It may work on 98 for a little while, until there is a traffic light every 1/4 mile for the length of 98. If I were voting between big and abbreviated Target for our area, I'd definitely vote small. I like the half-size Publix and half-size Walmart. Contrary to others, I have found plenty of needful crap, which I don't want to drive to Destin to buy, at the new Walmart.If Target was going to be on 30A I would agree with the "no box chain store" statement. Anywhere on 98 works for me.
No kidding- I gave up on the SoWal Walmart and just have Bdarg pick up the stuff we get there on his way home from work at the Niceville location. Went in with a list, came out with not even half the list purchased. I swear Tom Thumb has more of the stuff we use - we call the SoWal store the "silly little Walmart."
I will say the same thing I said about the South Walton Walmart- we have a Target in PCB and Destin- do we really need another? It takes 20 minutes to drive to Pier Park- that is not convenient enough?
I am sorry, but as a middle income family residing in South Walton , I welcome the jobs and affordable shopping in our county. I understand the economics of running a small business and competing against big box chains. People are discerning enough to know what to buy and from who. Not all of us make money from tourist and we need an economy boost. If your biggest concern is what hi-way 98 looks like, I wanna trade spots and so do a lot of people in our area. I'm not a reg on SoWal.com, so I'll either be blasted or ignored.... I can live with either.
Silly Little Walmart is a good name.
I completely agree with you jdarg - Target at Pier Park is good enough for me. I was only saying that if they build it here - I would like to see it built to accommodate locals who live here and will shop there year round. The Silly Walmart has no real purpose, at least for me and mine.