New big blue signs in SoWal

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

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

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

I looked at them today and they still suck! For all the Kook fans out there the even look kooky.

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Saw them for the first time today--

Nothing a beater truck and some well-placed swerving wouldn't take care of...

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.

the signs don't bother me much except how dang tall they are!!! and yes, they do remind me of a bus stop or metro/subway sign.

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Thank you raypunzel for the poll. If they've already wasted this much money putting the huge, ugly, metal signs up, then before they finish they should waste the rest of their money by taking them down. Put up some wooden ones similar to the ones that were there already. Not to sound green, but wouldn't a wooden set of signs rest easier on the eyes than metal? Come to think of it, besides maybe needing some repair, what was wrong with the old signs? Why can't the new ones look similar or just like the old ones? I liked the old ones. They were informative, pleasant to look at and a right good size.

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sign, sign everywhere a sign...
blockin' out the scenery
breakin' my mind
do this, don't do that
can't you read the ----

oops! I just dated myself!

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How did they come up with the new signs? Was it the TDC sign committee? I liked the old wooden signs...

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And how much did those cost?

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

sign, sign everywhere a sign...
blockin' out the scenery
breakin' my mind
do this, don't do that
can't you read the ----

oops! I just dated myself!

Join the club. The sentiments in the song from the 5-Man Electrical Band still hold true.

But I remember when we were looking at property along 30-A in around 2001, and every big sign was spray painted with "No Big Signs On 30-A!" Things have drastically changed in such a relatively short period of time.

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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.

They are still installing them so landscaping may be on the way. However they just started installing the "directional" signs and OMFG they are hideous! They must be 20 feet tall. Maybe they are also to designate the building height max in South Walton? Take the signs that JohnR took pics of and put the another 8 feet up.

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

Inspiration for the new "Big Blues"?



Something tells me that vacationers won't be scrambling to be photographed next to these signs.



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They are still installing them so landscaping may be on the way. However they just started installing the "directional" signs and OMFG they are hideous! They must be 20 feet tall. Maybe they are also to designate the building height max in South Walton? Take the signs that JohnR took pics of and put the another 8 feet up.

Someone pass me a pencil so I can jab my eyeballs out!


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Like so:


HOW did something like this get passed?? Were the commissioners asleep when this abomination was approved? WHAT...THE...HECK?

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They almost hide the power lines, at least. And if I were driving on that road, I sure wouldn't notice that pesky little "stop ahead" sign while I was reading that big ol' beauty!

Good news is that with that kind of height and area, they'll blow right over during the next tropical-type weather.

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They?re not great, but I don?t find the signs as offensive as most people. What I don?t like are the crooked telephone poles and the web of electrical wires crossing 30-A. How can a road be designated a scenic highway when all you see for miles are weathered poles, wires and well used garbage can enclosures?

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like Kudzu.

If you think the signs are bad throw some Kudzo out there, that stuff is a menace much worse than these signs.

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

See above.

Saw them for the first time today--

Nothing a beater truck and some well-placed swerving wouldn't take care of...

Make sure you have an airbag, I'm sure those have been designed to take a pretty good ramming from a car.

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They almost hide the power lines, at least. And if I were driving on that road, I sure wouldn't notice that pesky little "stop ahead" sign while I was reading that big ol' beauty!

Good news is that with that kind of height and area, they'll blow right over during the next tropical-type weather.

No, I think they are designed like all the new condos in PCB and Destin. That is when a hurricane comes along the center(s) blow out leaving the larger surrounding structure in place. :funn:

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No, I think they are designed like all the new condos in PCB and Destin. That is when a hurricane comes along the center(s) blow out leaving the larger surrounding structure in place. :funn:

Wishful thinking on my part, then...

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How long before the first SoWal sticker goes on one?

Is this a request?

HOW did something like this get passed?? Were the commissioners asleep when this abomination was approved? WHAT...THE...HECK?

Does anyone else find this sign confusing? How is it that Seagrove is straight ahead?

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That big directional in the picture can be easily fixed. All it needs is smaller similar shaped signs posted on either side of the tall one. One can say "Welcome" and the other "Visitors". Presto - cute as a little birdie.

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Charles Ellen it is good to have you aboard.

Andy A: Thanks; glad to be aboard. I see you are a "Beach Lover." Good!

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Andy A: Thanks; glad to be aboard. I see you are a "Beach Lover." Good!

You will be too when you post enough.

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Is this a request?

Actually now that I think about why associate SoWal with those hideous monsters.

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I'm guessing the reason for the tall posts on the directional signs are to allow visibility for egress of roads and driveways, but IMO, they may probably shouldn't have posted any if they were going to look like that.

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Okay, the other half has informed me that the reason behind the bolts at the bottom are so that the top if hit by a car will snap off rather than messing up the foundation.