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  There are twelve full time staff members working on the estate. The house features 6 wet bars, a home theater and a wine cellar.
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  The Phoenix is the name of the Levin Estate. The home is 26,000 square feet with 47 rooms. An extensive art collection fatures works by Savador Dali and Leroy Neiman.
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  The cove is on the sound side of Naval Live Oaks Preserve.
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  The old Naval Live Oaks Reservation was established in 1828 for the cultivation of live oak trees used for constructing 19th century wooden sailing ships. The area has been preserved for over 150 years.
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  Large pieces of driftwood dot the shore of the cove.
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  The cove is part of Escambia Bay at the National Seashore.
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  The cove is part of Naval Live Oaks Preservation at the National Seashore.
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  The initial step in restoration of deflated sand dunes is to use structures that can accumulate sand. Dune building fences can be erected in order to trap sand and reconstruct new dunes.
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  The sound side of the barrier islands is sheltered from the battering of storms.
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  Dunes at the end of the island rise high above the waves.
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  The yellow flowering plants in the foreground are Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) of the Sunflower Family. (source: Searcy, Darryl. Botanist)
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  The yellow flowering plants in the foreground are Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) of the Sunflower Family. (source: Searcy, Darryl. Botanist)
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  The yellow flowering plants in the foreground are Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) of the Sunflower Family. (source: Searcy, Darryl. Botanist)
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  The yellow flowering plants in the foreground are Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) of the Sunflower Family. (source: Searcy, Darryl. Botanist)
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  The yellow flowering plants in the foreground are Woody Goldenrod (Chrysoma pauciflosculosa) of the Sunflower Family. (source: Searcy, Darryl. Botanist)
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  This the picnic area at Langdon Beach in Ft. Pickens National Park.
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  This is one of the entrance walkways to the picnic area at Opal Beach.
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  There is little wave action on the sound side.
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  This view of the lighthouse shows its relationship to the coastline. Sea oats in the foreground are the predominate vegetation that grow along the dunes.
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  Pensacola Light is maintained by the US Coast Guard, but it is located on the Pensacola Naval Air Station. The NAS is open to the public, and the grounds are accessible for a lighthouse visit. Tours of the tower are only by appointment or during summer Sundays.
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  This is a southeast view of the home taken from the wetland area.
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  This is a southerly view of the sound shot from the third level deck.
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  The pier extends into Santa Rosa Sound.
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  The pier extending from the home is set on an angle from the shoreline.
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  Windows are placed as a geometric composition.
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  There is a wide expanse of beach between the waterfront and the home.
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  Every room has the advantage of a large expanse of windows or skylights on both floors.
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  Dunes on the side and front are held in place by the extensive root system of sea oats.
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  A boardwalk leads from the backporch to the beach.
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  The view is facilitated by glass balcony railings. The fence on the beach is a dune building line trap the blowing sand.
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  The house was rebuilt in 1995. Stainless steel trim and hardware were added to the exterior finishing.
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  The second floor deck wraps around the house and is an extension of the interior living space.
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  A hot tub is sunken into the deck off the master bedroom.
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  The staircase bisects the deck leading to the downstairs living area.
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  There is an enclosed patio area on the east side the house.
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  The home faces north on Ariola Drive.
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  The glass brick tower is the dominant feature of the facade. It functions as the enclosure for the circular staircase.
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  Stucco is the exterior finish of the home.
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  There are two bedrooms, two baths, a kitchen and a living area in the downstairs guest quarters.
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  A circular staircase connects the guest quarters to the second floor residence.
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  The risers are wood that match the upstairs flooring material.
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  The kitchen is located on the west side of the second floor. It features a catering kitchen and wine cooler.
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  The appliances were imported from France.
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  There are no columns to impede the view in the upstairs living area.
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  The 24 foot ceilings give the room a spacious, open feeling.
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  Bamboo Willie's is located on the right side of the Quietwater Beach shopping and entertainment complex. The photograph is taken from the offshore boardwalk and dock.
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  The water on the soundside is very shallow for 100 yards. The thatched roof of Bamboo Willie's can be seen in the upper center of the photograph.
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  Bamboo Willie's is located on the right of the Quietwater shopping area.
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  The mixed skies at sunset are a feature of Tropical Storm Hanna.
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  The pavillion is a gathering place at the center of Casino Beach.
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  The sun sets on Pensacola Beach as the waves from Tropical Storm Hanna lures surfers to the beach. .
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  Santa and his helpers enjoy refreshments.
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  The snack bar is the oldest business in the area.
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  Tom Roush, film officer, observes the Wrangler photo shoot at the beach.
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  The car is located in the center of the area in front of the seating. The surface is tiled. The Gulf Fishing Pier can be seen on the right.
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  Tom Roush stands atop a dune formation.
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  The beach road bisects Santa Rosa Island.
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  The dunes form undulating ridges along the north side of the beach road. This area is across the road from Parking Lot 10 at the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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  Sparse vegetation holds the dunes in place.
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  Some of dune formations on the north side of the beach road rise to a height of about 30 feet.
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  The Gulf can be seen on the far right of the photograph.
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  Beach grasses have long roots that form a subsurface net, keeping the dunes from disintegrating.
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  Beach elder accumulates sand rapidly and produces low rounded dunes.
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  Beach elder (Iva imbricata) has sparse, woody, upright stems and fleshy narrow bright green leaves. Small lavender flowers occur in late summer.
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  This is the west gate of the park. The shelter and bathhouse area is to the far left of the parking lot.
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  The volleyball courts face the Gulf.
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  Flounders is part of the Quietwater Beach complex which can be seen from the boardwalk.
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  This is a view from the pier at Casino Beach. It is the longest pier along the Gulf Coast.
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  This is a view of Casino Beach from the pier.
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  Sea oats are the preferred landscaping element at the beach.
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  This is a streetside view of the last three homes on the the Gulf side of Santa Rosa Island in Escambia County.
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  The house is located at 1304 Panferio Drive.
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  The bandshell is the site of concerts and events throughout the year.
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  The road bisects Santa Rosa Island.
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  The large dunes are located on the soundside or northside of the island.
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  The sparse vegetation has extensive root systems that hold the dunes in place.
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  Emerald water on the right of the photograph is on the gulf side of the island.
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  The seed heads mature in August.
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  This photo features Sugar The Wonder Dog. Dogs are not allowed on the beach so it was a surprise to see a golden retriver playing in the sand.
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  The modified branches of the sea oat insure that the plant captures an adequate water supply from the porous sand while at the same time staying firmly planted in position.
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  The white sand actually traveled from the Appalachian mountains from local rivers. The dunes are tops with a smattering of sea oats.
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  The short fences were installed after recent storms to promote dune formation by trapping blowing sand.
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  This is a sunrise on the Gulf of Mexico.
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  This is the street view of a home located on Perdido Key Drive.
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  This north view shows the facade of the house which faces the Gulf of Mexico
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  The bar is located on the state line between Florida and Alabama.
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  The bar appears small from roadside but is actually a complex of connected locations, including tents and exterior shelters.
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  This is a southern view of the gothic beach house from the vantage point of Perdido Key Drive.
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  The gazebo overlooks the Gulf of Mexico on the beachfront.
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  The walkway extends from the house to the beachfront gazebo.
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  The home is located approximately 200 feet from Perdido Key Drive.
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  There are several large condo units located to the east of the gothic house on Perdido Key Drive.
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  Boardwalks from the parking lot allow visitors to access the beach without causing damage to the fragile dunes and beach vegetation.
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  Visitors can view native plants and animals in the natural environment.
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  The home is in Santa Rosa County on Blackwater Bay.
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  The neighborhood is organized around the recreational area at the end of South I Street.
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  The path leads to a sandy beach along Escmabia Bay.
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  A ridge of the bluffs separates CSX train tracks from the beach.
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  The beach sand is colored pink by the red clay of the bluffs.
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  Residences line the bayshore. Like the example above, each lot has a pier and docking facilities.
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  Coastal dunes are formed when sand is trapped around the stems, leaves and roots of plants in the vegetated areas of the beach.
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  The road was damaged by Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis, but has been repaired repeatedly. The county views the road as a safety issue since they can use it to get to the two bridges off the island and so will repair it as often as need be.
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  These were taken just before the road was finished and then damaged again by Dennis.
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  There are few large dunes along the gulf side.
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  Repairs to J. Earle Bowden Way, the 12-mile road through Gulf Islands National Seashore connecting Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach, are complete. The route is clear and open for the first time since July 2005, when Hurricane Dennis destroyed recently completed repairs from 2004’s Hurricane Ivan.
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