[x2or3]

I've been reading advertisements in the NY Times about Real Estate and high quality of life in the town of Sebastian Fla. I've passed through Sebastian ( Indian River County) several times and was always impressed with the sleepy, laid back, gorgeous town. Not much of a town actually but, the neighborhood has a charming, old Florida 'feel.' Seemed like lots of surfers, fishermen, cool looking bohemians (with money from the looks of them) and golfers. The area seems quaint-ish and the people were friendly and inviting. The beaches and boat dock areas were gorgeous.
Would anyone care to add to my impressions ?
QUESTION: Why isn't there a housing-boom going on in Sebastian? I didn't see even one Townhouse/Condo development or high-rise. Have the city planners there done it right and avoided over-development and sprawl ?

[mango23]

Originally Posted by x2or3

I've been reading advertisements in the NY Times about Real Estate and high quality of life in the town of Sebastian Fla. I've passed through Sebastian ( Indian River County) several times and was always impressed with the sleepy, laid back, gorgeous town. Not much of a town actually but, the neighborhood has a charming, old Florida 'feel.' Seemed like lots of surfers, fishermen, cool looking bohemians (with money from the looks of them) and golfers. The area seems quaint-ish and the people were friendly and inviting. The beaches and boat dock areas were gorgeous.
Would anyone care to add to my impressions ?
QUESTION: Why isn't there a housing-boom going on in Sebastian? I didn't see even one Townhouse/Condo development or high-rise. Have the city planners there done it right and avoided over-development and sprawl ?

There was development. I owned property in Grant and I have to say I made a killing when they began development. I bought it for my own use but a developer made me an offer I could not refuse. Thank God, I would not be able to give it away today. Places like, Cypress Creek are really nice gated communities. Here is the problem though. It is a fishing town. That place often fills up on weekends and there is a lot of drinking going on. To be honest, I kind of didn't like it there that much. If you are into fishing and boating it could be a paradise for you. I don't know if they still clam there but that used to be a big thing. You could just go out and pick dinner in the surf. It was pretty nice.

[Tinman313]

Years ago and it may be still their a sign as you entered Sebastian "Population 403 and 1 grumpy old man". Great for the retired.... not much their. Fishing and margaritas is the life.......