The 12th annual Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held Saturday, April 24. The show welcomes to participate owners of antique boats and classic examples of traditional vessels and custom classics, fiberglass and aluminum boats, plus antique outboards and engines.
Set in downtown Apalachicola, the show usually consists of 50 to 70 boats, antique outboard motors, nautical antiques and parts. Antique automobiles are also invited to participate.
The festival begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 23 with a boat building demonstration all day by local master boat builders demonstrating techniques and tools used in traditional building.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., there is a Marine Art and Maritime History exhibit at the Cotton Warehouse 86 Water Street, which includes paintings, drawings, photography, ceramic wall murals, and model boats.
In the middle of the day, the 1877 two-masted, gaff-rigged, schooner the “Governor Stone” will arrive in town and dock at Riverfront Park for the festival.
On Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. the festival begins. Antique boats, examples of classic and traditional vessels, workboats, and fiberglass and aluminum classics will all be on display until 4 p.m. Special highlights include authentic oyster boats, workboats, and home-built boats by skilled craftsmen, antique outboard engines, plus antique automobiles and art booths. The “Governor Stone” will be featured dockside. Built in 1877, it has been totally restored and is an exhibit unto itself and is a National Historic Landmark.
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will have displays about the Apalachicola River and its flora and fauna, plus the Franklin County Seafood Workers Association will demonstrate oyster tonging. The Apalachicola Riverkeepers will be on hand with their boat to provide informative trips on the river.
Archaeologist Kevin Porter will be on hand to speak about the Apalachicola Traders’ Canoe, a hand built 50-foot long vessel used between 1750-1850, and recovered from the Apalachicola River.
Master model boat builders will have a display of their craft at the Cotton Warehouse. The boat building demos will continue all day
At 6 p.m., there will be lecture and a dinner. Archaeologist Kevin Porter will speak. Reservations are required for dinner and evening lecture.
For more information on participating, please contact the Apalachicola Bay Chamber at 653-9419 or by email at anita@apalachicolabay.org
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Chili Cookoff
Yes, its that time of year again! The Annual St. George Island Chili Cook off takes place on March 4-6. The weekend begins a golf tournament at 8:00 AM Thursday at St. James Golf Course. Then on Friday, the Auction Art Preview is in the evening from 5 - 7 at the island's firehouse (324 E. Pine Ave.). For a $5 donation you may preview many of the art items that will available at the next day's auction. Saturday includes the 5K Red Pepper Run (8:00 AM), Crock Pot Judging (10-11:00), the Auction beginning at 11:00, booth showmanship judging (11:30 - 12:15), Miss Chili Pepper and Mis Hot Sauce judging (starting at 12:15), taste awards (3:30). Held in the center of the island. $5 entry fee starting this year. Proceeds benefit the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. This weekend kicks off the high season, and we look forward to a good year in 2010!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Breaking news!!
Southwest Airlines will be flying into Panama City, FL starting in May of 2010. (Just in time for summer vacation!) They have released the 4 major hub cities: Orlando, Nashville, Houston, and Baltimore. View this link for more details: http://travel.southwest.com/specialoffers/offerDetails.html?id=29191323
Not only will this help to increase tourism in our area, but it will boost your rentals dramatically!
Not only will this help to increase tourism in our area, but it will boost your rentals dramatically!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Winter Rentals
If you have a vacant long term rental then please keep on reading!
Here is a list of things we are doing:
We have reviewed our marketing program and we are doing everything possible to drive tourists to our properties. Our internet placement is the best, we are located right at the top on Google Adword searches, Vacation Google House, and Paperclick adds. Homes are featured on VRBO, Vacation Rentals, Triphomes, Second Porch, Trip Advisor, Rentalo, Gulf Coast, Hutz, Com Walk, Perfect Places, Homeaway, Vacapedia, and Facebook.
Additionally, we are offering several specials, and discounts on our properties. During our low season months, we are implementing a Tour of Homes showcasing select properties upon demand to encourage rentals. Our national, and international E-mail campaign is targeted to generate rentals during mid, and low seasons. If you have any suggestions, I invite you to share them with our staff.
If we can not rent your property, then there is no income.
So what can you do to help? Read on!
My first recommendation is for you to make sure your property is in good condition. As a management company we will do everything possible to maintain your property, but please understand that if it has not been maintained prior to coming on our program, then it going to take time/money to get it in the best condition for your guest's. We also perform bi-yearly assesments, and make recommendations at this time. Remember, a happy renter = a repeat renter!
Finally...Lowering your rental rate
As painful as this may seem, please understand that in most circumstances lowering your rate can make a difference. As we enter the winter season, here are some reasons you should consider lowering your rental rate.
1. We are in an area that is heavily saturated with rentals.
2. The rental season is slowing down, and monthly rentals are great opportunities during this time to help cover costs.
3. During the months of November,and December very few people vacation or relocate due to the Holidays. That generally means that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are slow times for our industry.
4. The current state of the economy is wreaking havoc on the real estate, and rental market. So many properties are going into forclosure or approaching it. That means the property owners and investors are renting their properties for anything they can get. I mean anything...I have seen some ridiculous low rates on beautiful beach front properties. This is driving rental rates down, just remember, Spring is around the corner!
These tough times call for tough decisions. St. George Island Vacation Properties wants to rent your property, please contact us and let us know if you have any suggestions for specials or advertising, and if you are willing to negotiate your rental rate.
Thanks for being a part of our St. George Island Vacation Properties family, and understanding as we strive to fill your properties with the best possible guest's at the most reasonable rental rate.
Here is a list of things we are doing:
We have reviewed our marketing program and we are doing everything possible to drive tourists to our properties. Our internet placement is the best, we are located right at the top on Google Adword searches, Vacation Google House, and Paperclick adds. Homes are featured on VRBO, Vacation Rentals, Triphomes, Second Porch, Trip Advisor, Rentalo, Gulf Coast, Hutz, Com Walk, Perfect Places, Homeaway, Vacapedia, and Facebook.
Additionally, we are offering several specials, and discounts on our properties. During our low season months, we are implementing a Tour of Homes showcasing select properties upon demand to encourage rentals. Our national, and international E-mail campaign is targeted to generate rentals during mid, and low seasons. If you have any suggestions, I invite you to share them with our staff.
If we can not rent your property, then there is no income.
So what can you do to help? Read on!
My first recommendation is for you to make sure your property is in good condition. As a management company we will do everything possible to maintain your property, but please understand that if it has not been maintained prior to coming on our program, then it going to take time/money to get it in the best condition for your guest's. We also perform bi-yearly assesments, and make recommendations at this time. Remember, a happy renter = a repeat renter!
Finally...Lowering your rental rate
As painful as this may seem, please understand that in most circumstances lowering your rate can make a difference. As we enter the winter season, here are some reasons you should consider lowering your rental rate.
1. We are in an area that is heavily saturated with rentals.
2. The rental season is slowing down, and monthly rentals are great opportunities during this time to help cover costs.
3. During the months of November,and December very few people vacation or relocate due to the Holidays. That generally means that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are slow times for our industry.
4. The current state of the economy is wreaking havoc on the real estate, and rental market. So many properties are going into forclosure or approaching it. That means the property owners and investors are renting their properties for anything they can get. I mean anything...I have seen some ridiculous low rates on beautiful beach front properties. This is driving rental rates down, just remember, Spring is around the corner!
These tough times call for tough decisions. St. George Island Vacation Properties wants to rent your property, please contact us and let us know if you have any suggestions for specials or advertising, and if you are willing to negotiate your rental rate.
Thanks for being a part of our St. George Island Vacation Properties family, and understanding as we strive to fill your properties with the best possible guest's at the most reasonable rental rate.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Stormy Weather Is Clearing Up
Hurricane season is now officially over!
The clouds are clearing out, and the sun is trying shine on St. George Island as you can see on our webcam. http://www.stgeorgeislandvacationproperties.com/webcam.php
The clouds are clearing out, and the sun is trying shine on St. George Island as you can see on our webcam. http://www.stgeorgeislandvacationproperties.com/webcam.php
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Weather Alert For Homeowner's
A storm system dumping heavy rain in southern Texas will take the form of a springtime storm as it spreads across the Gulf Coast and into the Southeast, bringing wind-driven rain and severe thunderstorms later today. Flash flooding will remain the main threat in the Southeast, however, gusty storms will develop along the Gulf Coast later today.
Flash Flood Watches are in effect from southern Louisiana to southwestern Georgia and Florida`s panhandle in anticipation of heavy rainfall arriving later today.
Flash Flood Watches are in effect from southern Louisiana to southwestern Georgia and Florida`s panhandle in anticipation of heavy rainfall arriving later today.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
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