Pelican Real Estate News Archives

The Emerald Coast Conference Center officially changed its name to The Emerald Coast Convention Center.  This 35,000 square-foot multifunctional facility is conveniently located on Okaloosa Island.  There are 12 meeting rooms ranging in size from 450 to 1,800 sf as well as a 21,000 sf ballroom, 6,000 sf state of the art kitchen and full service in- house catering.   More info: http://www.emeraldcoastfl.com/Conference/

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     

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”

It is time once again to line the streets of Fort Walton Beach and become pirates ( if only for the weekend)!     The Festival events start Thursday night at 4 p.m. with a Pirate Walk in the downtown area (trick-or-treating -pirate style) followed by a family friendly block party and the Billy Bowlegs Pub Crawl.  Festival activities officially kick off on Friday June 4th at 3 p.m. at  The Fort Walton Landing.  Events will be held throughout the weekend including the skirmish between Capt. Billy and the Mayor, live music, local artists, delicious food, children’s activities, Children’s Pirate Parade and nightly fireworks.  Monday night’s  Torchlight Parade will close out the Festival.  Arrr! For more information visit www.fwbchamber.org/bowlegs  

After five long years, Navarre Beach will again enjoy a pier!   Grand opening festivities are planned for Saturday June 5th.  The previous pier had been destroyedby hurricanes Ivan and Dennis.  Public input has been vital in this project and the local residents are thrilled about their new pier.  The 1,545 ft pier is the longest pier in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.  Special features include a low wattage, turtle friendly lighting system, octagonal end design with 3,800 square feet of surface area, over 800 breakaway wood panels, 7 potable water spigots, a deck height of 30 feet above water, an overall accessible surface area of over 32,000 square feet, and 16 handicap accessible railing locations.    Come down for a walk, to fish or just to celebrate and enjoy this beautiful addition to Navarre Beach.  Summer hours are 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Musical Echoes, a celebration of Native American culture, will be held at Fort Walton Landing, April 24th through April 26th.  The theme for this year is the Panther.  Enjoy music and dancing from internationally acclaimed Native American musicians and dancers, craft demonstrations, or attend a seminar to learn how to make and play a Native American style flute!  There will also be an outdoor market featuring Native American wares.

For more details, visit www.musicalechoes.org