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What do you think of the new blue signs being installed on 30-A?

  • Love them!

    Votes: 21 7.0%
  • Somewhat like them

    Votes: 12 4.0%
  • Neither like nor dislike them

    Votes: 24 8.1%
  • Somewhat dislike them

    Votes: 32 10.7%
  • They're horrid!

    Votes: 210 70.5%

  • Total voters
    298

Jdarg

SoWal Expert
Feb 15, 2005
18,068
1,973
Re: What are these things beside the road?

I just walked past the new sign for Watercolor. It is placed right smack in front of the Watercolor's own sign!:dunno:
 

John

Beach Fanatic
Dec 3, 2005
397
91
SoWal
Re: What are these things beside the road?

When I first heard of this project, I thought that consistent signange was a good idea. But dang! It's a huge sign for conveying so little information.
 

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert
May 8, 2007
16,732
3,330
Sowal
Re: What are these things beside the road?

There was consistent signage (at least IMO), and the wood signs had some charm.

Why exactly did we need the new ones? :dunno: If people were getting lost or were confused about their location, my suggestion would be better directions, maps, or street signs, not these gaudy blue markers.

My parents have only visited Sowal a total of 2x, yet know exactly where anything is that I am talking about on the phone via the easy landmarks of Alys Beach, Gulf Place, Seaside, and the flashing red lights at 395 and Grayton. :roll:
 

Matt J

SWGB
May 9, 2007
24,665
9,505
Re: What are these things beside the road?

They are popping up pretty quick headed east. The interesting thing is that it seems to be redefining parts of 30A already. For instance the Preserve at Grayton is no longer in Grayton and is currently located in Blue Mountain. :dunno:
 

2bohemians

Beach Fanatic
Jul 11, 2005
1,236
222
www.searchthe30a.com
Re: What are these things beside the road?

In our opinion, these signs are ridiculous. What was wrong with the signs that were already in place. They went with the whole charm of our beaches ... they blended and were soothing to the eyes. These new signs are giant and blue .... waaaaahhhh ... we want the old signs back. How can we get the oldies back?
 

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert
May 8, 2007
16,732
3,330
Sowal
Re: What are these things beside the road?

They are popping up pretty quick headed east. The interesting thing is that it seems to be redefining parts of 30A already. For instance the Preserve at Grayton is no longer in Grayton and is currently located in Blue Mountain. :dunno:

Good thing we paid a "local" company more because they knew the area :roll:.
 

30abob

Beach Lover
Aug 8, 2007
239
47
Blue Mountain Beach
Re: What are these things beside the road?

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The first shot of the completed sign is across from the west entrance to Draper Lake. The second is at Ed Walline Park, they had just finished pouring the concrete for the bases. (I think the underground portion will definitely hold up in a Hurricane) I'm sorry these aren't better, I was driving at the time.
 
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Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
31,648
1,773
Re: What are these things beside the road?

Why exactly did we need the new ones? :dunno: If people were getting lost or were confused about their location, my suggestion would be better directions, maps, or street signs, not these gaudy blue markers.
They are to provide continuity to the varied communities along 30A. (Strange, b/c I thought the people supposedly liked the "uniqueness" of the different developments.)

They are popping up pretty quick headed east. The interesting thing is that it seems to be redefining parts of 30A already. For instance the Preserve at Grayton is no longer in Grayton and is currently located in Blue Mountain. :dunno:
The name for the Preserve at Grayton has always been a weird one in my opinion because it is located in what I call Blue Mtn Beach.
 
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