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Leelanau Real Estate Realtor Cory BeuerleCory Beuerle
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The Realtor in Leelanau County with Leelanau real estate listings for Homes, Vacation Properties, Vacant Properties, Commercial Opportunities, Leelanau Real Estate Vacant Land Development and Leelanau Peninsula Waterfront Property
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Off the Planet by US Astronaut and Mir Cosmonaut Jerry M. LinengerLogged 50 million miles in more than two thousand orbits of Earth at 18,000 miles per hour. First American to undock from the space station in Soyuz spacecraft, first American to perform a spacewalk outside a foreign spacecraft. At the completion of the mission he had spent more time in space than any male American. Signed and personalized copies of his books are available exclusively at Known Books of Suttons Bay.

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Leelanau Windows and Doors Beach HouseLeelanau Windows and Doors
Your known doorway to the best views of Leelanau County and Northern Michigan - New Home Construction and Replacement Windows


Glen Lake Marine at 231-326-5666 is on the narrows of Glen Lake featuring daily and weekly boat rentals to meet all your boating and water recreational needs including personal watercraft. Pontoon boats, Jet-Skis, Deck Boats and Fishing Boats. Glen Lake Marine is the home of Manitou Motorsports. Free delivery to Glen Lake.

Little Finger Auctions the eBay Seller in Leelanau CountyLittle Finger Auctions
Little Finger Auctions, 231-357-5472 is a well known Leelanau County based online auction business. Their goal is to help you sell your merchandise for the maximum amount possible. They have ten years experience selling merchandise on eBay and have mastered the techniques of crucial keyword descriptions and correct category placements to sell your merchandise.

Leelanau Sheet Metal
Leelanau Sheet Metal at 231.218.5764 is the leading source of custom sheet metal duct work for builders and consumers. They install and fabricate custom heating systems to fit any home or commercial building. Licensed Mechanical Contractors in Leelanau County since 1981.

Wright Penning & Beamer Law FirmDan A. Penning, Attorney
The Law Firm in the Suttons Bay Depot - Wright Penning & Beamer

Dog Shirts and Dog Collar BlinkersDogs. Dog Clothes - Dog Shirts - Dog Collars and Leashes - Dog Poop Purses - Cool Things for Cool Dogs from Ruffly Puppy of Ruffrageousdogs.com
Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay

Hansen Foods of Suttons BayYour Local Grocer - Your Neighbor - Many Premium and Nationally Known Award Winning Products! - Specialty Products in Every Department!


Perennial Gardens to Go

Perennial Gardens to Go in Marion, Michigan with over 105 kinds of cut peoniesPotted perennials for your garden landscaping plans from root stock to full size mature plants complete all your garden landscaping needs at Perennial Gardens to Go in Marion, Michigan, a licensed grower in northern Michigan.


Provemont Family Care

Dr. Dona D. Alba, D.O. of Provemont Family Care - the doctor in Leelanau CountyDr. Dona D. Alba of Provement Family Care at 231.256.0606 offers family medical heath care during early morning hours, evening hours and weekends in addition to normal weekday hours. Provemont Family Care accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid (up to age 17).

Omena Cut Flowers
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Omena Cut Flowers Cut Flower Farm in Leelanau County, Fresh Cut Flowers and Potted Perennials A Widely Known Must-Experience Leelanau Destination! A U-Pick flower farm located 7 miles north of Suttons Bay on M-22 in Leelanau County (sign visible along M-22) - Open dawn 'til dusk daily, May through October with 23 beds to pick from with over 40 varieties of annuals and perennials grown. There is a self service shed on premises with jars of water, scissors, etc.

Grand Bay Builders

Grand Bay Builders of Leelanau CountyLeelanau Builders, Grand Bay Builders at 231.995.9057, bring over 35 years of home building experience to Leelanau County and northern Michigan. Known in the Pinckney area for over 30 years as Lisbeth Builders. Licensed builders specializing in new homes and renovations throughout Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse Region.


Stander Marine

Stander Marine serving Lake Leelanau boating families in Leland, MichiganKnown by all the Lake Leelanau boating families. Serving Lake Leelanau boating and snowmobiling families in Leland, Michigan


The Pennington Collection

The Pennington Collection Gift Store in Northport, MichiganThe Fun Gift Store in Northport Behind the Pink Bench known for all their great and fun merchandise including the known and popular M-22 products.


The Korner Kottage

The Historic, Romantic and Cozy Bed and Breakfast in Suttons Bay, Michigan, The Korner KottageKnown as the Historic Romantic Bed & Breakfast in Suttons Bay, Michigan at 231.271.2711. "Every second was a moment of magnificence."

Suttons Bay Cottages

Suttons Bay Cottages, Three Cottages on the Shores of Suttons Bay in Northern MichiganThree Cottages on the shores of Suttons Bay in Northern Michigan. A known vacation favorite in Leelanau County.

ISO/TS Consultants
James McDonald, ISO/TS 16949 Principal AuditorMcDonald Quality Services at 248.794.3040, are third-party auditors for three leading certification bodies - VCA North America - Vehicle Certification Agency, ASR - American Systems Registrar, and UL - United Laboratories.


The Village Inn of Suttons Bay

The Village Inn of Suttons Bay, A Family Restaurant and Tavern with Banquet Facilities and Dining Rooms for Private Dinner PartiesKnown as the Oldest Tavern in Leelanau County - Where Good Friends & Great Food Meet

Spartan Flag Company

Spartan Flag Company of Northport, Michigan, Maker of Custom Made Flags in Leelanau County - Custom Made Flags in the U.S.A.Known as the Flag Maker in Northport, Michigan, Custom Made Flags in Leelanau County - Custom Made Flags in the U.S.A. - The Flag is Still Flying, Northport, Michigan


Inish Knits in Cedar, Michigan

Inish Knits of Cedar Michigan - The yarn and spinning store in Leelanau CountyThe Leelanau Yarn Store in Cedar, Michigan is very well known with knitters and spinners alike and is filled with colorful skeins of yarn in a variety of colors, fibers, with spinning wheels in every corner. Where the Leelanau knitting and spinning community gathers.


Northern Lumber and PRO Hardware of Suttons Bay

Northern Lumber and Pro Hardware in Suttons Bay, Michigan serving Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse RegionNorthern Lumber in Suttons Bay is the Local Lumber Yard, Hardware Store and Building Supply Source for Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse Area in Northern Michigan. Known throughout northern Michigan as the source of lumber and building supplies.


Leelanau Feed and Seed

Leelanau Feed and Seed in Lake Leelanau The Lake Leelanau Store for Farm Animals and House Pets. You can probably find every known kind of animal feed at Leelanau Feed and Seed!


At Home... in Leelanau

At Home in Leelanau - The Home and Cottage Decorating Store in Lake Leelanau, MichiganThe Home and Cottage Decorating Store in Lake Leelanau where every room is special to welcome family and friends.


Leelanau Cigar Company Importer of Fine Premium Cigars LogoLeelanau Cigar Company

Leelanau Cigar Company overlooking the historic Suttons Bay Marina is an importer of all premium Dominican, Honduran, and Nicuraguan Cigars featuring their own signature label Leelanau Brandy Cigar. Walk in humidor, smoke nights, chess tournaments in the heart of Suttons Bay, Michigan. Features many local and known cigars.


Dr. Jeff Shaw
Chiropractic Health Center
Dr. Jeff Shaw and the Chiropractors at the Chiropractic Health Center at 231.947.0755 are the Leelanau County and Traverse City source for total spine health and relief of spine and back pain.


Circle G Construction
Circle G Construction at 231.342.8174 and 231.263.7815 is a Custom Home Builder serving all of northwestern Michigan including Leelanau County, Grand Traverse County and Antrim County


Lillie's Gourmet
"What Makes Them Gourmet?" is the question people ask when sampling croutons from a tray of croutons from Lillie's Gourmet.


Witch Doctor Fishing Products
Witch Doctor Fishing Products featuring the KAOS Patented Fishing Lure. Add all the speed you want to your castings. Watch the KAOS plug expertly dart back and forth attracting the eye of the fish. Catch bass, pike, salmon, steelhead and walleye and enjoy the fun and success of the catch!


Mackinac Trail Storage
Store your snowmobile at Mackinac Trail Storage in St. Ignace, Michigan. The Mackinac Trail runs right through their parking lot - you can head east or west on the trail right from their parking lot. It is easy to power up your sled and ride miles of groomed trails for a day of fun in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Save time, money, and gas because you don't have to transport your snowmobile every time you want to go snowmobiling. When you are ready to head for home, store your sleds in St. Ignace, get in your car and just head for home. It is an easy, safe and convenient way to make the most of the time you have to spend enjoying snowmobiling in the U.P.


The Business Helper

The Business Helper of Suttons Bay The FedEx and UPS packaging and shipping store in Leelanau County. Business supplies, office supplies, artists supplies and copies too! Publisher of The Business Book, The Leelanau Phone Book.


CallMo.com
CallMo.com Advertising Specialties for Northern MichiganThe Known Source for Advertising Specialties, Custom Imprinted Logos, Promotional Products, Custom Logo Golf Balls from CallMo.com


Northern Seasons
Known for many years for their quality all natural products. Dried Cherries, Dried Blueberries, Dried Diced Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Ol' Geezer Soup Mixes in Leelanau County.


Camelot Construction and Development
Camelot Construction & Development in Leelanau County, The New Home Builder Serviing Leelanau County A Leelanau builder known throughout Leelanau County for their New Home Construction and Remodeling.


Book Repair and Supplies
Leland Marina

Leland Marina in Leland, MichiganSituated in historic Fishtown - Up on the main street in Leland, which is just a quick walk across a parking lot you will be delighted to discover the charming, and historic, fishing village of Leland, Michigan. Leland is known for many things including Fishtown. Take time to stop and explore this vacation site.

Suttons Bay Marina

Suttons Bay Marina in Suttons Bay, MichiganLocated near the heart of downtown Suttons Bay. Close to Known Books and area shops and restaurants.

South Bay Construction Management Services, LLC

St. Simons Island Beach of South Bay Construction Management ServicesSouth Bay Construction Management Services is the leading St. Simons Island Construction and Remodeling Project Management Company serving the Golden Isles. South Bay Construction is known throughout the greater Golden Isles for their New Home Construction, Remodeling Projects, Rentals, and Island Arrival Preparation and Presentation Concierge Services - They will have everything ready for your arrival.

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Suttons Bay Fireworks Light the Night Sky over Suttons Bay

The children giggled, laughed, cheered and clapped their hands as they oohed and aahed with every rapidly-launched firework exploding into the night sky over Suttons Bay. The temperature was perfect. The wind was still, and the Big Dipper and other stars in the sky dimmed a bit while the show was in progress. It was a beautiful show like no other show, because it was a show for the children. Just for them.

Multiple boats of varied sizes were anchored in the bay forming a scenic backdrop for those watching from shore. Suttons Bay Marina Park was full and everyone was gathered in their lawn chairs and on their blankets chatting with their friends and neighbors, nibbling on assorted picnic snacks while listening to the excellent music provided by HURST and other local musical talents taking advantage of an Open Mic Night. Jess Hammersley worked tirelessly to assure a perfect sound was carried to the entire crowd.

As usual the crowd was very generous with their donations when the "hat was passed" in support of this annual Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce Labor Day Event.

A huge thanks extended to the wonderful and generous crowd for making the event a success with their attendance, and to everyone who has thrown their dollar bills and loose change into jars located around the village. Thanks to all the Suttons Bay merchants and business owners who made donations to make this special evening happen. Many thanks to Lois Bahle of Bahle's of Suttons Bay for her leadership and dedication to the event, to Jackie Morrison of the Business Helper for all the great posters and handouts, for arranging the Open Mic night, to Dennis Grant of Camelot Construction and Development for donating the use of their portable stage for the live music performances, to Gary Galusky of Little Finger Auctions for delivering posters and handouts and coordinating the fireworks while working with the local merchants to round out the many donations, and to Jim and Linda Munro, Korner Kottage Bed and Breakfast, for being the driving force to make this event a reality for the children (of all ages) from Suttons Bay and the surrounding communities.

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Saving the Family Cottage

A Guide to Succession Planning for Your Cottage, Cabin, Camp or Vacation Home

by Stuart J. Hollander

with a Foreword by Deborah Wyatt Fellows, Publisher, Traverse the Magazine

In stock and now available in Suttons Bay at Hansen Foods (in the book section near the ice cream.) (You can also order via www.known.com or call the store at 231-271-6483!)

The late Stuart Hollander has written the first "attorney authored" book for the vacation home owner. This book describes the problems inherent to shared cottage ownership and the concerns of parents who wish to pass it on. After a careful analysis of the pros and cons of different shared ownership arrangement, the author outlines his preferred method to help families preserve this valuable asset for generations to come. Using the stories from families he has worked with and clear graphic illustrations for the legal concepts involved, the book is reader friendly and informative.

Although Hollander uses the term "cottage," the principles of his book apply to any property that a family wants to retain, whether it is an Adirondack camp, an Upper Midwest cabin, a Western ranch, or an ocean, lake, or riverfront home. Written for the vacation home owner but with information that also will be useful to attorneys and financial planners, the book engages the reader with stories of cottage "wars" and planning gone awry. Narrative examples and easy-to-follow graphics illustrate the more technical aspects of succession planning for a vacation home. The book makes a complex problem understandable and offers methods to help keep a second home in the family for generations.


ISBN: 0979359627 - Pleasant City Press, LLC - $19.95 US - Paperback - July 2007

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