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he Groundbreaking for The Blake, resort-style senior living in Miramar 
Beach took place on May 21. Blake Management, Legendary Living,  
Quality Senior Living and Walton Area Chamber gathered for this group 
effort groundbreaking, and each couldn’t be more thrilled to see this come 

to life.This new location at 90 Ponce DeLeon Street will be opening Fall 2020 with an 
impressive 120,000 square feet, 124 apartments, and 80-100 jobs when fully occupied. 

Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member for Blake Management, Glenn Barclay, spoke 

about his excitement for this resort-style senior living and how perfect of a space it is for 
what the team does. The goal is to provide “vibrant and active senior living” including 
courtyards, a coffee shop as you enter the main building, bar and lounge and most 
importantly the care of all who live there. Legendary Living President, Pete Knowles, 
added how this location is one which you can “live legendary.” 

The 24-hour nurse staffing apartments will include one of two bedrooms with options 

including a balcony or a porch overlooking the courtyard. Some of the spaces even will 
include deluxe options such as walk-in closets. “We saw an opportunity to meet South 
Walton’s need for a new hospitality and wellness-cenetered continuing care retirement 
community, providing residents the ability to age in place,” revealed Glenn Barclay. Bill 
Chapman, County Commissioner, expressed how this location will benefit the whole 
community and each joked about placing their resident applications in, too. 

photos & story by

Shanna Magnuson

   VIP Destin at 90 Ponce DeLeon Street, Miramar Beach

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Julie Pike & Britney Graves 

Courtney Begnaud, Katheryn Guidry, Tammy Harper & Carla Peterson

Legendary Living, Blake Management & Walton County Chamber 

Dan & Gay Cortis 

Barbara Mcvoy & Paula Dorsey 

Nicole Rewis & Caroline Barry

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