Seaside - new building on the square

Doesn't seem like a great time to begin construction but I guess developers wait for no man. :lol:

Any news on when Seaside will build where Bud and Alley's and the Market currently are?

I recently heard that the plan is to first build new structures where the airstreams currently sit, perhaps with construction beginning in January '06. Upon completion, the Perspicasity shops would move there, at which time a new building could be built on that site.

BTW...Jan, the sushi chef, closed yesterday permanently. I was very disappointed because i thought that he had fantastic sushi. He and his wife plan to move back to Germany.

I recently heard that the plan is to first build new structures where the airstreams currently sit, perhaps with construction beginning in January '06. Upon completion, the Perspicasity shops would move there, at which time a new building could be built on that site.

BTW...Jan, the sushi chef, closed yesterday permanently. I was very disappointed because i thought that he had fantastic sushi. He and his wife plan to move back to Germany.

Thanks for the info. I hate that Jorn is leaving.

I also don't like the idea of them building that close to the road.

The sushi may be good but I've never liked the idea of the airstreams. Smaller buildings that blend better with the "Seaside" style would have been more appropriate. But then again, I'm also not a fan of the large concrete South Beach looking building on the left side of the Market in Seaside. Robert Davis had such a good thing going and has provided an excellent example of how to develop a quality project. Perhaps he thought he was still in Miami when he approved the airstreams and the South Beach building. Please If you're going to throw trash around don't throw it on 30A throw it towards Panama City Beach where they seem to welcome it. By the way, If I buy the remaining lot near Josephine's can I put a doublewide on it. It would be a lot cheaper then building a "Seaside" house and it will blend better with the new south Florida theme.

just returned from 30A and I do have a few questions. There is now a small sign on a lot on the south side of 30a across from the Seagrove market that say "Property of Seacrest Corp", is this for the new condo/hotel going up at the market, or for some other development? Two cinderblock homes have been bought there also and I understand someone is building a beach club for a real estate development, is this for Natures Walk or another one?
The term "funkey" and "30A" will no longer be in the same sentence, but that's OK, no one on these sites hasn't made a dollor or two on real esate appreciation.
I did notice a couple of "watercolor" lots come "down" in price since they are close to the end of the flipping "fuse"(someone has to break ground), not a hole in the bubble, just a lack of new air. Like the stock market, you have to have a sideways or even slightly downward move before you can go to higher ground. (Lets not talk of 2000 in the stock market since those are INTANGIBLE ASSETS).

just returned from 30A and I do have a few questions. There is now a small sign on a lot on the south side of 30a across from the Seagrove market that say "Property of Seacrest Corp", is this for the new condo/hotel going up at the market, or for some other development? Two cinderblock homes have been bought there also and I understand someone is building a beach club for a real estate development, is this for Natures Walk or another one?

That lot belongs to D. Harris, as does the house up the street. He developed Seacrest, and is working on the Estuary. Mr. Harris has seen the inside of the Federal Pen., and it is my guess that he is using the Seacrest sign to avoid paying taxes in some way-- this is only my guess. It is not a part of the new Seagrove Downtown.

That lot belongs to D. Harris, as does the house up the street. He developed Seacrest, and is working on the Estuary. Mr. Harris has seen the inside of the Federal Pen., and it is my guess that he is using the Seacrest sign to avoid paying taxes in some way-- this is only my guess. It is not a part of the new Seagrove Downtown.

I figured he was building a spec house when I saw the sign.

Mr. Harris has seen the inside of the Federal Pen., .

The Ol' Graybar Inn....eh ? 😀

The Ol' Graybar Inn....eh ? 😀

I would not know, I've never booked a room there. :floor:

We are coming down for the weekend for a HOA in Seacrest Beach. We always get all the scoop on what is going on at these things (whether we want it or not). Mr D's son-in law is still on our board so I expect he will be in attendance.


We usually have a 10 minute meeting and 2 hours of gossiping, intermingled with a few cold beverages. If I hear any rumors/facts about that parcel I will pass it along.

We are coming down for the weekend for a HOA in Seacrest Beach. We always get all the scoop on what is going on at these things (whether we want it or not). Mr D's son-in law is still on our board so I expect he will be in attendance.


We usually have a 10 minute meeting and 2 hours of gossiping, intermingled with a few cold beverages. If I hear any rumors/facts about that parcel I will pass it along.

Or about anything else - thanks!

Or about anything else - thanks!

You betcha! I have to say about 98% of what we hear there is accurate information.

That lot belongs to D. Harris, as does the house up the street. He developed Seacrest, and is working on the Estuary. Mr. Harris has seen the inside of the Federal Pen., and it is my guess that he is using the Seacrest sign to avoid paying taxes in some way-- this is only my guess. It is not a part of the new Seagrove Downtown.

I am disappointed in those who choose to use this forum to pubically attack a man who you don't know.

Mr. Harris has "done time," and that is no secrect. To say that he is doing things illegally now is not fair to him. He has done, and continues to do, many great things for our community. The sad thing is that most people will not recognize those many good things that he does and instead choose focus on his past mistakes. Those same people who criticize Mr. Harris won't hesitate to approach him for donations to a bazillion "good causes."

I think that this message board is not the time nor place to make such public allegations. Gossip can destroy peoples' lives, especially when it is personal. Talk all you want about who is building what and where, but please be careful to not hurt individuals.

I am disappointed in those who choose to use this forum to pubically attack a man who you don't know.

Doodle Harris has "done time," and that is no secrect. To say that he is doing things illegally now is not fair to him. He has done, and continues to do, many great things for our community. The sad thing is that most people will not recognize those many good things that he does and instead choose focus on his past mistakes. Those same people who criticize Mr. Harris won't hesitate to approach him for donations to a bazillion "good causes."

I think that this message board is not the time nor place to make such public allegations. Gossip can destroy peoples' lives, especially when it is personal. Talk all you want about who is building what and where, but please be careful to not hurt individuals.

Since you don't know who I am, how can you know who I know? Never once did I attack D. Harris. In fact, I left out his first name to disguise him a bit. You blew his cover. He did serve time in the pen. He has created and is currently creating some great communities.

By stating that Mr. Harris is probably trying to avoid taxes does not say that he is doing so illegally. We are all trying to avoid taxes, and, personally, I will seek any loophole in the tax code to take advantage for myself.

Personally, I think D. H. is a smart guy, and for the record, I would like to say that I feel like it is you who is harping on the bad notes. I have not hurt DH's reputation, nor have I misrepresented the facts.

Furthermore, I have never asked for D. Harris's help for anything, not even to donate the salt for the First Annual Margarita Mix Off, which could be construed as just one of many "bazillion "good causes.""

As for gossip, have you read the Walton Undercurrent? Let's get RiverOtter's opinion. Do you like to read gossip on this Board? By the way, "I don't repeat gossip, so listen closely the first time." -- Hee-Haw

Go defend Michael Jackson. Mr. Harris can handle himself. Michael needs your help.

Hmmmmm ... We do have a salt sponcer .... right 😀

Hmmmmm ... We do have a salt sponcer .... right 😀

I'll get my Cabo Wabo man on it. I bet they have Cabo Wabo Salt, too.

I'll get my Cabo Wabo man on it. I bet they have Cabo Wabo Salt, too.

Harvested by Sammy himself no doubt 😀

Hey Kid,
You gonna take that? :lolabove: Not that I disagree but this is better then TV. 😀

Hey Kid,
You gonna take that? :lolabove: Not that I disagree but this is better then TV. 😀

There is nothing for the Kid to take. I am just clarifying the truth. The Kid misunderstood. I intend no ill will toward the Kid.

DANG IT! Where's the remote.

DANG IT! Where's the remote.

You need to change the channel to the thread entitled, "Hi Guys. First Time Poster." I think you will find that program more to your liking. The plot is very interesting, and I am uncertain how the story will end.

Hey Kid,
You gonna take that? :lolabove: Not that I disagree but this is better then TV. 😀

I'm here, sorry I've been busy. I've been searching for my "Thriller" tape. Can't seem to find it . . . maybe its with the right-hand glove that I haven't been able to find since 1985.

I'm here, sorry I've been busy. I've been searching for my "Thriller" tape. Can't seem to find it . . . maybe its with the right-hand glove that I haven't been able to find since 1985.

I think that glove is in a cour room about right now 😀

just returned from 30A and I do have a few questions. There is now a small sign on a lot on the south side of 30a across from the Seagrove market that say "Property of Seacrest Corp", is this for the new condo/hotel going up at the market, or for some other development? Two cinderblock homes have been bought there also and I understand someone is building a beach club for a real estate development, is this for Natures Walk or another one?
The term "funkey" and "30A" will no longer be in the same sentence, but that's OK, no one on these sites hasn't made a dollor or two on real esate appreciation.
I did notice a couple of "watercolor" lots come "down" in price since they are close to the end of the flipping "fuse"(someone has to break ground), not a hole in the bubble, just a lack of new air. Like the stock market, you have to have a sideways or even slightly downward move before you can go to higher ground. (Lets not talk of 2000 in the stock market since those are INTANGIBLE ASSETS).

Interesting first reference to a bubble and flipping on this forum almost 4 years ago even though the poster was wrong regardgin the RE markte not being subject to a plunge like the 2000 stock market crash. Hindsight sure is 20/20.