Walton BCC Meeting - Potential Property Purchases 12/13/16

We need to be patient and look for reasonable deals and/or usable lots in order to expand access and parking along the beaches. When good deals come along we need to jump on them.

We need to be patient and look for reasonable deals and/or usable lots in order to expand access and parking along the beaches. When good deals come along we need to jump on them.

Still shocked at the Grayton Grand purchase.

I read where the BCC was looking at about 20 possibles on the market. After word got out that the checkbook was open dozens more became available. Why can't the county negotiate like anyone lese instead of jumping through hoops for real estate lawyers and appraisers? I guess we would need a shrew business person handling it.

The County is willing to spend millions of dollars to purchase prime real estate for public access to our beaches and then turn around a give 50% of it to vendors for FREE! What a cushy deal.

The County is willing to spend millions of dollars to purchase prime real estate for public access to our beaches and then turn around a give 50% of it to vendors for FREE! What a cushy deal.

Some BCC members and voters have family in vendor business. Seems illegal?
Maybe some up coming investigative news reporter can snoop around..pretty sure that would shake them up..and maybe even cause the (BCC) to even act on the 2016 season in distress

Some BCC members and voters have family in vendor business. Seems illegal?
Maybe some up coming investigative news reporter can snoop around..pretty sure that would shake them up..and maybe even cause the (BCC) to even act on the 2016 season in distress

If the media showed no interest in Cecilia Jones stealing political signs from someone's property, they will likely not care about her family beach vendor deal.

If the media showed no interest in Cecilia Jones stealing political signs from someone's property, they will likely not care about her family beach vendor deal.

Ms. Jones is not the only member on the board with family connections to vendors.

Ms. Jones is not the only member on the board with family connections to vendors.

Funny how BCC just kicks the can down the beach..NEVER yielding to the feelings of the voting public...#Cindyisgone. ::HINT:: ..........
it's all about the tourist...sad....

If the media showed no interest in Cecilia Jones stealing political signs from someone's property, they will likely not care about her family beach vendor deal.

I don't think its the medias responsibility to care. Its ours. They will only do or get by with what the voters allow/tolerate.

We need to be patient and look for reasonable deals and/or usable lots in order to expand access and parking along the beaches. When good deals come along we need to jump on them.

Patient?
The market is improving. Patience will cost $$.
The county had plenty of opportunity to make smart land buys when the market was down.
Example:
The property across hwy 30A from the Ft. Panic (Dune Allen) beach access would have been an Excellent opportunity to create a parking facility for the access. And it probably wouldn't have cost twice appraised value like the recent purchase across from Stinkys.
Any insight why that wasn't pursued?

Hello, Local Media here is a JOKE.

No investigative reports, just fluff, unicorns and rainbows for the tourists that visit. Some crime reports when info is released, but not the full story.

Walton Sun = Joke

NWFL Daily News = Joke

WJHG = Joke

WMBB = Joke

WZEP = Good Ole' Boyz, just listen to their morning show. JOKE + 10

Drunken Brawlers was a forum where real info was exchanged but they were forced to shut down.

SoWal exists as it creates numerous views (look at this post) that gets view for advertisers.

Indeed. ^^^

Add: Destin Log = Mullet Wrapper.

Start your own website/ news gathering operation. It is easy to be critical of the way things are. Not willing to put yourself out there to offer solutions or be part of the solution by running for office is a cop out. I for one, try not burning bridges, not always successful, and have had conversations with Commissioners. Whether you love the make up of current BCC, they are who you have to go through to get things done. I suggest you go visit them all and find out what there positions are on your issues.

Patient?
The market is improving. Patience will cost $$.
The county had plenty of opportunity to make smart land buys when the market was down.
Example:
The property across hwy 30A from the Ft. Panic (Dune Allen) beach access would have been an Excellent opportunity to create a parking facility for the access. And it probably wouldn't have cost twice appraised value like the recent purchase across from Stinkys.
Any insight why that wasn't pursued?

I believe the BCC/TDC isn't interested in buying lots north of 30a for beach access. It makes sense that with limited funds they would want to stick to beachfront.

I believe the BCC/TDC isn't interested in buying lots north of 30a for beach access. It makes sense that with limited funds they would want to stick to beachfront.

The piece I noted is across from beach access that's lacking parking. It also could have alleviated the issue of folks parking on the ROW.

The piece I noted is across from beach access that's lacking parking. It also could have alleviated the issue of folks parking on the ROW.

That property would have been 100% perfect for an additional lot. But, no...

$7 million, or what ever it was to Jay Odom is just fine with the BCC. He must have called in his chips.

Just look for him to open a medical cannabis dispensary with that $$$.

Over inflated Real Estate purchases by the BCC will be common, just follow the money, follow the money...

The property deal across the street from Stinky's was all about WHO was selling it.

It's not what you have or know, but WHO you know.