John has received many awards and national recognition including being named the
#1 Coldwell Banker Agent in Florida
2004 and 2005

You can contact me at:

John Cook, CPPS
Cellular
: 850-582-0874
john.cook@cbunited.com

Coldwell Banker United Realtors
36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 501
Destin, FL 32541

Office: 850-650-5560
Toll-Free: 877-480-0143
Fax: 850-654-3903

 
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
AREA INFORMATION
Boating in Destin
City of Destin
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Marine Surveyors of Destin
 
BEACHES OF S. WALTON
Scenic Hwy 30-A
 
CABLE & HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Cox Communications of the Gulf Coast - Free up you phone line by using High Speed Internet.
 
GOLF
Emerald Bay Colf Club - Course, pro shop guest house & packages.
Kelly Plantation Golf Club - Course, slope, and score card
Regatta Bay Golf Club - Tee Times and general information
Sandestin - Raven Golf Course, Baytowne Golf Club, The Links Course.
 
HARBOR WALK VILLAGE
Find out more about Destin's crown jewel.
HOSPITALS
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center - Fort Walton Beach
Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast - Our newest hospital servicing Destin and South Walton.
 
LOCAL WEATHER
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
 
MAPS
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
 
MORTGAGE
Coldwell Banker Mortgage - Getting pre-qualified is easy. Check out this site or call 1-888-320-4020. Coldwell Banker Mortgage will beat any lender's price or pay you $500.00!
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
 
NEWS
ABC News - ABC News Headlines
CBS News - CBS News Headlines
CNN News - CNN News Headlines
MSNBC News - Up to date new's headlines.
 
RELOCATION LINKS
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world!
US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
 
RESTAURANTS
Bonefish Grill
Destin Chops
Local Menus
Marina Cafe
Seagars
 
SCHOOLS
Destin Elementary School
Destin Middle School
Fort Walton High School
School Information - free school profiles
South Walton High School
State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Van R. Butler Elementary
 
SHOPPING
Bass Pro Shops - Bass Pro Shops is new to Destin. It has everything for your fishing, boating, hunting and outdoor activities!
Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin - Enjoy the upscale gift shops, boutiques, antique stores, galleries, resturants. The night life at Baytowne Wharf will remind you of New Orleans.
Destin Commons
Silver Sands Factory Outlet Stores
 
TAX INFORMATION
First-time homeowners
Homeowner deductions information
How to report moving expenses
Selling your home
 
OTHERS
Register with John
Free Market Analysis
Mortgage Info Form