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    Adirondack chairs, where to purchase

    Thanks for the feedback. I dug back to thread from 2005 and the Gulf Place store and Scavengers were the top two then. I spoke to Gulf Place who were very helpful and have two folks making chairs there. I thought prices were pretty high at over $300 per chair painted, and not including foot...
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    Management for VRBO rental

    Call Michele at paradise properties 850-231-9556. They do exactly what you are asking for a very low fee level after Emerald sun went out of business.
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    Adirondack chairs, where to purchase

    There was a company that sold adirondack chairs around 30-A that were not cheap but were very well made. I think they are the ones used on the pavilions in Seaside. It might have been the same seller that had a large trailer stacked with them I saw once. Does anyone know the seller and how...
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    Formosa Termites

    The word I heard from Buzz woodham was that because our house was on pilings that they would only treat around all the pilings but would not warrant any damage as the termites could go up inside the piling. They are obviously pressure treated. When they asked if I wanted to pay the fee to...
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    Formosa Termites

    Termites I had Buzz treat our house and all they would warantee was another treatment of termites showed up. No damage coverage. This was a 2 year old home in Seaside with no history of any termite issues
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    Someone stole my bike (Silver Simple)

    We had a green Huffy beach cruiser type bike stolen from Savannah pavilion during Easter. Had a white basket. First time we ever had anything stolen in Seaside. Also heard this weekend a renter at our house in Seaside had things stolen from their car. There is some construction going on in...
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    Watercolor

    Local realtor passed along the following results for 2007: 2007 average sales per square foot for resale houses- Number of sales #20 Seaside- $1,071 #26 Rosemary- $773 #20 Watersound- $546 #45 Watercolor-...
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    Seaside...Welcome or Not

    Scooterbug44, you bring up a good point on changes at the management company which I definitely feel has not helped the situation. We do not use them for our rentals because there was clearly the feeling that they were in it for profit only and could care about little else. Kinda takes away that...
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    Seaside...Welcome or Not

    Gardening1970, as an owner in Seaside I would completely expect that you are welcome to ride your bike around Seaside and enjoy the town. It would truely be sad if we got to the point where that was not allowed. From everything I have heard as an owner, the issue is not with visitors that...
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    has it been busy this year?

    Best year we ever had in Seaside. I used Emerald Sun and VRBO and they worked great. We left Cottage Rentals at Seaside a year ago since they seemed more interested in getting more houses all along 30-A, costs kept going up, and they clearly had their own agenda (which did not include answering...
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    Seaside beaches posted "private" and "security enforced"

    From my understanding, there have been many cases where specific rental houses right on the border with Seaside have been filled for weddings etc. and just assume they have access to Seaside amenities. A couple of houses on the eastern boarder even tell their guests they are a part of Seaside...
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    Termites

    Are termites an issue along this part of the Florida Coast. I have asked a few termite companies about service and they call say they can treat our pilings, which are only about 3 years old, but will not warrantee for any potential damage. We have seen no sign of any problems, but were just...
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    Seaside Sales

    We finished building our house in Seaside in 2005 to new codes, have limited debt on it, it has remained cash positive every year, and we have very conservatively doubled out money on the property value. Plus we have completely enjoyed using the house when we can. Seaside is unique in that...
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    Seaside sales

    All true. We as well bought there for long term investment and to really just to enjoy the area with family. Did see on the RE page for Seaside there was a lot (#1) in the back that was just reduced from $985k down to $599k, and it looks like the main reason was that buildout deadline is...
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    Seaside sales

    Thanks Joe. That was what it looked like but I have just gotten used to not believing any good news.:clap_1:
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    Seaside sales

    We just had a beautiful week in Seaside and I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the market seemed to be picking up. I heard from very good source that a couple of contacts were pending, and then on nthe web site I saw there were three others that were listed as Contract Pending. Anyone...
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    Personal Property Tax??

    Thanks for the feedback. Did not want another financial surprise...:clap_1:
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    Personal Property Tax??

    After owning a rental house in Santa Rosa Beach for going on our third year I just received a notice from SoWal tax office asking me to list all the assets in the house both in terms of new cost and estimated current value. I am assuming that this is for some tax they want to charge, but this...
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    What a Difference a Year Makes

    We just moved over the weekend , here in Sandy Springs/Atlanta. We put our house with an agent friend of ours under a 'quiet sale', about a month ago, so there was never any formal listing. It was sold within 2 weeks and set a record in our neighborhood. While I am sure there are soft spots...
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    Seaside Sand Additions

    Thanks Joe. I must have missed it but that was exactly what I was looking for. :biggrin:
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    Seaside Sand Additions

    A good part of Seaside was going to get sand on the dunes in April, but the deadline to get it done was May 1. From what I was hearing it was slow going. Can anyone tell me if they completed the project and how it looks? This sand project was not roundly accepted by everyone as the last sand...
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    Charlie Modica, Sr.

    Latest I received: "Mr. Modica continues to progress well. He is to undergo an additional heart catheterization this afternoon and possible angioplasty with stints on one more coronary artery. The insertion of the defibrillator is planned on Monday. The family expects him to be...
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    Charlie Modica, Sr.

    Have received updates that Mr. Modica is doing well at Sacred Heart. Head injury was not as bad as feared. He has had angioplast successfully and is off his ventilator. I understand he will be getting up for the first time today and per Charlie (his son) looks much better than he did 2 days...
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    Seaside - sand

    While needing a 2/3 vote to pass, majority of Seaside homeowners voted against adding sand. The beaches are recovering nicely, and if God decides he doesn't like the dunes where they are, he will move them.
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    Seaside to Intrawest?

    Well it looks like a mix. It says they own 'or are involved with' 14 ski resorts, and they own 67% of Abercrombie & Kent, the company that arranges high end tours and safaris. Now if they would let me trade time in my Seaside house for time at another resort THAT might be something to...
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    Seaside to Intrawest?

    They have quite the list of clientel on their web site. Locally, they handle Sandestin resort.
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    Correction: Panhandle real estate sell off just starting

    " ...it does seem that there will be a LOT of rentals available and renters will have more choices than before -- so quality and service (and repeat renters) will become increasingly important if you want people to choose your rental over another" That may be true locally, but on the Gulf...
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    Seaside to Intrawest?

    Received post tonight that Robert Davis was in negotiations to sell the rental managment company. They were in due diligence, so it did not sound like it would close tomorrow. Indications was there would be little if any personnel changes. I don't know anything about Intrawest. Anybody?
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    Correction: Panhandle real estate sell off just starting

    While there is definite softness in the Gulf Coast market, as with most investments, the smartest investors are the ones who make their move when things look their worst, and get out when things look their best. That is something very counter to human nature. Those that invest when all the...
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    Insurance Premiums Increase 130%?

    My premium only went up 20% which I was very thankful for. I am not directly on the water, but about 3 minute walk. I spoke to a friend who has a house on St Simons in GA, and their wind policies are astronomical in comparison. A multiple of my premium. He is on a marsh. So while...
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    Cell Phone Reception

    We have 4 family phones on Sprint and have had very good luck around Seaside/Grayton etc. Great signal on the beach as well.
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    NY Times "Escape" Section on Seaside

    SJ, thanks for the photo fix. Just what I needed and better than any drug (and I grew up in the 60's and 70's!! :cool: )
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    NY Times "Escape" Section on Seaside

    I agree! If 30-A is too tough a place to come visit, then don't. As far as Seside goes, part of the problem is than many people don't even use the driveways that are with the cottages. Our house in Seaside (2005) was required to have 2 parking spots ON the lot. The street did not count...
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    NY Times "Escape" Section on Seaside

    I agree Kurt. This was the first summer where we spent time at the beach, and while it was busy, it was not nearly as bad as I was expecting along 30-A.
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    NY Times "Escape" Section on Seaside

    I was a bit disapointed with the article as well, particularly since the author called me in the last 2 months to discuss the mood in town. He was a long time visiter to Seaside and indicated he loved the area, but was a bit surprised to see the beach late this summer when it was at it's worst...
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    Seaside - Moving Forward

    Post office will be at the end of Seaside Avenue where the ATM machine currently is located.
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    Does Your Place at the Beach Have Heat?

    Since we were building new and were told that a very high percentage of home damage on the shore is from water heaters failing, we put in a gas fired tankless water heater. So we are not endlessly heating a tank of water when we are not even there. We have 3 bathrooms and with three teens...
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    Wall Street Journal Article

    Front page (sorry I do not have log in for online link) article ("Florida Panhandle Sees Property Boom") today on how hurricanes have only boosted demand and increased awareness of the FL Panhandle. Does not give the impression that demand will be softening in the long run. :clap_1:
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    Citizens Property Insurance woes

    I was told the same thing about Citizens being the only option on wind insurance, so we have everything else with another carrier and wind w/ Citizens. They also said that since Citizens is the only option, they will raise rates whenever they want, add surcharges, etc. You have got no place to...
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    General Homeowners insurance

    I am currently using Waterfield, and have NOT been pleased with their performance. Issues have taken forever to get resolved, and it is costing me an additional $1,000 this year for insurance (w/ Citizens) because they neglected to give proof to them our house was new. Once they figured that out...
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    Seawalls

    We came across some pictures from about 1996 when our kids were pretty young on the beach and it was shocking to see where the beach was and where it is today. :eek: The dunes were huge and very deep, and the beach was at least 2x the depth it is today. I know this is not news to most long...
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    Seaside Review -- Oct. 1-8

    I have already received a call from Seaside just from the comments in this thread, and they are very sensitive to getting things right. I was assured there are already improvements being made to the website as we speak. (As an FYI, their web site won the top web site award last year in FL...
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    A new record price for me - $9,900,000

    Just received a flier in the mail on a beachfront home in Olf Florida Beach. No price but it HAS to be in the mid 7 figure+ range. 491 Old Beach Rd. Spectacular! Is that the same as Old Florida Village?
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    Seaside Review -- Oct. 1-8

    And believe me, if their marketing department is on the ball, they regularly read forums like this - keep up with what the public is saying! It should be a daily occurance - like reading the newspaper. Johnrudy- You were right! Check you e-mail for message
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    Seaside Walkovers

    Actually, they may be reflective enough that they won't generate too much heat. At least that is what I am hoping. :blink:
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    Seaside Walkovers

    Thank you Kurt for the pictures. I have been nervous about what these would look like. While not perfect, they are access, and I was getting sick of having to walk through town to get to the beach. Now if they could only paint them white, I really think they would look pretty good. Thanks...
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    Seaside Review -- Oct. 1-8

    Thanks for looking. It was finished in March this year and has absolutely been 'A Dream Come True'. After 8+ years of visiting we finally bit the bullet and it has worked out great. Always hard to leaveas you would expect knowing the area.
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    Seaside Review -- Oct. 1-8

    I agree, I don't view ANY feedback as negative. If there is a problem, I want to know about it so it can be addressed. The message that I am getting from Seaside is the same. All I can ask is to be patient. Events over the last year, while disconcerting when they were originally brought to...
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    Seaside Review -- Oct. 1-8

    Our house is in the rental program, (Coast is Clear) and I am disappointed with the service you have received. I myself have seen spotty service at times and really have very little patience for it. I think the web site has some limitations because if a house has restrictions on it you can only...
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    Seaside Walkovers

    They are being installed in advance of Owners Weekend. If they seem to work well and can be de-installed when necessary Seaside will consider adding more sets to other pavillions.
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