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Walkways and fences surround the sinkhole area.
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A walkway leads from the backyard to the boat house on the shore of Pensacola Bay.
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The walkway terminates on top of the boar house.
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A narrow peninsula forms a barrier between the bay and the entrance to the bayou.
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The boat house is located on the left of the photograph.
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The hillside is covered with natural foliage to prevent erosion. The bay bluffs in this area are unique in the State of Florida and were formed by erosion of the Escambia River which empties into Pensacola Bay.
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Most of the homes on the bluff have a fishing pier.
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The inlet is protected from the bay.
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The house faces Pensacola Bay.
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This view of the home faces west on Pensacola Bay.
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The great room has a view overlooking Escambia Bay facing north.
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The back porch view shows the shallow width of Dead Man's Island. The bay side of the island has narrow dune formations. Sea grasses and trees are the vegetation on the channel side of the island.
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A small boat is visible in the center frame. Small rocks form a retaining wall along the south side of the channel.
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This is the facade of the home facing Escambia Bay.
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This the picnic area at Langdon Beach in Ft. Pickens National Park.
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Battery Langdon is directly across Fort Pickens Road from the shelter and walkway leading to the gulf.
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This is one of the entrance walkways to the picnic area at Opal Beach.
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The fence on the right of the photograph is put in place to promote dune formation.
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The camp store is perched over the Coldwater River swamp on piers. The walkway access can be seen above.
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There is a picnic area is adjacent to the store building.
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The view of the deck adjacent to the camp store shows an ample supply of seating arrangements from rocking chairs and swings to picnic tables.
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rear facade facing Bayou Texar
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The house is situated on 40 acres of pasture land.
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A series of decks and walkways lead down the hill in the rear of the home.
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Common wildlife includes several species of salamanders and snakes as well as the wild turkey, southern flying squirrel, great horned owl, eastern screech owl, barred owl, pileated woodpecker, gray fox, bobcat and white tailed deer.
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The town of Milton is located on the Blackwater River. Boats approaching Milton from Destin, Navarre, the Intercostal Waterway, Pensacola and the Gulf of Mexico can enjoy long-term and short-term docking or quiet anchorage in the gentle waters of the Blackwater.
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The riverwalk park extends for three blocks in the historic district of the downtown area along the river.
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The town is located in Santa Rosa County.
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The town was founded as part of the lumber boom of the late 19th century.
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The driveway and bridge across the wetland area is visible in this eastern view from the second floor balcony of the house.
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From the second level deck, an northeasterly view reveals a shoreline with white crystal beaches. This area is known for sugar sand dune formations that have been called the whitest beaches in the world.
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This is a southerly view of the sound shot from the third level deck.
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This view from the second level deck faces southeast on Santa Rosa Sound.
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The third level of the home with a top level cupola is visible at the roof line. The development to the north can be seen across the wetland area.
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The east view of Santa Rosa Sound can be seen from the third story deck outside the living area.
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This southwest view from the second level shows the sound and western shoreline.
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The south view from the second level deck shows the path to the 165 foot pier with Santa Rosa Sound and military preserve on Santa Rosa Island with the Gulf of Mexico beyond.
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The owner's dog Ginger, meanders along the dock with the southern facade of the home and beach visible in the background.
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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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The deck is on the north side of the house. It is 13 x 25 feet across the back of the home.
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The door in the breakfast nook opens onto the back garden.
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The family room opens onto the screened porch.
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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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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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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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Hamilton poses on the pier during a photo shot for Wrangler Jeans fall 2002 campaign. Photographer, Michael Toth can be seen in the lower right of the picture.
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One of the 10-year old models poses on the fishing pier during a photo shoot for Wrangler Jeans.
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This is a north view of the cottage.
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From the vantage point of the back porch of the cottage, the Lear House can be seen through the trees. The houses are separated by a picket fence.
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The swimming pool can be separated from the patio area.
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The boardwalk offers a panoramic view of Big Lagoon, the park and Gulf Islands National Seashore across the Intracostal Waterway.
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The back porch of the home faces the Gulf of Mexico.
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This north view shows the facade of the house which faces the Gulf of Mexico
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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 condo units face north on the sound side of the key. The water here is shallow enough to walk in almost to the end of the dock.
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west view from second floor porch
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A large expanse of state park borders the property to the west. To the east, there are four streets of development, then more state park.
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Wooden benches were constructed on the end of the dock by one of the residents. This view faces due west. At sunset, porpoises often swim past.
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The home faces Blackwater Bay.
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The bay is visible on the left of the frame in this view to the north.
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The home is in Santa Rosa County on Blackwater Bay.
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The home is located on a point which extends out into the Blackwater River.
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The home faces west on the bay. It is located on Petersen Point Road.
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The west dock of the marina complex extends along the bay. There are accomodations for dozens of sail and motor boats.
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Pensacola Yacht Club is a charter member of the Gulf Yachting Association.
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The club is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, and US Sailing.
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The walkway begins at Scenic Highway and descends to the beach on Escambia Bay.
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The boardwalk lessens the environmental impact on the bluffs by providing a safe path to the bay.
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In the distance are boats pushed through the reeds and destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. Hurricanes have formed the background and shaped the history of Pensacola from the first settlement.
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The porch overlooks Escambia Bay.
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The swimming pool overlooks Escambia Bay.
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The Fish House and Atlas Oyster Bar can be seen in the background.
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front-facing cul de sac
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front-facing lake
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front-facing lake
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facade-lake view
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facade - lake view