Freedom isn’t free. 🇺🇸
Today is more than beach days, boat rides, cookouts, and an extra day off work. Memorial Day is about remembering the men and women who gave everything so we could enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted.
While we’re soaking up the sunshine, spending time with family, and making memories along the Gulf Coast, take a moment to honor the heroes who never made it home. Their sacrifice earned every sunset, every laugh, every peaceful day we get to enjoy.
We remember them today. ❤️🤍💙
“Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again.” — Ronald Reagan
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This #GulfCoastSunset is from North Redington Beach. 🌅
Golden skies. Calm Gulf.
March 1st… that’s a wrap.
Sunday signing off in full Gulf Coast color.
Tag the friends who’d drop everything to see this with you.
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Deck the hulls with boughs of holly… and lights that could guide Santa’s sleigh! 🎄🚤 The Homosassa River Christmas Boat Parade is pure Florida magic – where even the manatees are like ‘Ho Ho Ho, slow down for the show!’ 🌟 Who’s ready to jingle all the waves? #HomosassaBoatParade #FloridaChristmas #LightUpTheRiver
Huge thanks to @GulfCoastGets for donating two vacation rentals for our 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' Benefit Party this weekend at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale. Great friends of ours and an awesome family run business we love to stay at when traveling. Come see them here this Friday at the event. Details here: https://t.co/2USOapI3AX
🐒🌴 Sunday Funday in Old Homosassa! 🌴🐒
We’re out here soaking up sunshine and watching the locals monkey around over at Monkey Island @flacrackermonkeybar 🍹🛥️
How are YOU spending this glorious Sunday?
Cruising the river? Tiki bar hopping? Just chilling with a cold one? Let us know 👇
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🚙🍻 In Old Homosassa, when a golf cart breaks down, somebody always brings a trailer.
It’s the perfect excuse to lend a hand, help a friend, and crack open a cold one.
That’s neighborly living, Homosassa style! 🍺
Flirty Friday = Flamingo nights & feisty vibes 🦩🍹🔥
Old Homosassa’s favorite pink paradise is ready to light up your weekend. Think art-splashed walls, Old Homosassa, and golf cart cruises with your crew—this is how you do Fri-yay right.
🛏️ 3 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps 8 — room for all your besties (4 adults / 4 kids)
🛺 Golf cart available — roll to the river, grab dinner, chase sunsets
📺 Screened porch with large TV — big games or binge nights, your call
🌺 Vibrant décor & pops of pink — every corner is made for selfies
Ready to flamingle in style? Book direct and let the Flamingo magic fly 🦩✨
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Thursday’s are for Beach Daze — where the only plan is sand, sun, and serious chill 🏖️🌞
Tired of the same old Thursday routine? Come flip the script with a beachside escape that delivers instant reset.
🛏️ 3 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps 6 — perfect for your crew
🚶 Steps from the beach, and just a stroll to Carousel & Thomas’ Donuts
🌴 Side patio for sippin’, swingin’, and sunset vibes
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen — breakfast tacos? Brunch mimosas? You call it
🐾 Pet-friendly — bring your fur friend to join the beach stroll
Book direct and let Beach Daze turn your Thursday into a memory 🌺
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Halfway to weekend vibes at Salty Seahorse 🌊🧂🐚
Take that midweek energy and ride it into something salty and serene. This canal-front hidden gem in Crystal River is serving up chill mornings, river views, and that “I should stay longer” feeling.
🛏️ 3 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps 8 — room for your beachy squad
🛶 Private dock + canal access — kayak, fish, or float the day away
🌿 Screened patio for breezy porch hangs—coffee, cocktails, or both
🚤 Close to Crystal River’s springs, manatee tours & waterfront eats
🐾 Pet-friendly — your pup’s about to be obsessed
Let your Wednesday look like a mini vacation. Book direct and get salty with us 🌴✨
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Hey Tuesday, we’re back — and Laguna Beachin’ is ready to play 🌊😎
Sand between your toes, salty breeze in your hair, and all the sunshine your Instagram feed can handle. Laguna Beachin’ is your midweek glow-up getaway.
🛏️ 2 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps 6 — comfy, breezy, beach-mode ready
🚶 Easy walk to the beach, Carousel grocery & Thomas’ Donuts — fuel up before your tunes hit
🌴 Side patio = perfect for sunny morning coffees & sunset sips
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen for anything from smoothie bowls to shrimp tacos
🐾 Pet-friendly — bring your fur buddy to explore the waves with you
Let’s get this week poppin’ — book direct and make Laguna Beachin’ your Tuesday highlight!
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Monkey business on a Tuesday? Don’t mind if we do 🐒🍺
Hanging out at one of our go-to Gulf Coast watering holes… any guesses where we’re at? 👀
Clue: the locals swing from trees and the views are always wild 🌴🐵
Drop your favorite memory of this place in the comments ⬇️
🌊 The water? Crystal clear.
🏖 The sand? White as sugar.
☀️ The vibes? 100% unmatched.
This is the Emerald Coast, and wow… do we have it good. Paradise isn’t a vacation here—it’s just Tuesday. 🕶🌴
Drop a 🌊 if you’re ready to sink your toes into this sand!
Dreaming of a long winter in coastal comfort? Here’s your sign: Escape in the clouds—literally 🏖️✨
Swap crunching leaves for crunching waves this fall or winter. With a 30-day minimum stay, this beachfront beauty in North Redington Beach is where your “work-from-sandy” fantasies come true.
🛏️ 3 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps 8 — perfect for families, remote work crews, or comfort lovers
🏊♂️ Heated Tides Beach Club pool & hot tub access — slow mornings taken to the next level
🎱 Spacious clubhouse with fitness, billiards, and beachy co-working nooks — stay fit and stay connected
🚶 Steps from the sand — Tuesdays should come with a beach walk, don’t you think?
⏳ 30-day minimum stay — because “reset” takes time, not just a weekend
Trade those winter blues for beachfront views and book direct today—your extended escape is waiting. 🏠☀️
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Monday called… we sent it to voicemail and headed to Sea La Vie 🏖️📞🚫
Why wait for the weekend when you can dive into coastal charm today? Sea La Vie brings bright vibes, water views, and instant getaway energy—right in Gulf Place.
🛏️ 1 bed (king) + built-in twin bunks | 1.5 baths | Sleeps 4
🏊 Pool + hot tub views from your private balcony—vacay lounging approved
🌅 Easy walk to shops, artist huts, and the beach—Gulf breezes included
🍹 Walkable to eateries and live-ed area—locals love this spot
Make Monday magical—book direct and let Sea La Vie set the tone for your whole week! 🌴
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Sunday’s looking sassy at The Flirty Flamingo 🦩☀️🍹
This Old Homosassa hot spot is bold, bright, and brimming with personality. From morning coffee in the pink vibes to catching the big game outside, this getaway flips Sunday into full-time fun.
🛏️ 3 beds | 2 baths | Sleeps 8 — plenty of room for your flock
🛺 Golf cart available — zip to Monkey Bar, McRae’s, or riverside adventures
🌺 Pops of pink + local art — every corner is Insta-worthy
📺 Screened porch with large TV — the best seat in the house for kickoff
🐾 Pet-friendly — because pups deserve a vacay too
Make your Sunday sparkle — book direct and let The Flirty Flamingo turn the fun all the way up 🦩✨
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Rise & shine, Saturday! Ozello Coastal Manor brings sunrise views worth waking up for 🌞🌊✨
Kick off your shoes and step into elevated Gulf Coast living—this isn’t just any getaway, it’s your VIP dockside escape.
🛏️ 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | Sleeps 6–8 — cozy with room to breathe
🛶 Private dock + kayaks — adventure’s right in your backyard
🌅 Epic sunrise views from nearly every window — coffee never looked this good
🥂 Open-concept interiors + breezy screened deck — perfect for cocktails and coastal hangs
🐾 Pet-friendly — even your four-legged friends can tag along for the adventure
Cue that golden hour vibe. Book direct, bring the crew, and let the Ozello magic roll.
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