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$75,000 dollars for a song

Misty avatar
MistyBanned
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The TDC used $75,000 in BP restoration funds to pay Hoffs for the song.


“Sand and turquoise water forever” is how visitors to South Walton most often describe the destination’s 26 miles of pristine beach nestled along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. And now that sentiment has been put to music, courtesy of internationally renowned singer/songwriter Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles. Titled “This is the Place” the upbeat song will be officially unveiled during the Bangles’ live performance as part of the 30A Songwriters Festival, to be held Jan. 13-15, 2012 at multiple venues throughout South Walton....

[video=youtube_share;UFI9QFF0cRw]http://youtu.be/UFI9QFF0cRw[/video]

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Bob Wells avatar
Bob WellsBeach Fanatic
#52
Bobbob, be nice please. Idlewind that makes more sense than a song. Arts Quest and events like that, or when we had the Jazz festival. Just saying
Zebraspots avatar
ZebraspotsBeach Fanatic
#53
It's a matter of public record that the song and various items surrounding it cost more than $200,000. $75,000 was just for the fees paid to Hoffs and co.

Don't see it bringing in visitors. Great 30a events like Songwriter's Festival and Digital Graffiti and news items like Geoff McBride being on the Voice are what get attention and visitors.
Kurt avatar
KurtAdmin
#54
It's a matter of public record that the song and various items surrounding it cost more than $200,000. $75,000 was just for the fees paid to Hoffs and co.

Don't see it bringing in visitors. Great 30a events like Songwriter's Festival and Digital Graffiti and news items like Geoff McBride being on the Voice are what get attention and visitors.

Unless I am reading Bob's attachment incorrectly, the $200,000 figure was for the mobile app and other items unrelated to the song. http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/59218-75-000-dollars-for-a-song?p=756985#post756985
lazin&drinkin avatar
lazin&drinkinBeach Lover
#55
The email is genuine. Please feel free to file an FOI request for it. Yours will not be the first such request.
idlewindBeach Fanatic
#56
Bobbob, be nice please. Idlewind that makes more sense than a song. Arts Quest and events like that, or when we had the Jazz festival. Just saying

A venue to hold large scale events seems like a natural next step. Anyone who has been to the jazz festival, or Arts Quest or an AAU tournament knows how many customers they bring to the area. And such a venue can add to the local's quality of life as well. 8 million dollars of BP money would have been a great starting point to fund such a facility. Just thinking out loud.
Kurt avatar
KurtAdmin
#57
The performing arts center, and sports & recreation complex have been shot down a few times, and recently (see other threads). But I am a big proponent of both. One day we will have them - we have to keep plugging away.

Meanwhile, note to St. Joe:
Clear 10 acres (not clearcut) in WaterSound north of 98 (that will be cleared one day anyway). Leave a buffer of trees between the field and 98. Use about 5 acres for a stage and people, and the other 5 for parking. Inexpensive and instant space for car shows, concerts, festivals, ....

If you have no interest in our community any longer you could donate the land to the county. Maybe a tax break?

On the other hand, maybe the future owner of WaterSound would be a better outfit to propose it to.
Andy A avatar
Andy ABeach Fanatic
#58
Damn good idea, Kurt. Though I no longer usually attend such events, I am definitely in favor of the venues in which to have them. AS LONG AS THEY HAVE PARKING. One of the major drawbacks to trips to Seaside.

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