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History of Destin Florida located in Okaloosa County in Northwest Florida - 08/19/2007
Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the 7th century A.D. Spanish explorers surveyed Florida in 1538. Don Francisco Tapia was commissioned to survey the Florida coast and in 1693, drew the first known map of East Pass and its shores. Destin traces its immediate history to a fisherman, Captain Leonard Destin, who moved here from New London, Connecticut, and settled in Northwest Florida in about 1845. Captain Destin pioneered the fishing industry and Destin has maintained this heritage to the present.
With the growth and development of Destin from a small fishing village to a major tourist resort came the need for a local government structure. The City of Destin was originally chartered as a municipality under the laws of the State of Florida in 1984. However, the community of Destin, in existence for more than one hundred and fifty years, has a long history as a fishing village and premier resort destination.
Known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village", the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida docks at the Destin Harbor. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and watersports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf. The City of Destin is home to 11,119 full-time residents (2000 US Census).
Baker Florida located in Okaloosa County Northwest Florida - 08/19/2007
About Baker
Baker
Electricity/Gas
CHELCO Electric
1-800-342-0990
Gulf Power
1-800-225-5797
Okaloosa Gas
(850) 729-4700
Baker
Water/Sewer
Holt Water Systems
(850) 537-4113
Okaloosa County Water and Sewer
(850) 651-7171
City of Crestview
(850) 682-6131
Auburn Water Systems, Inc.
(850) 682-1258
Baker
Garbage
Waste Management
(850) 862-7141
Baker
Telephone
Sprint
1-800-SPRINT1
BellSouth
1-888-757-6500
AT&T
1-800-222-0300
Baker
Satellite/Cable
Cox Communications
(850) 682-5131
DISH Network
Ask me about a gift card for free installation!
DirecTV
1-800-347-3288
Baker
Miscellaneous
Department of Motor Vehicles
106 Hollywood Blvd. SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL
(850) 833-9122
(850) 833-9123 - appointments
Northwest Florida Commercial property located in Crestview Florida - 08/19/2007
Commercial Crestview Florida Fast growing area over an acre Corner lot ListPrice: $230,000
These four lots, all adjacent and totaling 1.13 acres, are on the west side of Bay street between Blakely Ave and Springhill Court. The three other Parcel IDs are 20-3n-23-0000-0043-0000, 20-3n-23-0000-0045-0000, and 20-3n-23-0000-0050-0000. Located in an area with lots of building activity. Convenient to Main Street Crestview and Hwy 85
Northwest Florida vacation spots located in Okaloosa County Florida - 08/19/2007
Okaloosa Florida Enjoy all Okaloosa vacation spots
River Parks
Guest Lake Park Boat Ramp 3850 Yellow River Log Lake Road, Holt
Milligan / Yellow River Park 5100 Ellis Road, Baker
Oak Grove River Park 2751 Hwy 2, Laurel Hill
Shoal River Wayside Park (Bill Duggan Jr. Park) 5999 Hwy 85 S, Crestview
Cotton Bridge Park - 6301 Hwy 4 W, Baker
Beach Parks
James Lee Park 3510 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin
John Beasley Park 1550 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach
Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park 1460 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach
Bayou Parks
Longwood Park - 4 Bay Street, Shalimar
Meigs Park - 45A Meigs Drive, Shalimar
Boat Ramps
Bryant Bridge Boat Ramp 100 Bryant Bridge Road, Holt
Pocahontas Boat Ramp 565A Pocahontas Drive, Fort Walton Beach
Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp 3390 Hwy 90 E, Crestview
Rickey Avenue Boat Ramp 165 Rickey Avenue, Fort Walton Beach
Swift Bayou Boat Ramp 213 Edrehi Avenue, Niceville
Neighborhood Parks
Colonel Bud Day Park 185 Woodland Park Circle, Mary Esther
Eagle Park 2980 James Lee Blvd E (Hwy 90 E), Crestview
Lang Road Park 304 Priscilla Drive, Fort Walton Beach
Leo Norred Park 48 Poplar Avenue, Shalimar
Little Marler Park 1247 Siebert Drive, Fort Walton Beach
Seminole Park - 1534 Cat-Mar Street, Niceville
Sylvania Heights Playground - 311 Shirley Drive, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access ways
Beach Access #1, Blue Dolphin Beachwalk - 372 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access #2, Emerald View Beachwalk - 399 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access #3, Seashore Beachwalk - 530 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access #4 - 600 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access #5 - 700 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access #6, Doris Jordan Freeway Beachwalk - 820 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Beach Access #7, Emerald Promenade Beachwalk - 900 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Special Use Parks
Baker Block Museum - 1307 Georgia Avenue, Baker
Baker Park - 1450 Charlie Day Road, Baker
Baker Recreation Area - 5503 Hwy 4, Baker
Blackman Community Center - 7590 Hwy 189 N, Blackman
Garden City Park - 6330 Garden City Road, Crestview
Okaloosa Island Boat Basin - 410A Cobia Avenue, Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier - 300 Pier Road, Fort Walton Beach
Shalimar / Port Dixie Little League Ball Park - 75 4th Avenue, Shalimar
Shalimar Elementary Park - 1340 Joe Martin Circle, Shalimar
10 Acres Northwest Florida land located in Crestview Florida - 08/19/2007
10 Acres of your own private getaway! From the entrance by the road, down a winding tree-lined driveway...enjoy the wrap around drive for easy entrance and exit. Close to town yet secluded; surrounded only by 10 acre lots, in this subdivision you have plenty of privacy, yet this 10 acres sits less than 5 minutes from the I-10 285 exit. This piece of real estate is perfect for the family that loves the outdoors. Relax and feel the country on your front deck, or come inside and enjoy the cozy fireplace. This home has recent updates including new dishwasher, new stove, and a 2-year old well. New vinyl skirting, new vinyl siding and new vinyl flooring; new carpet as well high-speed DSL availability. Come by and take a look today! Watch the Virtual Tour now available. Listing Broker/Salesperson has ownership interest in the property.
Land in Northwest Florida located in Crestview Florida - 08/19/2007
LOT 29 FALCON WAY CRESTVIEW, FL 32539 .25 Acre Pines Subdivision Lot 20,000
Price Reduced!!! Listed price now at under most recent sold prices for this subdivision.Don't miss your chance to obtain a lot in the extremely fast-growing "The Pines" subdivision. Great place for a new home on this level lot(s) with adjoining lots available. New construction all around in this subdivision located just off Highway 90 East. Convenient to Crestview, easy commute to Eglin or Destin via Highway 285 3 miles away. Auburn Water available to "The Pines," High speed internet now available.Seller is a licensed real estate agent. Bring all offers
Northwest Florida Lakefront property in Defuniak Springs - 08/19/2007
LOT 10 LAKE ROSEMARY ESTATES Acreage: 1.07 WFFeet: 140 ListPrice: $85,000
Lovely lake front with view of two lakes 140 waterfront footage on the lake Don't miss this opportunity for lakefront at this price. One of the fastest growing subdivisions in the area. Right around the corner from the new sunlake subdivision.Owner is a Licensed Real Estate agent.city water available, electric is available, and you can put a septic tank on the property. Seller pays all closing cost.
Buildable lot in Paxton Florida - 08/18/2007
Build your dream home on this wooded half acre lot, select which Florida native trees you want to keep for as much or as little privacy as you would like. The lot sits directly on county Highway 147 which provides you with paved road frontage.Located not far from the Crestivew or Paxton area . With all this it is priced to sell take a look at this affordable lot today.
HWY 147 PAXTON, FL 32538 MLS#:457992 Acreage: 0.50 $15,000
2007 Bond money available Okaloosa County,Santa Rosa County Walton - 08/18/2007
There is another bond issue for first time homebuyers now available in addition to the State of Florida issue. It is the 2007 Escambia County Bond Program. Here are the general parameters: -this issue is available in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. -must be a first time homebuyer and have a contract to lock-in. A first time homebuyer is defined as someone who has not owned a primary residence in the last 3 years. -RATE-5.19% with 1.50 points. 30 year fixed rate only. -available for conventional, VA, FHA and Rural Development loans. -Maximum total family income-Okaloosa county - 1-2 members-$57,800 and 3 + members-$66,470. Santa Rosa and Walton counties-1-2 members-$54,800 and 3 + members-$63,020. -Maximum sales price limitations-Okaloosa -$281,137, Santa Rosa-$237,031 and Walton-$429,619. -owner occupied only. -no home buyer counseling required. -UP to $7000 in the form of a second mortgage to cover closing cost, prepaids and down payment. The Rate is 0% amortized over 10 years($58.33 per month). There is no monthly payment but the second is paid when the house is sold, or the borrower no longer resides in the property. This bond issue offers the lowest rate currently available on a 30 year fixed rate. If you are working with someone who is a first time homebuyer, please have them call me with any questions. 1-800-303-7010, or 651-5252 local. Thanks in advance, John Flournoy Mortgage Loan Officer
Revisit Some Past Episodes on TeamSoldTV.com Today - 08/18/2007
We want to invite you to visit our site at https://www.TeamSoldTV.com watch, from the first episode, all properties that have been viewed to date. 5484 Highway 192, Defuniak Springs, Florida is now sold,we are happy to announce.
However, many properties are still available. Watch the tours of: Lot 10, Eugene Court on Lake Rosemary, a great Florida lakefront lot in Defuniak Springs, Florida for sale on episode 2; Lot 29 and Lot 30, Falcon Way, The Pines subdivision, Crestview, Florida, both level, buildable lots that are a quarter acre in a subdivision for $30,000 with Auburn Water available;
a 26-acre tract on Innsbrook Lane in Holt, Florida; a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom John King Road home on an oversized half acre lot, south of I-10; commercial lots on Bay Street in Crestview, Florida, a corner lot over an acre in size; and 10-acre Stallion Drive, Crestview, Florida with an updated 2-bedroom 1989 in an all 10-acre-tracts subdivision for $125,000, all in episode 3.
You can view these in-depth tours which are not normally seen online -- not just pictures but good information that may help you find your dream home. You can get a clear picture on many properties on our show today. We are airing new episode number 5 this Friday at its normal time. I want to thank Lisa Sanford for appearing on multiple episodes of Team Sold Real Estate TV that airs on the CW, FOX, & WEAR-3 after Jimmy Kimmel (Friday night). Just visit TeamSoldTV.com
and click "Schedule" on the menu to the left to find out our airtimes. Or, if you are outside of our viewing area, we have you covered as well; all our episodes will be available at TeamSoldTV.com. Just click on the link under "Episodes" in the "Interactive" section on the front page to view the complete show. Email us your questions now at
www.TeamSoldTV.com and we will answer them on upcoming shows. We will also be showing you many unique properties from Panama City to Pensacola as well.
