Pelican Real Estate News Archives

After several months of delays, Rave Motion Pictures at the Destin Commons will unveil the new IMAX Theater February 4th with the premiere of the 3D action thriller “Sanctum” .    Several films in the IMAX format are scheduled for this spring and summer leading into the release of the new Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean installments.   IMAX Theater ticket prices will be higher than regular ticket prices.  Enjoy the show.

Tuesday, January 19, 2011 Vision Airlines formally announced their decision to use NWF Regional Airport as its base for commercial fights to and from 19 cities.   The regional economic impact expected to include 4,200 jobs and $160 million in revenue.     New flights starting 3/25  to and from: Atlanta;  Huntsville, AL; Savannah, GA; and Louisville, KY.  April 1st service starts to and from Chattanooga, TN; Shreveport, LA; Asheville, NC; Columbia, SC and Orlando.    Hurry and book  between 1/18-1/23 for $49 one way discounted rates to new destinations.    Welcome to the Emerald Coast Vision Airlines – We are thrilled you are here! 

On Monday, January 17, 2011,Vision Airlines announced additional routes for The NWF Regional Airport.  New Service introductory rates starting at $49 each way if tickets purchased by 1/23.   New areas include: Asheville, NC  -  Altanta, GA – Baton Rouge, LA – Birmingham, AL – Chattanooga, TN – Columbia, SC – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Ft. Myers, FL – Greenville, SC – Gulfport, MS – Houston, TX – Huntsville, AL – Knoxville, TN – Little Rock, AR – Louisville, KY – Macon, GA -Orlando, FL – Savannah, GA – Shreveport, LA – St. Petersburg, FL.  More information will posted as it becomes available.  http://www.visionairlines.com/route-map.html.

We are thrilled learn from today’s NWF Daily News Showcase section,  that  The Rave in Destin Commons will retrofit one of the large auditorium theaters to create IMAX.    No confirmed opening date has been scheduled according to Rave Motion Picture VP of Marketing, Jeremy Divine,  “but we are hoping to have it ready for the release of  Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows, Part 1 scheduled to open on November 19th.”   The IMAX experience offers a floor to ceiling, wall to wall screen with enhanced sound and digital picture.  A truly unique and wonderful way to enjoy a film. 

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!

This year marks the 25th Annual Gate to Gate Memorial Day 4.4 mile run/walk on Eglin Air Force Base.  Events start at 7:30 am Monday May 31st and are open to the public.  There will be a staggered start at the Child Development Center on Eglin AFB.  Free kids run, after party & awards presentation to follow.   Register online: www.active.com – Online registration closes 8 am, May 28th.  Come and celebrate Eglin’s 75th Anniversary!

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/. 

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