March 2023

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Real Estate March 31, 2023

What Can You Get? Forgotten Coast Getaways for ALL Budgets!

Looking to find your ideal retreat along the stunning shores of the Forgotten Coast? See what you can get for your budget from under $500K to over $3 million in the coveted communities of St. George Island, SummerCamp Beach, Cape San Blas, and Apalachicola + search ALL available listings in each price range. Under $500,000 581 W Gorrie DrSt. George Island, FL2 Bed | 1 Ba | 768 SFOffered at $499,000 Step into the perfect beach getaway with this charming ground level condo unit located across the street from the beach and community pool within easy reach. This condo is tastefully appointed with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, including a spacious great room with vaulted ceiling, a fully equipped kitchen, and two cozy bedrooms. MORE INFO SEARCH ALL UNDER $500K $500,000 to $1 Million 28 7th StApalachicola, FL3 Bed | 2 Ba | 2,268 SFOffered at $775,000 Welcome to Southern charm at its finest! A brick walkway leads to the inviting front porch of this beautifully restored coastal cottage in the heart of the Historic District. Boasting hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, beadboard, tongue & groove walls, antique doors, a claw foot tub, antique fireplaces, a renovated chef’s kitchen and so many extras! MORE INFO SEARCH ALL $500K TO $1M $1 Million to $1.5 Million 305-309 Pine Grove WaySummerCamp Beach, FL4 Bed | 3 Ba | 2,394 SFOffered at $1,250,000 This custom-built home on TWO lots in the coastal community of SummerCamp Beach is truly... Read More
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Real Estate March 31, 2023

What to Do in April on the Forgotten Coast · Featured Events

Image courtesy of the SGI Brewfest April is a special time to experience all that the Forgotten Coast offers from beautiful weather to family-friendly events including a car and boat show, a riverfront festival, a garden sale, and a beer festival. Scroll below for more details on our featured events! FEATURED EVENTS Port St. Joe Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale and Yard SaleGarden Center | Port St. JoeApril 1st, 2023 Don’t miss the Port St. Joe Garden Club’s springtime extravaganza!  You’ll find loads of plants, unexpected treasures, and yummies just in time for Easter!  Rain or shine, on April 1st from 8 AM until 1 PM at the Garden Center located at 216 Eighth Street in Port St. Joe. MORE INFO Boat & Car ShowRiverfront Park | ApalachicolaApril 15th, 2023 The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce present the 24th Boat & Car Show on April 15th from 10am to 4pm at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. Come see boats and cars of all makes and models while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of being on the river in Apalachicola. This year’s event will also include a golf cart show! MORE INFO St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Tram TourSt. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Center | Port St. JoeApril 20th, 2023 Attendees will begin their adventure at the Visitor Center of the Preserve at 9 am EST for a 25-minute Introduction and History of the Preserve and local area. The tram moves slowly as one of the Preserves’ staff members will interpret... Read More
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Real Estate March 31, 2023

February Sales in Review · Forgotten Coast

Real estate sales were on the rise on the Forgotten Coast during February in the key communities of Apalachicola, Cape San Blas/Indian Pass, Carrabelle, Mexico Beach/St. Joe Beach, Port St. Joe, and St. George Island. There were 38 single family homes closed during the month with 93 properties currently under contract. Mexico Beach had the highest number of transactions with 16 closings and St. Joe Beach had the highest priced property to close, a gulf front home selling for $2 million.      https://beachpropertiesfla.com/feed/  #30atv #30a Read More

General News March 30, 2023

SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY

 “Visionary conductor/composer Steve Hackman allows us to “rethink how music is connected” SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY: A MERGING OF MUSICAL GIANTS, APRIL 29 DESTIN, FL (March 30, 2023) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast once again redefines the symphony experience with Beethoven V. Coldplay: A Merging of Musical Giants, on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. A merging of musical giants, Beethoven V. Coldplay pairs two composer/artists that deal with universal human themes in their respective music. Visionary conductor/composer Steve Hackman transforms Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony into an anthem, weaving the melodies and lyrics of contemporary rock band Coldplay into Beethoven’s score based on content and context. It is the Eroica Beethoven may have created had he known the music of Coldplay at the time. Awe-inspiring vocalists join Sinfonia Gulf Coast to perform interpolations of many of Coldplay’s most beloved songs, including Yellow, Viva La Vida, and The Scientist. “When you mash up Beethoven with something on the pop scene like Coldplay, it’s unexpected. This concert is a melding of interwoven musical notation with amazing vocalists that makes for a remarkable concert,” says Sinfonia Gulf Coast music & artistic director Demetrius Fuller. “It’s an incredible way to rethink how music is connected. Steve Hackman is a brilliant musician composer and arranger and this piece is totally unique, but also totally accessible.” A multi-hyphenate music powerhouse and visionary producer, Steve Hackman is a daring voice leading the change among... Read More

30a News March 30, 2023

SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY

“Visionary conductor/composer Steve Hackman allows us to “rethink how music is connected” SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY: A MERGING OF MUSICAL GIANTS, APRIL 29 DESTIN, FL (March 30, 2023) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast once again redefines the symphony experience with Beethoven V. Coldplay: A Merging of Musical Giants, on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. A merging of musical giants, Beethoven V. Coldplay pairs two composer/artists that deal with universal human themes in their respective music. Visionary conductor/composer Steve Hackman transforms Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony into an anthem, weaving the melodies and lyrics of contemporary rock band Coldplay into Beethoven’s score based on content and context. It is the Eroica Beethoven may have created had he known the music of Coldplay at the time. Awe-inspiring vocalists join Sinfonia Gulf Coast to perform interpolations of many of Coldplay’s most beloved songs, including Yellow, Viva La Vida, and The Scientist. “When you mash up Beethoven with something on the pop scene like Coldplay, it’s unexpected. This concert is a melding of interwoven musical notation with amazing vocalists that makes for a remarkable concert,” says Sinfonia Gulf Coast music & artistic director Demetrius Fuller. “It’s an incredible way to rethink how music is connected. Steve Hackman is a brilliant musician composer and arranger and this piece is totally unique, but also totally accessible.” A multi-hyphenate music powerhouse and visionary producer, Steve Hackman is a daring voice leading the change among... Read More
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General News March 29, 2023

TV Host and Opera Singer Bethania Baray 

​ Bethania joined the KJNB-TV team in August of 2022 as the TV Host/Community Engagement Coordinator. She is the host of the feature segment “This Is Home Today”. ​Previously, Bethania was the Director of Education and Civic Programs at Opera Memphis. While at Opera Memphis, Bethania designed and facilitated new community programs, including new partnership with HBCUs, local Latinx organizations, and music academies. ​She hosted a bilingual children’s opera show called “Mijo Milan” which featured her toddler, Milan, as they explored the world of opera through the eyes of children. Her work garnered well-earned praise and was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree in the Memphis Business Journal in 2022.​Originally from Mexico, Bethania is also one of the Spanish language anchors for Northeast Arkansas News en Español. ​Bethania holds a Master of Music from the University of Arizona and a Bachelors of Music Education from New Mexico State University. Bethania Baray-Harrison. Not only is she a new mom, she is also the Director of Education and Civic Programs at Opera Memphis, a recipient of the McCleave Fellowship in Directing from Opera Memphis, a committed advocate and liaison for the Latinx community, and a rising social media influencer.  Read More
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General News March 29, 2023

TV Host and Opera Singer Bethania Baray 

Bethania joined the KJNB-TV team in August of 2022 as the TV Host/Community Engagement Coordinator. She is the host of the feature segment “This Is Home Today”. ​Previously, Bethania was the Director of Education and Civic Programs at Opera Memphis. While at Opera Memphis, Bethania designed and facilitated new community programs, including new partnership with HBCUs, local Latinx organizations, and music academies. ​She hosted a bilingual children’s opera show called “Mijo Milan” which featured her toddler, Milan, as they explored the world of opera through the eyes of children. Her work garnered well-earned praise and was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree in the Memphis Business Journal in 2022.​Originally from Mexico, Bethania is also one of the Spanish language anchors for Northeast Arkansas News en Español. ​Bethania holds a Master of Music from the University of Arizona and a Bachelors of Music Education from New Mexico State University. Bethania Baray-Harrison. Not only is she a new mom, she is also the Director of Education and Civic Programs at Opera Memphis, a recipient of the McCleave Fellowship in Directing from Opera Memphis, a committed advocate and liaison for the Latinx community, and a rising social media influencer. Read More