-made, earth-friendly, cause-related and well-worn goods for ladies and their men including clothing, shoes, jewelry and gifts. 850.213.0010/ www.shopmerc.com

Modica Market, a Seaside InstitutionYour exclusive grocery deli market in Seaside. Breakfast, lunch & beach foods to go. 850.231.1214 modicamarket.com

Newbill Collection by the SeaGallery of contemporary American art, fine craft, original paintings, photography, folk art & garden sculptures. Best selection of handcrafted jewelry on the Gulf Coast. 850.231.4500

ONO Surf ShopLatest styles swimwear, footwear, lifestyle clothing, surfboards, boogie boards, skim boards & accessories.850.231.1573 / onosurfshop.com

Ophelia SwimwearDesigner swimwear, clothing and accessories that capture the distinct spirit, beauty and lifestyle of the coastal beach towns along Scenic Highway 30A. 850.213.0031/opheliaswimwear.com

Per•spi•cas•ityOpen-air bazaar featuring bohemian beach styles. Must have pieces for the ultimate Seaside escape.850.231.5829 / theseasidestyle.com

Pickle’s Burger & ShakeHome of grass-fed beef burgers, corndogs, chicken fingers and famous fried pickles; Featuring hand-cut double-fried french fries with special seasonings and double-rich hand-made milkshakes. Beer, wine and daiquiris. 850.231.5686 / facebook.com/picklesburgersandshakes

Raw + JuicyOffering organic juices and smoothies,raw food and organic beach snacks. SeaTurtle Flashlight filters and merchandiseavailable. 850.231.0043rawandjuicylife.com

Raw + Juicy Life Merchandise personally sourced by Raw & Juicy owner Jenifer Kuntz and healthy prepared foods from Raw + Juicy. 850.231.5006 / rawandjuicylife.com

Salty Beach OutfittersGreat merchandise for an adventurous life. Specializing in SPF apparel, accessories & gifts, perfect for fishing, boating & outdoor activities.850.231.0261

Seaside BeachNow bigger and better in a new location behind our former store, casual Seaside fashion and accessories for men and women. “bare feet & sandy floors rule” in this Seaside lifestyle store. 850.231.4193 / theseasidestyle.com

The Seaside Style®Classic collection of Seaside clothing, home furnishings, fashion, books and pet accessories. The flagship store for Seaside® Brand merchandise.850.231.2497 / theseasidestyle.com

Seaside KidsVisit us in our new location next to Seaside Beach. The original children’s store at the beach. Fun fashion, toys and must have accessories. Seaside logo wear for kids. 850.231.1733theseasidestyle.com

Seaside TennisOffering the latest apparel from Nike, Lija, Fila, Lucky in Love and other fashion-forward brands, we feature the latest racket technology from industry leader Wilson along with top-of-the-line footwear. Stringing service, equipment rental and everything else you’ll need on the courts are stocked, too. 850.231.2214

The Shrimp ShackThe award-winning walk-up steam seafood shack on the beach with peel & eat shrimp, lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, plus fresh oysters served raw, steamed or baked. Key Lime Pie made on site. Beer, wine and daiquiris. 850.231.3799 / facebook.com/theshrimpshackseaside

SnapVisit us in our new location next to Taco Bar. Apparel, footwear, jewelry and gifts that are just right for preteens. Plus, inspiring and whimsical novelties for girls of all ages. 850.231.3800 / snapkids.net

Sundog BooksSince 1986, this charming independent bookstore has been offering an eclectic selection of books, greeting cards & gifts for all ages. 850.231.5481 / sundogbooks.com

Wild Bill’s Beach DogsFeaturing grass-fed beef on a special bun. These five different dogs burst with flavor, with no antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, nitrites, filler or junk. Beer and wine from Napa Valley. Brauhaus soft pretzels are now available. 850.231.0802facebook.com/wildbillsbeachdogs

Willow+WoodsAn exclusive boutique for both men & women designed to cater to all your fashion needs - fun & flirty for her, relaxed & casual for him. 850.231.0433 wearwillow.com

Cottage Rental Agency 877.811.5440Earl Bacon Insurance Agency 850.369.0161Escape to Create 850.534.0000Florida Haus850.231.3100Homeowner’s Collection and Gallery855.411.1557Johnson Rice & Co., LLC 850.231.0158Neighborhood Title Company 850.231.5178Post Office850.231.2220Trustmark ATMLocated between The Art of Simpleand Sundog BooksSeaside Commercial Leasing 850.231.6106The Seaside Institute 850.231.2421

Services

Austin’s Surf SchoolSurfing lessons for all ages. 850.217.4042 [email protected]

Beach Ready SpaThe Emerald Coast’s premier spa, Beach Ready features a wide selection of massages, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, facials and specialty services designed to reduce stress, relax the body and rejuvenate the soul.850.468.0925 / beachreadyspa.com

Cabana ManFriendliest rental service for beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks & Club Cabana VIP service. 850.231.5046/ cabanaman.com

Hatha YogaInstructors Nancy and Craig McLaughlin offer classes Monday - Friday, 8 -9:15 a.m. 850.960.7998

Lost and FoundLocated between the Seaside Visitors Bureau & Ladies Restroom in the Holl Building. 850. 231.6177

Seaside Interfaith Chapel 850.502.6112Seaside Neighborhood School 850.231.0396Seaside Swim and Tennis Club850.231.2284Sunburst Beach Vacations(Sunburst Luxury Collection)866.310.5718Weimorts Law Firm850.424.3901 For your vacation planning andreservations in Seaside.Seaside Visitors Bureauseasidefl.com/vacation/rentals Licensed Real Estate Broker.Seaside Community Realty, Inc.Dedicated to the exclusive sales ofSeaside properties since 1983.850.231.2201 / seasidefl.com

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Rolland’s Beauty Bar Hip, contemporary full service salon with extensive hair and beauty services. 850.231.6085 / rollands.biz

Seaside Transit Authority Bike RentalsSeaside’s official rental bike provider for lodging guests & day visitors. Extensive inventory for all ages and sexes, plus tag-a-longs, tandem, kids & cargo trailers. 850. 231.0035seasidetransitauthority.com

The Seaside REP TheatreNorthwest Florida’s premier professional theater company presents a year round calendar of live drama, comedy, musi-cals and improv, plus intimate concerts, children’s production, acting and song-writing workshops. 75-seat meeting hall. 850.231.0733/lovetherep.com

SEASIDE® Visitors Bureau (located in Holl Building) – An Informa-tion Center for Seaside guests and visitors that includes a Seaside town map, event information, posters, accommodation and rental information.

Seaside Summer Concert SeriesWednesdays, 7 p.m. – Seaside AmphitheaterCelebrate the summer season with your friends and neighbors as we welcome the sounds of some of the regions top musical acts to Seaside. Music will fill Central Square and entertain guests of all ages.Aug. 2 – The Brook & The BluffAug. 9 – The Memphis StrangeAug. 16 – The Georgia FloodAug. 23 – The Courtyard SaintsAug. 30 – Forrest Williams Band

Central Square CinemaFridays, 8 p.m. – Seaside AmphitheaterGrab your blankets and head to the Amphitheater for movies under the stars. Enjoy blockbusters & classics alike during this summer series of films.Aug. 4 – “Brave”Aug. 11 – “The Emperor’s New Groove”Aug. 18 – “Ratatouille”Aug. 25 – “Despicable Me 2”

Seaside Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m.-noon – Seaside AmphitheaterGet your pick of fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, native plants and other unique offerings. Find local specialties that will help sustain local growers. Enjoy special cooking demonstrations and activities sure to liven up your morning.

Children’s Theater Performance: “Pinocchio” Mondays, Aug. 7 & 14, 6:30 p.m. – Seaside AmphitheaterAn updated, fast-paced version of the classic tale that follows the little puppet Pinocchio on his adventures to becoming a real boy. Along the way, Pinocchio encounters a host of delightful and unsavory characters. When his papa, Gepetto, is tragically swallowed by a whale, it is up to the little puppet to rescue him. Pinocchio must work hard and show courage to prove his love for his papa is real.

July

Stories by the SeaMondays-Fridays (except July 4), 4 p.m. – Solomon Square (in front of 45 Central wine bar)Join the Seaside Repertory Theatre (The REP) as we present a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience for children of all ages. Each day will offer a new story and there might even be opportunities for your participation.

Stars & Stripes at Seaside: A July Fourth CelebrationMonday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4 – 30A & Seaside AmphitheaterKick off the festivities Sunday night with the festive Stars & Stripes Pops concert by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, July 4, start the day out at 8 a.m. with the annual South Walton Fourth of July parade, which heads down Scenic Highway 30A and concludes in Seaside. Singing trio, The Victory Belles perform at 7 p.m. with nostalgic tunes in a USO-style show at the amphitheater, followed by an unbelievable fireworks finale at 8:30 p.m.

Children’s Theater Performance: “Pinocchio” Mondays (except July 3), 6:30 p.m. Seaside AmphitheaterAn updated, fast-paced version of the classic tale that follows the little puppet Pinocchio on his adventures to becoming a real boy. Along the way, Pinocchio encounters a host of delightful and unsavory characters. When his papa, Gepetto, is tragically swallowed by a whale, it is up to the little puppet to rescue him. Pinocchio must work hard and show courage to prove his love for his papa is real.

Huck & Lilly Kids Music PerformanceTuesdays (except July 4, showing instead on Thursday, July 6),6:30 p.m. – Seaside Amphitheater With the motto, “Music for kids and the grown ups who love them,” songwriters Ken and Andi Johnson bring a whole new dynamic to family entertainment.

Improv Bootcamp (For ages 5-14)Tuesdays & Wednesdays, July 5 – 26, 2 p.m. – The REP TheatreThe REP’s Improv Bootcamp is all about having fun and learning to think on your feet. The creative classroom space sets the tone for a fun-filled exploration of the art of comedy. Students learn short and long form improv, comedic character work, and more. They can then show off their new improv skills for their friends and family on The REP stage at The REP’s Improv Army Showcase on Fridays at 5 p.m. Tickets $25.

Seaside Summer Concert SeriesWednesdays, 7 p.m. – Seaside AmphitheaterCelebrate the summer season with your friends and neighbors as we welcome the sounds of some of the regions top musical acts to Seaside. Music will fill Central Square and entertain guests of all ages.July 5 – Alvarez KingsJuly 12 – Future Thieves July 19 – The High DiversJuly 26 – The Brummies

Central Square CinemaFridays, 8 p.m. – Seaside AmphitheaterGrab your blankets and head to the amphitheater for movies under the stars. Enjoy blockbusters & classics alike during this summer series of films.July 7 – “Sing”July 14 – “Finding Dory”July 21 – “The Good Dinosaur”July 28 – “Moana”

Seaside Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m.-noon – Seaside AmphitheaterGet your pick of fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, native plants and other unique offerings. Find local specialties that will help sustain local growers. Enjoy special cooking demonstrations and activities sure to liven up your morning.

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Improv Bootcamp (For ages 5-14)Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 1 & 2, – The REP TheatreThe REP’s Improv Bootcamp is all about having fun and learning to think on your feet. The creative classroom space sets the tone for a fun-filled exploration of the art of comedy. Students learn short and long form improv, comedic character work, and more. They can then show off their new improv skills for their friends and family on The REP stage at The REP’s Improv Army Showcase on Fridays at 5 p.m. Tickets $25.

Stories by the SeaMondays-Fridays, Through Aug. 18, 4 p.m. – Solomon Square (in front of 45 Central wine bar)Join the Seaside Repertory Theatre as we present a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience for children of all ages. Each day will offer a new story and there might even be opportunities for your participation.

Huck & Lilly Kids Music Performance Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Seaside AmphitheaterThis fun children’s concert features a cast of characters and memorable songs by songwriters Ken and Andi Johnson, who created a fun way for kids to enjoy music and make it entertaining for their parents, too.


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Corporation. Events are free & held in the Seaside Amphitheater unless

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Pavilions of The gateways to the beach are objects of pleasure

When it was first conceived, part of the Seaside’s town design was to have accessible beaches. The beach pavil-ions, dotted along the south side of each of Seaside’s streets, provide a gate-way to the beach, as well as a protected area for the dune system. Each pavilion is different from the others, reflecting the unique visions of the award-win-ning architects who designed them. As a continuing series, The Seaside Times explores each pavilion’s unique fea-tures.

Mohney PavilionArchitects: David Mohney and Joan Chan Co-author of the book “Seaside: Making a Town in America,” David Mohney was first involved with Seaside as a curator of the Seaside exhibition in

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New York. Mohney and his partner, Joan Chan, eventually designed the iconic pavilion at Bud & Alley’s Water-front Restaurant. The pavilion’s design echoes the Temple of Vesta in Rome, with its most recognizable features being the circular shape and evenly spaced columns. Chan and Mohney’s pavilion is distinguished by its pure geometry and precise interaction with light. It was intended as a small-town Pantheon with an oculus and coffering rendered in wood construction. Orig-inally, it was also intended as a pavil-

ion/clubhouse for Seaside residents on east-west streets. In early 2017, a new beach access was added south of the Mohney pavilion. David Mohney is Dean of the Mi-chael Graves College at Kean Univer-sity in New Jersey and Wenzhou-Kean University in China. The college offers programs in architecture and four de-sign disciplines. Previously he served as dean and professor of architecture at

the College of Design at the University of Kentucky. Mohney has also taught at the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York City, the Graduate School of Design at Harvard, and the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles. He was educated at Cranbrook School in Michigan, Harvard College and Princ-eton’s School of Architecture. c

An elegant beach access was added to Bud & Alley’s Mohney pavilion in early 2017. Photos by Isacks Imagery



Announcing 2018 Prize Recipients

The Seaside Institute is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the Seaside Prize – the Pioneer Archi-tects of Seaside: Ernesto Buch, Wal-ter Chatham, Robert Orr, Alexander Gorlin, and Deborah Berke. Each has made significant contributions to the beginning of Seaside, estab-lished a lasting impact on the fabric of our town, and earned widespread distinction in their careers. Daryl Davis, co-founder of Seaside says, “Our community is more rich, vi-brant and beautiful, because of the Pioneer Architects. Their incredible work and collaborative spirit created the exemplar for creative design and place making that makes Seaside so special for so many.” Ernesto Buch’s interest in archi-tecture dates back to his childhood. Born in Cuba and growing up in Mi-ami, he was inspired by his physical environment and developed a passion for classical and traditional architec-ture and urbanism. Ernesto has been fortunate to work with great people and talents. From working with An-drés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zy-berk on the master plan and code for Seaside to learning the language of classicism from Allan Greenberg, he had the opportunity to work on proj-ects from the Tupelo Street pavilion to private residences to the Rich-ardson Library, for which he was presented the Arthur Ross Award in Architecture. Buch and his firm are known for creating buildings that integrate with the surroundings and are respectful of historical context. Buch earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Case Western Reserve University, a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami, and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University. His Seaside work

By Bob Irwin

Ernesto Buch, architect who designed the Florida cracker cottage, right

Walter Chatham, architect of the Chatham House, right

— along with two cottages and a civ-ic structure — includes the Tupelo Street beach pavilion and an early Florida Cracker Cottage, Sip & Dip on Tupelo Street. Walter Chatham is a six-time winner of the Distinguished Archi-tecture Award from the American Institute of Architects, a fellow of the American Academy in Rome, a fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a board mem-ber of the Architectural League of New York. Chatham has a long as-sociation with Andrés Duany and

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and their firm, DPZ, having collaborated on numerous charrettes that champi-on both modern architecture and traditional urban planning. He and his firm were early leaders in the environmental design movement. They seek to design all projects to LEED standards, completing mul-tiple projects with state-of-the-art energy management and conserva-tion strategies. Walter is active in building rehabilitation, with mul-tiple projects in Soho, Providence, and Miami. He received a Bachelor

of Architecture from the University of Maryland, completed post-gradu-ate studies at the Institute for Archi-tecture and Urban Studies, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Cha-tham’s Seaside work — along with three Ruskin Place live/work units and two cottages — includes Cha-tham House on East Ruskin Street. Robert Orr is a fellow of the Con-gress for the New Urbanism; was ele-vated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects; is an American Institute of Architects

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Robert Orr, architect of Natchez House, right

Deborah Berke, architect of Modica Market, right

Alexander Gorlin, architect of Stairway to Heaven, below

Seaside PrizeWeekend Thursday, Feb. 22, 20185:30 pm - Reception, Keynote Presenta-tion, Dinner - Seaside Academic Village Courtyard

Friday, Feb. 23, 20188 a.m. - Lecture* - Seaside Assembly Hall1:30 p.m. - Lecture* - Seaside Assembly Hall5:30 p.m. - Reception, Keynote Presen-tation, Dinner - Seaside Academic Village Courtyard

Saturday, Feb. 24, 20189 a.m. - Lecture* - Seaside Assembly Hall1:30 p.m. - Lecture* - Seaside Assembly Hall5:30 p.m. - Seaside Prize Ceremony - The Chapel at Seaside7 p.m. - Celebration Dinner - Seaside Assembly Hall Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 9:30 a.m. - Rosemary Beach Walking Study Tour* - Rosemary Beach Town Hall1:30 p.m. - Seaside Walking Study Tour* - Seaside Post Office * Continuing Education Credit

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Distinguished Architecture Award winner; and is a three-time award winner of the New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urban-ism. Orr and his firm are renowned for their provocative and engaging projects that fit seamlessly into their neighborhoods. Their projects relate to historical context at all scales and, whether rustic or refined, look as though they have always been there. Their work includes civic, commer-cial, institutional, community and residential development; New Ur-banist town planning; and custom residential projects. Orr graduat-ed from the University of Vermont

their pursuit of authenticity, love for the visual arts, and intellectu-al rigor that pervades all they do. Berke is a graduate of the Rhode Is-land School of Design with a Bach-elor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture and earned a Masters of Urban Planning from The City University of New York. Her Sea-side work — along with 13 iconic cottages — includes one of the first cottages, Forever Mary on Tupelo Street and Modica Market. The Seaside Institute awards the Seaside Prize each year to indi-viduals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the quality and character of our communities. The recipients of the Prize influence how our towns and cities promote walkability, diversi-ty, beauty and sustainability. Sea-side Prize fellows are leaders of ur-ban design, planning, architecture, development and education. Please join us to recognize the 2018 recipients of the Seaside Prize – the Pioneer Architects of Seaside during the Seaside Prize weekend Feb. 22-25, 2018. “The Seaside Prize weekend will be a wonderful reunion of people who were part of Seaside’s infancy. We look forward to a celebration of Ernesto, Walter, Robert, Alexander and Deborah’s pioneering work in Seaside as well as their distinguished careers on a larger stage,” says Sea-side co-founder Robert Davis.

with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and earned his Master of Ar-chitecture from Yale University. His Seaside work — along with 10 early cottages — includes Natchez House on Natchez Street. Alexander Gorlin won the Rome Prize in Architecture from the American Academy in Rome; is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects; and was named one of this century’s Top 100 architects by Architectural Digest. He is au-thor of “Tomorrow’s Houses: New England Modernism,” two defini-tive volumes on The New Ameri-can Townhouse, and Kabbalah in Art and Architecture. Alexander applies modernist principles to projects ranging from residential work to schools to affordable hous-ing. He is noted for his inventive use of space, light, and natural materi-als. Gorlin is a graduate of the Coo-per Union School of Architecture and an Master of Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture. His Seaside work — along with four other Ruskin Place live/work units and a beachside cottage — includes Stairway to Heaven in Ruskin Place. Deborah Berke is the dean of the Yale School of Architecture, where she has been a professor since 1987. She has taught at the University of Maryland, the Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Mi-ami, the University of California at Berkeley, and the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies. Berke won the first Berkeley-Rupp award, given by the University of California at Berkeley. She is a fel-low of the American Institute of Architects, a Trustee and Vice Pres-ident of the Urban Design Forum, a James Howell Foundation Board Member, and serves on the Yaddo Board of Directors. Berke and her firm transform places, old and new, to create memorable and lasting ar-chitecture. They are recognized for


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Master illusionist Jeanette Andrews performs in Seaside this summer. Photos courtesy The REP

Now You See Her

Jeanette Andrews, an illusionist who hails from Chicago, returns to Seaside’s REP stage with her un-common style of magic artistry. Andrews is not your average rab-bit-out-of-a-hat magician. First she is an illusionist, but she is also an artist, a science buff and a woman who prospers in a male-dominat-ed profession. Andrews presents magic as a vehicle to explore ideas and everyday things in the world that fascinate us. To say she has mastered her artistry would be an understatement; these parlor tricks are next level and that is precisely where Andrews intends to take you. She began her magic career at the young age of six. Performing was second nature for her, and she thrived on stumping friends, fami-ly and show attendees. She worked to perfect every movement and ev-ery step of every trick through con-stant practice and study. Her meth-ods evolved and as she matured, so did her magic. She slowly wove influences derived from fine arts, as well as psychologic and scientific discoveries. Her performances are now reminiscent of intimate parlor tricks of the late 1800s that were performed up close in sitting rooms and leave little room for error. Andrews’ show “The Invisible” tests the limits of human percep-tion and experiments with the awareness of each of the senses. Her intention is to enlighten the audience by subtly reminding us that we do not necessarily see ev-erything we think we do. Through her magic, Andrews reminds us of the invisible forces that surround

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Illusionist returns to The REP for spectacular performance

us, from the air content of an apple to the scents that change as we, and those scents, drift through life. Her performances put an end to the ste-reotypes or preconceived notions we may have about magicians. She hopes to toy with expectations by presenting a performance in which you think you know exactly where a trick is going, which then turns into something completely different.Andrews’ performance is not about her; it is about the exploration of concepts and inclusion in the uni-versal artform that is magic. Andrews strives to educate both audience members and those who have the potential to be the future of illusion artistry. She teaches chil-dren some of her most precious magic secrets in her workshops and provides students the opportu-nity to perform for one another to gain confidence in the craft. You can witness “The Invisible: Magic of the Unseen” at The REP Theatre located at 216 Quincy Circle, Sea-side, on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Thurs-days at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. until July 13. Andrews’ magic workshops are Fridays for ages 5-7 at 2 p.m. and ages 8-14 at 3 p.m. through July 14. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit LoveTheREP.com. c


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Serve it Up … and then Repeat

By Tracy Townsend

Repetition is key to being aces on the serve

Crossword Puzzle

I love watching the best players in the world serve when they are in trouble in a tournament. How many times have you seen Roger Federer down Love – 40, and then he pulls out three aces to bring it back to deuce? The top players, at least the top 25, all seem to have the ability to serve themselves out of trouble. I hate watching some of the lower ranked players double fault at key moments to lose a game or even a set or match. It is truly painful to watch a double fault knowing the work these players have put in. I find it amazing that they’ve reached the career level they have with a weak-ness that can be so costly. They are young and working on improving, and so should you. Sometimes the part that is missing in the serve is simply between the ears. I have some helpful advice for those of you who suffer the same serving pain in your matches: rep-etition. I see some really crazy ser-vice motions at the tennis courts, but what I have noticed is that, like on TV, some of these motions hold up under pressure, and some don’t. The consistent servers have an ad-vantage, simply because they never donate a point. A double fault is like starting down Love -15. So many matches hinge on just a point or two. So, giving up a point is just painful. Back to the advice: get on the court with a basket of balls and work on your serve! I highly recommend a lesson first to improve your tech-nique. All servers are different. There is no one correct way. Watch the pros with good serves. Their motions are not all the same, and yet they are all effective. Watch the bad servers,

too. They don’t look fluid. They have “hitches” in their motion, and they lack confidence. Repetition builds confidence. It makes your motion more fluid, and in a match you have to be able to re-peat that same motion over and over while under pressure. Why is your second serve so much weaker than your first serve? I say it is lack of con-fidence. How do you solve that? Rep-etition. Repetition. Repetition. There are entire books written on the serve, and I can’t go into all the facets of serving in this short article. But having a bad serve is unaccept-able to me. Go see a pro. Work on your toss; you can do better. Work on your stance; it can be improved. Keep your arm moving. Why have a “hitch” that is ugly and feels bad? There are so many things you can do to improve your serve, but the biggest thing that helps is worth repeating: repetition. See you on the courts. c

Tracy Townsend is the Director of Ten-nis in Seaside. A resort tennis expert, his company 30A Tennis manages Seaside Tennis on behalf of Seaside Community Development Corp. You can reach him at [email protected] or call (850) 231-2214. For news, events and court conditions, find Seaside Tennis on Facebook.

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Courts are open for play daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please call (850) 231-2214 to reserve courts, book lessons or inquire about juniors.

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2. Watersport enjoyed by ‘catching a wave’

8. Great spot for fresh prawns in town; The _______ _______ (two words)

9. Seaside is part of this county in Florida

10. Annual holiday celebrating America every July 4th; _______ Day

11. Two-wheeled mode of transportation in Seaside

13. Fine, white powdery substance felt between the toes on the beaches of South Walton

16. Seaside’s neighborhood newspaper, probably close at hand right now; The Seaside _______

18. Long highway stretching from Dune Allen Beach to Rosemary Beach that runs through Seaside; ______ ______ 30A (two words)

19. Seaside shop featuring stylish activewear and swim-wear; The _______ Fetish

Down:

1. Resort sport offered in Seaside, played with wooden mallets and balls

2. Seaside’s neighboring town to the east

3. A delicious seafood soup, made with a dark roux, vegetables, sausage, and shrimp

4. A great way to avoid being burned, found in varying degrees of SPF

5. Musical group performing in Seaside on July 19th; The _____ ______ (two words)

6. Favorite children’s movie about an adventurous fish, showing July 7th in Seaside (two words)

7. Seaside’s neighborhood grocery store; _______ Market

12. Grilled cheese heaven in a Seaside airstream; The ______ on 30A

14. Whimsical shop on Central Square featuring toys and children’s clothes

15. The three colors worn on July 4th; red, white and ______

17. The type of white fences seen in Seaside




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Garden & Gun and The Insider Discover the 30A Beach Towns

By Lori Leath Smith

Garden & Gun shares its love for 30A by featuring three Panhandle beach towns with “style to spare” in its June/July issue, including Seaside, Alys Beach and Grayton Beach. Christine Van Dusen writes that Seaside, Fla., is American Idyll, stating: “A stroll along Seaside’s central square presents a utopian picture of old-fashioned summer: kids running around the grassy bowl of the Sea-side Amphitheater, dripping banana-cream-pie shaved ice from Frost Bites, one in a line of food-truck Air-streams along 30A; parents sipping fresh-squeezed mimosas at Modica Market or skimming beach reads at Sundog Books. Those Airstreams may boast the longest queues in this Santa Rosa Beach neighborhood teeming with offerings, such as a Barefoot BBQ pulled-pork sandwich, or a Meltdown on 30A gussied-up grilled cheese. Saturday mornings, amble over to the Seaside Farmers Market for a lemon-ginger kombu-cha from Wild Magnolia.

The two national publications rank local beaches among the top in the nation

What’s NewArtful Eye’s AtelierCollection by Silhouette

Artful Eye’s Atelier Collection by Silhouette As of June, Artful Eye is one of only eight stores in the country to officially carry the exclusive Atelier Collection by Silhouette at its Sea-side location. The models in the Atelier Col-lection are handcrafted, unique and supremely elegant. They are fash-ioned of solid 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold, as well as titanium and polished by hand to achieve a lustrous finish. Radiant gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, and sap-phires, as well as precious woods, are used as decorative elements. A variety of customized lens shapes are available for both women and men. The style of the collection can be described as a mix of Jugendstil, or Austrian Art Nouveua, and con-temporary purism with a noble un-derstatement. The Jugendstil was

an era in which refined objects of the highest quality were treasured. This distinct design philosophy was very much the true vision of Sil-houette’s founders, Anneliese and Arnold Schmied. Further proving its passion for masterful craftsmanship, Silhouette has added a professional goldsmith and gem setter to the production

Live music, improv shows, and children’s productions regularly ap-pear at the Repertory Theatre, and even adults will find glee at Duck-ies — like unicorn-shaped squirrel feeders for the beach house. More than three hundred such homes in Easter egg hues radiate off the square, many rentable. Seaside was among the first to embrace New Urbanism — much of the town is walkable, with porches and picket fences aplenty.”

Dr. Beach The Insider’s Dr. Beach, formal-ly Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, has shared his ranking of the top 10 beaches in the nation since 1991. As the director of the Laboratory of Coast Research at Florida Inter-national University, he’s chosen the list based on 50 criteria, including sand and water quality, smell, safe-ty, environmental management and the local scene. Seaside’s neighbor beach, Gray-ton Beach State Park, ranks at No. 4. Dr. Beach writes: “The turquoise blue waters and smooth, white sand are some of the prettiest you’ll find in Florida. And it doesn’t hurt that the nearby town of Seaside is a per-fect place to grab a bite once you’re done on the beach. Camping is also available in this state park, which features tidal lakes and freshwater ponds.” c

Park & Rideinto July Fourth Shuttle Service Independence Day in Seaside is extremely popular! So, we are mak-ing available FREE shuttles that will run from 6 a.m. until midnight from the Grayton Beach Public Parking Lot. Simply park and ride into Sea-side. Then, join your friends for the annual July Fourth Parade at 8 a.m. along Scenic Highway 30A. Later, be sure to reserve your spot in Seaside’s Amphitheater for a festive, patriotic performance by USO style-Victory Belles at 7 p.m. followed by the al-ways popular fireworks finale at 8:30 p.m. — an annual Fourth of July Sea-side tradition. c

team in Linz. To ensure the highest quality, all gemstones are selected by hand, and only exquisite woods from certified producers are used. “I witnessed the exquisite dia-monds and rubies first hand at the Baccarat Hotel event earlier this year,” said Artful Eye optician, Rob-in Beans. “The attention to detail and handcrafting that goes into an

Atelier piece is like nothing else we’ve seen in the fashion eyewear industry. These are truly flawless, beautiful, and unique pieces.” c

Digital Graffiti - Alys Beach turns into a digital canvas for the annual Digital Graffiti 2017 event. Photos by M. Shaye Smith


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Raw + Juicy LifeCoconuts Specializing in fresh, non-dairy, gluten-free vegan fare, green juices and smoothies, Raw + Juicy owner Jenifer Kuntz says you don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy the healthy (and delicious) foods and drinks served from the Airstream trailer in Sea-side. In addition to the Airstream, Raw + Juicy Life, located near the Coleman Pavilion, also offers healthy and refreshing drinks. This summer, they offer fresh coconuts for $8. You can add prosecco, sake or flavoring to it for a festive tropi-cal cocktail.

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Frost Bites Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a cold treat. Frost Bites, owned by husband-and-wife team Mike and Chance Gullet, is famous for its refreshing shave ice, fresh lemonade and frozen cus-tard. The Airstream shop’s flavorful shave ice specializes in a fine ice that is more like snow than ice. With a rainbow spectrum of flavors includ-ing strawberry, mango, passion fruit, root beer, raspberry, coconut, orange, and watermelon, among others, Frost Bites has something for everyone — even those who want a sour or sugar free treat. In addition to the frozen treats, Frost Bites has pool service at the adult pool, serving burgers, grilled cheese and grilled chicken sandwich-es, chicken strips, ribbon fries, shave ice, root beer and Coca-Cola floats, as well as frozen custard.Pronto Food Delivery

If you love dining on 30A but want to avoid the lines, meet Pron-to. Pronto Delivery Co. delivers fresh food fast, utilizing electric bikes to propel this much-need-ed dining concept along 30A. De-livering meals to local homes and businesses, visitors and locals alike can now savor their favorite foods without having to wait for available tables, find parking spots or endure the lines at AirStream Row simply to order a meal. Pronto is environ-mentally friendly and designed to beat the congestion of 30A to bring you a fresh, fast and fun dining ex-perience. Pronto will initially launch with a select number of restaurants in Seaside (Barefoot BBQ being the first), delivering your favorite bites to WaterColor, Seaside and Sea-grove Beach. Expansion plans are already in motion, set to commence this summer, and include widening

the delivery area and adding more of your favorite 30A dining estab-lishments to your dining delivery

choices. Visit pronto30a.com to place orders.

Swell Pops Offers Refreshing Healthy Treats Specializing in handcrafted, gour-met popsicles with a coastal focus, Swell Pops is a returning favorite in Seaside. Family owned and operated by David and Haylee Huffman, the pops are made with fresh fruit, local produce and organic ingredients, of-fering a healthy dessert option to the locals and visitors. The mobile cart is set up at the Seaside Amphithe-ater from 4-9 p.m. daily, plus during special events.

The Seaside Style Newly open this spring, The Sea-side Style specializes in Seaside brand-ed clothing and other merchandise. As a patriotic Seaside tradition, the store designs a new Seaside Independence Day T-shirt to celebrate July Fourth in Seaside. The limited edition shirt is designed anew each year with a theme that celebrates America. Sizes range from infant to adult.

La Vie Est BelleSummer Collection Wendy Mignot’s fine pearl and leather jewelry collection is a world-re-nowned brand defining the Gypset Style. You may think the creator of one of the hottest jewelry lines would hail from Los Angeles or New York, but jewelry designer Wendy Mignot, origi-nator of Tahitian and Fresh Water Pearl and Leather Jewelry collection, ushers in her unique collection from Seaside. Mignot’s trademark Fine Pearls and Leather Jewelry collection includes the finest Tahitian, South Sea and freshwa-ter cultured pearls, as well as sea glass,

Hatha Yoga at theSeaside Amphitheater Hatha yoga is a popular exercise choice for a healthy mind-body con-nection. Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation. Certified yoga instructors Craig and Nancy McLaughlin have taught yoga in Seaside for more than 20 years, and have studied in the U.S. with many senior level teachers. “When someone comes to our classes, we are going to help them understand the poses on a very

deep level,” Craig McLaughlin says. “Alignment and steadiness is the key to the asanas (yoga poses). We address the discomfort of the body, finding the strengthening and lengthening needed to maintain a body in comfort.” The yoga duo teaches summer yoga classes on the Seaside Amphi-theater stage through Labor Day. The classes are offered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. with a cost of $20 for the drop in rate. Regulars can take five classes for $75. Yoga mats and props are available on site. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. For more information call (850) 960-7998.

shells, stones and an exclusive presen-tation of ancient and shipwreck coins on hand-rolled leather, tied with preci-sion and care. This summer, Mignot features her new limited edition summer collec-tion called “The Coastline Collection,” made with a mix of pearls and sea glass. Comprised of various colors of sea glass and mixed with Freshwater and Tahitian pearls, these pieces are sure to add pops of fun into your sum-mer wardrobe. The collection is exclu-sive to Seaside.

Pronto food delivery guys Chris Cumby, Glen Metropolit and Rob Truax. Photo courtesy Pronto 30A

Certified yoga instructors Craig and Nancy McLaughlin teach yoga at the Seaside Amphitheater each weekday. Photo by Craig McLaughlin


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30A Radio Summer Music Hot ListBy Cory Davis,

general manager, 30A Radio

If you have listened to 30A Radio, you know we play a wide variety of music. We call it Southern Coast-al Beach music — a fusion of music from the Southeast. Our goal is to try to play music that relates to our area on 30A by local and regional artists, or bands we feel could rock out on the deck at Pizza Bar at sunset. Here are a few we love this summer:

Twiddle joined us at the Sweet-water 420 Music Festival in Atlanta, Ga., for a session in the 30A Radio Airstream. They are a band you may have never heard of, but one that you will get addicted to, as their sound is unique. They often play to packed venues for their rabid fan base. Are they a jam band? Yes, but they’re much more than that. If you want to find out what they are all about, Twid-dle’s recent release, Plump Chapters 1 & 2, is a great intro to their sound. Fun, funky and lyrically fascinating. twiddlemusic.com

A mid-summer release, Imagine Dragons is one of our favorite bands. Our kids absolutely love them. With powerful messages in every song, their new “Evolve” album does not disappoint. The first single “Believer” has echoes of some of their most re-cent power hits. “Thunder” is a jam, and has a cool accompanying music video as well. It was mainly Imag-ine Dragons’ positive vibrations that earned them a place in our summer rotation. This is a must have summer album. imaginedragonsmusic.com

Luke Bryan loves the 30A area and we love him even more for it. This album has more No. 1 hits than a binary code. Two songs on this al-bum resonate and fit our beach life here perfectly: “Fast” and “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Everyday.” Lis-ten to those two songs at sunset in

Grayton Beach. If you are reading this, Luke, we are also up for an Air-stream session anytime... just sayin’! lukebryan.com.

As far back as I can remember, a Marley has been the staple of our reggae library. And while everyone has Bob Marley in their summertime playlist, this album by Ziggy is really smooth. We recommend you spend at least one sunset a week listening to this album. It goes without saying that all Ziggy fans will love it too. ziggymarley.com

Nickelback has a new album this summer. It will not be in rotation on 30A Radio.

Just seeing if you are paying atten-tion. Music is always a relaxation en-hancer for us. And we hope these 30A playlists make great additions to your sunset and make for some memora-ble “Moments” (see Twiddle) for you, your friends, and family this summer on the beaches of South Walton. c

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Noli South’s kombucha tea is craft-ed locally in Panama City Beach by husband and wife entrepreneurs Steve and Summer Kole. While they are a newer addition to the Seaside Farm-ers Market (they started Noli South in September of 2016), enthusiasm for their kombucha has grown quickly.

Kombucha is a lightly effervescent, fermented tea beverage that is served chilled. Its origins are linked to China in 221 BC, but other accounts point to roots stemming from Eastern Europe, Russia and Japan.

Noli South’s origins are a little easier to trace. About three years ago, the Koles were vacationing in Louisiana and enjoyed some tasty local kombucha. They came home to the Panhandle and realized there weren’t any locally small batch kom-

Gut CheckKombucha, a tasty and healthy tea withancient origins, makes its way to the

Farmers Marketbucha brews available. So they set about changing that.

The fermentation process for kom-bucha is similar to that of brewing beer: it requires time, a live culture and sugar. The sugar breaks down during the fermentation process, making kombucha much easier for the body to metabolize than sodas or other tradi-tionally high calorie beverages.

The brewing process also produces a probiotic, which is said to have tre-mendous health benefits, including support of your immune system and improved digestion. Summer shared how kombucha also provides a nat-ural energy boost: “It contains B vi-tamins and amino acids for slow and focused energy,” she says. “It is com-pletely natural and perfect as a morn-ing drink or a midday pick me up.”

Their company’s name was inspired by their daughter, Magnolia, who is now two. When she was a nurs-ing baby, she was experiencing food sensitivities based on Summer’s diet. The Koles introduced kombucha as a probiotic and Magnolia’s sensitivities went away.

In addition to these awesome bene-fits, Noli South’s kombucha also tastes delicious. They have created four fla-vor combinations that all are equal-ly refreshing and balanced. There’s ginger lime, blueberry lemon, carrot orange or hibiscus grape, all crafted with cold pressed juices from organic produce.

Noli South suggests Seaside Farm-ers Market patrons sip some of their kombucha tea and then use a bit in place of vinegar in homemade salad dressings. It is a new and easy way to introduce probiotics into your diet.

Noli South’s kombucha comes in four flavors, all crafted from organic juices.

What’s next on the horizon for Noli South? They plan to get their own commercial kitchen facility this fall. As it stands, they brew batch after delicious small batch at Finn’s Barista Bar in Panama City Beach. After they expand to their own facility they plan

to work towards becoming USDA Certified Organic.

You can find Noli South’s kombucha at the Seaside Farmers Market each week, as well as at Seaside merchants Raw + Juicy, Raw + Juicy Life, and Amavida Coffee & Tea. c

By Sarah Murphy RobertsonPhotos by Sarah Murphy Robertson

Sunday wraps up the weekend with a Celebration of Bubbles, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Great South-ern Café, as sparkling wine enthu-siasts explore Champagne, Cava, Prosecco and more. And not to be left out, the award-winning Seaside Wine Proj-ect, Seaside’s private-label collec-tion of hand-selected wines, will again make its way from Sonoma County, Calif. Exclusive to Seaside, wine enthusiasts can choose from among their favorite varieties in-cluding cabernet, chardonnay, pi-not noir, cuvée and red zinfandel. This family of wines was hand-picked by Seaside founders Robert and Daryl Davis to appeal to the con-

tinual interest and demand from pa-trons and visitors for the best-tasting and highest-quality wines. Kokomo Winery owner and winemaker Erik will again be on hand during the fes-tival to talk about winemaking and wine growing.

Park and RideGuests can take shuttles to and from Seaside for the event. The Seeing Red Wine Festival is offer-ing free parking to all guests at the new County Parking Lot on CR 283 in Grayton Beach. Shuttles will run continuously from 11a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing guests the opportunity to arrive early and stroll through Sea-side and stay late for dinner follow-ing the event. c

Seeing Red Wine FestivalCont. from page 10

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Ultimate Proposal

By Wendy O. Dixon

Seaside played a part in an elabo-rate and carefully coordinated mar-riage proposal over Memorial Day weekend, as a South Carolina man in love popped the question to the love of his life in Ruskin Park. Dr. David Albenberg, a family practice doctor, and Samia (Sam) Hanafi Nettles, an attorney, met on-line in early 2016 “the way everyone meets these days.” “There are those couples who meet online and those who lie about it,” Dave jokes. For Sam, the relationship was a slow progression. “At our age you’re excited and hopeful about love, but also are waiting for the other shoe to drop,” she says. “But with Dave it didn’t. Everyday I got another confir-mation of what a great person he is.” Both are Charleston, S.C., den-izens, who have been enjoying a budding romance that includes mountain climbing and other thrill-seeking adventures, thanks to Dave’s love for planning epic dates for his beloved Sam. Dave knew he had found the right woman when she was a perfect match to his ad-venturous spirit. He knew his time to propose would be when the cou-ple, along with Dave’s daughters — Zoe, 12, and Sydney, 10 — met with Sam’s extended family in WaterCol-or and Seaside in May. He hatched a painstaking plan that needed the help of a handful of people, as well as a few props. The idea came to Dave in the mid-dle of the night. “Sam likes to paint. So I thought I’d use that to propose,” he says. “So we’d do a painting class and then do our respective reveals.” He couldn’t find a painting teacher who would get in on the ruse. But he did learn that a comedic improv actor

Hearts melt in as amarriage proposal unfolds

who could play the part of a painter was an even better idea. He recruit-ed his friend, Vince Graham, who is friends with Seaside founder Robert Davis. Davis then asked for assistance from The Seaside Repertory The-atre (The REP), which has a talented team of improv actors who perform regularly in Seaside. The REP’s direc-tor, Erinn Stranko, then concocted a scheme whereby improv actor Brook Stelter would play a world famous watercolor artist known as Claude (pronounced “Cloud-Dè”) Dechap-pelle, who would give expert painting instruction to Dave and Sam. Dave shared the plan with his daughters, insisting it was top se-cret, which proved difficult for the excited girls. “Things were getting squirrely there for a bit,” Dave re-calls. “I had to ditch the kids and get a way for family to meet up af-

Where’s Waldo? Can you find him? Thirty years of finding Waldo has made kids and parents happy. But Wal-do lives to continue this game. The amazing original of the Where’s Waldo book set off a massive world-wide search for Waldo. Now 30 years later, a special edition perfect for the youngest Waldo searcher, contains all the fun of the original but with a lot of eye-popping extras. Anyone who has found Waldo on his journeys before will want to find him all over again, be-cause he’s in a new place in every scene. And now readers can also search for Woof, Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard, Odlaw, and much more — all newly added to this special edition found at Sundog Books in Seaside. Throughout July, he’s also hiding in local Seaside and Watercolor business-es. And his dog, Woof, is hiding some-where at Sundog Books. The search is on.

Beginning Aug.1, Bud, Seaside’s founding dog, will be hiding in various merchant locations in Seaside. And it’s your job to find him. Where’s Bud, Seaside’s take on the popular Where’s Waldo event held by Sundog Books in July, is a scaven-ger hunt for all you little explorers. The search for Bud begins at the Sea-side Visitors Bureau and Seaside Kids (see map on page 14), where you can

Start at Sundog Books in Seaside where you’ll pickup your passport. When you spot Waldo at any one of the businesses listed on the inside of the passport, collect a store stamp (or signature). When you spot Waldo & Woof at Sundog Books, collect a store stamp (or signature). When you’ve collected all 20 store stamps/signatures, bring them to Sun-dog Books, the “Find Waldo Local Headquarters.” You will receive a treat provided by The Candy Bar. You will also receive a “Found Waldo” button (limited amount only). Once you’ve collected all stamps/signatures, leave your completed pass-port at Sundog Books to be entered in a drawing each Friday, except July 1, through the entire month of July. You can even snap a photo of you and Wal-do. #whereswaldoseasidefl And just in case you forget all of this, the instructions are printed on the passports at Sundog Books. Happy Hunting! c

pick up a passport and get your first Bud sighting. After spotting Bud, you will get your passport stamped. From there, you’ll visit each participating merchant listed on the passport and search for Bud hidden in or nearby that business, collecting a stamp from each merchant along the way. After collect-ing stamps from every Bud spotting lo-cation, and ending at the Seaside Style store, you can bring your finished pass-port to Modica Market where you’ll be rewarded with a prize. c

Where’s Waldo

Where’s Bud

By Lori Leath Smith

By Lori Leath Smith

terward. Thankfully a kind friend came down to take care of the kids.” With the plan set, this was Dave’s moment to put all of his heart and creativity into his epic proposal. Dave and Claude went over the script, got the props — easels, paints, even some fancy French berets for the couple to wear, because, well, it’s French. Dave, and the unsuspecting Sam, set out to Ruskin Park for a watercolor paint-ing session. Claude asked them to paint on canvases facing each other, so as to obstruct Sam’s view of what Dave was painting. After some brush strokes that painted the big question on a backdrop of the blues and greens of the nearby gulf, it was time to see each other’s paintings. As Sam’s eyes focused on Dave’s watercolor paint-ing, she understood that the moment was bigger than any of their previous elaborate dates. After the big reveal,

Dave got on one knee and proposed, asking, “Will you marry us?” Dave credits Seaside with being such an ideal setting in which to pro-pose. “The people in Seaside are awe-some,” he says. “People started gath-ering around as they figured out what was happening, seeing what I was painting but that Sam was unaware.” As Sam said, “Yes,” the couple had marked a special memory they will share for the rest of their lives. “The reason it took me 50 years to find the right girl is because I wanted some-one who would also love adventure like I do,” Dave says. “She’s been ami-able to these strange antics.” Wedding plans are in the works, with something planned for later this year. “I think it will outshine the proposal,” Dave predicts. “It will be historic.” c

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