Pelican Real Estate News Archives

It is official!  Our Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is open for business.  Hundreds of visitors, state officials and dignitaries were on site to watch the first take off and landing Saturday.   Southwest will offer daily flights to and from Nashville, Baltimore, Houston and Orlando.  Delta will be flying daily to and from Atlanta and Memphis.  For additional information on the new airport, visit  http://www.iflybeaches.com.

Yes…It is finally here!  The most talked about event of the decade is happening this weekend on the Emerald Coast!  Our new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is opening in style!  Grand Opening events kick off Friday night with the sold out Green Tie Gala.  The Community Grand Opening  is scheduled for Saturday May 22nd from 9am – 4 pm.  This event is free and open to the public.    Tickets and parking passes are required.  Terminal tours, music, food and fun activities are planned throughout the day including aircraft take off/landings!   Commercial Service will begin on Sunday May 23rd.  Visit: http://northwestfloridabeaches.com/airport-grand-opening for ticket locations and additional event information.  Join in and celebrate this historical event!

The new television spot produced by Visit Florida shares the great news that Northwest Florida is open and ready for visitors.   The weather is great and the beaches are breathtaking!  Come down and relax for a while… Click on link to view the TV spot: http://birdwell.us/OFB2/. 

Southwest Airlines introduces Florida One – a Boeing 737 beautifully painted with a colorful rendering of the state flag.    What a wonderful time to launch the new aircraft just in time for the The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opening May 23, 2010.  Boeing’s art project involved 32 people, working three shifts over eight days, 46 gallons of paint and 16 different colors!  We can’t wait to see you Florida One!    

                                                         ArtsQuest Fine Arts Show is an annual Mother’s Day tradition here on the Emerald Coast.   This year’s event will be held in downtown Seaside returning to its original roots on 30-A.  This family friendly weekend offers something for everyone including over 120 national exhibiting artists, KidZone, Storytelling and live music. 

The 12th annual Thunder Beach bike week rolls into Panama City Beach starting today 4/29 running through Sunday 5/2.   For more info  www.thunderbeachproductions.com

Pelican Real Estate will be offering clients the opportunity to reach dozens of prospective buyers in a single weekend as part of the Florida Open House Weekend sponsored by the 115,000-plus member Florida Realtors.  On Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11, Pelican will conduct open houses at an estimated 100 homes in Northwest Florida. Blue balloons, featuring the Realtor “R” in white, will denote those homes that are part of the statewide open house campaign.  The Florida Open House Weekend comes just before the April 30, 2010, deadline for the federal homebuyer tax credit. Homes need to be under contract by April 30, 2010, and closed by June 30, 2010, to take advantage of up to $8,000 in tax credits.

Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast has been selected by Frommer’s Travel Guide as one of the top 12 destinations for 2010.  Frommer’s Travel Guide is one of the world’s best-selling travel guides with more than 75 million books sold.  Copenhagen,Denmark; Salta Province, Argentina; and Melbourne, Australia are other areas that made Frommer’s list.  Hawaii’s Big Island was the only other US location to make the list. 

 Frommer’s states:  The panhandle never gets the respect it deserves, Northwest Florida, in fact, contains some of the most diverse recreation choices along Florida’s drastically under-appreciated Gulf coast, and some of the best options for visitors seeking an affordable family vacation. From Destin to the west, where you can hire a fishing or sailing charter, to the smattering of National Seashores as you move east, there’s really something for everyone. Seaside’s planned community is so “perfect” it was the setting for the The Truman Show, yet you’ll also find old-school Florida towns with funky shops, tiny hotels, pristine beaches, and the perfect cottage to rent.

“Stunning beaches, nature trails … great restaurants, and a cozy, yet quirky, sense of community.” — Lesley Abravanel, author Frommer’s Florida

Have you ever wondered if you were allowed to take your dog to your favorite beach or restaurant?  There’s a  great website to help you find out:  http://www.floridapets.net .  This website maintains a list of places in Florida that are pet-friendly, as submitted by other animal lovers.  Not only does it list the parks and beaches you can take your pet, but also restaurants and hotels.  From Panama City to Pensacola, there are 20 dog parks and beaches, 15 restaurants that let your dog join you on the patio, and 14 pet-friendly hotels!

There are plenty of places in our area to take your pet for some outdoor fun. Just remember the Golden Rule, “If your dog poops, please scoop!”