Nearing the east end of 30-A, you?ll find Rosemary Beach. This recently developed community is named after the rosemary that grows wild in the surrounding area and dunes. Still under development, it has its own U.S. Post Office and Town Hall. A charming little Italian Inn is also on the premises. This is a "New Urbanism" planned community on 30-A, with its totally unique architectural theme.

Encompassing 107 acres and styling inspired by the houses in St. Augustine, the West Indies, New Orleans and Charleston, this authentic construction reflects classic Pan-Caribbean architecture. Building palettes run to colors found in nature-mostly shades of rust, tan, green and brown, with Bermuda shutters, wide second floor porches, and arched garage doors.

Each "street" (which in Rosemary Beach means a pedestrian lane), footpath or boardwalk takes you to a public square, plaza park, tennis courts or a swimming pool. You can literally walk anywhere in just a few minutes or more. A private Montessori School opened for 2004-2005 school season. A boutique hotel will be completed by 2005. The Gulf is on the south side of 30A.