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July 5, 2007
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Living in Art at Bayfront Lofts
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July 2, 2007
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Art at Bayfront Lofts
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The developers of Bayfront Lofts will present "Living in Art at Bayfront Lofts: A Bayfront Exhibition of Art and Home" Gallery Night beginning at 3 p.m. July 20.
This art exhibition will be conducted at 430 and 432 Bayfront Parkway, directly across from Harbor Marina, about one-half block east of Alcaniz Street.
During the event, there will be 10 rooms of live demos, themed displays and exclusive openings by many of downtown Pensacola's local artists in the East Cottage and by winners of the UWF student art competition in the West Cottage.
In addition, there will be home decor art, functional art and several themed display rooms hosted by downtown businesses.
Appetizers from downtown restaurants also will be featured.
Door prizes of artistic event memorabilia will be given away from 4 to 8 p.m. Details: 207-4664.
Listed by Montgomery Realtors agents Steven Dauser & Misty Brockett.
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June 22, 2007
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Our own Realtor Beverly K. Jackson featured in the Pensacola News Journal
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Beverly K. Jackson, Howard R. Brooks, Carl Millender Jr. and Cameron Smith recently were elected members of Big Brother Big Sisters of Northwest Florida board of directors. Jackson is a Realtor with Montgomery Realtors in Pensacola. Brooks trains sailors and Marines at the U.S. Navy Naval Air Technical Training Center and is working on an online bachelor's degree in criminology at American Military University. Millender, a petty officer 1st class in the U.S. Navy, has 10 years.
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March 21, 2007
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Robert Montgomery featured in Pensacola News Journal
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Realtor, developer, businessman, wine connoisseur and public servant, Bob Montgomery leads an active and productive life.
When Montgomery is not selling real estate, developing condominiums, or going to California wine auctions, he volunteers his time as a member of the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority.
And he loves to read.
Lately, Montgomery's left brain is reading the seemingly obligatory "The World Is Flat," the huge non-fiction best seller by New York Times columnist Thomas Freidman.
Montgomery's right brain, however, is more inclined towards novels, and he is a big Jim Harrison fan.
He's currently is reading Harrison's most recent novel, "Returning to Earth," the story of 45-year-old Donald, who learns he is dying of Lou Gehrig's disease.
A mix of Chippewa Native American and Finnish ancestry, Donald begins dictating his family story to his wife, Cynthia, who records this headlong tale, that centers on the Michigan Upper Peninsula, for their two grown children.
"I'm a huge Jim Harrison fan and have read everything he's written," said Montgomery, who notes that Harrison is not only a famous Michigan novelist, but a legendary character and notoriously big eater.
Montgomery said he gets most of his reading recommendations from the regionally famous Lemuria Book Store in Jackson, Miss.
He has signed on to Lemuria's Web site and receives recommendations about promising books from the store's many devoted customers. He recommends Lemuria for anyone in a quandary over what to read next. Lemuria's Web site: www.lemuriabooks.com.
Proctor, Carlton. “What the boss is reading.” PensacolaNewsJournal. 18 Mar. 2007. 21 Mar. 2007. www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007703180312
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March 21, 2007
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Pensacola area makes #7 in 10 low cost locales where jobs are plenty.
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# 7 - Pensacola, Ferry Pass and Brent, Fla.
Residents here say there's one overwhelming reason to move here: the beach. With 52 miles of white sand and clear emerald water, Pensacola's beaches could stand in for some Caribbean locales, says James Vines, a local relocation specialist with Brownsville Self Storage. "We get eight months of summer" to enjoy it, he says.
Pensacola has a rich history, having changed hands among nations 13 times. There's a lively bar scene, but not a huge helping of arts and entertainment, Sperling says. And there is a distinct hurricane risk associated with living in the area. Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and 2005's Hurricane Dennis took their toll on some of the area's houses, bridges and highways. Still, Vines says the area is rebuilding and in the last year, he's "seen an explosion in Escambia County."
Historically, much of the economy was centered on the military, including the Pensacola Naval Air Station. But the economy is now diversifying to include health care and technology businesses. It's also home to the 9,000-student University of West Florida.
Cities such as New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles might be great places to jump-start your career, but their high cost of living can break the bank for many grads and young families.
Some of the best places to live and work may be smaller so-called flyover cities such as Fayetteville, Ark., Blacksburg, Va., or Logan, Utah, according to Bert Sperling of Sperling's Best Places.
He has put together a list of the top 10 affordable job powerhouses for MSN Real Estate: places where the cost of living and unemployment are low and the number of jobs is growing steadily.
Here, Sperling says, residents enjoy a good quality of life, including a high level of home ownership, without having to make a fat salary.
These aren't boomtowns, Sperling cautions, but that's a good thing, as boomtowns often lead to real estate hangovers and strained city resources and infrastructure. "These are places where people have an opportunity to grow with the town," he says.
Many of them are college towns, providing access to cultural and sporting events that are rare in other burgs their size. Others are framed by national parks, lakes, rivers and other breathtaking natural scenery, an added plus for outdoor enthusiasts.
The drawback for most is their isolation, with trips to the nearest big city for shopping or entertainment taking more than an hour or two. And some have harsh winters, making them a hard sell for those who don't want to wear a parka in April.
But for those looking to save for a house or start a family, they might be ideal. Here are the 10 areas that made the cut for best affordable places to live and work.
Fulmer, Melinda, Sperling, Bert. "10 low-cost locales where jobs are plenty" RealEstate.msn.com. 21 Mar 2007.
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November 30, 2006
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