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Discover America’s Hidden Eden from DestinDiscover America’s Hidden Eden from Destin Florida to 30AFlorida to 30AWith stunning powder white sugar beaches With stunning powder white sugar beaches and Emerald Green waters reminiscent of and Emerald Green waters reminiscent of the Caribbean. the Caribbean. Making the Emerald Coast area one of Making the Emerald Coast area one of the #1 destinations for vacation spots the #1 destinations for vacation spots earning the highest passive income to earning the highest passive income to date. date. Rebekah’s keen curiosity to travel Rebekah’s keen curiosity to travel every street and unmarked road has every street and unmarked road has given her a complete and in depth given her a complete and in depth knowledge of the Destin - 30A Marketknowledge of the Destin - 30A Marketinside and out.inside and out. 30A30AHEAVENHEAVEN IS A PLACE ONIS A PLACE ON#1 VACATION HOME 2022 #1 VACATION HOME 2022 SELECTED BY VRBOSELECTED BY VRBOTHE PRETTIEST BEACHES THE PRETTIEST BEACHES IN THE US!IN THE US!MEET 30A’S TOP LUXURY MEET 30A’S TOP LUXURY SPECIALIST REBEKAH FRANKLINSPECIALIST REBEKAH FRANKLIN

HOMELIFE MAGAZINE 2Destin, FloridaScenic Highway 98, or as we locals call it ‘Old 98,’ is a six-mile beach road Scenic Highway 98, or as we locals call it ‘Old 98,’ is a six-mile beach road that links Destin to Miramar Beach. Prior to the construction of ‘New 98’ this that links Destin to Miramar Beach. Prior to the construction of ‘New 98’ this two-lane road was all that connected the peninsula to the rest of the state. two-lane road was all that connected the peninsula to the rest of the state. But Old 98 is not just a road you drive on anymore – it’s a road you drive But Old 98 is not just a road you drive on anymore – it’s a road you drive towards. Home to some of the most sought-aer beach communities and towards. Home to some of the most sought-aer beach communities and extravagant vacation homes in Florida, Old 98 is as much of a destination as extravagant vacation homes in Florida, Old 98 is as much of a destination as it is a lifestyle. ~Old 98 Destinit is a lifestyle. ~Old 98 Destin0202 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com

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HOMELIFE MAGAZINE 5 Florida’s breathtaking scenic highway 30-A is a 25 mile long beach road in South Florida’s breathtaking scenic highway 30-A is a 25 mile long beach road in South Walton that stretches along the Emerald Coast, famous for its clear turquoise Walton that stretches along the Emerald Coast, famous for its clear turquoise waters and white sand beaches. Flourished with 16 quintessential beach waters and white sand beaches. Flourished with 16 quintessential beach communities, resorts, beach bars and 25,000 acres of protected state forests & communities, resorts, beach bars and 25,000 acres of protected state forests & rare dune lakes, 30A is the ultimate earthly paradise for those who love the beach rare dune lakes, 30A is the ultimate earthly paradise for those who love the beach and world-class amenities.and world-class amenities.Hollywood stars, famous musicians, international vacationers, and socialites Hollywood stars, famous musicians, international vacationers, and socialites either own or flock to one of the most beautiful small towns in all of Florida, Alys either own or flock to one of the most beautiful small towns in all of Florida, Alys Beach. Aly’s is world renowned for its whitewashed buildings and Bermuda-Beach. Aly’s is world renowned for its whitewashed buildings and Bermuda-style architecture with courtyards, fountains, pools & popped-out shutters. The style architecture with courtyards, fountains, pools & popped-out shutters. The mathematically intriguing design of the town with all its glory adorns the sugar mathematically intriguing design of the town with all its glory adorns the sugar sands of 30A.sands of 30A.30A Floridawww.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 05

HOMELIF E MAGAZINE A tremendous exodus of people have moved to the Emerald Coast as a permanentresidence or have purchased 2nd homes as investment properties. High net worthindividuals are taking advantage of the beautiful weather and no state income tax &estate tax.06 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 6Best Beaches in the US 2023:1. Maui 2. Kauai 3. Honolulu - Oahu 4. Destin, Florida (30A) Other Major Beaches: 12. Outer Banks; 15. Key West; 20. Miami Beach5. Clearwater Beach, Florida6. Malibu, California7. Laguna Beach, Florida8. Assateague Island#3#3#3 55 Most55 Most55 MostBeautiful TownsBeautiful TownsBeautiful Townsin Americain Americain AmericaARCHITECTURALARCHITECTURALARCHITECTURAL DIGEST 2022DIGEST 2022DIGEST 2022#1 Annual#1 Annual#1 AnnualTop 10Top 10Top 10BeachBeachBeach Dr. BeachDr. BeachDr. Beach#1 VACATION#1 VACATION#1 VACATIONHOME 2022HOME 2022HOME 2022 SELECTEDSELECTEDSELECTEDBY VRBOBY VRBOBY VRBO0%State Income Tax5.5%State Corporate TaxLow compared to Average

7“The Gulf Coast is a dynamic market that has experienced immensegrowth over the past two decades.” ~30A.com wwww.rebekahfranklinrealestate.comww.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 77Country Star Luke Bryan’s Home 4 Beds4 Baths4,645 Sq FtFOR SALE$14,950,000

08 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com Rebekah Franklin“Results Driven Realtor! Rebekah is soknowledgable about the market, easy to workwith and interested in making sure her clientsand all involved have a top notch experience. Ifall of the realtors I work with were as dedicatedand hard working as Rebekah, my job as alender would be simple! I give 5 hearts as myfriend and referral partner!”Jessica HensleySr. Mortgage Loan AdvisorMortgage Loan OriginatorNMLS# 912722“We recently purchased a home in SantaRosa Beach and had the pleasure of workingwith Rebekah – she was knowledgeable,thoughtful, persistent, and provided wisecounsel during the process. The loanprocess and timing of selling our previoushome caused a lot of changes and stress– Rebekah always kept our best interestsin mind and provided great insight.I would highly recommend Rebekah if youare looking for an exceptional real estate agent.”Lori CHi, my name is Rebekah Franklin and it’s a pleasure to have you here!Purchasing Real Estate is one of the largest transactions we make in ourlives and I’m here to help guide you through what can and will be a thrillingexperience! It’s not just about buying a home, it’s about creating a legacy and findingproperties that fit all of your needs. Whether it’s creating generationalwealth and handing down your estate from one generation to the next, orfinding your next investment property to help build a diverse portfolio, I’mby your side to walk you through all the tough decisions and negotiations tomake sure all the best choices are being made for your current reality.Hi, my name is Rebekah Franklin and it’s a pleasure to have you here!Purchasing Real Estate is one of the largest transactions we make in ourlives and I’m here to help guide you through what can and will be a thrillingexperience! It’s not just about buying a home, it’s about creating a legacy and findingproperties that fit all of your needs. Whether it’s creating generationalwealth and handing down your estate from one generation to the next, orfinding your next investment property to help build a diverse portfolio, I’mby your side to walk you through all the tough decisions and negotiations tomake sure all the best choices are being made for your current reality.

www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 09I’m a mom to two lovely girls.There is nothing more fun than tohave your own loyal crew enjoyinglife! And, in my opinion, there’s nobetter place to be than frolickingaround on the powder whitebeaches of the Emerald Coast,which is a literal stunning scenicbackdrop to our lives! We haveenjoyed this place for almost 10years now and we are immenselyblessed to call the Destin, FL areaour home!“Rebekah was our realtor who helped us“Rebekah was our realtor who helped usnavigate the selling of our previous home andnavigate the selling of our previous home andbuying our current home. She is a confidentbuying our current home. She is a confidentprofessional, who is very knowledgeable of theprofessional, who is very knowledgeable of theprocess, and always responded quicklyprocess, and always responded quicklywhenever we reached out to her. She iswhenever we reached out to her. She isreliable, respectful responsible, and veryreliable, respectful responsible, and verypersonable as such she excels at customerpersonable as such she excels at customerservice. We did not hesitate to recommendingservice. We did not hesitate to recommendingRebekah to anyone buying or selling a home.Rebekah to anyone buying or selling a home.We have a very positive experience and couldWe have a very positive experience and couldnot have been happier with her!”not have been happier with her!”SailkinsSailkinsWith over 5000 agentsin the region, I cansincerely say she is oneof the best.Horace Hayden

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12InterestingFactThere are countless reasons why many vacationers There are countless reasons why many vacationers from across the globe choose the Emerald Coast as from across the globe choose the Emerald Coast as their vacation destination. One unique distinction their vacation destination. One unique distinction that separates us from other beach towns is the that separates us from other beach towns is the peculiar beauty of the pristine, sugar-white sands peculiar beauty of the pristine, sugar-white sands and emerald green waters. The unique white sand and emerald green waters. The unique white sand along the emerald coast consists of pure, small quartz along the emerald coast consists of pure, small quartz particles which came from a process starting in the particles which came from a process starting in the Appalachian Mountains. Over thousands of years, Appalachian Mountains. Over thousands of years, as the Appalachian Mountains weathered, quartz as the Appalachian Mountains weathered, quartz and other particles were washed down through the and other particles were washed down through the Apalachicola River, ending in the Gulf Creating the Apalachicola River, ending in the Gulf Creating the most stunning beaches in the US. ~ Condo Worldmost stunning beaches in the US. ~ Condo World 12 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com12 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com

HOMELIFE MAGAZINE 13www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 13www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 13#3 The 55 Most Beautiful #3 The 55 Most Beautiful Small Towns in AmericaSmall Towns in AmericaAccording to Architectural digest, Alys Beach is number 3 in its list of “The 55 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America.” Alys Beach was recognized as one of the Best Beaches with “High Style,” accompanying other famed luxury beach spots, East Hamptons, Malibu and Barbados. The ranking for the top spot acknowledges Alys Beach for its “luxe, European-feel” and recognizes that “the New Urbanist town takes full advantage of its gorgeous setting along white sands and emerald Gulf water.”

14CRABISLANDThe High Demand Crab Island in Destin, Florida, is the perfect combination of sun, sand, and sparkling emerald waters! Once just a tiny island on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, the sandbar known as “Crab Island” is now one of the most popular things to do in Destin for boaters, paddlers, and swimmers alike! Large enough for hundreds of boats, kayaks, and waverunners to anchor down and hang out, some of the area’s top events take place at the sandbar all spring and summer long! ~Crab Island LLC14 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com14 www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com

HOMELIFE MAGAZINE 15Luke Bryan & Family Luke Bryan & Family in Santa Rosa Beach, FLin Santa Rosa Beach, FLwww.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 15www.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 15Reese Witherspoon Family Vacation in 30AReese Witherspoon Family Vacation in 30AJerry Jones Beach Home in Jerry Jones Beach Home in Santa Rosa Beach, FLSanta Rosa Beach, FLTruman Show shot at Seaside Beach (30A);Truman Show shot at Seaside Beach (30A);It’s been reported Jim Carrey owns a home in 30a.It’s been reported Jim Carrey owns a home in 30a.Courtney Cox grew up in 30A; Courtney Cox grew up in 30A; she’s frequently spotted here.she’s frequently spotted here.Favorite Vacation Spot for Favorite Vacation Spot for Matthew McConaughey.Matthew McConaughey.It’s been reported Britney Spears and It’s been reported Britney Spears and her family own a home in 30a.her family own a home in 30a.Emeril Lagasse currently resides in 30a and owns Emeril Lagasse currently resides in 30a and owns a few restaurants here.a few restaurants here.

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HOMELIFE MAGAZINE 17Wake Upto ParadiseSeagrove Beach is known for its prime public beach Seagrove Beach is known for its prime public beach access points. As you move east and west along scenic access points. As you move east and west along scenic 30A in Seagrove Beach, you’ll discover many great ways 30A in Seagrove Beach, you’ll discover many great ways to access the sought aer sugar white sand so many to access the sought aer sugar white sand so many people have come to love. ~30a Escapespeople have come to love. ~30a Escapeswww.rebekahfranklinrealestate.comwww.rebekahfranklinrealestate.com 17 17

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