7th Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican to host 7^th Annual Toy Drive Drop for Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast

WHAT:        Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican has partnered with Porsche of Destin, Gregg ORR Auto and the North Florida Region Porsche Club of America to collect toys for children who will visit the Emergency Room at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast this holiday season. Whether the children are at the local hospital to receive care themselves or for a loved one, the toys bring joy to the children and help make their time in the hospital a little brighter.

The community is encouraged to drop unwrapped new or gently used toys at Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican’s Destin, Miramar Beach, or Santa Rosa Beach office locations.  The Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican staff will deliver the collected toys prior to Christmas. This is the seventh consecutive year for Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican to host the toy drive, with each year the team collecting over 200 toys.

ABOUT:     Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican is a team of dedicated real estate agents that specialize in providing clients with an unprecedented level of personal attention. They have sixteen locations to better serve Florida’s Emerald Coast, spanning a 125-mile radius from Pensacola to Panama City Beach, Florida. For more information call (850) 837-7800 or go to www.c21bluemarlin.com. Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogger, LinkedIn and YouTube.

WHEN:        Collecting toys now until Friday, December 15, 2017.

                     *Media professionals are invited for interviews and video/photo opportunities on Monday, December 18, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast.

WHERE:      Drop Off Locations Include:

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican Destin Office

                     607 Harbor Boulevard

                     Destin, Florida 32541

                    

                     Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican 30A Office

                     4987 E. Co. Hwy. 30A

                     Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459

                    

                     Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican Miramar Beach Office

                     42 Business Centre Drive #112

                     Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Porsche of Destin

                     808 Airport Road

                     Destin, FL 32541

                     Greg ORR Auto

                     226 Main Street

                     Destin, FL 32541

                     North Florida Region Porsche Club of America

                     607 Harbor Boulevard

                     Destin, Florida 32541

5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $30,000 For Charities

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican’s 5^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $31,500 for Five Local Charities

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican hosted their 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club presented by The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa on Friday, October 20, 2017, benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuge, Lighthouse Family Retreat, Special Olympics Florida - Okaloosa County, Trees on the Coast, and Youth Village. Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican raised $31,500 for the local charities, which provides each charity with a total of $6,300 to go towards their organization and brings the charity golf tournament’s total raised over the course of five years to $111,000.

Over 200 members of the local community joined together to participate in the charity golf tournament as sponsors, tournament players, raffle item donors, food and beverage providers, and volunteers. 128 golfers were greeted with shrimp and grits from Another Broken Egg Cafe, and prior to the shotgun start, golfers grabbed lunch to-go from The Local Market, who set up on the driving range. Throughout the course, golfers enjoyed libations and food including beer by Grayton Beer Company, Bloody Marys by The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, margaritas by La Paz, Bloody Marys by Sunset Bay Cafe, rum shots by Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, Fireball shots by Realtor, Jacqui Luberto, Hog’s Punch by Hog’s Breath Destin, Bloody Marys by Realtor Victoria Hughes, beer by Landshark Pizza Co., light bites by Cuvée Kitchen + Wine Bar, and a water station provided Ward & Ketchersid, P.A. Additionally, golfers enjoyed interactive hole sponsors including a demo by Fast Eddie sponsored by Emerald Coast Magazine, a “Closest to the Pin” contest sponsored by The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, and a hole-in-one chance to win a Nissan Titan donated by Lee Buick GMC of Crestview, Florida. For the first time in the history of this tournament, the hole in one challenge was completed by one lucky man, Alan Rodgers who took home a two-year lease to a 2018 pick-up truck that afternoon.

After the golfing portion of the tournament, the after party was hosted in the Regatta Bay clubhouse, which was sponsored by Realtor, Jordan Dennis, and featured live music provided by Stefanie Greenwood and catering by Landshark Pizza Co. Golfers and guests enjoyed live raffles, a silent auction, team and individual awards. Winning bidders and raffle prize winners went home with prizes such as a Justin Gaffrey painting, GUSU paddle board, sports memorabilia, local restaurant gift cards, watersports packages, and more.

Co-owners and brokers of Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, Johnathan Hughes and Jerry Sullivan, continue to be astounded by the community’s support of the charity golf tournament.

“We were elated to be able to help five local charities in our fifth year,” Hughes said. “We could not think of a more supportive and tight-knit community to help ensure this event is bigger and even better every year.”

   

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican would like to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsors including the Diamond Sponsor, Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, who donated $4,000 to the tournament.

Platinum Sponsors donating $2,500 included Emerald Coast Magazine, Jordan Dennis, and Stefanie Greenwood. Other sponsorships included the Golf Cart sponsorship by PrimeLending and the Chipping Green sponsorship by 98 Realty & Property Management Group.

Bronze Sponsors donating $500 included Landshark Pizza Co., La Paz, Jim Wheeler Repairs, Destination Segway Tours, Inc., Matthews & Jones, LLP, Emerald Coast Staging, and Dawn Hoffman with Waterstone Mortgage Corporation.

 A-1 Electric, Bracken Law PA., Chandra Rich, Charity Golf International, Chris Wallace, Cox Media, Curtis Ladwig, Hooters, India Hicks, Luxury Estates Auction, Michael Spencer, Proffitt PR, Scott Miller, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Sonja Revells Photography, South Walton Law, Team Moore, Allen French, Vandy Vela, Victoria Hughes and the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce were additional tournament sponsors who made generous donations.

The Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican Charity Golf Tournament has raised a total of approximately $111,000 for local charities including previous years’ charities: The Mary Lynn Burnette Foundation, The Taylor Haugen Foundation, Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue and most recently, and Silver Sands School.

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican is now taking applications for charities that wish to benefit from their 6^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in 2018. To apply, please contact info@proffittpr.com or (850) 460-7777.

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About Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican
Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican is a team of dedicated real estate agents that specialize in providing clients with an unprecedented level of personal attention. They have sixteen locations to better serve Florida’s Emerald Coast, spanning a 125-mile radius from Pensacola to Panama City Beach, Florida. For more information call (850) 837-7800 or go to www.c21bluemarlin.com. Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogger, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Century 21 Blue Marlin Announces Expansive Merger with Pelican Real Estate and Development Creating Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican

The merger marks one of the largest real estate transactions to date in the Florida Panhandle

DESTIN, FL. (September 14, 2017) – Century 21 Blue Marlin announced today its merger of Pelican Real Estate to form Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican. Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican joins the companies’ affiliates, Fine Homes & Estates and Commercial divisions.

Pelican Real Estate, was established in 1996 by Bill Smith, in Seagrove Beach, Florida, and has grown into one of the largest locally owned real estate companies in Northwest Florida, with 11 offices spanning from Panama City Beach to Pensacola. In addition to its presence throughout Florida’s Emerald Coast, Pelican Real Estate has sales offices within two area developments including Magnolia Cottages by the Sea in Inlet Beach, Florida, and Calypso Resort & Towers, which sits adjacent to Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida.

“I could not be happier about this merger with Century 21Blue Marlin. Jerry and Johnathan’s charisma and love of educating agents will bring a much-needed energy to Pelican,” said Smith.
“I never thought I would ever consider working with a franchise, but Century 21 Blue Marlin is not your run-of-the-mill franchise. The tools and technology they have mastered and utilize is far superior to any I’ve seen.” 

Smith has been in business with his sister, Julie Lawson, who shares in his excitement for the upcoming merger.

 “This is very exciting.  I’ve been considering stepping back from the business over the last couple of years and I’m so glad to put Pelican into good hands,” said Lawson. “This merger will allow me to pursue other interests and passions outside the world of real estate.”

As founder and longtime real estate broker, Bill Smith will stay on board with Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican. The same can be said for Pelican Real Estate’s Qualifying Broker, Ron Jones.

“The joining together of Century 21 Blue Marlin and Pelican Real Estate will truly be an exciting event for all of us,” said Jones. “Combining the resources, personnel, and knowledge of these two successful real estate entities will result in a superior experience not only for our customers but for all of our agents and administrative personnel. Watch out, Emerald Coast, here comes a real estate powerhouse.”

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican will continue to offer property management services including short-term vacations, long-term rentals, HOA management and commercial property management (CAM) as Blue Marlin Vacations and Pelican Properties.

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican will act as the exclusive onsite real estate agency at Calypso Resort & Towers, Jetty East in Destin, Emerald Isle in Panama City Beach, Magnolia Cottages by the Sea, and The Breakers on Okaloosa Island.

“Having played a role in the merger of Century 21 and Blue Marlin, it is overwhelmingly exciting to see the growth of this company and be involved in another successful transition,” said Rick Ellis, Mergers & Acquisitions/Franchise Development of Century 21 Corporate. “With the leadership of Bill Smith, Jerry Sullivan and Johnathan Hughes, this is bound to take the Emerald Coast by storm.”

The merger between the two powerhouse real estate companies means an expanded footprint for Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican, which will now include over 16 offices spanning a 125-mile radius and boasting over 150 agents.

“Having known of Bill both professionally and personally I have always admired his work ethic,” said Century 21 Blue Marlin Co-Broker, Jerry Sullivan. “Bill built this company from the ground up, much like we at Century 21 Blue Marlin have done, and the opportunity to merge the two companies to create an overall better experience for our clientele was an opportunity we did not want to pass up.”

“Most people admire athletes, musicians or actors, but for me I have always revered successful real estate brokers and developers, and Bill Smith tops that list,” continues Johnathan Hughes, Century 21 Blue Marlin Co-Broker.

Many may remember that at the end of 2015, Blue Marlin Realty Group affiliated with Century 21 and has since been operating as Century 21 Blue Marlin.

“I was fortunate to cut the ribbon when we celebrated Blue Marlin becoming part of Century 21,” said Greg Sexton, Chief Operating Officer of Century 21 Corporate. “It was an exciting day for both the brand and Blue Marlin who has since gone on to become one of the fastest growing companies within the Century 21 system. Even more exciting is to be able to combine forces with Pelican Real Estate, which we recognize as one of the most respected real estate companies in the region. The combined companies will be one of the most dominant real estate firms throughout all of Northwest Florida.”

Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican is currently adding training facilities across the Emerald Coast and is actively recruiting agents. If you’re interested in joining the Emerald Coast’s largest and most powerful real estate team, call (850) 837-7800 or go to www.c21bluemarlin.com.

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About Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican
Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican is a team of dedicated real estate agents that specialize in providing clients with an unprecedented level of personal attention. They have sixteen locations to better serve Florida’s Emerald Coast, spanning a 125-mile radius from Pensacola to Panama City Beach, Florida. For more information call (850) 837-7800 or go to www.c21bluemarlin.com. Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogger, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Fall Break - A fast growing vacation season for the Gulf Coast

There are very few budget-friendly places to travel to that boast world-class fishing, award-winning golf courses, premium shopping and jaw-dropping beaches. Nestled amongst the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, Destin sits in the heart of the action during peak and shoulder season. And it’s because of this that we’ve seen a steady increase in traffic in the months usually reserved for the locals.

With offices located across the Panhandle, Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican has certainly seen the increase in our area’s popularity.

Through marketing and community outreach maintained in our area during “shoulder season” (October through May), Destin has quickly become much more than a Spring Break destination. Thanks to the seasonal events such as the Destin Fishing Rodeo and numerous reoccurring wine festivals, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy during their fall break.

Outside of the events, the natural entertainment can’t be beat. Affectionately known as the "world’s luckiest fishing village," Destin harbor’s deep-sea fishing, jet skis, snorkeling and dolphin tours are all accessible by one dock!

In response to the traffic seen in these fall months many nearby airports have picked up direct flights to large feeder markets such as Orlando, Tampa, Dallas and Houston. Before these flights many visitors drove major corridors such as I-65, I-55, I-10, and US Hwy 331 from cities such as Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. 

Getting to Destin is easy, it’s having to leave this beautiful city that’s the hard part.