The Tourist Development Council of Franklin County, together with other similar organizations and the State of Florida are working together to reassure the public that our beaches and our seafood are safe and oil-free. In addition, many vacation rental companies and hotels are offering “guaranteed” vacations in the event the spill does affect our area.
We appreciate our local television station, Forgotten Coast TV, for keeping us informed about local efforts in preparation of oil recovery. Thankfully, our coastline has not been affected by this tragic event. The news, event schedules and videos embedded in this newsletter are very helpful and informative.
Passing on this Press Release from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
AGENCIES CONTINUE TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY FISHING BANS
TALLAHASSEE- -State agencies in Florida as well as several federal agencies involved in the response to the Deepwater Horizon Incident in the Gulf of Mexico continue to conduct tests, including sampling of water, fish, [...]
New Prudential study says low mortgage rates, falling home prices more importantThe 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit incentive program was credited with stimulating the real estate market. But the 2010 Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey released April 28 by Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services shows that most buyers will not be deterred from purchasing [...]
Tourism remains a bright spot in the Franklin County economy. Bed tax collections for 2009 were $745,199.23, only a 3% decline from 2008. That income was generated by total accommodation expenditures of approximately $37,250,000.
According to data from the 2008 Florida Visitor Guide, produced by Visit Florida, visitors who arrive by auto [...]
Health care, or perceived lack of available health care, has in years past been a barrier to many who would otherwise consider Florida’s Forgotten Coast for retirement or year ‘round residency. Happily, the situation for residents of Apalachicola, St. George Island, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, Lanark Village, Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe and others on the Forgotten Coast is rapidly and favorably changing.
Kudos to the Realtor Association of Franklin & Gulf Counties for an excellent panel discussion held on March 11, addressing the Opening Protection Requirements in wind-borne debris regions of Florida. The discussion, which was attended by approximately 15 local Realtors including several from Prudential Shimmering Sands Realty, was addressed by a panel consisting of [...]
President Obama signed legislation into law Thursday, March 04, 2010 to create the United States’ first national travel promotion program. The bipartisan bill received final passage in the Senate last week, and will create a nonprofit Corporation for Travel Promotion that will promote the United States as a travel destination and will explain travel [...]
For a brief, informative look at today’s real estate news, check out Real Estate Today Radio, a service of the National Association of Realtors. This week’s broadcast includes information about the new rules of mortage lending, FHA loans, the effect of foreclosures on market prices, the effects on your credit and tax implications of [...]
We proudly recognize and congratulate Jerry Thompson, for his recognition by Prudential Real Estate Affiliates as a Chairman’s Circle Platinum Circle member, which consists of the top 1% of all Prudential Real Estate professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, based upon residential sales during 2009. Jerry will be honored with others in [...]
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