3/27/10 - Scenic Highway 30A Day

**kurt** · 03-18-2010, 08:12 AM

Almost two years after being designated as a Florida Scenic Highway, Walton County�s Scenic 30-A corridor is more vibrant than ever. After officially earning designation as a Florida Scenic Highway in May of 2008, Scenic 30-A has continued to work towards improving the overall traveling experience along the corridor.

With continuous support and assistance from local residents, state and local government representatives, business owners, and community organizations, this 28.5 mile corridor will celebrate its natural, cultural, historic, recreational, archeological, and scenic resources during Florida Scenic Highway Day.

In celebration of this exceptional corridor the Friends of Scenic 30-A will be hosting an opening ceremony for Scenic Highway Day, Friday evening March 26, 2010 at the Walton County District 5 office located at 70 Logan Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m (CST). During this opening ceremony, a short documentary on Coastal Dune Lakes will be shown following a brief presentation about the Florida Scenic Highway Program. That evening and the following day, visitors can stop by the office to pick up brochures, educational materials, and other information about Scenic Highway 30-A.

On Saturday March 27th, visitors can tour the Scenic Highway on a free Scenic 30-A Trolley that will depart from the office and will make regular stops along the Corridor. The Scenic 30-A Trolley will make regular stops along the corridor from Topsail Hill State Park on the western side of Scenic 30-A to the Rosemary Beach Town Center on the eastern side of Scenic 30-A. Additionally, many local businesses will be offering specials and discounts to Scenic Highway Day participants. Overall, everyone is invited to Bike or Hike Scenic 30-A�and see it in a different way.

For more information regarding Scenic Highway Day along Scenic 30-A, contact Vivian Shamel, Citizen Planner, Walton County Planning and Development Services. For more information about the Florida Scenic Highways Program, contact Ray La Fontaine, District Scenic Highways Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three, District Environmental Management Office.

Vivian Shamel Citizen Planner Walton County Planning and Development Services shavivian@co.walton.fl.us 850-267-1955

Ray La Fontaine

District Scenic Highways Coordinator

FDOT, District Three, District Environmental Management Office

P.O. Box 607, Chipley, FL 32428-1607

ray.lafontaine@dot.state.fl.us

850-415-9507

For information on the Friends of Scenic 30-A, visit the following websites:

Video Tour of Scenic 30A, Walton County Florida

For information on the Scenic Highway Programs, visit the following websites:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy/default.htm

America's Byways�: National Scenic Byways Online

America's Byways� Community

**Danny Burns** · 03-18-2010, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by kurt

In celebration of this exceptional corridor the Friends of Scenic 30-A will be hosting an opening ceremony for Scenic Highway Day, Friday evening March 26, 2010 at the Walton County District 5 office located at 70 Logan Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m (CST). During this opening ceremony, a short documentary on Coastal Dune Lakes will be shown following a brief presentation about the Florida Scenic Highway Program. That evening and the following day, visitors can stop by the office to pick up brochures, educational materials, and other information about Scenic Highway 30-A.

I assume you mean Central Daylight Time, CDT?

**Just Curious** · 03-18-2010, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by analogman

I assume you mean Central Daylight Time, CDT?

I thought it was Central Standard Time, CST?

**kurt** · 03-18-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by analogman

I assume you mean Central Daylight Time, CDT?

Central SoWal Time

**North Lake** · 03-23-2010, 09:40 PM

Come on out this Saturday, March 27 and try public transportation on 30A. Free trolleys running from 10-4 making regular stops at 26 or so marked bus stops at convenient locations along the length of 30A. The Friends of Scenic 30A are celebrating the state's Scenic Highway Day. Public reception at the District 5 Commissioner's office at 70 Logan Lane in Grayton on Friday evening from 6 to 8; then activities along 30A all day on Saturday. Walk, Bike, or ride the Bus and enjoy Scenic 30A all day on Saturday. As Bill Freeze said to the County Commissioners tonight, "be jolly and ride the trolley." Incidentally, the four buses from Bay Town Trolley in Panama City that will be running are being underwritten by developments along 30A for this event - no taxpayer funds involved. This will be a good trial run for public transportation along 30A...with an adequate number of buses and regular route and schedule. If you like the notion of public transportation on 30A, come on out and support this event.

**Friends of Scenic 30A** · 03-25-2010, 10:09 AM

Opening Ceremony

The Friends of Scenic 30-A

Florida Scenic Highway Days

March 26th

70 Logan Lane, Grayton Beach

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In celebration of this exceptional corridor the Friends of Scenic 30-A will be hosting an opening ceremony for Scenic Highway Day.

Agenda for the event

� Commissioner Cecilia Jones will make opening comments.
� Artie White of Kimley-Horne will give a presentation about the Florida Scenic Highway Program.
� Van Ness Butler, the pioneering county commissioner who started the ball rolling for Scenic 30-A will speak.
� Tim Pauls, one of the commissioners who worked through the difficult years of obtaining the state designation will speak.
� Vicki Kitahara of the Walton County Tourist Development Council will talk about the Scenic Designation and what it means to the visiting public.
� High Definition film of Scenic 30-A taken for the Florida Scenic Highways Program. Comments by Ray Zukowski
� A short documentary on Coastal Dune Lakes.
� Light Refreshments and social time!

**Friends of Scenic 30A** · 03-25-2010, 10:11 AM

Celebration

The Friends of Scenic 30-A

Florida Scenic Highway Days

March 27th

70 Logan Lane, Grayton Beach

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Free Trolley Rides All Day! Free Promotional Items While They Last!

With continuous support and assistance from local residents, state and local government representatives, business owners, and community organizations, this 28.5 mile corridor will celebrate its natural, cultural, historic, recreational, archeological, and scenic resources during Florida Scenic Highway Day.
Visitors and locals alike can stop by the office to pick up brochures, educational materials, and other information about Scenic Highway 30-A. Tour the Scenic Highway on a free Scenic 30-A Trolley that will depart from the office and will make regular stops along the corridor from Topsail Hill State Park on the western side of Scenic 30-A to the Rosemary Beach Town Center on the eastern side of Scenic 30-A.

**Beachychic** · 03-26-2010, 06:34 PM

Scenic Scenic Hwy 30-A Day! March 27th, 2010 on going now live!!! www.NeighborVision.com Watch the history and those who care...Tell everyone.....

**Brenda Rees** · 03-27-2010, 01:14 PM

Fun Day. Lots of cool souvenirs still available. Here's a picture from 2005 when the Friends of Eden and Dist. 5 Walton County Commissioner Cindy Meadows were at Eden Gardens Florida State Park in Pt. Washington helping in the effort to get 30A selected as a Florida Scenic Highway. The state committee determining acceptance was touring 30A and the surrounding area.

Display board and PowerPoint I prepared for Eden for 2005 tour. Many people helped over a number of years to bring this honor to 30A and South Walton.

Claire Bannerman in 2005 at Eden Pavilion making one of her many speeches to state scenic committee members on the virtues of Scenic 30A.

**30atelevision** · 03-27-2010, 01:38 PM

Watch "Free Trolley Rides on 30a"

**30atelevision** · 03-27-2010, 01:39 PM

Watch "Free Trolley Rides on 30a"

**Brenda Rees** · 03-27-2010, 01:40 PM

Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cecilia Jones and her grandson enjoyed a trolley ride along Scenic 30A in 2010.

**Brenda Rees** · 03-27-2010, 01:43 PM

Ken Little, Walton County Citizen Services, at display for Scenic 30-A. It is not too late to stop by for your trolley ride and pick up some cool freebies and refreshments.

**30atelevision** · 03-27-2010, 01:45 PM

Brenda Where were you i missed you

**Brenda Rees** · 03-27-2010, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by 30atelevision

Watch "Free Trolley Rides on 30a"

Excellent. Thanks.

**Brenda Rees** · 03-27-2010, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by 30atelevision

Brenda Where were you i missed you

We must have been trolleys passing in the night or in this case day. Sorry that we must have just missed each other. Pick up a few extra beach balls for me. I must have left two for the grandkids when I put my camera down.