Pelican Real Estate News Archives

Beauty product lovers will be thrilled when Sephora opens this spring in Destin Commons.    Sephora offers many unique and top of the line beauty products including their own private label.  The shelves will be stocked with cosmetics, skincare, bath & body, fragrances, hair products and more!   With over 200 brands to choose from, this addition to the Commons will be a slice of  heaven for the beauty connoisseur!   http://www.sephora.com/

CNN Travel selected Panama City as one of their Top 5 Value Destinations for Winter.  Great weather and an array of fun activities won them over…We agree.    

Our very own Frank Glunn received The Retired MilitaryPerson of The Year Award from The Destin Chamber.  We can not think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious award.  Frank is very involved in the chamber and in the community.  We are proud to have him in the Pelican Family.  Way to go Frank!

Vision Airlines announced Wednesday plans to offer low-fare, non-stop service from NWF Regional Airport to Niagara Falls and Miami starting December 17th.  One-way fares will start at $79 to Niagara Falls and $69 to Miami.  Additional destinations are expected to be announced in the next four weeks and should start in early 2011.  For flight information visit: http://www.visionairlines.com/index.php     

Sago Restaurant recently opened in the former Trader Vic’s location in The Palms of Destin.  The restaurant is beautifully appointed with a warm upscale island feel.   The back-lit fully stocked bar welcomes you into the main dining room.  Seating is available inside and out with cozy booths, comfy sofas or table dining.   Full panel windows offer views of  lush landscaping and the tropical oasis pool area.  A private dining room provides a gorgeous backdrop for any intimate gathering or reserve the dining room for larger events.  The creative  menu allows diners to experience a selection of favorite island foods prepared in two timeless cooking methods – the fun and flair of Asian wok cuisine and the slow cooking style captured in the Chinese ancient clay oven.  A children’s menu is also available.  Sago is open for dinner Tuesday -Saturday/5-9 pm.  Stop by and check out the wonderful new dining experience in Destin.   For more information: http://www.palmsofdestin.com/Dining/

LifeWay Christian Stores opened a location last week in The Shoppes at Paradise Key in Destin.  Locals and visitors alike will enjoy the fresh new 5,000 SF store offering a variety of Christian items for the entire family including books, music, studies, greeting cards, DVDs, church resources, gift items and more.  The official Grand Opening is set for 9/25-10/23 with special promotions and Veggie Tale characters!  A wonderful addition to the area. 

Pelican proudly announces our Top Producing Agents for August 2010:  Rita Montgomery – Alexander at Seacrest Beach,  Bill Holt/John Haynes – Calypso, Angela Gainer – Crestview,  Stephan Mihacevich – Destin/Summit,  Karen Rockman – Fort Walton Beach,  Sandy Sharpe – Majestic Sun,  Amin Delawalla -Navarre Beach, Mary Bross – Panama City Beach, Barbara Prather, Tom Rymer & Ann Velazquez – Seagrove Beach.  Congratulations!

Pelican Real Estate held a contest this summer involving real estate sales, listings and birdhouses?   Sounds like a strange combination, but it worked!   Top Sales honors go to Craig Duran in our Calypso office and Top Listing honors go to Shelley Elley in our Fort Walton Beach office.   The grand prize winners received an iPad.   In conjunction with the agent contest, each Pelican office decorated a birdhouse.  The birdhouses were judged by celebrity judge, Laurie Hood, Founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge.  The birdhouses were decorated with LOTS of personality and style making it very hard for our judge to choose a winner.  After a survey of the birdhouses, our Destin Summit office was declared the winner!   The birdhouses were donated to Alaqua to auction off at several of their local events.  All proceeds will benefit Alaqua and their missions.  The contest was a huge success due the support of the Administrative Directors in each office.  What a fun way to wrap up the summer!

Those who know Forever 21…LOVE IT!  The store offers on- trend fashions for women, men and children.  This modern store appeals to all age groups looking for a fashion forward style at amazing price points.  The Los Angeles based chain has over 460 throughout  the US.  With plans to open this fall, Forever 21 will be a wonderful addition to the tenant mix at the Commons.   For addtional store information, visit www.forever21.com.

The nation’s largest independent furniture retailer, Rooms To Go, is adding a new location next to Destin Commons.  Plans call for the store to open mid 2011.  Rooms To Go offers the unique concept of displaying and packaging furniture in complete room settings coordinating colors, fabrics and accessories down to the last detail.  Showrooms display bright, stylish and friendly furntiture creating an easy one-stop decorating experience for their customers.  As an added bonus, Rooms To Go ensures delivery of your purchase within days, not months.   Rooms To Go has additional Emerald Coast locations in Pensacola and Panama City.  For more information on furniture packages and services, visit www.RoomsToGo.com .