Christine von dem Bach

About Pier Park
Located in the heart of Panama City Beach, Pier Park is destined to become the region's premier shopping address. Developed by Simon Property Group and comprising nearly 900,000 square feet, the open-air regional lifestyle center is anchored by Borders, Dillard's, JCPenney, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Old Navy, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target and The Grand 16 Theatres. Pier Park is also comprised of fashion and specialty retailers, including exciting new-to-market choices such as Ann Taylor Loft, Caché, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Hollister Co., Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant and Ulta Beauty. In addition, the center embraces many unique dining options such as Hofbrau Beer Garden, Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House, Bootleg Barbeque, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Longhorn Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Reggae J's Island Grill, Tootsies Orchid Lounge and many more. Shoppers can also enjoy movies at The Grand 16 Theatres, which features stadium seating, digital sound, advance ticketing over the Internet, three concession areas, a specialty café and game room.

Pier Park Welcomes Baja Grille, Carter's Clothing, Déjà-vu, Journeys, Lids and Shimmering Seas Jewelry and Gifts

Opened at Pier Park, the 900,000-square-foot retail and entertainment lifestyle center located on 93 acres that covers land from Front Beach Road (at the City Pier) to the heavily traveled Highway 98 (Back Beach Road).

Pier Park, which boasts eight anchors and nearly 100 retailers currently open, is continuously expanding to offer the Emerald Coast and tourists a more enhanced shopping experience.

Tenants that have debuted in the last two months include the following:

• Baja Grille
• Carter's Clothing
• Déjà-vu
• Journeys
• Lids
• Shimmering Seas Jewelry and Gifts

Baja Grille's concept revolves around fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding Southwestern, Cajun, Caribbean and American cuisines - a unique combination along with outstanding service, fine wines and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy Tropical design atmosphere. Baja Grille opens today, October 6.

"We are pleased to be part of Simon's Pier Park," said K. Soliman, a senior executive and founder of Baja Grille. "The welcoming neighbors and friendly customers always make us feel right at home; everyday welcomes a new face and brings back a familiar one."

Carter's Clothing opened its doors on August 27, 2008. Carter's Clothing offers clothing for children from newborn through size seven including baby sleepwear, play-clothes and accessories. Carter's offers trusted products that are super comfy, easy care, adorable and don't break the bank. Carter's has around 200 stores in the United States.

Déjà-vu offers the trendiest, quality merchandise with affordable specialty store prices, combined with one-of-a-kind customer service. Déjà-vu opened for shoppers at Pier Park on August 22, 2008.

Stephanie Nichols, owner of Deja-vu, said, "Pier Park has been Fabulous! It has gone above and beyond my expectations."

Journeys is a destination retailer for footwear and accessories for the teen market. Journeys caters to a diverse, young, hip market in search of footwear that expresses its attitudes and lifestyles. Brands sold at Journeys include: Dr. Martens, Converse, Lugs, Steve Madden, Timberland, Vans, Diesel, Adidas, Candie's, GBX and more. Journey's opened at Pier Park on September 22, 2008.

Lids, which opened at Pier Park on September 19, 2008, is the world's largest retailer specializing in the sale of officially licensed and branded headwear. Every store offers a vast assortment of college, MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL teams, as well as other specialty fashion categories all in the latest styles and colors.

Shimmering Seas Jewelry and Gifts offers jewelry and gifts, specializing in exotic jewelry creations. Shoppers can find a variety of elegant sterling, gold, pearls, diamonds and much more. Shimmering Seas Jewelry and Gifts opened on August 25, 2008.

"We opened our store in late August during tropical storm Fay, and despite the many hurricane scares that week, we still had many excited customers in and out of the store," said Laurie Olshefski, owner of Shimmering Seas Jewelry and Gifts and Jake At The Beach (Life is Good Shoppe). "We anticipate great things for the holidays in Pier Park. We have been busy ordering and stocking our stores with wonderful gift items."

Lori Kelley Receives Third Annual Athena International Award

Sept. 29, 2008 - On September 23, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, Partner at the accounting firm O'Sullivan Creel, LLP; became the 2008 Athena International Award Recipient. This award was presented by Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast; in conjunction with: the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce and the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Athena Award recipients are selected for their professional excellence, community service and leadership, and for actively and generously assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence. Athena Award winners are those who excel in their chosen fields; devote time and energy to the community in a meaningful way, and who open paths so that others may follow. Ms. Kelley was chosen out of a field of 15 nominees.


The Athena Award program was created in 1981 and seeks to achieve a representative balance of leadership by honoring individuals and companies who assist women in achieving their full leadership potential. The prestigious Athena Award program recognizes individuals and companies on local, state, national, and international levels. More than 5,000 areas, throughout the world, participate in the program each year. The Athena Foundation, which sponsors this award, is dedicated to opening doors of leadership opportunity for women in the workplace, and beyond, and to make women of achievement more visible.

Candidates running in the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® 2008 elections will be the guests of honor at a Candidate Meet and Greet Wednesday, September 3, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The event will be hosted at the offices of The Zepponi Group, 200 Calusa Boulevard in Destin (opposite Destiny East on U.S. Highway 98). Hors d'oeuves, wine, beer, and soft drinks will be served while members and candidates informally discuss the issues facing ECAR in the coming year. A count is necessary for the sponsors, so members should RSVP Jennifer at The Zepponi Group. Members running for a seat on the ECAR Board of Directors are listed below. The election will begin September 11, 2008, and end on September 26. Voting will be done electronically, and additional information and a sample ballot will be posted prior to the election.

Detached Single Family		(Click for Virtual Tour)		.
MLS#:	495987 OfficeFile#:	ListPrice:	$185,000
Status:	Active	ApproxSF:	1,334 BG:
Address:	4263 HARIELSON RD	$/Sqft:	$138.68
	CRESTVIEW, FL	Bedrooms:	4
Zip:	32539	Baths Full/Half:	2/
County:	OKALOOSA	Stories:	1
MainArea:	25 Crestview Area	YearBuilt:	1989
SubArea:	07 POVERTY CRK & DORCAS	OccStat:	Occupied
Subdiv:	CRESTVIEW	ImmOcc?	N
ParcelID:	15-3N-22-0000-0005-0010	ConstrStat:	ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: WALKER Middle: DAVIDSON High: CRESTVIEW
Dir:	Hwy 90 E to a left on Dorcas Hwy/Hwy 393. Immediate left onto Harielson Rd. Home is on the right.
Legal:	BEG 450 FT N & 275 FT W OF NW INTERSECTION OF HY # 90 & DORCAS RD N 150 FT E

This 4 bedroom/2 bath home was built in 1989 and sits on a half acre of land. There is attractive cedar planking accenting a wall in the family room. New laminate wood flooring is in the kitchen and halls. The den/office area has built-in cabinetry for maximum storage possibilities. The laundry area is located inside for your convenience. All buildings have recently had a metal roofs installed. If you like to entertain family and friends- there is an additional building complete with a sound stage, hand-carved wet bar, and gathering porch. There is a small, fenced, above-ground pool for entertaining the grand-kids! A separate apartment or "mother-in-law's quarters" offers privacy to visiting family or potential income. Consists of den, kitchen, bedroom, and bath- and currently rents for $550/month. The storm cellar with rebar reinforced concrete block creates a solid shelter area. Can be powered by electricity or generator. Features include a/c, multiple bunk beds, storage shelving and toilet facilities. The yard is fenced for added privacy. Plenty of covered lean-tos for outdoor storage. Out back, there is a handy fish-cleaning station and protected gardening areas. Call today to see all this great property has to offer!

Detached Single Family		.
MLS#:	492639m OfficeFile#:		ListPrice:	$205,000
Status:	Active		ApproxSF:	1,812 BG:
Address:	5594 PINE LAKE Dr		$/Sqft:	$113.13
CRESTVIEW, FL	Bedrooms:		3
Zip:	32539		Baths Full/Half:	2/
County:	OKALOOSA		Stories:	1
MainArea:	25 Crestview Area		YearBuilt:	1989
SubArea:	04 CRESTVIEW NORTHEAST		OccStat:	Occupied
Subdiv:	FOXWORTH ESTATES PH 1		ImmOcc?
ParcelID:	10-3N-23-098A-0000-0090		ConstrStat:	ConstrCmplt
ElemSch: WALKER Middle: DAVIDSON High: CRESTVIEW
Dir:	From 85 & 90 go North, turn right onto airport rd,turn right into grandview follow to end and curve to the right house is on the left on the corner.
Legal:	Foxworth EST PH 1 LOT 9

Custom All Brick in this quiet community the home sits on a corner lot. Hardwood floors in the kitchen, breakfast room, dining room and hall ways. Sky lites in both baths. Masterbath has double vanities with walk in closet, whirlpool with custom window, & seperate shower. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath has a split floor plan. Large living room with cathedral ceiling and beautiful wood burning fire place with custom angled mirror that accents the mantel. This home has beautiful landscaping, a privacy fenced back yard with a 12x24 work shop with electricity. New roof and sky lites in 2006, as well as new microwave and stove. Come see this home today. Seller pays closing cost with acceptable offer.