Alys Beach, FL – (October 21, 2008) – Alys Beach becomes the 15th community to join the exclusive Beaches of South Walton. Beaches of South Walton is a premier collection of beach communities located along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The area is the birthplace of New Urbanism and is also the only place in the United States to have 26 continuous miles of sugar-white sand certified "Blue Wave" by the Clean Beaches Council.

Alys Beach was selected for inclusion in this elite group because the community meets the beach community criteria by providing retail shopping, restaurants, beaches, world-class public events and short-term vacation rentals.

"Alys Beach's amenities rank among the very best in the world, and they further enhance the character and charm of this region as a whole," said Sonny Mares, executive director of the Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council. "In addition, their focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability perfectly aligns with the culture that has been fostered in Beaches of South Walton. We’re really proud to officially welcome Alys Beach as our destination’s 15th community."

"This is an exciting milestone for our town residents and for our resort team," said Jason Comer, Alys Beach's Town Founder. "Beaches of South Walton has an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality family vacation experiences, and Alys Beach is very eager to contribute to that tradition."

Alys Beach's extraordinary architecture drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. When complete, the resort town will be home to over 600 villas and courtyard homes, as well as numerous restaurants, parks, pools and shops. All homes in Alys Beach are built to Fortified…for safer living® building standards, as designated by the Institute for Business & Home Safety, and are also built to the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition.

With its official induction, Alys Beach joins 14 other Beaches of South Walton communities including Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacrest, WaterSound, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Dune Allen Beach, Sandestin, Seascape and Miramar Beach.

A special Beaches of South Walton induction ceremony will be held at Alys Beach on November 5th. For more information about the event, please call 866-481-8387 or email events@alysbeach.com.

 

For home sales or vacation rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com.

About Beaches of South Walton

Beaches of South Walton, nestled along Florida's coastal Northwest, is a destination known for its eclectic communities, natural beauty and fine dining. The area’s 15 picturesque communities are bordered by a coastline full of perfectly sculpted sand dunes, stunning sugar white sand and clear aqua water. It is the only destination in the nation to have 26 contiguous miles of sugar-white beaches certified as Blue Wave beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. To learn more, visit www.beachesofsouthwalton.com.

About Alys Beach

One of the most beautiful new towns in the world, Alys Beach is located on Scenic Highway 30A in Florida's panhandle, along what The New York Times said "may be the best beach in the continental U.S." Alys Beach’s extraordinary architecture drew inspirations from both Bermuda and the family courtyard homes of Antigua, Guatemala. In April, Forbes named Alys Beach "America’s Best Spot for Design-Savvy Home Buyers." When complete, the town will be home to over 600 villas, row houses, courtyard homes and family compound retreats, as well as numerous restaurants, parks, pools and shops. All homes in Alys Beach are built to Fortified…for safer living® building standards, as designated by the Institute for Business & Home Safety, and are also built to the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition. For sales or resort rental information, please call 866-481-8387 or visit www.alysbeach.com.

About EBSCO Industries

Alys Beach is being developed by EBSCO Gulf Coast Development, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EBSCO Industries. Founded in 1944 by Elton and Alys Stephens, EBSCO is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and employs over 6,200 people worldwide. EBSCO is diversified into more than forty businesses, including manufacturing, real estate development and publishing services. For example, EBSCO is the subscription provider for over 300,000 title listings from more than 78,000 publishers worldwide, and is also the world's largest manufacturer of fishing lures. According to Forbes magazine, is ranked among the top 200 largest privately held corporations in the United States. For more information about EBSCO Industries, please visit www.ebscoind.com.