Miramar Beach Florida

Stronger tea urged for West

U.S. Rep. Allen West not only supported the debt ceiling deal, he actively tried to get others on board. Tea party and other supporters are incensed. Some are talking about recruiting a candidate to run against him in the Republican primary. Many others are posting comments on his Facebook page. "I feel like Col. West stole from me," wrote Tony Wiley of Cape Coral. "I donated to his campaign, even though I'm not in his district. He then turns around and votes 180 degrees from what the people who got him elected want. Can I get a refund?" West never said the deal was perfect, but pitched it as the best that could be achieved. Plenty of Florida Republicans agreed. West spoke recently to Laura Ingraham , who said she would campaign for him if he does face a primary. "One minute they're saying I'm their tea party hero and what, three or four days later I'm a tea party defector?" West said. "That kind of schizophrenia, I'm not going to get involved in it."

A nicer Scott?

Gov. Rick Scott is overhauling his office and attempting a bit of an image makeover. The latest evidence of the latter is an e-mail from his office Monday asking media outlets to swap out his traditional head shots — like those in a photo gallery at links.tampabay.com — with the semi-action shot above. Scott lost his suit and tie this summer in favor of button-down shirts with a state seal and the words "Governor Rick Scott" embroidered just above the pocket.

A new Floridian

In Ames, Iowa, for the GOP straw poll, Buzz caught up with a Floridian — Mike Huckabee . "Yep, I'm voting in Florida now," said the former Arkansas governor who last year moved to Miramar Beach in the Panhandle. We wondered about his thoughts about Florida Republican leaders planning to schedule Florida's primary early enough so that it comes fifth — after Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. Huckabee clearly has a soft spot for Iowa, where he finished a strong second in the 2007 Ames straw poll and then went on to win the 2008 caucuses. "Early is good, but nobody should usurp either Iowa or New Hampshire — not even Florida," he said. "Without this, I think the candidates really don't understand the value of retail politics. Once it gets into the funnel of the long-term campaign these candidates are going to fly in on a chartered jet, they're going to get on a very secure bus. … I want the guy sitting in the Oval Office to understand what real Americans are having to put up with today and not just the ones going to a rah-rah rally or write a big check.

Miramar Beach Condos | Destin Vacation Blog

Ocean Reef Resorts offers our guests an amazing variety of private condominium vacation rentals in Miramar Beach along the jewel toned waters of The Emerald Coast. Are you interested in staying at a place that looks like a giant sandcastle, a luxury cruise ship, a high-rise Vegas styled tower, an old Florida styled “cabin” or one resort that sits on a Tropical lagoon?

The Majestic Sun would be your choice if you like sandcastles! This towering Miramar Beach luxury tower faces the sun directly above the broad, sugar white beach and the shimmering gulf waters which extend all the way to the southern horizon. The Majestic Sun's awesome architecture includes a spectacular arch which rises up in the middle of the tower and is open to both sides creating the sandcastle look. Underneath the arch is a heated indoor swimming pool with a three story, covered cathedral ceiling and a wall of glass that provides dramatic views of the gulf. You may swim out of this space to the outdoors where it rises several feet above the connecting outdoor pool which has a nice open sundeck and a pair of hot tubs. Directly across the street is the gulf with a long palm strewn promenade providing easy access to the beach below. Behind the Majestic Sun is the lagoon dotted Seascape Golf Course and eight professional tennis courts where Ocean Reef guests are provided with complimentary discounts . There is also a Fitness Center with a wide assortment of aerobic and weight machines. We have seventeen private one, two and three bedroom vacation rental condos to choose from here. They are all decorated in various styles from chic contemporary to traditional Florida beach motifs. Each one has a private southern facing balcony so you may enjoy the ocean breezes and the sound of the surf when the waves are big. Full open kitchens with breakfast bars look out into the open dining and living room with gulf views. With sleeper sofas included, these units can sleep anywhere from six to twelve guests since some also have bunk beds.

If a high-rise Vegas styled Miramar Beach condo is more your speed, then you will want to check out the towers of Ariel Dunes I and Ariel Dunes II which are nearby. Each unlighted building is capped by multiple columned porticoes on the top which resemble classical styled Roman temples.

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