Our family has been helping people buy and sell homes on this coastline since 1998. In that time we've worked through strong markets, slow ones, and Hurricane Michael, the Category 5 storm that reshaped Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe in 2018. So we don't take this award lightly!

The Peevy Team has been named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winner in The Guide to Florida's Real Estate Teams & Agents category. Here's what the award is, how winners are picked, and why we think it says as much about Gulf and Bay counties as it does about us.

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What the Best of Florida award is

The Best of Florida awards are run by Guide to Florida, a statewide publication and business directory. Every year, Florida residents nominate and vote for the local businesses they trust most.

• Anyone can nominate. Readers put businesses on the ballot, and voting stays open for most of the year.
• Nobody pays to be on the ballot. There's no fee to be listed or to receive votes.
• Votes aren't the only filter. Editors review the results and vet them against ranking sites, Better Business Bureau complaint reports, and voting-pattern analysis.
• Winners are named at three levels. Guide to Florida recognizes statewide Best of Florida winners, Regional Winners, and Honorable Mentions in each category. We were named a Regional Winner.
• Results are published across Florida. Winners appear in the Best of Florida print annual, online, and in the Guide to Florida newsletter.

Why this one means a lot to us

Plenty of real estate awards are based on sales volume alone. This one started with people taking the time to nominate us and vote for us. That's different.

• It came from the community. Past clients, neighbors, and friends did the work of getting us on the ballot.
• It was checked. The editorial vetting means a winner has to hold up beyond a vote count.
• It gives buyers and sellers an outside reference point. If you're comparing top realtors in Port St. Joe or Mexico Beach, a third-party award is one more thing to weigh alongside reviews and track record.
• It belongs to the whole team. Every showing, every late-night phone call, and every closing that almost didn't happen went into it.

What it took to get here

This award was 28 years in the making. Since 1998, we've been rooted in these markets, learning them through every boom, slowdown, storm, and rebuild. Most of that work happened where nobody could see it: on weeknights and weekends, in phone calls and follow-ups, and in the planning that happens long before a sign goes in the yard.

• Twenty-eight years on this coast. We've watched Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Mexico Beach, and Panama City change street by street. That kind of local knowledge can't be learned from a listing sheet. It comes from being here, year after year.
• Long days, done well. Showings on Saturdays, offers negotiated after dinner, and calls answered when an inspection report lands late at night. Real estate doesn't keep office hours, and neither do we.
• Relationships built one closing at a time. Lenders, inspectors, title teams, surveyors, contractors, and fellow agents across Gulf and Bay counties. When a deal gets complicated, those relationships are what keep it moving.
• A true team effort. No client is handled by one person alone. Behind every closing there's coordination, follow-up, and teammates checking each other's work so details don't slip.
• Systems built with real thought. We've spent years deciding how a listing should launch, how buyers should hear from us, and what needs to happen at every step between contract and closing. Those procedures are written down and followed, so a busy week never means a dropped ball.
• Marketing treated as a craft. Photography, video, and written content get the same care we'd want for our own home. We invest in the technology that puts listings in front of the right buyers, and we keep testing and refining what works.
• Knowledge that takes years to earn. Flood zones, LOMAs, CBRA zones, insurance costs, and military relocation through our MRP certification. Clients count on us to explain the hard parts plainly before they sign anything.

The Gulf and Bay county markets behind the award

If you've been searching for the best real estate agents on Florida's Forgotten Coast, these are the towns we know street by street.

Port St. Joe real estate

Port St. Joe sits on St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County. It's a small town with a real historic downtown, and it's where our team headquarters is based.

• Reid Avenue has local shops and restaurants within walking distance of the bay.
• Florida's first constitution was drafted here in 1838, and the Constitution Convention Museum State Park tells that story.
• The Cape San Blas Lighthouse now stands in Port St. Joe's George Core Park, moved from the Cape in 2014.
• Summer scallop season in St. Joseph Bay draws families back year after year.
• Buyers here find everything from historic in-town homes to newer construction near the water.

Cape San Blas homes and the St. Joseph Peninsula

Cape San Blas curves out into the Gulf with St. Joseph Bay on one side and open water on the other. It's a favorite for second homes and vacation rentals.

• T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park covers the northern tip of the peninsula.
• Dr. Beach ranked St. Joseph Peninsula State Park the top beach in America in 2002.
• Many buyers look at rental potential, so we help them review rental rules, insurance costs, and elevation before they make an offer.
• Beach erosion and flood insurance are real considerations here, and a Cape San Blas realtor should talk about them openly.

WindMark Beach and Indian Pass

These two sit a few miles apart and feel very different.

• WindMark Beach is a planned community with walkable streets, Gulf access, and a mix of cottages and larger custom homes.
• Indian Pass is quiet and rural, with the Indian Pass Raw Bar as its best-known landmark.
• From Indian Pass, boaters can reach St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, an undeveloped barrier island.

Mexico Beach real estate

Mexico Beach is the westernmost stop on the Forgotten Coast and the first town in Bay County. It took the direct hit from Hurricane Michael and has been rebuilding ever since.

• Much of the housing here is newer construction built to current Florida building codes.
• There are no high-rises, and the town keeps its small-beach-town scale.
• Mexico Beach runs on Central Time. Drive a few minutes east into Gulf County and your clock jumps ahead an hour.
• A top realtor in Mexico Beach should know which lots have been rebuilt, which are still vacant, and what that means for value.

Panama City real estate

Panama City is the Bay County seat and the region's hub for jobs, healthcare, and travel.

• Historic St. Andrews has shops, restaurants, and a marina on St. Andrews Bay.
• Tyndall Air Force Base is in the middle of a multi-year rebuild after Hurricane Michael.
• Naval Support Activity Panama City brings military families to the area on a steady cycle.
• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport makes the whole region easier to reach.
• Our MRP certification is especially useful for Panama City buyers on PCS orders.

Thank you

This award has our name on it, but it was earned by a lot of people.

• Thank you to every client who trusted us with a home, a sale, or a move.
• Thank you to everyone who nominated us and voted.
• Thank you to the lenders, inspectors, title teams, and fellow agents who make closings happen here.
• And thank you to Guide to Florida for recognizing small, local businesses across the state.

If you're thinking about buying or selling in Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Mexico Beach, or Panama City, call The Peevy Team at 850-788-8257 or visit callthepeevys.com. We'd love to hear what you're looking for.

Frequently asked questions

Which Port St. Joe real estate team won a 2026 Best of Florida award?

The Peevy Team of Keller Williams Success Realty was named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winner in Guide to Florida's Real Estate Teams & Agents category. The family-run team is based in Port St. Joe and has served Florida's Forgotten Coast since 1998.

What is the Best of Florida award?

Best of Florida is an annual awards program run by Guide to Florida. Residents nominate and vote for local businesses throughout the year, and editors vet the results before winners are published in a print annual, online, and in the Guide to Florida newsletter.

What does Best of Florida Regional Winner mean?

Guide to Florida names winners at three levels: statewide Best of Florida winners, Regional Winners, and Honorable Mentions. A Regional Winner is recognized as one of the top businesses in its category for its part of the state.

How are Best of Florida winners chosen?

Winners are chosen through a combination of reader votes and editor input. Results are checked against ranking sites, Better Business Bureau complaint reports, and voting-pattern analysis. There is no fee to be on the ballot.

Who are the best real estate agents in Port St. Joe, FL?

We believe our five star google review rating speaks for itself. The Peevy Team is a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winner, has sold real estate on the Forgotten Coast for 28 years, and is based in Port St. Joe.

Is there a realtor in Mexico Beach who understands post-Hurricane Michael construction?

Yes. The Peevy Team has worked in Mexico Beach since before Hurricane Michael in 2018 and has followed the town's rebuild closely. That includes helping buyers understand newer construction, vacant lots, flood insurance, zoning and more.

Does The Peevy Team help buyers in Cape San Blas and Panama City?

Yes. The team works across Gulf and Bay counties, including Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, WindMark Beach, Indian Pass, Mexico Beach, Panama City, and Panama City Beach.

How do I contact The Peevy Team?

Call 850-788-8257, visit callthepeevys.com, or stop by the office at 509 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Suite A, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. You can also find the team on social media at @callthepeevys.