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Loews Don Cesar: St. Pete’s Pink Palace

BySheila Gaspers June 25, 2014July 1, 2014

Etta James’ rendition of the classic 1940’s blues standard,”At Last”, keeps humming through my head when I think of the iconic Loews Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Perhaps, it is the property’s inspiring story of resilience or the romance of the era that makes the song ring true. Born from a developer’s…

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An Enchanting Emerald Coast Experience: The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

BySheila Gaspers September 24, 2012July 9, 2013

Mother Nature never ceases to amaze. The awe-inspiring beauty of Northwest Florida, namely the stretch of gulf coastline midway between Panama City and Pensacola, is nearly impossible to imagine. Better known as the Emerald Coast with miles of sugar white beaches, sparkling turquoise water and a myriad of recreational activities, this top rated beach destination warrants an up…