Lake Front News: August 2021 Edition

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Vol. 89, No. 6 August 2021
Serving the Entire Lake Erie Vacationland !
© Barb Clemons - Publisher, P.O. Box K, Port Clinton, OH 43452 PHONE e-mail lakefrnt@thirdplanet.net • FAX 419-732-3664 • www.LakeErieVacations.com 419-356-8772
Downtown Fremont Is Alive -
With Dining, Shopping And Events By Sherri Roth, Feature Writer
Auction Features Unique Kelleys Island Property
The most recognizable landmark in the Bass Island chain and all of Lake Erie is the Perry monument that commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie and the Bass Islands. However, the most beautiful and private location is Long Point, Kelleys Island. Long Point has had only two owners since 1940. This extraordinary property is scheduled to be sold at a live Real Estate Auction on Saturday, September 18, 2021, with on site and on Line bidding. Dutton Real Estate Auctions with Keller Williams Commercial - Legacy Group Realty will be the exclusive agents for the selling of the Long Point property. The current owners are only the second ownership group since 1940 and have enjoyed the property since 2001. Their decision to sell brings a fantastic opportunity to purchase one of the best locations of the Lake Erie Islands.
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During the last several years, dedicated community members, merchants and business owners have steadily breathed new life into downtown Fremont. This on-going labor of love has included a beautification program, the preservation and transformation of historical buildings, support for unique new business start-ups, and exciting year-round community events—all of which have restored the downtown as a vibrant center of activity.
A short drive from the lakeshore, Fremont is convenientlylocatedjustsouthoftheOhioTurnpikeand is banked by the winding Sandusky River. Its historic
downtown district, steps from the riverbank, encompasses over 75 acres and is home to a central business district as well as historic and residential properties. Chic eateries (including The Garrison, a two-story restaurant in the historic Garrison building), boutiques, and the beautifully restored
Paramount Cinema have invigorated the now walkable, livable and vibrant downtown.
Kristie Bilger, Executive Director of Downtown Fremont Inc., an organization that has led the way in promoting and supporting the city’s
revitalization, could not be prouder
of the downtown’s progress. “Last year, during the challenges of Covid-19, we opened six new businesses. These business owners saw the strong support we all
have for each other and thus felt comfortable and secure enough to move
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An interesting assortment of dining options includes the
new outdoor patio at The Garrison.
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