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Penn State Women's Volleyball Streak at 87 matches (have not lost since 2004)

I am an Ohio State Buckeye fan but that is a crazy record.

Also Cleveland Cavaliers with SHAQ and LEBRON try to not fall to 0-3 start going against the Timberwolves at 8 ET tonight. It is the First time the CAVS have had this bad of a start since 04-05 when lebron was just starting out. Jordan won his first title in his 7th year so its time for James to be getting one.

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All real estate value is based on the concept of "highest and best use." Okaloosa County has a duty to its taxpayers to exercise this principle in relation to the Island Golf Center land in order to increase the county's tax base if the land is sold or to obtain maximum lease payments if it is leased.

A wrong-way decision could cost taxpayers millions or even billions of dollars in future real estate tax payments or lease payments.

Okaloosa County is not performing its governmental functions if it is not actively soliciting proposals to turn this non-performing asset into a revenue source for county taxpayers.

Okaloosa County probably has other non-performing assets that are not of such high value as the subject property, and which would better serve the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and the taxpayers with much less danger of a hurricane wiping them out. I doubt the Island Golf Center property would be a tourist attraction.

"Highest and best use" might be a swimming beach for Okaloosa County residents and tourists. At least this would give the taxpayers a good return on their asset and provide well-deserved recreation for a large number of citizens. The island conference center (another non-performing asset) parking lot could accommodate the "swimming beach" patrons.

- BOB REISENWITZ

While I can see where Bob was coming from to make his point of an unused asset that is just his view with giving less value to the natural resources than I might of and saving habitat was what I took from the story. I would say there are other assets in other locations of Okaloosa County that are not being used to the highest and best use that could result in more dollars in other areas. Take a look at Crestview Main Street for example.There were other points of view that raised other views too.

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	whereami wrote: Bob must be a swimmer. BTW, I don't think real estate valuation is based on highest and best use, but rather current use. Otherwise, any house on highway 98 would be appraised based on commercial value, not residential value. Likewise for acres and acres of St Joe development property. 10/27/2009 8:10 AM CDT on nwfdailynews.com
	grunttgh wrote: So when he says ""Highest and best use" might be a swimming beach for Okaloosa County residents and tourists." He really means "Mr. Reisenwitz: If the County followed your way of thinking we would have no county parks/recreation areas, boat ramps, etc, as all of these properties would be sold to provide revenue sources." interesting 10/26/2009 1:27 PM CDT on nwfdailynews.com
	daveparisot wrote: Mr. Reisenwitz: If the County followed your way of thinking we would have no county parks/recreation areas, boat ramps, etc, as all of these properties would be sold to provide revenue sources. Even your proposal to use this County land as a "swimming beach for residents and tourists" would probably not qualify as "highest and best use" in the eyes of many of our fellow county residents and taxpayers. The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge has requested use of only about three acres of the approx. total 35 acres, and I doubt very much (by the comments made at the County Commissioners Meeting on Oct 20) that any of this land will be sold to the group, but perhaps a low-cost lease. I believe it may be possible to have multiple uses for these 35 acres of County-owned land, but I am not in favor of any of it being sold to developers to build more condos. There are already plenty of those on Okaloosa Island. 10/26/2009 12:49 PM CDT on nwfdailynews.com

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Great location next to the Baker block museum in downtown Baker. Don`t miss this chance to own a commercial property with great visibility on Hwy 189. This property is situated thirty miles from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, near Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Pensacola & Navarre on the I-10 corridor also near aerospace hub of Eglin Air Force Base with rapid growth due to BRAC realignment.Also see MLS # 524791 for a chance to own close to a city commercial block in baker.The building consists of two separate storefronts.All brick building with updates some of which include windows and new metal roof.Call today to take a look.

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For just two days only, beginning today, October 27th and ending 6 PM Eastern October 28th: we're excited to present the test version of the new coldwellbanker.com "Beta" site! Click here to go directly to the site or type in http://beta.coldwellbanker.com/ in a web browser.

The site made its initial sneak peek debut two weeks ago at the Global Management Summit in Los Angeles, where it was met with a great deal of enthusiasm and excellent suggestions. As we work to incorporate some of these great ideas into the "Beta" launch, currently anticipated for early November, we would like to extend the testing phase to the entire network and are asking all of you to help test drive our new functionality.

Please navigate through the site and check out all of the new functionality, noting what you like and any suggestions for improvement. Please keep in mind that you are seeing a test version, which means that you can expect:

1. Minor technical glitches
2. Possibly slower speeds
3. Lead forms that are able to be filled out, but don't actually send to the agent or brokerage
4. Pop-ups indicating that some functionality has not yet been completed.

Please share any and all issues, as well as suggestions or questions, by using the comments form on the site in the upper right hand corner, which can be seen here:

What is a beta? A "beta" is simply a website that is functional but still being analyzed to work out any unforseen issues before its officially rolled out. By initially launching the site as a beta version, we will be able to show off this great new functionality, while at the same time still solicit feedback as we continue to build the final product. Again, the actual beta launch is expected for early November. For the next two days, you are seeing just a "test" version of the beta.

So when is the website expected to officially launch? The full site, which will replace the current coldwellbanker.com, is being launched in spring 2010 and offers consumers a comprehensive, upgraded resource that will completely enhance the home buying/selling process. 

What are the key features of the new site? The most inventive aspects of the site are the groundbreaking property search tools that include:

·             A Google-like property search throughout the site

·             A keyword search, for more precise property results

·             Prominent video display on listings

·            "You May Also Like" feature suggests other relevant properties in the area that have the same features the homebuyer was looking for - very  similar to what Amazon.com does

·             BlueScape search, the first completely visual real estate search based on a homeowners preferences - similar to the popular Pandora.com music site

Combined with our other technology tools including the recent Coldwell Banker mobile application as well as the On Location YouTube channel, the new coldwellbanker.com is the next step in our brand becoming the undisputed real estate industry leader for technology.  We look forward to your feedback!

 System Requirements:
-          IE7.x and IE8.x (Windows XP, Vista)
-          Firefox 3.x (Windows XP, Vista and OS X)

This was the email sent out to everyone this week I found the site is something to look forward to it has grabbed ahold of the 2.0 marketing and offers everything you could want on sharing listings on all the top sites including Facebook,Twitter, and many more. I look forward to the site being up and running in 2010

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This is a handyman special selling "AS IS". Needs paint and finishing the new laminate floring in doorway of bath and the two bedrooms. 195 feet of road frontage and 140 feet deep on approximately .44 acre lot. Ernest money deposit of $1,000 is required unless paying by cash. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD "AS IS".

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"AS IS"home just waiting for a personal touch. Bathroom has been remodeled. Enclosed porch area, large back yard with wooden fence and building for storage. Home needs updating and is in a good location. It is close to schools, shopping and bases. A great potential for a remodel and update. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD "AS IS".

I just participated in this sale representing the buyers.

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