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The Orth Family
f you’ve lived in the northern Michigan area for over ten years, you may recall the special occasion restaurant, Windows. It was nestled on a spectacular nook on M-22 between Traverse City and Suttons Bay with a captivating waterfront view stretching all the way to Power Island. For many moons it was the place to celebrate life’s big and little moments. After its glory days had come and gone the place sat in foreclosure, bank owned and empty for over three years. It had become the local dumping ground, drop off and turn around spot. It was in sad disarray, but Traverse City native Adam Orth always thought it would make a great project. He and then girlfriend, Sarah Harrelson, were looking for property and couldn’t seem to find the right fit. On a roadtrip to Florida, they still followed the local real estate offerings when they saw it pop up. It was for a price they just couldn’t pass on and spent the rest of their vacation on the phone with their realtor to make it their own.
When the contract was accepted they would soon be the proud owners of a tired run down building on two lots with 347 feet of water frontage. Now what? FALL 2016 | BAY LIFE NORTH
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