New big blue signs in SoWal

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

I finally took a look. I agree that they are too tall. They exactly match the TDC beach safety signs at the accesses but are larger.

I liked the old signs much better.

However, you can't miss these new ones. They really get your attention.

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The signs are very disheartening. Before the holidays, I attended a Coastal Dune Lake Advisory meeting where Claire Bannerman presented a thorough presentation book of the proposed wayfinding signage from one of the companies mentioned. I don't recall which one it was, but the signage I saw was really well thought out. The colors were earth tones with a depiction of seaoats around the border. I think they would have made any SoWaller proud. I think the idea of way finding signs are great, though unfortunately, the execution thus far is a visual assault.

Sorry TDC. I applaud your efforts, just which the community could have been consulted on this one. Too much of the branding of the "Beaches of South Walton" is proving to be not such a good thing.

This is one more example of how the community here has lost a little more control of our environment (natural and built). We need to step up the community involvement and demand to be notified and become active participants in these decisions.

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Absolutely horrible eye sore - tragic really.

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

Sign Polllution

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

Absolutely horrible eye sore - tragic really.

What? You don't think they blend in with Alys Beach? :funn: Maybe, as someone suggested, some people will chip in and buy that beater truck to take care of those signs.

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I haven't read previous posts so I may be repeating--I went into BMB for a coffeee this morning and at Gordo's Whistle-Stop Tour Spot #3 (the covered bridge and bridge beyond that..Draper Lake?) the idyllic scene was ruined by TWO! blue monstrosities. One ahead and one behind.

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

The signs are very disheartening. Before the holidays, I attended a Coastal Dune Lake Advisory meeting where Claire Bannerman presented a thorough presentation book of the proposed wayfinding signage from one of the companies mentioned. I don't recall which one it was, but the signage I saw was really well thought out. The colors were earth tones with a depiction of seaoats around the border. I think they would have made any SoWaller proud. I think the idea of way finding signs are great, though unfortunately, the execution thus far is a visual assault.

Sorry TDC. I applaud your efforts, just which the community could have been consulted on this one. Too much of the branding of the "Beaches of South Walton" is proving to be not such a good thing.

This is one more example of how the community here has lost a little more control of our environment (natural and built). We need to step up the community involvement and demand to be notified and become active participants in these decisions.

OK, I wasn't dreaming it!!! I, too, saw the same attractive sign presentation that Claire Bannerman showed--it was at a meeting reagarding establishing 30A as a National Scenic Highway. I thought the design and colors were wonderful.

There were also going to be a smaller, different type of sign (but in the same family) that would give consistent designation to our rare Coastal Dune Lakes as you drove on 30A----God forbid they do those signs in similar fashion to those blue "tombstone" signs we got!!!!

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

Maybe the next time we have a public project we should get a look at designs here first. Or a private project for that matter. That is, if public input is desired.

Re: New signs on 30A designating communities

I drove this today and confirmed what I thought I saw yesterday. There is not one for Alys Beach, and there is not one for Rosemary Beach. Those two "towns" are named on one of the great big tall ones, the directional one with the arrows, but Alys and Rosemary escaped having their "own" signs. If you are driving west, the sign closest to Alys Beach, just west of their western boundary, is for Seacrest.

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

I think they are unnecessary and vile.

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

You know, they will get egged.

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Let's see........what makes Sowal unique(different) from Bay and Okaloosa counties? Lot's of natural open undeveloped space, At least 5 state parks, bike paths, high rises are not allowed (except in Sandestin), protected dune lakes that naturally flow into the Gulf (Panama City just paved over them and put in culverts), no billboards(anyone love billboards?).

All these things and more are why the jobs are here and why so many people come here to vacation, live and work. We are bordered by counties that were designed with little or no planning and the differences are clear. If I ever did get lost finding a shop or a restaurant, I'd rather get lost in SoWal then Okaloosa and Bay.

yes, Sowal is a uniquely gorgeous because of all the preserved natural lands. and I am thankful for walton county's forward thinking in some very important ways. small signs truly help keep things looking good. Which is why these big signs are such a travesty. it makes me sad to see it.

Who said anything about Bay and Okaloosa County? I thought we were unique, who's comparing? What, so we have to keep up with the Jones? Sorry, I'm not accustomed to the compare thing, don't do it myself. I live by what I feel is right for me, I really don't care what someone else is doing, in regards to keeping up with them. I think we need to evaluate what is good for our citizens welfare, not try to out do some other county.

ftlog, FG, dave was kindly responding to some of your other rather unkind comments, and now you are dogging him again. are you having a bad day? need a hug? maybe a new hairdo or lip stick?

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

very good point swgb! perhaps we should let these signs stay bare.

I'd like to see some chin-up bars installed on the taller signs. That way, we could have a fitness trail circuit.

Just so Miss Kitty won't blow a gasket when she reads your post....it is WATERCOLOR. I like to offer help when I can. ;-)

and :rofl:

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

You know, they will get egged.

If the areas were a little more rural, some good ole boys would Christen the signs with some #5 shot.

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

If the areas were a little more rural, some good ole boys would Christen the signs with some #5 shot.

And they'll make great drive-by beer bottle targets.

Re: New signs on 30A designating communities

I was walking on the beach today and noticed that the warning signs are the same style of the street signs. One thing good about the beach signs is that they give you the location in the event of an emergency.

Re: New signs on 30A designating communities

I was walking on the beach today and noticed that the warning signs are the same style of the street signs. One thing good about the beach signs is that they give you the location in the event of an emergency.

That could have easily been done with less intrusive signs.

Re: New signs on 30A designating communities

ftlog, FG, dave was kindly responding to some of your other rather unkind comments, and now you are dogging him again. are you having a bad day? need a hug? maybe a new hairdo or lip stick?

Re: New signs on 30A designating communities

The new signs on 30A are unnecessary and vile.

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I went out of town for a week and when I came home, I like many of you felt trapped in then Disney parking lot (Dopey 67). Now, what can we do about it? Any avenues to change this or at least stop the madness before it goes any farther?

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I went out of town for a week and when I came home, I like many of you felt trapped in then Disney parking lot (Dopey 67). Now, what can we do about it? Any avenues to change this or at least stop the madness before it goes any farther?

I guess I am just a fan of Disney. But the signs do not look that bad. I liked the others though, they seemed to be more in line with the laid back ways of south Walton. Maybe more Florida than these signs which really scream tourist.

The thing I do not like is the one on 331 is leaning forward. Really looks strange.

I also strongly believe that these signs, and any signs, no matter who installs them, need to comply with the same laws that the business community has to follow. Gets very upsetting to see the county constantly violating the sign ordinance wtih all these snipe signs all the time about various things happening.

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I wonder if Alys Beach will allow them to erect one on their section.

what do you think?????maybe if it is painted white

Re: New signs on 30A designating communities

what do you think?????maybe if it is painted white

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

I could deal w/ these signs if they were all a uniform and much lower height!
Make the top about 5' off the ground on every sign instead of the current variety of signs on stilts!

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I love the one approaching Watercoloer from the West. There is Watercolor's tasteful sign, totally obscured by the big blue monster. They say they will break off if hit my an automobile. I wonder how hard one has to hit them.

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

These signs belong on I-10 or in an industrial park. A disservice to 30-A residents and the idea of a Scenic Corridor. We continue to live up to our REDNECK RIVIERA heritage. Sonny Mares, Director of TDC, sais " Locals and visitors will now know where they are and where they are going." I'm a local and I don't need the help, but why ask locals what they want!!! Oh, by the way has anyone else noticed that there are two signs, across 30A from each other between Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach, each sign pointing the way to Seacrest Beach - one directing lost tourists and locals East, the other West. I live in Seacrest Beach (which by the way was just Seacrest) and I'm so CONFUSED because now I don't know which way to go !!!!!!!! Maybe Mr. Mares can help me out.