New big blue signs in SoWal

[NoHall]

They don't call him Red Dawg for nothing. I just wish he would select a name like orange tiger, or Crimson Elephant. He is disgracing a good name.

:roll:

 

[RebelRider]

Thanks to all involved in this issue for their hard work and dedication.

The surprising vote for me was the Tim Norris vote. New on the Board - had no prior vote to protect and lives on 30-A.

Maurice and Mike's votes I understand - they are both up for reelection on the fire board. They both fill positions by virtue of their serving on that Board. If they were to be defeated in the upcoming election then they would be off the TDC board. But, I'm sure everyone else thought of that. (They are the required taxing authority representatives).

Keep up the hard work - you have them on the run !

 

[Smiling JOe]

Good work, Dave, Claire, Punzy, et al. I would like to personally thank you all, and to the three TDC Council Members -- Mr. Gifford, Mr. Gilbert, and Mr. Strange, your efforts are much appreciated by many people. I applaud your courage to do the right thing.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Hey Dave....I just got into this as I have been in and out of town and have not read all 42 pages of this thread so I don't know if anyone has brought up the fact that these "Industrial" style signs are the exact same ones that are on the South Walton High School and Government Offices, Library Etc. Except they are a emerald or teal green. Just one look at them now with all that rust running down them should give people an idea of how terrible they really are and would be. I feel like the whole county will end up with Green roofs and the same colored walls as all the schools do. Don't get me wrong Butler, Emerald coast Middle School and South Walton High are clean and well maintained. I just would have loved to see that old Florida look like Bay Elementary. Geez....how did I get off one thing and onto something totally different....sorry!

Thank you all for getting so involved in this.....I miss those Small Beachy Wooden Sandblasted ones as so many othes do. As I said, this is my first time on this thread so if I've said something out of line, or rediculously stupid please forgive me!

Kat

 

[Jdarg]

Hey Dave....I just got into this as I have been in and out of town and have not read all 42 pages of this thread so I don't know if anyone has brought up the fact that these "Industrial" style signs are the exact same ones that are on the South Walton High School and Government Offices, Library Etc. Except they are a emerald or teal green. Just one look at them now with all that rust running down them should give people an idea of how terrible they really are and would be. I feel like the whole county will end up with Green roofs and the same colored walls as all the schools do. Don't get me wrong Butler, Emerald coast Middle School and South Walton High are clean and well maintained. I just would have loved to see that old Florida look like Bay Elementary. Geez....how did I get off one thing and onto something totally different....sorry!

Thank you all for getting so involved in this.....I miss those Small Beachy Wooden Sandblasted ones as so many othes do. As I said, this is my first time on this thread so if I've said something out of line, or rediculously stupid please forgive me!

Kat

I think you have the right idea.;-)

 

[mcwa]

kma

 

[Jdarg]

kma

Nice! I have a feeling that your post just gave away your identity.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

For anyone who may be mislead by Mary Brown, who says that the tourists need the signs, I will remind you of the TDC's Mission Statement. Take note of the bold text, and notice it is the first listed.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Walton County TDC is to direct and manage activities that will strengthen the position of the Beaches of South Walton County brand in the tourism marketplace, to manage and maintain our beaches as a primary attraction and as a responsible industry organization to take a leadership role in addressing issues that affect tourism and the quality of life in Walton County.

Perhaps the Mission statement of the TDC needs a little tweaking. I Think so. It is clear there are far more primary attractions than just the beaches along the Scenic Corridor. The bike path, the multitude of state parks, the coastal lakes, the beautiful pedestrian communities etc...Clearly the South Walton experience has much more depth than just the beaches.

Dave

 

[seacrestgirl]

Congratulations to us all!!!!! A defiinite step in the right direction!

 

[chrisv]

Fantastic! Thanks to everyone who showed up today to keep the pressure up and to all for the hard work you've put into this.