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Aug
5
National Night out flies a Helicopter and Crime Dog into Hammock Bay!
National Night Out flew an helicopter carrying McGruff the crime dog into the Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay yesterday!

All the best people (and Crime Dogs!) come to Hammock...
Jul
29
Southern Wine & Spirit to open re-distribution center in Freeport - 60 new jobs
Jul
19
On the Coast Magazine features Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay
On The Coast Magazine chooses The Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay as their 'Coolest Sports Park' - hey, we already knew that!
May
24
Cypress Cattle Company supplies Hammock Bay residents with farm fresh products e
The Cypress Cattle Company ain't a one trick pony! Cypress Cattle raises fresh produce almost year round. Their produce is sold through local Walmart Stores, independent grocers, local peddlers and...
May
23
Hammock Bay success featured in Northwest Florida Daily News
FREEPORT — Planning, timing and patience appear to be part of the formula that has kept Hammock Bay thriving during a real estate slump, with new home construction underway in...
Apr
29
Bluebird success again ant Hammock bay!
Our Bluebird breeding program has had another successful year according to our resident naturalist Joe Wyatt. All 55 Bluebird boxes at Hammock Bay have full houses. In 2009, there were...
Apr
5
Spring is certainly sprung at Hammock Bay - Carolina Chickadees hatching!
Walton Outdoors has reported on our Naturalist, Joe Wyatt's discovery of a Carolina Chickadee nest....
Six Carolina Chickadees about to hatch
On April 3, a good deal of activity was stirring at...
Mar
29
Hammock Bay truly the Rainbow's End!
Our resident naturalist Joe Wyatt recently saw a sight that grabbed his attention! A rainbow that appeared to have its end right at Hammock Bay. He couldn't resist grabbing...
Feb
5
Publix coming to Freeport and Hammock Bay - OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Hammock Bay announced in September that Publix were to open in Freeport. Now it's official - The announcement was made in the Daily News today. See the attached...
Dec
21
Santa Shuffle 2009 Results
The annual Santa Shuffle 5k and 10k runs took place on Saturday December 19 at Hammock Bay. It was great and a perfect day for running. Follow the...
Dec
3
Frommer's Guides select NW Florida as one of their top 12 worldwide destinations
Frommer's is one of the most popular sources of online and print travel guides and information. They have ranked Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast as one of their Top 12...
Oct
6
See right round Hammock Bay! New 360 degree views.
We've taken some great 360 degree photos of some of the fantastic amenities at Hammock Bay - The Lake Club, Bay Club and The Fitness Center. Just go to the...
Sep
8
Publix coming to Freeport and Hammock Bay
A recent meeting of Freeport City Council gave final approval for the construction of a shopping development in Freeport, anchored by a Publix grocery store.

The development will include a group...
Jun
25
Hammock Bay featured in international bird nesting study
Hammock Bay is home to a huge selection of birds and we are very proud of the efforts of Joe Wyatt, our resident naturalist to encourage and develop the nesting...
Jun
16
Santa Shuffle 2009 now being planned!
Remember the first Hammock Bay Santa Shuffle last year? Well, we're now getting ready for the 2009 run.

Keep the date free - Saturday December 19 at 09:00 am.

All the...
Jun
15
Welcome to Fort Bragg families heading to Northwest Florida
Hammock Bay are excited to welcome families from the 7th Special Forces Group who are heading to Eglin in 2011.

Hammock Bay will be your ideal choice for your new home...
Jun
13
Hammock Bay wins 3 awards in The BIA Parade of Homes
Hammock Bay Builders have won three First Place awards in the 2009 Parade of Homes it was announced today.
The following Hammock Bay Building Co. entries won:

Cat. 5 ($274,000 -...
Jun
8
Hammock Bay is Featured Neighborhood for Parade of Homes - Largest single site
The Okaloosa Walton Builder Industry Association's 2009 Parade of Homes begins on Saturday June 13 and runs through to Sunday June 21. Once again Hammock Bay is the largest...
Apr
21
Housing Recovery Hits Florida Real Estate First - Don't miss out!
In what is an unprecedented move, Florida is pulling out of the housing downturn first, according to a new report by Housing Predictor.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 21, 2009 ) Destin, Florida --...
Apr
17
New spectacular Aerial Photos!
We have had our airborne photographer in the skies over Hammock Bay again and have some remarkable photos. We've put these in the Media Gallery under the 'Photos and...
Apr
14
2009 Community Expo & Job Fair by Walton Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday May 28 4pm - 7pm.
Freedom to Succeed is a Community Expo - a unique opportunity for business members of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce to demonstrate their...
Mar
27
American Cancer Society Relay for Life comes to Hammock Bay
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Mar
23
Hammock Bay bucks the downturn in property sales.
Hammock Bay, Jay Odom’s 3000 acre master planned community in Freeport, Florida, announced today its’ sales figures for the past quarter and month to date figures for March.

Despite the...
Mar
23
Walton Schools Earn State Designation as Academically High-Performing School Di
“We are proud to announce that we have been designated as one of only seven school districts in the state as an Academically High-Performing School District for the third consecutive...
Mar
10
First Bluebird Chick hatches
Great news! Our Naturalist Joe Wyatt was checking the bluebird boxes today (Tuesday March 10) and found the first hatched chick. Attached is a photo of the first...
Mar
6
Hammock Bay Broker, John Somers, achieves EcoBroker certification
Hammock Bay's Real Estate Broker, John Somers has completed an education certification program to become a certified EcoBroker. John completed a an extensive education program to enable him to...
Feb
26
Hammock Bay Building Company launches Stimulus Package Bailout Blowout
The Federal Stimulus package is big news, but not as nearly as big as the Hammock Bay Stimulus Package Bailout Blowout!. Here’s the details of our package.

This package...
Feb
25
Hammock Bay teams with Freeport High School to boost ACT results
Hammock Bay, Jay Odom’s 3000 acre Master-Planned community on the north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay in Freeport Florida, has been working with the three Freeport schools on a number projects....
Feb
17
Can you find the animal in this photo?
Joe Wyatt, our resident naturalist at Hammock Bay wants to remind everyone that he hosts nature walks around the property every month. It's on the first Saturday of every month...
Feb
10
Schooner Landing homes nearly complete
The new homes being build by The Hammock Bay Building Company are nearing completion. Photos of the homes have been loaded into the gallery on this site, under Schooner landing
Feb
10
The Travelocity Gnome visits Hammock Bay
The famous Travelocity Gnome recently visited Hammock Bay and had an enjoyable time apparently. Photos are posted in the gallery on the site. This is just i case anyone...
Jan
20
Santa Shuffle - Hammock Bay/YMCA 5K and 10K run results.
We have the results for the Santa Shuffle - the whole list is attached - well done everyone who competed!
Dec
31
Success with Bluebird breeding program
Joe Wyatt, Hammock Bay's own naturalist, has been running a bluebird breeding program to increase the numbers of these beautiful indigenous birds. The success has been quite staggering. Last...
Dec
9
New Schooner Landing homes near completion
The latest homes at Schooner Landing are nearing completion and we have published some new photos in the Photo gallery under the Schooner Landing folder. Details of the completed...
Dec
8
Winners of the Holiday Lighting contest announced.
Judging of the amazing Holiday Lighting contest took place over the weekend. Many thanks to Kasey and Ro Cutchens of Choctaw Bay Piling and Dock Inc for their difficult task.

Winners...
Dec
1
Hammock Bay sponsors 2008 Military Greetings
Every year our local radio stations in the Qantum Network - Wave, Mix and Fly - broadcast messages from our military men and women serving away from home. This year,...
Nov
20
Sharp-shinned hawk and flying squirrels released at Hammock Bay
Joe Wyatt, naturalist at Hammock Bay in Freeport released of a rehabilitated sharp-shinned hawk and four juvenile flying squirrels recently.

Lisa Miller of Wildlife Rehabilitators in Niceville recently rehabilitated the animals....
Nov
3
Trunk and Treat at Hammock Bay was a Scaaaaarrrry time!
Residents and local visitors had a blast on Halloween at the annual Hammock Bay Trunk and Treat. Helped by the WOW Church and the Apprentices from Uptown Station's Uptown...
Oct
27
Freeport Schools achieve A grade. Freeport High achieves dramatic improvement.
Today the State of Florida released grades for schools based on standard math, reading and writing test scores, annual learning gains and other factors.

The three schools in Freeport all achieved...
Oct
22
Hammy the Dinosaur returns to Goofy Golf FWB thanks to Hammock Bay.
Hammy the Dinosaur returned to Goofy Golf last week to take his rightful position as a major landmark in Fort Walton Beach. Watch the video on line.
Oct
21
Hammock Bay decorates for Halloween!
Everyone at Hammock Bay is getting ready for Halloween - and resident Sara Wolack has created an amazing decoration on her garage door. Look out for other home owners...
Oct
14
The Return of The Dinosaur!
For around 45 years the Fort Walton Beach Goofy Golf Dinosaur thrilled and amused generations of kids as it welcomed them to a Fort Walton Beach tradition. Sad to...
Oct
1
New nature photos and changes to photo gallery
Many of you will have noticed just how many photos we have on the web site featuring the amazing nature and wildlife here at Hammock Bay. To make finding what...
Sep
18
Resident David Alfred finds flying squirrel living in nest box
Hammock Bay resident David Alfred was checking Bluebird nest boxes with naturalist Joe Wyatt recently and found this Flying Squirrel had made his home in the box.

Photo by David Alford...
Sep
10
Rescued Broadwing Hawk released to the wild at Hammock Bay.
When a family accidentally struck a young Broadwing Hawk on CR6 near Freeport on July 17, they immediately rushed the injured bird to Lisa Miller at the Wildlife Rehabilitators Partnership...
Aug
26
AOL-Money declares our area 'The Ideal place for second home"
AOL -Money has declared that Panama City Beach and the surrounding area which includes Hammock Bay - is the number one place for a second home. The article sites weather,...
Aug
20
Young Screech Owl released back into wild
Joe Wyatt, Hammock Bay's resident naturalist, released a young Screech Owl back into the wild on Monday. The full story is featured in the Walton Sun. Follow the link.....
Aug
15
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Aug
14
Florida's Existing Home, Condo Sales Improve in 2Q 2008 Compared to 1Q 2008
Florida's Existing Home, Condo Sales Improve in 2Q 2008 Compared to 1Q 2008
August 14, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- During the second quarter of 2008, Florida Realtors(R) continued to...
Jul
29
Nurse Tim Absher wins $10,000 in Parade of Homes Contest
Tim Absher and his family had only moved into the area from Tennessee on June 1st when they visited Hammock Bay in Freeport during the Parade of Homes. Tim,...
Jul
5
See movie ofFreeport Regional Sports Complex Opening
People from all over the area packed into the Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay on Saturday July 5 to celebrate the Opening of the Park and the July...
Jun
24
Winners of Parade of Homes Contest Announced!
During the Parade of Homes hundreds and hundreds of people flocked through Hammock Bay, visiting the beautiful homes in the Parade plus the other homes in our Open Homes weekends.

Over...
Jun
8
WMBB News 13 features Hammock Bay
Panama City TV Station WMBB featured Hammock bay, The American Red Cross and their Learn to Swim program during their nightly news on Friday June 6. See the news item...
May
28
Latest edition of the Hammock Bay Herald - On-Line NOW!
The print edition of the Hammock Bay Herald will available from June 7, but you can read the latest edition on line NOW. Just go to either the 'Vision' or...
May
25
To our Broker Assistant, Rochelle and her husband, Mark - a son!
Born today -Brody Mark McDuffie -8lbs
Many congratulations to parents Mark and Rochelle McDuffie (Mark is a Purple Heart) from everyone at Hammock Bay.
The first baby for Mark and Rochelle
May
20
Wall Street Journal - The housing crisis is over
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