New big blue signs in SoWal

[TooFarTampa]

Extremely well said Druish Princess. Thank you.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Grayton Girl, these are the minutes from the Feb 24 2004 Board of County Commissioners regular meeting regarding NO-MO-RO and Comm Pridgen's votes on the subject of the additional 1 cent bed tax.

"Chairman Jones called to order the advertised public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance providing for the levy of a fourth cent tourist development tax. Mr. Maurice Gilbert, Chairman of the Tourist Development Council, addressed the Board to explain the ordinance. Mr. Gilbert explained that the one-cent bed tax increase would be used to fund the development of new products that would enhance visitors’ experiences. He expressed appreciation to the Economic Development Council, Scenic Corridor Association, and the Chamber of Commerce for their support of the one-cent increase in bed tax and requested that the Board vote to approve the resolution.

Several members of the audience spoke in favor of the ordinance: Ms. Jennie Dailey, President/owner of Newman Dailey Resort Properties and member of the TDC Board, Mr. John Gillis, member of TDC, Mr. Van Ness Butler, Mr. Robert Shelton, Mr. Rick Severance, Mr. Jay Nettles, General Manager of Seascape Resort, Mr. Jack Abbott, and Mr. Tom Powell.

Motion by Commissioner Rees, second by Commissioner Pauls, to adopt an ordinance (2004-05) providing for the levy of a fourth cent Tourist Development tax. Chairman Jones listed the following caveats that he felt should be included in the motion: (1) it will be the Board’s decision to rescind the fourth cent increase after a two year period, (2) a specific spending plan must be provided, (3) no additional personnel can be added to the TDC staff to implement the ordinance, and (4) the fourth cent will not be attached to other revenues that would make it difficult to rescind the fourth cent if the Board so chooses. Commissioner Rees amended the motion to include the caveats. Further discussion was held. Ayes 3, Nayes 2. Jones Aye, Rees Aye, Pauls Aye, Cuchens Naye, and Pridgen Naye. The ordinance will become effective on the first day of May 2004."

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Seriously AL- why is the Beach Breeze so hard to find? Shouldn't they invest in more paper boxes? I know there is one at Gulf Place and another at Donut Hole, but beyond that, where can I get one? (of course I have saved a special copy that had the best Blithe Spirit article EVAH!)

I bet the paper does get at least a few new subscriptions this week!

We actually have a very large amount of out of state readers who subscribe and subscriptions in the tri-county area as well. I was surprised at that fact.:shock:

I can ask our publisher about the news stand issue tomorrow. If you or anyone else can give me some ideas on a few areas that would best be served, I'll be happy to pass it along. I know we have a box at the Tom Thumb at 331 and 98.

Another poster made a good point about where loyalty lies in local media.I have to attend many local government meetings.My job it to report all the facts at those meetings and keep my opinion out of it.That doesn't make me the most popular person there sometimes, but it's my job. Many of the officials there understand this and are nice to me anyway.

The Herald is celebrating it's 120th year of continual weekly publishing. It's independently owned and operated by a native and has three generations working it's press and news office. It's a total family environment where the boss treats everyone great. I feel very lucky to work in an office where everyone is treated like family.

My editor told me when he hired me that we were very lucky to be an independent press and I agree.

I picked up on this thread late, but did Mr. Boone write this as an editorial or is someone assuming that he wrote it under a username?

 

[Smiling JOe]

From the Sept 24 2002 minutes of the regular Board of County Commissioner Meeting:

"Mrs. Titus gave an update on the Wayfindinging/Streetscape Program. She stated that the committee met and the information has been submitted to the Scenic Corridor Committee, Design Review Board, and the Planning Commission. She requested approval to move forward with the site strategy plan for the placement of signs. Further recommendations will be made and presented for approval. Commissioner Rees stated that he is well pleased with TDC’s direction. Mrs. Titus showed pictures of the new designs for signage.

Motion by Commissioner Pauls, second by Commissioner Ryan to direct TDC staff to continue on the Wayfinding Program and strategic site plan. Ayes 4, Nayes 0. Pauls Aye, Jones Aye, Rees Aye, Ryan Aye.

Commissioner Pauls stated that he met with Mr. Marvin Collier and Brian Kellenberger and the gentlemen with the Wayfinding system regarding the signage for the GEC Center. He advised that they will be compiling information and will present it back to the Board at a later date. "

 

[TooFarTampa]

We actually have a very large amount of out of state readers who subscribe and subscriptions in the tri-county area as well. I was surprised at that fact.:shock:

I can ask our publisher about the news stand issue tomorrow. If you or anyone else can give me some ideas on a few areas that would best be served, I'll be happy to pass it along. I know we have a box at the Tom Thumb at 331 and 98.

Another poster made a good point about where loyalty lies in local media.I have to attend many local government meetings.My job it to report all the facts at those meetings and keep my opinion out of it.That doesn't make me the most popular person there sometimes, but it's my job. Many of the officials there understand this and are nice to me anyway.

The Herald is celebrating it's 120th year of continual weekly publishing. It's independently owned and operated by a native and has three generations working it's press and news office. It's a total family environment where the boss treats everyone great. I feel very lucky to work in an office where everyone is treated like family.

My editor told me when he hired me that we were very lucky to be an independent press and I agree.

I picked up on this thread late, but did Mr. Boone write this as an editorial or is someone assuming that he wrote it under a username?

Yucarenow is Sean Boone; he posted his diatribe on his relatively new blog that is sort of hard to find from the front page of the Walton Sun. He is not a columnist, apparently, and it is not a standard newspaper editorial. It should be emphasized that shortly after writing what should be a balanced news story about a controversial matter, he posted this blog publicly ranting about the people on one side of the controversy, while more or less defending the other side. So of course that calls into question exactly how "unbiased" that newspaper article actually was.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Yucarenow is Sean Boone; he posted his diatribe on his relatively new blog that is sort of hard to find from the front page of the Walton Sun. He is not a columnist, apparently, and it is not a standard newspaper editorial. It should be emphasized that shortly after writing what should be a balanced news story about a controversial matter, he posted this blog publicly ranting about the people on one side of the controversy, while more or less defending the other side. So of course that calls into question exactly how "unbiased" that newspaper article actually was.

Ouch That's why I don't have a blog.;-)

Looking back at the scan of the article, (Thank you, Grayton Girl) they show them in scale but I don't think it sinks in like seeing them in person.

I can say that if no one was contesting it then, I understand why there wasn't more reporting on it at the time. If there is some type of protest it will keep the story warm enough for an editor to allow a reporter to follow it.

I think they belong in Disney, but that just my opinion. That would not be acceptable to my editor if I tried to include it in an article. I appreciate that it keeps work separate from my personal opinions.

 

[yucarenow]

i'm not going to get into the accusations about what a couple of you have said...

but i will say this...i went too far with the blog and i apologize for that......my original article was not biased and i was glad i could cover it (i was not the reporter who got up and spoke for the tdc.....those of you who weren't there might want to ask others what paper that was who did)

the sun has nothing to do with the tdc or what i write in my blog.....

i will be taking the post down tomorrow

as much as i'm thrilled that someone actually visited my blog and posted it on here, i'm extremely sorry for provoking unnecessary attacks against the sun for my mistake of ranting on our web site......once again, sorry for creating a stir

 

[John R]

why would you take it down? you wrote it. do you not stand by what you wrote?

 

[NotDeadYet]

I can ask our publisher about the news stand issue tomorrow. If you or anyone else can give me some ideas on a few areas that would best be served, I'll be happy to pass it along. I know we have a box at the Tom Thumb at 331 and 98.

Maybe aleonard can post the whole list. I am only familiar with my neighborhood. There are boxes at the Seagrove Tom Thumb, Seaside, Village Market, Seagrove Plaza (Bruno's.) It is with the other boxes. Also at For the Health of It in Blue Mtn.
The boxes are blue. Oddly enough, a similar blue to the Big Blue signs.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Also at Pedro's, used to be one in the shopping center where the Post Office is; not sure if it's still there. Tom Thumb on 30A in Dune Allen as well as the one in Seagrove and 98/331.

There is one at Winn-Dixie in Sandestin and in front of CVS.

I really think they are pretty much everywhere there are other newspaper boxes.