Bands on the Beach - Pensacola . . . Grab your lawn chairs, the cooler and blankets, get some sand in your shoes! There's no better way to wind down from a hectic day at work than to enjoy the sunset and music at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach overlooking the amazing white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9pm a local band wows the crowds at the Bands on the Beach event.
Everyone is invited - it's free - and, trust me, the people watching is second to none. We've got grannies and grand dads swing dancing, children doing handstands and, well, you name it you will probably see it (All G-rated for sure!).
The event is sponsored by the Santa Rosa Island Authority. Here's the line-up for the remainder of the year:
Hurricanes in Florida . . . And the latest from the prognosticators? "Global Warming has Little Impact on Tropical Storm and Hurricane Numbers."
Yes, you are reading this correctly . . . A leading scientist (meteorologist) with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and a harsh critic of the Bush administration's past censorship of studies citing the danger of global warming, has now come out with a study indicating that global warming isn't to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes.
Go figure . . . Tom Knutson's study released on Sunday indicates that the warmer temperatures will actually reduce the number of hurricanes coming ashore, and not by an insignificant amount. The study indicates that the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic will decline by 18% by the end of the century.
While numerous factors came together to slow the Florida real estate market, a spate of hurricanes hitting the state in 2004 and 2005 certainly had an adverse impact. The Florida Legislature ultimately stepped in to assume much of the risk in an effort to keep insurers from leaving the state altogether. So . . . there's a great deal riding on these predictions. And, for the last two years the dire predictions - expectations of a higher than average number of hurricanes coming ashore - failed to materialize.
Hurricanes in Florida . . . it's anyone's guess. What say you?
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Global Warming has Little Impact on Tropical Storm and Hurricane Numbers
Downtown Pensacola - Aragon Tour and Wine Tasting - What's a Realtor girl to do on a sunny spring day in Pensacola? Well if you're lucky enough to be me you head to a home tour and wine tasting combo!
The downtown neighborhood of Aragon held their fifth annual tour and wine tasting today and - wow - was there a good crowd! The neighborhood is a planned urban community that integrates Pensacola's rich history and it's varied architectural past. Aragon is pedestrian-oriented; lots of nice sidewalks, pocket parks, a community garden and a central park with a large gazebo.
Seven homes were on the tour today, with styles ranging from Federal to Florida Vernacular. Several of the architects were on hand to give visitors a fact-filled tour. One of the things I loved best about the tour was the opportunity to view the "secret gardents." Aragon homes have their garages in the rear of the home so each home has a courtyard.
Want to know more about Aragon and similar communities? Just check out my article:
Downtown Pensacola - Aragon Tour and Wine Tasting
East Hill Pensacola - Quaint, charming, historic, and vibrant all describe East Hill, one of Pensacola's largest and most popular neighborhoods. East Hill is one of two garden districts (the other - North Hill) that developed in the early 1900s as the City of Pensacola, fueled by the burgeoning logging industry and increasing imports through the Port of Pensacola, expanded north up the hill.
East Hill homes encompass a wide variety of styles and tend to be a bit smaller than those in North Hill, with the exception of the homes bordering Bayou Texar and overlooking Pensacola Bay.
The borders of the neighborhood (roughly) are Fairfield Avenue to the north, Scenic Highway to the east, Bay front Parkway to the south and 9th Avenue to the west.
Today the neighborhoods' shady tree lined streets, variety of home styles, proximity to parks, 
restaurants, shops and water access make East Hill an in demand address.
Residents of East Hill can easily walk or bike to one of the many festivals held in Seville Square or Bartram Park or take in the Pensacola cultural scene by visiting art galleries, the Pensacola Symphony, the Pensacola Opera or a variety of theater and concert venues.
The vision of the early city planners has provided residents with eleven neighborhood parks, most of which encompass at least an entire city block. (Like Lakeview Park - Photo Right)
The sprawling Bayview park on Bayou Texar covers 28 acres. As a little girl, my family spent many a Sunday afternoon picnicking at Bayview Park and I can still remember the difficulty I always had in deciding between swinging on the jungle gym or splashing in the water!
The park boasts the following amenities: boat launch, picnic shelters, bocce court, tennis courts, playground equipment, dog park, recreation center, restrooms, senior center, and soccer field.
East Hill Pensacola - A Pensacola neighborhood worth getting to know!
Emerald Dolphin condominiums - Pensacola Beach Bargains! It's opportunity time on Pensacola 
Beach. Emerald Dolphin is a SUPER condo project (so SUPER that I had to buy one myself . . . ) There are currently eight listings in the Emerald Dolphin. This is one of the newer condos on Pensacola Beach - completed in December of '06 - and truly one of the better buys on the beach.
Here's why:
Here are the units currently available at the Emerald Dolphin:
Four two bedroom/two bath units at 1235 square feet. Prices range from $449,800 to $625,000.
Two two bedroom/two bath units with a bunk room at 1345 square feet. Prices range from $$495,000 to $499,900.
One three bedroom/three bath unit at 1691 square feet priced at - NO KIDDING - $625,000.
One four bedroom/three bath unit at 1986 square feet priced at $695,000.
Want more information? As an owner, I know all the ins and outs and would be happy to share everything about these fabulous condos. The Emerald Dolphin on Pensacola Beach - SUPER time to buy!
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