Pier Park, Ecotourism, East Bay, and 2007 Housing forecast

Pier Park has signed 6 major retailers with one open and another under construction. In addition, Panera Bread and Margaritaville are a few of the restaurants that are coming very soon. The Grand 16-plex movie theatre will be open by May with Longhorn Steakhouse under construction.

- Pier Park Flyer

I came across some information on the Bay County Ecotourism efforts. Included will be a public preserve on the west end of Panama City Beach with hiking trails and off-road bike paths and a paved trail system that will extend from the west end to St. Andrews State Park.

- Ecotourism Brochure

One of our readers sent information on the East Bay Sector. This is a growing area with many opportunities. Featured in the area is not only beautiful waterfront property but the only airpark in our area. Planned subdivisions are huge in my opinion and something Bay County, sadly, lacks. As we grow we will see more of these types of communities built.

- East Bay Sector Information This document has several links to informative sites. fyi, I noticed a few did not work. Also an article from CNNMoney was referenced, but one of the links did not work. It can be read here.

"Americans are increasingly nervous about the real estate market in 2007. They have good reason to be. But the news isn't all bad: Interest rates will remain at historically low levels. . ." (more)