Page 42 - Panama City Living Magazine September-October 2019

BEACHFRONT
BY VAL SCHOGER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE FENDER
PARADISE
Any day spent on the beach is a good day. For Janice and Milton Beal, there are only good days ahead as they have settled into 2,400-square feet of beachfront living space at Summerwinds, a resort-style condominium in Panama City Beach. The spacious three-bedroom, two-bath unit reflects their personal taste and style with beautiful custom finishes and décor that underline the dark blue to light teal hues of the Gulf of Mexico.
With the first step into the spacious home, visitors are greeted by unobstructed views of beach and horizon. Spotless, shiny flooring reflects the light and highlights the warm colors of the décor. The furniture and accents are carefully arranged and tell the tale of Janice and Milton’s life as they have built their careers and traveled across the United States together. Florida has always been their favorite among all the places they have visited, they reminisce. “We have been coming to the beaches in Northwest Florida since 1979,” Milton recalls.
The beauty of the Gulf Coast drew them back year and year again. In 1995, they decided to buy their first condo in Destin and invested in two more homes in the former fishing village. The purchase of a condominium in Orlando followed as they had to travel frequently to central and south Florida for work.
After Milton’s retirement from a demanding career as sales representative for a manufacturer of western boots, the couple resolved that it was time to downsize and settle down
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