New big blue signs in SoWal

Re: Poll: What do you think of the new signs on 30-A?

I'm okay with the basic stream-line style, but I think they are too large, and question the color choice of Whatever Blue. They do remind me of signs for bus stops that would have maybe 10 directional signs within the one large sign. To have ordinances limiting signs, I think the signs are an example of the gov't not having to follow its own laws. Reduce the size and change the color.

Congratulations on your first poll posting, Punzy.

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What do you think?

They remind me of a sign in front of a ride at a Theme Park or in front of a park district pool. I am bummed that this is what was chosen. Mainly the size is the problem for me...

Hopefully we will get used to them over time like a couch in a small room that seems overwhelming at first...

Time will tell...

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Are they not the same design/color that is at each public beach access along 30-A? Looks like they were just trying to keep some unity.

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Garish & jarring to the senses.

Those signs are hideous! I loved the previous wooden signs.... they looked
more in sync with the area. The blue color is blinding and they are too large.

They should have at least went with GREEN... Especially, with this day and
age....recycling...green....Scenic 30-A...... The green would have blended
in more with the roads, bike paths & surrounding signs.... The wooden signs
looked just right and traditional for the area corridor of Scenic 30-A....
old beach style... If new signs were in order, they should have consulted
the locals and given their opinion to what might have looked best...

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I know my opinion probably won't matter much since I am only a tourist, but I loved the old signs. I agree with those who said they fit with the character of the area, quaint and charming. The new signs? Quaint? No. Charming? No. Big? Yes. Slick? Yes. Maybe the new signs represent the character of the current 30-A.

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I like our polling choices- what a fun poll!

The word "horrid" is an excellent adjective choice, Rapunzel, and I am sure JohnR thanks you for spelling "they're" correctly.

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Maybe the new signs are a sign of the times?

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Sorry to keep touting here, but I for one want my opinion heard. Those new, giant, blue, monolithic signs need to go! SoWal is not Disney World (see my earlier post).

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It was also nice to see the old wooden ones did not get shot at from the back of a truck.

These new ones might not be so lucky


I guess they match the recycling bags no one used

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Sorry to keep touting here, but I for one want my opinion heard. Those new, giant, blue, monolithic signs need to go! SoWal is not Disney World (see my earlier post).

I agree. The first pic. I saw I immediately thought "Disney." So sad. I just can't stand it.

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like Kudzu.

Re: Poll: What do you think of the new signs on 30-A?

like Kudzu.

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It was also nice to see the old wooden ones did not get shot at from the back of a truck.

These new ones might not be so lucky


I guess they match the recycling bags no one used

I use those blue bags. ;-) You are right though, they do match the blue on the signs. I agree with a post which mysteriously disappeared. I don't think the signs would stand out as much if they had something like large Palmettos planted at the base. Back to the color, as many mentioned, I agree that the signs would blend in more if they were painted a natural light green green color, even if it was just the back of the signs and the posts.

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Seriously, I agree that something like large Palmettos planted at the base would greatly help the signs not stand out as much.

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The signs are just about as ugly as possible. This is supposed to be West Scenic and/or East Scenic 30-A? Heavens, no wonder we are called the Redneck Riviera! Like the rest of the USA is said to be, they are OBESE (using a little personification here). And we most likely paid not only for the signs but for the disigner(s). Well, maybe the developers are happy: one sign could be removed and used to fill in a wetland. Ah...another condominium. Charles Ellen

Re: Poll: What do you think of the new signs on 30-A?

The signs are just about as ugly as possible. This is supposed to be West Scenic and/or East Scenic 30-A? Heavens, no wonder we are called the Redneck Riviera! Like the rest of the USA is said to be, they are OBESE (using a little personification here). And we most likely paid not only for the signs but for the disigner(s). Well, maybe the developers are happy: one sign could be removed and used to fill in a wetland. Ah...another condominium. Charles Ellen

Charles Ellen it is good to have you aboard.

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I agree with Kurt and SJ.................
Maybe some native plants at the bottom would help,
otherwise it was a poor choice in size, color, and design.

And yes they do look like something at an amusement park

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I agree with Kurt and SJ.................
Maybe some native plants at the bottom would help,
otherwise it was a poor choice in size, color, and design.

And yes they do look like something at an amusement park

Or a drive-thru. "Welcome to SoWal. May I take your order?"

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Hey,

If anyone wants to be interviewed on their feelings about the new signs, please call me ASAP. I'm on deadline for today, but I'd love to talk to a few locals about there feelings.

Andy Meinen
Reporter
The Northwest Florida Daily News
850.654.6905
andym@nwfdailynews.com

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30a skunkape ya found the pictures of the Disneyland or world reference, very nice!

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I think Kudzu is a wonderful choice! I'll volunteer to help plant it.

Re: Poll: What do you think of the new signs on 30-A?

I agree with Kurt and SJ.................
Maybe some native plants at the bottom would help,
otherwise it was a poor choice in size, color, and design.

And yes they do look like something at an amusement park

How 'bout a cutout of Kitty beside it that says you must be THIS tall to enter SoWal?

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How 'bout a cutout of Kitty beside it that says you must be THIS tall to enter SoWal?

...I like it when you get home from school. I wish I could bake you some cookies.

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...I like it when you get home from school. I wish I could bake you some cookies.

BRING 'EM ON!!!!*

Actually, I'm not home yet. Just enjoying a few minutes between classes up at Big Girl School. Sadly, I must scurry off to rehearsal...

*oops--didn't mean to yell! I've been here in the computer lab laughing out loud, and the folks around me are asking if I'm okay...I didn't snort, though...