New big blue signs in SoWal

What's a Rep?

Dave

Just gave you some rep. You certainly deserve it!

I had to take another look today. In particular, I looked at the wayfinding sign in Seagrove, on hwy 395. I notice it has four names on the legend. The MUTCD guidelines call for no more than three destinations to be on any legend on wayfinding signs.

Tommy Bahama's and Kahki's ... SUV. Can anyone line up a Gerogia SUV with a "W the Presdient sticker" ?

This made my night. Booger, you rock. (I don't think I have ever made that comment before about a booger)

I had to take another look today. In particular, I looked at the wayfinding sign in Seagrove, on hwy 395. I notice it has four names on the legend. The MUTCD guidelines call for no more than three destinations to be on any legend on wayfinding signs.

ya know, the only way I can read that sign is if I open the top of my car and stand on the seat...

shoud have just done something like this.....LOL
http://www.shore.co.monmouth.nj.us/area12/PICTURES/FishermanCove/dog signs 1.JPG
notice the "Blue sign"......

I found a clipping in today's NW FL Daily News. I had to scan it for everyone to see :

I found a clipping in today's NW FL Daily News. I had to scan it for everyone to see :

CE


Ha ha ha! Nice try JOe. You got the typeface wrong but nice try anyway. Merry Merry Merry April Fools day!

Dave;-)

...good one, SJ! And, I love Dave's use of Merry...can't beat 'em, join 'em!

Great article. You should develop this into a comedy show at the Rep.

caught me. Happy April Fools.

caught me. Happy April Fools.

That's the wildest spelling of my name I have seen in awhile. Regarding Reporter, Sean Boon's Merry thing; Gwen Break, the editor of the Walton Sun called me yesterday and she is printing the correct quote I made regarding the need for all the signs to be married on Scenic 30-A. Thanks Gwen!


Dave

ya know, the only way I can read that sign is if I open the top of my car and stand on the seat...

The sign going east before Alys Beach and west before Rosemary Beach each have four names on them also.

Concensus with discussions I've had with family, friends and others in the community, have ALL asked "what was wrong with the wood signs?" They were unique and said a lot in it's simplicity and naturalness. I agree, the other signs, even though high maintenance and highly collectable, would be my choice. More than likely a LOT less expensive to reporduce....$300. each 12 years ago. Make 2 or 3 of each sign so there will be one for back up if needed.

I think that should be a rallying cry to go along with Commissioners, Please take down the big blue monster signs -- What was wrong with the old signs we had?

Some other things I don't get about these signs:

Why are there different fonts? Some have a sans-serif font, others have a serif font. And why are they of such varying heights? It's not a function of amount of content either.

My questions are:

1. How did they think they were going to get away with it?

2. Why the hail did they do it in the first place? Was it because they had these plans for so long and once the Scenic designation group's incredible hard work was about to go through, they didn't want to see all their plans lost? The branding would have been done through scenic designation but it wouldn't have been via the TDC's doing and so they would have lost a bit of connection to the area that keeps them in business. To me, it feels like we all got the finger by the TDC when they put them up silently.

3. It's obvious why Rosemary & Alys Beaches didn't get signs, but did they really think that Seaside, WaterColor & WaterSound, just to name a few, would be happy with the fact that the TDC put those things up on their properties? Or that the residents of other communities like Grayton, Seacrest, Seagrove, BMB, Dune Allen, etc. wouldn't care because they are not so cohesive???? If we go by the idea that they said individually the communities could opt out of the signage, every single beach community from the east to west could pull together on their own (but as a whole 30-A group also) and demand to have them removed from their section! Then the requirements for 30-A to keep the scenic designation could get the rest removed.

Gwen Break, the editor of the Walton Sun called me yesterday and she is printing the correct quote I made regarding the need for all the signs to be married on Scenic 30-A. Thanks Gwen!


Dave

I don't know, Dave, I think "All should be merry together" has a sort of mystical ring to it. Have you ever thought about starting a cult? ;-)

I think we can all be merry together. Just need to get some respect from Sonny M, TDC, etc. that South Walton and the communities of South Walton are real places. Just because we are not incorporated, doesn't mean we aren't "real". Most communities in Walton County are not incorporated. Only DeFuniak Springs, Paxton and Freeport are incorporated. That doesn't mean Mossy Head, Alaqua, etc. aren't "real" places. The communities along 30A have every right to opt out and ask that the signs be removed.

I noticed someone or some people worked together to put some native shrubbery under one of the signs at Bannerman road. I think the sign says "Grayton" heading east on 30A.

That helped!

So the meeting is 4:30 at the TDC tomorrow correct?

The information regarding the meeting change was incorrect. The correction has been resent, but the meeting being held tomorrow is the regular BCC meeting, and there is no need for Scenic Pride to go to the BCC with the issue until the TDC makes a recommendation regarding the future of the signs. I'm so sorry for the confusion!

So the meeting is 4:30 at the TDC tomorrow correct?

INCORRECT. That email was an misunderstanding. There is a regular BCC meeting tomorrow at 4pm, but the TDC Meeting which you need to attend, regarding signs is held on Wed, April 9, at 9:00am.

The information regarding the meeting change was incorrect. The correction has been resent, but the meeting being held tomorrow is the regular BCC meeting, and there is no need for Scenic Pride to go to the BCC with the issue until the TDC makes a recommendation regarding the future of the signs. I'm so sorry for the confusion!

I've just received the corrected version about a minute ago.

INCORRECT. That email was an misunderstanding. There is a regular BCC meeting tomorrow at 4pm, but the TDC Meeting which you need to attend, regarding signs is held on Wed, April 9, at 9:00am.

Thanks - is the meeting at the TDC or at the library?

I think they were considering an alternate, larger room such as the back room in the Library, in case of many people showing, but as of yet, I have not heard that it will be moved from the TDC building, located at the corner of 331 and 98. I'd suggest getting there a little early, in case they do indeed change venue. I hope they remember the Sunshine Law.