Pelican Real Estate News Archives

Twin Creek Crossing is adding 40,000 square feet of retail space adjacent to the recently opened Marquis Cinema in Crestview.  Construction is expected to to begin in August and be completed in less than a year.   In  addition, Johnny O’Quigley’s has plans to add a family oriented flagship restaurant across from Jenkins’  produce market.     

Wal-Mart will be adding two locations in our local area.  The Niceville location is well on its way and the building is expected to be completed in September or October.  No opening date as been released for this John Sims Parkway location.  The site offers additional commercial parcels with no confirmed tenants announced.    The Santa Rosa Beach location is planned for the intersection of  U.S. Highway 98 and West Hewett Road in Phase 1 of  Topsail West.  The project includes additional plans for for shops, restaurants and other businesses.  Estimated opening is at least a year away.    

Coastal Living’s July/August issue had a great list of reasons for loving the coast… At the beach, no one raises an eyebrow when adults act like kids…Lounging under an umbrella for nine straight hours is considered normal…Our best memories are made there-on vacation, on a sunset walk, on a dare on a surfboard…At get-togethers, the dress code is always “come as you are”…It’s where we seem to get our best night’s sleep…Food tastes better at the shore. In fact, you’re practically required to indulge. Ice cream before noon? But of course!…Dolphins smile…Pelicans dive…Crabs crawl sideways…When you are on “beach time”, everything is go with the flow. No schedules. No rushing. No stress…Cocktail hour is really a race between you and the melting ice…Everybody smiles bigger when they have a sun kissed glow on their cheeks! Yes, we do love living at the beach! Come join us and become our neighbor!

The United Service Organization (USO) has opened the “Freedom Lounge” in the Northwest Florida Regional Airport.  This 1,000 square foot facility offers Military personnel and family members welcome packets, emergency assistance with lodging, transportation, meals and communication services.   Special features include: computer stations, library services, TVs and a friendly play area for the kids.  The Lounge is staffed by USO volunteers.  Col. Bruce McClintock, Commander of the 96th Air Base Wing at Eglin Air Force Base boasts   “ This is the classiest USO facility I’ve ever seen!  This community does the best job of caring for past, present and future warriors – we are grateful for all that you do”