Meet the Team Valerie Buck Beach Scout About Valerie Born in Arkansas but raised in Florida, Valerie spends her time enjoying the Florida sunshine and white, sandy beaches. When she's not at the beach, you can find her dancing and teaching at the Northwest Florida Ballet. Valerie enjoys building sand castles and swimming, and she hopes to help children find something that they enjoy doing on the Emerald Coast Interested in Meeting Other Team Members? View Our Experts