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  1. soappedaler

    Walton County Mobility Plan

    Sign this Petition to protect Florida State Lands! Please cross post and email your contacts. Stop County Studies of Powerline Road / 30A To 98 Connector Petition – a road through Pt. Washington State Forest as opposed to widening voter acceptance of Hwy 395 and Camp Creek Pkwy. This...
  2. soappedaler

    Sign this Petition to protect Florida State Lands!

    Sign this Petition to protect Florida State Lands! Please cross post and email your contacts. Stop County Studies of Powerline Road / 30A To 98 Connector Petition – a road through Pt. Washington State Forest as opposed to widening voter acceptance of Hwy 395 and Camp Creek Pkwy. This...
  3. soappedaler

    Walton County Mobility Plan

    The Mobility Plan must be amended or denied Attend or Zoom into the Planning Commission Mobility Plan meeting. Special Planning Commission - Mobility Plan - March 23, 2021- 4:00 PM Central Time. Freeport Business Park Board Room Link to Zoom: Planning Department Meetings Zoom - 2021 |...
  4. soappedaler

    Post your Facebook Business/Organization page here

    The Soap Pedaler Call 850-267-2227 or email soappedaler@gmail.com Our products can be found at For the Health of it in Blue Mountain. Liquid Soap "Wash Your Hands" and bar soap by the slice can be found at Patchouli's in Rosemary Beach
  5. soappedaler

    Grayton Motor Lodge

    Grayton Grand was a big fight. Lasted years.
  6. soappedaler

    Sarah Moss for Commissioner Seat #5

    A road through Deer Lake State Park/Point Washington State Forest will not save time. Once St. Joe Arvida starts funneling the Watersound North people to 30A it will be gridlock in Seagrove Seacrest. Don't think for one minute Walton County cares about public safety , it's all about what the...
  7. soappedaler

    Sarah Moss for Commissioner Seat #5

    Walton County has made numerous attempts over the years to use State Park and Forest Land for "purposes other than which they were acquired." In 1992 when 15,000 acres was purchased by the State for Conservation and Recreation Walton County balked at having so much land off the tax rolls. County...
  8. soappedaler

    Prescribed Burn Town Hall Nov. 14, Thursday

    TOWN HALL MEETING Prescribed Burns- Who, What, When and How All your questions and concerns answered. Thursday Nov. 14, 5:30- 7:00 Agencies to present and answer questions: Florida Forest Service Florida Park Service South Walton Fire District Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
  9. soappedaler

    Misc St. Joe to Build 75-Room Inn and Amenities next to Camp Creek Golf Club

    Who's behind the proposed road through Point Washington State Forest and Deer Lake State Park?
  10. soappedaler

    Connector Road Between 30A and 98 East of Seagrove

    Go to Facebook Let it be Forest or www.letitbeforest.com for the latest information on the Connector road and other issues concerning South Walton's State Park's and Forest. This is a program under Beach to Bay Connection, Inc. 501(c) 3. Call 850-267-2227 for more information.
  11. soappedaler

    Connector Road Between 30A and 98 East of Seagrove

    Public Meeting held by Walton County on proposed Connector Road through Point Washington State Forest and Deer Lake State Park Wednesday August 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Location: Dune Lakes Elementary 6565 US HWY 98 East Walton County has funded a study in an attempt to fragment and negatively...
  12. soappedaler

    Post your Facebook Business/Organization page here

    Let it be Forest on FaceBook and www.letitbeforest.com
  13. soappedaler

    Where do the locals work out?

    When you get here find a gym that is conveinet to where you live or work. Optimally some where between the two. I've been a member of both Grayton Gym, The Bod(small and had to get on 98) and 30A gym. Switched to 30A gym when the Redfish Bridge was out because I knew if I had to get on 98 I'd...
  14. soappedaler

    Stinky Deal - County Considers Purchase in Dune Allen Beach

    PUBLIC WORKSHOP – DUNE ALLEN PARKING PROPERTY Please be notified that the Walton County Tourist Development Council will be holding a Public Workshop on the Dune Allen Parking Property onMonday, April 22, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the South Walton Annex Board Room located...
  15. soappedaler

    Stinky Deal - County Considers Purchase in Dune Allen Beach

    From watching the Tuesday meeting it appears that Jay Tusa will come back to the BCC with a contract. If you watch the video you will see how evasive Jay Tusa was with his presentation. The vote was 4 to 1
  16. soappedaler

    Stinky Deal - County Considers Purchase in Dune Allen Beach

    So, the owners of Stinky’s Restaurant are selling two lots adjacent to the Restaurant to the County for a parking lot. The parking lot is to serve the Beach access across 30A. But we all know it will be a parking lot for the restaurant. Currently most of the business’s parking is in the County...
  17. soappedaler

    Please help Fund Cypress Lake Lawsuit

    HELP FUND CYPRESS LAKE LAWSUIT. Cypress Lake Lawsuit filed by Beach to Bay Connection, Inc., South Walton Community Council, and local residents to protect Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the neighborhoods on the west end of 30A from a development that is out of compliance with the Walton...
  18. soappedaler

    Important Public Hearing on Topsail Hill State Preserve!

    Below is the Public notice of the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Public Meeting. Please attend and speak. All you have to say is Topsail Preserve’s current access is the only one needed. This protects the resource as well as visitors to the park. If you can not attend email...
  19. soappedaler

    Please help Fund Cypress Lake Lawsuit

    Cypress Lake Lawsuit update 9/9/18 Beach to Bay Connection, Inc and South Walton Community Council’s lawsuit against Walton County and Ashwood Development moves forward. The Project is located on the west end of 30A, across from Emerald Walk (Flamingo Village). It borders Topsail Preserve on...
  20. soappedaler

    Kayaking Advice for South Walton Florida

    You can bring them to the beach in all state parks. You can use them in Western Lake and Deer Lake, the only place you can't bring your own but can rent them is Campbell Lake in Topsail. This Lake is pristine, no invasive plants like the other lakes, by keeping outside boats out they lessen the...
  21. soappedaler

    Electric Powered Bicycles

    Florida statue states that an electric bicycle that goes less than 20 mph is a bicycle and is subject to all bicycle laws. They are allowed on the multiuse path. Gas powered bicycles are not.
  22. soappedaler

    Please help Fund Cypress Lake Lawsuit

    Make your tax deductible donation to the Cypress Lake legal defense fund. Beach to Bay Connection and South Walton Community Council are suing Walton County and Ashwood Development send a check to: Beach to Bay Connection 412 Hilltop Dr Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Or donate through PayPal...
  23. soappedaler

    Please help Fund Cypress Lake Lawsuit

    Thank you Danny for voting against Cypress Lake at the planning commission meeting. Also thanks to Commissioner Melanie Nipper for voting against Cypress Lake at the BCC meeting. We need our leaders who understand and follow the Comprehensive plan and Land Development Code.
  24. soappedaler

    Please help Fund Cypress Lake Lawsuit

    Cypress Lake update: We need Funding Attorneys for Beach to Bay Connection Inc. and South Walton Community Council filed a lawsuit against Walton County and Ashwood Development on January 10, 2018. Both are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, thus all donations are tax deductible. Beach to Bay...
  25. soappedaler

    Important Public Hearing on Topsail Hill State Preserve!

    A public workshop will be held Thursday September 21, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with a presentation at 6pm, at South Walton County High School, Media Center, 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Public comment will be taken at this meeting, speak for protecting the preserve...
  26. soappedaler

    Grayton Beach State Park Invasion By TDC

    Email the Florida Department of Environmental Protection FLStateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us You can copy and paste the following or write your own comment. Put your name after the comment. Subject: Deny the Proposed Amendment to Grayton Beach State Park Management Plan Dear Grayton Beach...
  27. soappedaler

    Grayton Beach State Park Invasion By TDC

    Brian at the TDC told me that the TDC would fund the development of this area of Grayton Beach State Park. They want it to be open access and will likely quickly become another TDC vast parking lot. Parking for beach access is fine in the middle of already developed private land but not in the...
  28. soappedaler

    Grayton Beach State Park Invasion By TDC

    Help Save Grayton Beach State Park! The Walton County Tourist Development Council is urging The Florida Division of Recreation and Parks to develop the 100-acre natural area on the eastern side of Little Redfish Lake, this is referred to as the Western Unit of Grayton Beach State Park and is...
  29. soappedaler

    For Sale Electric Bicycle

    For sale Ezip electric bicycle. Asking $450. Runs great in good condition, front suspension fork, minor rust spots. Battery is 24 volt. Call 850-267-2227, email soappedaler@gmail.com or pm
  30. soappedaler

    Misc Point Washington Apartments - 264 units in 11 buildings on Bowman Bayou

    Beach to Bay Connection does NOT endorse this or any development. Had not heard of this until someone sent me a link to this thread. I don't know who the developer is and have never spoken to him. The mission of Beach to Bay is to protect the conservation lands in South Walton.
  31. soappedaler

    Any truth to the rumor?

    My neighbor told me that a sheriff deputy was called to the Beachhighland access on Friday because a man and 2 children were sitting on the Beach at Stallworth. Spring break hasn't even started. Will the deputies be tied up all season running people off the beach instead watching neighborhoods...
  32. soappedaler

    Any truth to the rumor?

    Copy and share this to your contacts Let’s keep our right to use the beach Contact the Commissioners- Beach front property owners at Beach Highlands have claimed title to the beach and beach accesses at the Stallworth Walkover and Bullard/Highland access through a quiet title. As a result of...
  33. soappedaler

    Need a bike mechanic (or handyman) to repair a surrey bike

    Call Big Daddy's bike shop in Blue Mountain they have a mobile repair van
  34. soappedaler

    For Sale Song writer pass for sale

    one weekend pass $230 call or text 850-267-2227
  35. soappedaler

    Scenic 30a Open - Draper Lake Bridge Construction Complete

    The road department works Monday thru Thursday.
  36. soappedaler

    Wanted ISO Electronic bicycle, moped or scooter for 30A commute

    Big daddy's in Blue Mountain has electric bicycles.
  37. soappedaler

    Farmers markets & evening concerts

    In addition to the Saturday Farmer's Market at Seaside, there is a Tuesday Farmer's market at Seaside, both are 8-12
  38. soappedaler

    Free workout equipment

    Had someone come get it Friday afternoon, Thanks SOWAL
  39. soappedaler

    Free workout equipment

    Free just need to pick up, on second floor so stairs involved, some rust but still usable call 267-2227 or email soappedaler@mchsi.com
  40. soappedaler

    For Sale Fishing kayak

    Still have it, make me an offer I can't refuse
  41. soappedaler

    Western Lake Pedestrian Bridge

    Cliff Knuer with Peble and Rish says the pedestrian bike path bridges will have lights. I complained about light pollution and he basically said too bad
  42. soappedaler

    For Sale Fishing kayak

    Fishing kayak for sale 13.5 ft. 75 lb Includes: 2 rod holders Anchor and anchor bag Bait bucket with aerator Paddle Adjustable foot pegs $650 Email soappedaler@mchsi.com or call 267-2227
  43. soappedaler

    Positive News for Walton County Beach Nourishment Project

    One solution is that the DEP and County should stop allowing structures to be built south of the CCCL (Coastal Construction Control Line)
  44. soappedaler

    Positive News for Walton County Beach Nourishment Project

    The sand that is dredged on the beach from offshore will notbbe the same color or grain size as the natural sand. Years ago they did core samples and admitted this. Remember The west side of Panama City Beach ended up with black and peanut butter colored sand on the beach after their project.
  45. soappedaler

    beach goers harrassed

    Somewhere in this thread was a question about easements. You may want to get a copy of the Santa Rosa Plantation easement map that was plated back in the 1920's. had a copy at one point but gave it to Anita. From what I remember easements were granted on the section lines north- south and east...
  46. soappedaler

    Seaside Farmers Market Today- Feb 23

    Just got off the phone with Renee with Twin Oaks Farm. She along with the cheese lady, Paul the veggie guy, one of the bakery people are at the Market. She heard that Dragonfly Farmers is on the way and I read on facebook that The greenman will be there at 9:30. My guess is that they may not be...
  47. soappedaler

    Bicycles

    Big Daddy's in Blue Mountain is the best bike shop around. Knowledgeable staff, they sometimes sell used bikes but they have been around a long time and can help you with what you need.
  48. soappedaler

    Motorized multi-use path on 30A

    And another thing. The bike path between Grayton and Watercolor is in horrendous shape, the county needs to repair or redo that section before creating new paved paths. They did a half-assed repair awhile bike but it's still dangerous.
  49. soappedaler

    Motorized multi-use path on 30A

    If there isn't enough ROW much of the land along that corridor is Gryaton Beach State Park. If the new commissioner want to take State Park Land for the profit of developers I will just say "I told you so".
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