Just received this press release from Sandestin:

SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT RETURNS TO
BUSINESS AS USUAL AFTER HURRICANE IVAN

Destin, Fla. (September 22, 2004) - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is
operational and open for business as usual including accommodations, dining,
retail, golf, amenities and services. Sandestin sustained no structural
damage from Hurricane Ivan, which made landfall last Thursday.
"Sandestin is fortunate to have weathered Ivan very well. We are pleased
that we have such capable employees who saw to it that we re-opened our
doors within 24 hours after the storm passed," said Mike Stange, vice
president and general manager, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Vacationers and groups are already making their way back to
Sandestin to enjoy the resort's 1,350 accommodations and full line up of
amenities and services.
Local and regional travelers visiting Sandestin should check their travel
plans to confirm accessibility. The Mid-Bay Bridge, Highway 331 and one
two-way lane on Highway 98 approaching Okaloosa Island are open. Interstate
10 on the west side of Pensacola is closed.
"We are thankful that we are in a position to offer our services and
facilities to help those in our community less fortunate who are still
rebounding from Ivan," Stange said.

Accommodations -- For those in need of lodging, Sandestin offers
accommodations ranging from hotel rooms to one-, two-, three- and
four-bedroom fully furnished condominiums. With reasonable fall rates,
special packages and even extended stay options, Sandestin is easily
accessible and affordable for housing needs of locals displaced from their
homes as repairs are made and individuals assisting with emergency efforts.
Group rates are also available for companies with employees assigned to the
Destin area to assist in repair and recovery from the storm.

Dining -- Sandestin's restaurants are open and serving breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Finz is open for lunch beginning at 11 a.m. and is open through
dinner. Other restaurants open and ready for diners include Sunset Bay Café,
Starbucks Coffee and the Village Deli Cafe, as well as restaurants in The
Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Retail -- All of Sandestin's retail operations are in full swing including
The Market Shops at Sandestin from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the merchants in
The Village of Baytowne Wharf.
On Wednesday and Thursday, September 22 and 23, 2004, The Village of
Baytowne Wharf is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday, September 24, the
Village will resume regular hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Golf -- Sandestin's golf courses are in operation. The Links Course and
Raven Golf Club have re-opened, and Baytowne Golf Club and Burnt Pine Golf
Club are now accepting tee times for an opening on Thursday, September 23.

Fuel Service -- For boaters needing to re-fuel, the Baytowne Marina, located
between Waterway Markers 49 and 51 on Choctawhatchee Bay, has a full supply
of fuel available.

Special Event Changes -- The Finz Turtle Watch Open House at Finz restaurant
scheduled for September 23, 2004 has been postponed until further notice.
The 3rd Annual Baytowne Film Festival slated for September 24-26, 2004 in
The Village of Baytowne Wharf has been re-scheduled for October 8-10, 2004.
For a complete calendar of events listing, go to
www.sandestin.com
For current photos of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort taken on September 21,
go to www.sandestin.com. For more
information on resort hours of operations, call 850/267-8000. For more
information on Sandestin, call 800/470-7389 or visit
www.sandestin.com

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre resort located in Northwest
Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin.
Sandestin is an award-winning resort nestled on 7.5 miles of beach and
bayfront property featuring 1,350 accommodations and 65,000 square feet of
meeting space. Amenities include The Village of Baytowne Wharf, four
championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, a 98-slip marina,
20 restaurants and eateries, 48 retail offerings, fitness center, salon and
day spa, an 18-hole putting course, children's programs and more. Resort
guests enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including
property-wide tram service, daily use of the Sandestin fitness center
(adults only), complimentary use of bicycles, canoes, kayaks, boogie boards
and tennis court time, plus free cane poles for children to fish our many
stocked ponds. To further enhance the guest experience, Sandestin introduces
the Surf Club, the new exclusive VIP section of www.sandestin.com