30A – Martha’s Lane Lot 4, Santa Rosa Beach FL – Walk to Gulf

February 3, 2018 by

Dreaming of living off 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida? Lot 4 Martha’s Lane is a lovely lot for sale on one of the highest elevations you will find in South Walton.  You may have potential gulf views from the second or third story! This 30A area lot is about .2 acres, with dimensions of 59 x 110, the perfect size for your new home.   You can walk to the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, take your golf cart to the renowned Vue on 30A restaurant and Stinky’s Fish Camp restaurant.  Close by, find one of the few coastal dune lakes, Lake Allen and walk to to Gulf of Mexico at the beach access south on 30A.  For shopping and more restaurants, it’s just minutes to Gulf Place Town Center, with myriad shops, artists, concerts and activities!

Excited yet? Here are some photos highlighting the location and area offerings for Lot 4, Martha’s Lane.

Watch the virtual tour of Lot 4 Martha’s Lane off 30A. Offered at $219,999.

For more information, contact:

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Florida.

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Half-Acre South of 30A Loon Lake Dr.- Lake Stallworth, Gulf Access, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

September 12, 2017 by

Introducing Lots 10 and 11B, Loon Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Stunning half-acre lot south of 30A with deeded access to Stallworth Lake and the beach! This gorgeous wooded half-acre building lot is located on the old-Florida feel Loon Lake Drive. The boardwalk behind the property is an invitation to enjoy the natural, treed setting and rare coastal dune lake. Take your dinghy out to the Gulf of Mexico beach across Stallworth Lake and enjoy the sand, dazzling views and ocean air just steps from your door. Possible water views from a third story home (to be verified by buyer).  Conveniently located near fine dining, shopping and Sacred Heart hospital. Open the world to a new life of your dreams on 30A.

Watch the virtual tour of these gorgeous lots and locale!

Offered at $529,400 for full half-acre, or $264,700 for one quarter acre lot. Where do you want to live?

 

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Florida.

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How Creativity Sells Real Estate on 30A – Santa Rosa Beach Florida

February 28, 2017 by

Let me tell you a little story and fun discovery of a unique marketing angle for a home I have listed south of 30A in Beachview Heights. “30A” is a very popular South Walton section of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It’s a long stretch of road south of Highway 98 from the west end nearer to Destin, east towards Panama City Beach and Inlet Beach.  There are multi-million dollar homes, lots, condo developments and swanky, upscale shopping and restaurants, yet it retains an old Florida charm, punctuated by rare coastal dune lakes, bike trails and quaint public beach accesses. The 30A area attracts buyers from all over the country and outside the U.S.

 When I got the call to list this old one-story cottage south of 30A (note: “south of 30A” is another keyword that points to “closer to the beach”), I met the out-of-state sellers on site.  It was notable that the home was directly across the street from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, in fact, there was a sign posted with the following: “State Park Boundary, All Trees, Plants and Animals Are Protected By State Law”.

 

The sellers mentioned that when there was a rare forest fire, they could see the Gulf of Mexico from the house, which had not been lived in for many years.  This immediately got my marketing brain into high gear.  I noticed there were two newer, upscale, three-story homes a couple lots away and I just wondered if they had gulf views. You see, the value of my listing is more in the land, as the house needs major remodeling, so the potential of a gulf view would significantly add value and expand its marketing reach to prospective buyers. To research the view potential, I checked the MLS (multiple listing system) to see if the two neighboring homes had ever been listed and if there were photos of gulf views.  Voila! They had indeed been listed as new construction a few years ago and there were pictures of the gulf views from the balconies! This almost confirmed that my listing, a couple hundred feet away, would offer gulf views with a new two-three story home built on the site. See the aerial map below depicting the house, outlined in red and its proximitiy to the Gulf of Mexico across the State Forest.

 

My next step was to hire professional photographer, Jason Parker of Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography to bring his pneumatic, compressor-controlled boom to do low-altitude aerial photography and verify the water view, plus take fabulous photographs for me to publicize the home. While waiting for Jason, I serendipitously met a neighbor at one of the adjacent homes who was sitting on her third floor balcony! I shouted up “Hello! I am Wendy Rulnick, Broker, and I just listed  the home next door! We are verifying there could be a gulf view from the third floor of a new home on the site. Can you see the gulf from where you are?” She graciously and delightedly responded “Yes!”. That was my second confirmation of a view possibility. Then Jason arrived and it was really cool watching him set up his equipment (see video of the photography boom), towed on a heavy-duty trailer and attached to a computer in his vehicle.  He mounted his camera and pumped it up to match the third floor balcony height of the adjoining homes, verifying the approximate level with his computer monitor.

OK, here goes…. He swung around the camera to the Gulf of Mexico, and there it was! The gulf view was spectacular over the trees, you could even see the white sands of the beach! I was thrilled at my final verification and marketing path forward.

Here are some snaps of the views:

 

Listing and selling real estate is more than sticking a sign in the yard. Creativity,  problem solving and attention to detail are key elements in getting your real estate sold.  Contact me to discuss your real estate needs on 30A and the Emerald Coast.

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Florida.

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SOLD Half-Acre Lot South of 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

January 17, 2017 by

 

view from lot south of 30A

Lot 4 Chivas Lane, south of 30-A, recently sold for full price – $575,000. This half-acre lot in Santa Rosa Beach Florida was a rare opportunity to purchase a lot of this size.  Most lots in the greater south of 30-A vicinity are in the .10 (one-tenth of an acre) range. Lot 4 Chivas Lane has deeded beach access just two lots away and is located on a cul-de-sac. The covenants allow multi-family dwellings.  The lot already had the water and sewer tap fees paid.  Finally, there are no association fees in the small subdivision of Walkover Dunes!

Here are some more photos of the views and beach access for Lot 4 Chivas Lane.  If you have a lot you need to sell in the 30-A area, or anywhere on the Emerald Coast, give me a call!

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Florida.

2rd Floor View Lot 4 Chivas_20150321_061  Beach Access Lot 4 Chivas_20150321_011 Beach Access Lot 4 Chivas_20150321_012

 

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Palms of Seagrove B7, 30A Condo Under $350,000

October 11, 2016 by

Spectacular gulf views from the Palms of Seagrove B7  condo on 30A, one mile east of Seaside. This vibrant Palms of Seagrove unit has tile floors and a spacious, open feeling. Overlooking the pool and the gulf, unwind on your balcony. The gulf view is over a nature walk of trees, adding to a more private feel. Take a walk on the Palms of Seagrove boardwalk, feel the powder white beach and the deep, emerald Gulf of Mexico waters. Set in a prime location on 30A near Seaside and Watercolor, this popular complex offers great rental income of more than $30,000 per year historically, but is also home to several full-time residents. Recent care includes a renovated pool house, roofing updates and new sidewalks. This unit sleeps six, as the hall bunk room adds to rental options. Nearby there are many activities to bring you enjoyment! Art, dining, shopping and nature! Welcome to your new home in Seagrove Beach on 30A.

3604 E Co Highway 30-A UNIT B-7, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Offered for $347,900.

See the Palms at Seagrove B7 virtual tour.

 

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Florida.

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Zip Code Change for 30A Homes Near Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach!

July 1, 2016 by
Seaside Post Office
Attention! Sometimes zip codes in the 30A area can be confusing! As of July 1, 2016, the US Post Office has changed the zip code commonly used in communities near Inlet Beach, Florida.
Previously, properties on the east end of 30A in south Walton County used the Panama City Beach zip code of 32413, but now use the Inlet Beach zip code, 32461. The USPS also allows for this zip code to be used for Alys Beach, Panama City Beach (Walton County only), Rosemary Beach, Seacrest, and Watersound.

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Free Market Analysis of Your 30A Property.

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Florida.

 

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2015 Holiday Events in Destin and the Surrounding Area

November 12, 2015 by

hol15The holidays are rapidly approaching, and we’re all looking for fun ways to celebrate with our family and friends. Below I’ve compiled a list of holiday events in Destin and the surrounding area. To keep up with the latest local tips, sign up for my newsletter here!

DESTIN

  • Sunday, November 15 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM) – ARTWalk (HarborWalk Village) | Features dozens of local artisans and craftspeople along this open air waterfront boardwalk. It’s a vibrant marketplace, bustling with street performers and live music.
  • Thursday, November 19 (5:30-8:00 PM) – 3rd Annual Bourbon at the Bay (Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club) | Sip on bourbon, scotch, and champagne, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and start your holiday shopping early with their silent auction.
  • Friday, November 20 (6:00-8:00 PM) – Santa’s Arrival (Destin Commons) | Destin Commons and Bass Pro Shops welcome Santa to light the tree! Character photo opportunities and live entertainment with Sinfonia and festive carolers. Sit back and marvel at a holiday parade with Santa and fireworks!
  • Thursday, November 26 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) – Thanksgiving with Harbor Docks and Habitat (Harbor Docks) | Harbor Docks will open their doors for the 21st Anniversary of Thanksgiving with Habitat for Humanity to provide a complimentary traditional dinner for you. This invitation is open to everyone, whether you plan to spend the holiday alone or with family and friends.
  • Thursday, December 3 (6:00-7:00 PM) – Destin Christmas Tree Lighting (Destin Community Center) | The 29th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is hosted by the City of Destin. This will be an outdoor event for the entire family with a visit from Santa Claus. There will be entertainment from local choruses, musical groups, dancers, etc., with refreshments being served after the lighting of the tree. Donations of toys and canned food will be collected for families in need.
  • Friday, December 4 (7:00 PM) – Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert (Village Baptist Church) |  Doors open at 6:00 PM. Admission is a donation of an unwrapped child’s toy to be distributed among the participating churches’ outreach ministries to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need during the holidays. A love offering at intermission will benefit Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s “All Kinds of Art,” a children’s educational outreach program inspiring students and special needs children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
  • Saturday, December 5 (2:00-4:00 PM) – Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s “A Dickens Christmas” (HarborWalk Village: Veranda Room) | Experience a unique adaption of Charles Dickens’ famous story “A Christmas Carol” in this up close and intimate setting. Three talented professional actors seamlessly change from character to character as they bring to life the tale of Scrooge and his transformational night with three ghosts. Make this special evening a new holiday tradition as you share cookies and tea with family and friends in a cozy, festive atmosphere.
  • Saturday, December 12 (10:00 AM – noon) – Destin Christmas Parade | The floats will start by Old Time Pottery and travel west down Harbor Blvd to Nightown.
  • Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 (noon – 4:00 PM) – Holiday ArtWalk | The Destin Harbor is full of holiday cheer! Local artists, passionate designers, creative personalities and all day entertainment turns HarborWalk Village into a vibrant and bustling outdoor art gallery for a special edition Holiday ArtWalk. Stop by the main stage and visit with Santa.
  • Saturday, December 12 (2:00-4:00 PM) – Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s “A Dickens Christmas” (HarborWalk Village: Veranda Room) | Experience a unique adaption of Charles Dickens’ famous story “A Christmas Carol” in this up close and intimate setting. Three talented professional actors seamlessly change from character to character as they bring to life the tale of Scrooge and his transformational night with three ghosts. Make this special evening a new holiday tradition as you share cookies and tea with family and friends in a cozy, festive atmosphere.
  • Sunday, December 13 (6:00 PM) – Destin Boat Parade | The Destin harbor will be dancing with holiday lights and cheer during the 28th Annual Destin Boat Parade.
  • Saturday, December 19 (2:00-4:00 PM) – Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s “A Dickens Christmas” (HarborWalk Village: Veranda Room) | Experience a unique adaption of Charles Dickens’ famous story “A Christmas Carol” in this up close and intimate setting. Three talented professional actors seamlessly change from character to character as they bring to life the tale of Scrooge and his transformational night with three ghosts. Make this special evening a new holiday tradition as you share cookies and tea with family and friends in a cozy, festive atmosphere.

FORT WALTON BEACH

  • Friday, December 11 (7:30 PM) – A Peter White Christmas (Emerald Coast Convention Center) | A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair. Smooth jazz and jingle bells return to the Emerald Coast in this unique blend of contemporary jazz and holiday music. Purchase tickets early, as this event often sells out.

GULF BREEZE

  • Friday, November 20 (5:00-8:00 PM) – Christmas Jingle & Marketplace (Gulf Breeze Community Center) | Get into the holiday spirit with the beautiful lights, decorations, music, and fun with Santa. They will have arts and crafts available from area vendors.
  • Saturday, November 21 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) – Christmas Jingle & Marketplace (Gulf Breeze Community Center) | Get into the holiday spirit with the beautiful lights, decorations, music, and fun with Santa. They will have arts and crafts available from area vendors.
  • Saturday, November 21 (7:00-11:00 PM) – Festival of the Trees Gala (Gulf Breeze Community Center) | Santa Rosa Kids House live auction, cocktail attire, dinner buffet, and dancing. Purchase tickets online.

NAVARRE

  • Saturday, December 5 (2:00 PM) – Annual Navarre Community Christmas Parade | The theme this year is “Christmas in Candyland.” The parade will begin at the Navarre Library, traveling south and ending behind Centennial Bank.

NICEVILLE

  • Friday, November 20 (7:30 PM) – Messiah and More Concert (St. Paul Lutheran Church) | Performed by Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale.
  • Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 (7:30 PM) – The Nutcracker Ballet (Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College) | Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for children (12 and under).
  • Sunday, November 22 (2:30 PM) – The Nutcracker Ballet (Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College) | Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for children (12 and under).
  • Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 27 (6:00-9:00 PM) – Christmas Lady’s Niceville Christmas Display (in the former K-Mart location in the Oak Creek Shopping Center) | “Animation in Motion” is open seven nights a week!
  • Monday, November 30 through Sunday, January 3 (6:00-9:30 PM, until 10:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays) – Geek Lights (corner of Bluewater Boulevard and Antiqua Way) |A popular Niceville Christmas lights display and music show, beginning on the hour and half hour. Consists of Christmas lights and other themed display elements, all under computer control and synchronized to stories and music. This year’s display features approximately 85,000 lights, driven by nearly 300 computer controlled circuits.
  • Friday, December 4 (7:30 PM) – A Christmas Carol in Concert (Mattie Kelly Arts Center) | Early ticket purchase is strongly recommended as the event has sold out the last several years.
  • Saturday, December 5 (10:00 AM) – Niceville Christmas Parade | The theme is “100 Years of Christmas in Okaloosa County.” The parade starts at the intersection of State Road 20 and Palm Boulevard and makes its way down State Road 20 to Partin Drive, where it turns right. The parade then continues on Partin Drive past Ruckel Middle School.
  • Saturday, December 5 (2:00 PM and 7:30 PM) – A Christmas Carol in Concert (Mattie Kelly Arts Center) | Early ticket purchase is strongly recommended as the event has sold out the last several years.
  • Friday, December 11 (7:30 PM) – Holiday Pops (Mattie Kelly Arts Center) | Ring in the season with all your holiday favorites as the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, and the superb voices of the NWF State College Belle Voci and Madrigal Singers. Tickets for $25/adult and $18/youth or active duty military.

ROSEMARY BEACH

  • Tuesday, November 24 (2:00-3:00 PM) – “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” Live Theatre (North Barrett Square or The Pearl Ballroom if raining) | Don’t miss the Seaside REP’s smash hit “Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” showcasing all your favorite beloved holiday classics crammed into a performance full of high-energy jolly, frivolity, and hilarity. Fun for the whole family! Chairs and blankets welcome.
  • Friday, November 27 (6:00-6:30 PM) – Rosemary Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony | Don’t miss the excitement as we “turn on the town!” Enjoy musical performances by the Charles Dickens Carolers, see Santa’s big arrival, and take a carriage ride through town.
  • Saturday, November 28 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – Holiday Market | Vendors will be selling holiday decorations, gifts, jewelry, handcrafted furniture, art, and more!

SANDESTIN

  • Saturday, November 14 (5:00 – 7:00 PM) – Sparkling Wine & Holiday Lights (The Village of Baytowne Wharf) | Stroll the streets, lined in twinkling lights and greenery, while sipping champagne and sampling featured menu items. And, you can enjoy a sneak peek of our tree lighting!
  • Sunday, November 1 through Sunday, January 31 (hours vary) – Baytowne on Ice (The Village of Baytowne Wharf) | This seasonal treat is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Open daily.
  • Friday, November 20 (7:00-10:00 PM) – Horizon Stars Fashion Show, “Winterland!” (Linkside Conference Center) | Be entertained by great talent while supporting a wonderful cause.
  • Friday November 27 (6:00 PM) – Polar Express (The Village of Baytowne Wharf) | Watch the Christmas movie under the stars.
  • Saturday November 28 (6:00-9:00 PM) – Here Comes Santa Claus (The Village of Baytowne Wharf) | The main event! They’ll have kids activities and live music. Santa Claus arrives at 6:00, followed by a fireworks show! And don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa, until 9:00!
  • Wednesday, December 2 through Saturday, December 26 (6:00 and 7:00 PM) – 12 Nights of Lights (The Village of Baytowne Wharf) | For the month of December, enjoy a festive light show set to your favorite holiday music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening leading up to Christmas.
  • Saturday, December 12 (5:00 PM) – Tuba Christmas & Holiday Lantern Parade (The Village of Baytowne Wharf) | At 5:00, enjoy a free concert by Playground Music Center. At 6:00, individuals and groups are invited to participate in a lantern parade.
  • Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) – Tee Off For Toys (Raven Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club, or The Links Golf Club) | Donate a new or unwrapped toy or gift card with a value of $15 or more and in exchange resort guests or visitors can play Sandestin’s public golf courses for just the greens/golf car fee of $20.

SEASIDE

  • Saturday, November 21 (5:00 PM) – The Nutcracker (Seaside Ampitheater) | Performance by local area dancers and Ballet Pensacola.
  • Saturday, November 28 (4:00 PM) – Turn on the Town | Christmas parade, Santa, music, and more!
  • Saturday, December 19 (5:30 PM) – Holiday Pops Concert (Seaside Ampitheater) | Special holiday performance from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.

VALPARAISO

  • Saturday, December 12 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) – Yule of Yesteryear (Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida) | Walton Guard re-enactment Christmas 1861, Santa, vendors, entertainment, and more!

WATERCOLOR

  • Saturday, November 28 (5:00-9:00 PM) – Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market | This is a holiday extravaganza complete with falling snow, horse-drawn carriage rides, s’mores, Santa, luminaries, and a winter market!

Questions? Give me a call!

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, has been featured in “Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine” and “Florida Realtor Magazine”. Wendy Rulnick sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Panama City Beach.

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Visit 30A Artist Andy Saczynski in Grayton Beach

October 23, 2015 by

artist Andy Saczynski

South Walton has been recognized as one of the most influential art communities in the southeastern United States since introducing the Artist of the Year program in 2003. In 2013, Grayton Beach artist Andy Saczynski was selected as the eleventh recipient of this prestigious award. Local residents from Pensacola to Apalachicola also voiced their appreciation for Andy by voting him Best Local Artist in EC Magazine‘s Readers Choice Poll in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Andy Saczynski is a mixed media artist specializing in assemblage art. He’s inspired by Florida’s coastal landscape and wildlife, which are often the themes of his work. His style includes characteristics of cubism, folk art, outsider art, and street art. Given the nature of the materials he uses, each piece is unique, yet recognizable as being his. He’s been a professional artist since 2010, and he opened his studio-gallery in Grayton Beach in 2012. His artwork can be found in homes and businesses throughout the United States and abroad. You may have also seen his artwork on Immaculate Baking products nationwide. He even painted a billboard for the company in 2014.

Andy has lived in Florida since he was a child, calling the Florida panhandle home since 1985. He and his wife have five children and live in Destin. (I sold them the house they are living in now!) I’ve known the Saczynski family since 2008, and recently had an opportunity to chat with Andy.

Wendy: Why did you decide to open your art gallery in Grayton Beach?

Andy: I’ve wanted to have my own gallery on 30A since I was a teenager. I like Grayton Beach because it feels like Old Florida, it’s not too crowded, and it’s centrally located. I also like the feel of Florida beach cottages, so I was excited when a cottage in Shops of Grayton was available.

Andy Saczynski art gallery

Wendy: Have you always been an artist?

Andy: Yes, I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. I never liked taking other classes in school – math, science, etc. I always knew I wanted to be an artist. Sometimes I still can’t believe I’m actually doing this for a living!

Wendy: What materials do you usually work with?

Andy: Primarily wood as opposed to canvas. I either make mixed media pieces using found objects or I use house paint on wood. I’m just as happy building or painting.

Wendy: When you’re not painting, how do you spend your free time?

Andy: I’ve surfed since I was a kid. I’ll surf any wave I can get. So, when the Gulf of Mexico is basically flat, I’ll trade my surfboard for a paddleboard. I also like skateboarding. Oh, and I spend a lot of time with my wife and kids. Most of the people in my family also surf and paddleboard.

Andy Saczynski art gallery Grayton Beach

Wendy: Where can people see your artwork?

Andy: My studio-gallery is open to the public, but they can also look at my web site. My wife, Lori, makes sure it’s always current. They can either check out available work or look through my portfolio for commission ideas.

Wendy: How does it work to get a commission?

Andy: I work with individuals and interior designers so that the client can get a custom piece of art in the exact dimensions and colors they want.

Check out Andy Saczynski’s artwork. Tell him that Wendy sent you! And if you love Grayton Beach as much as Andy does, click here to search for Grayton Beach homes.

Questions? Give me a call!

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, has been featured in “Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine” and “Florida Realtor Magazine”. Wendy Rulnick sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Panama City Beach.

Filed Under: 30-A, Grayton Beach Florida, Santa Rosa Beach Florida, Things to Know

Sacred Heart – Santa Rosa Beach Florida – Recognized as Top Hospital

June 29, 2015 by

30A area hospital

Sacred Heart Hospital in Santa Rosa Beach Florida was just acknowledged by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top “100 Great Community Hospitals” for 2015. Specifically, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast was “recognized in several ways for general excellence“. Sacred Heart Hospital was mentioned for its 30 million dollar expansion, as well as being on the list “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery”, “100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery” Award and  “100 Top Hospitals” for three years in a row.

Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast is a 58 bed hospital that facilitates  42,000 outpatient procedures a year, with 4,800 admissions, 28,000 emergency visits, and over 1,100 births!   I can tell you, this is a beautiful facility that shines for its service to the Emerald Coast of Florida, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, 30A, Walton and Okaloosa Counties!!

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, has been featured in “Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine” and “Florida Realtor Magazine”.  Wendy Rulnick sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Panama City Beach. 

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Keep Your Identity Private from MLS in 30-A Santa Rosa Beach Florida

May 7, 2015 by

keep identity private Santa Rosa Beach listing for sale

Are you listing your 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach Florida home for sale and want to keep your identity private? Do you have security concerns or are otherwise high profile, and you must to keep your name confidential during your 30-A home sale? Privacy is important to many athletes, actors, politicians, attorneys, physicians, judges, law enforcement, U.S. and foreign diplomats and State Department employees.  Typically, your name is required to be listed as “seller” in your 30-A Santa Rosa Beach Florida listing. Your name would be exposed to Realtors as part of the MLS, which could easily get out to the public.  To ensure your name is kept confidential and not displayed on the internet, your 30-A Santa Rosa Beach Realtor must submit a special form to the association which allows you to withhold your name.  Of course, people are sneaky and can use your property address to search public records. If your home is held in a corporate name, it would be harder for a casual user to figure out who you were.

If security and privacy are a concern in selling your 30-A Santa Rosa Beach Florida home, make sure you take special care in selecting the right real estate agent. Questions? Give me a call at 850-650-7883. Your inquiry will be kept in the strictest confidence.

It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.
Call 850-650-7883 ext 204
Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, has been featured in “Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine” and “Florida Realtor Magazine”.  Wendy Rulnick sells real estate in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside and surrounding towns along the Emerald Coast of Florida.

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