The Blake at Miramar Beach

10/29/2025

With a father who was an Air Force officer and a long career of his own spanning 40 years, the military shaped his life and his family’s story. He credits both proximity and shared passions for keeping their family close through the years. ✈️🇺🇸

10/27/2025

We stepped into the kitchen as Blake Bakers and whipped up some delicious Cinnamon Sugar Blondies! 🍪✨ The sweet treats were a hit and made for a fun, hands-on afternoon.

10/25/2025

We enjoyed a lively evening at our Signature Event – Concert in the Courtyard! 🎶🌿 Great music, good company, and a beautiful setting made for a wonderful evening.

10/23/2025

In our latest blog, we share some helpful insights on Securing Your Future: Financial Planning Tips for Senior Living. From understanding your current financial situation and creating budgets to exploring future living options, we cover practical ways to plan ahead and enjoy peace of mind.🌟
Read the full post here: [https://www.qslmseniorliving.com/blog/securing-your-future-financial-planning-tips-for-senior-living]

10/22/2025

He isn’t just a dad. He’s a man who chose to raise seven children with love and patience. 💙 From stepping in as a father figure to adopting two more through foster care, his life is a testament to the power of chosen family and unconditional care. 🌟

10/21/2025

We visited the pumpkin patch and had a blast decorating our pumpkins! 🎃🍁 From picking the perfect pumpkins to adding creative touches, it was a fun-filled fall day.

10/20/2025

From their first big trip in 1968 to adventures in more than 130 countries, traveling became a lifelong passion. Still, no matter where they went, the United States remained their favorite place. 🌍🇺🇸

10/17/2025

Her message is simple but powerful: be happy with what you have, thank God for your blessings, and trust that brighter days will come. 💐

10/17/2025

We are excited to announce that Jackie Ard-Barclay, one of our co-founders and the wife of our beloved late CEO, Glenn Barclay, has been honored as the 2025 Alumna of the Year! 💛 Jackie’s passion, dedication, and heart touch everyone she meets, and we are beyond proud. Join us in celebrating Jackie!

Read more about Jackie and the other honorees here: https://www.colin.edu/news-story/co-lin-alumni-association-to-honor-three-at-homecoming/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNd_61leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFidUt6Ym54MnFtcGRiVHdwAR6Hp7HwddwupLBcC2rkFxOAlMPNkWul12HPXaQS2MLylDUE_AT2tIfQXI3RXg_aem_4zgwA2bEK8pBcfdKi7adng

Join us as we honor our 2025 Alumni of the Year, Jackie Ard-Barclay and John Cook, and our Young Alumnus of the Year, Stone Clanton!

We’ll celebrate their achievements at the Alumni Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:15 p.m. in the Thames Center.

Read more about our honorees here: https://www.colin.edu/news-story/co-lin-alumni-association-to-honor-three-at-homecoming/

10/16/2025

For our October , we would like to recognize Jared! He has been with The Blake for 10 months and has become a vital part of our community.

Jared is one of our Personal Assistants here at The Blake. He is an extremely hard worker who always goes above and beyond for our residents. He does an amazing job taking care of residents and their needs.

His favorite part of working at The Blake is seeing the residents smile because he made their day by helping them and making a difference.

Fun Fact: His favorite color is black!

Thank you, Jared, for all that you do. Congratulations!

10/15/2025

We celebrated National Coffee with a Cop Day by inviting Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida to enjoy breakfast with us! ☕🍳 It was a wonderful morning of conversation, laughter, and community connection.

10/13/2025

What started as a lunch visit revealed a warm, welcoming community that felt more like a resort than assisted living. Taking time to connect with the staff helped their family feel confident in the future.✨🍽️