goodbye Seagrove Market
From Walton Sun
Developers of the Downtown Seagrove project are selling a dream ? the chance to own a piece of Hotel Viridian, an upscale hotel with high-end stores, fancy restaurants and a full-service spa ?they hope will become a destination for visitors to South Walton.
Although several long-established companies will be temporarily relocated from the intersection of County Roads 30A and 395 while the complex is built, developers don?t want to lose the hometown community feel the area has known for many years.
At town hall meetings, locals asked developers of the project, ?What are you going to do for us,? said Realtor Billy McConnell.
Seagrove Village Market and Seagrove on the Beach Realty will return once the project is completed. Region?s Bank will return to a site just north of the hotel at the corner of Grove Avenue and 395.
?And to make the locals feel warm and welcome, there will be The Georg, a lobby bar with patio doors opening to face the Gulf of Mexico,? said McConnell.
?The Georg will be a lively, upscale bar,? said Chip Harding one of the partners in DST Carnival, the developers of Hotel Viridian.
The complex, defined as a condo-tel, will have 30 hotel rooms and suites and 10 condominiums on the second, third and fourth floors.
The hotel rooms will range from 600 square feet to 1,200 square feet. The largest rooms, two corner king rooms on the second and third floors of the hotel, will offer Gulf views, a living-dining area, powder room, private bath with steam shower and soaking tub. The architect has eliminated the ?long dark hallway of most hotel rooms,? said McConnell, ?instead offering expansive entrances.?
The 10 condo-villas with two- and three-bedroom units are similarly designed.
Each room, suite and condos can be purchased as a permanent residence or can be placed in a rental program.
The project is still awaiting a development order, with demolition anticipated to begin in March and April, but pre-sales have begun.
Prices for the hotel rooms range from $299,000 to $1,995,000 and the condos from $2,260,000 to $2,950,000.
?The Seagrove Village Market will be in the same spot, and with the same flavor,? said Hartley on the first floor of the complex along with other high end retails shops. There will also be a hair salon and wellness center on that level.
The fourth floor rooftop 100-seat restaurant and bar will be available to guests of the condo-tel during the day and open to all in the evenings. A negative edge pool on that same floor will spill over to create a waterfall that is planned as a site for weddings and parties, said McConnell.
Parking for the complex will be provided in a 92-car underground parking garage.
For more information on the project, contact McConnell at (850) 865-2088.
More info at the architect's website.
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160Wastin AwayWastin AwayBeach Lover187 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Re: goodbye Seagrove Market
We just went to the market last night, my husband, myself, and our 3 kids. There is nothing like those grouper sandwiches, and I am not a fish eater.
What a shame this will be. We always go at least once when we are here and it's that old beach village atmosphere that we like. My husband just made a comment driving home after he saw the picture that it is going to be such a shame because they are doing away with the old beach villages. Are these really improvements?
We just went to the market last night, my husband, myself, and our 3 kids. There is nothing like those grouper sandwiches, and I am not a fish eater.
What a shame this will be. We always go at least once when we are here and it's that old beach village atmosphere that we like. My husband just made a comment driving home after he saw the picture that it is going to be such a shame because they are doing away with the old beach villages. Are these really improvements?
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
Yep, that would be me FoX and the food is not all greasy. And yes, I am very thrilled to have a Publix in Seagrove, Thank you.
My hunch is that many of the people who will be upset about the loss of a convenience store that serves greasy food are the same ones that are thrilled to have a Publix in Seagrove.
Yep, that would be me FoX and the food is not all greasy. And yes, I am very thrilled to have a Publix in Seagrove, Thank you.
ShallowsNoleShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
ShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
And what exactly is the problem with that?
I'll admit it...I am attached to the BUILDING. Another fixture bulldozed in the name of "progress." The atmosphere, and function, of the Market has changed over the years, but it has always been the place to go with a wet swimsuit and sandy feet.
I could care less about the Regions building. That's as out of place as the new complex will be.
At least maybe there will be somewhere to park. :bang:
On the bike path of course. :bang:
My hunch is that many of the people who will be upset about the loss of a convenience store that serves greasy food are the same ones that are thrilled to have a Publix in Seagrove.
And what exactly is the problem with that?
I'll admit it...I am attached to the BUILDING. Another fixture bulldozed in the name of "progress." The atmosphere, and function, of the Market has changed over the years, but it has always been the place to go with a wet swimsuit and sandy feet.
I could care less about the Regions building. That's as out of place as the new complex will be.
At least maybe there will be somewhere to park. :bang:
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
I want to clarify my earlier statement. I, too, like the casual beachy feel of the building in which the Market is located. Before long, you will be required to wear kakhi pants and white shirts, or even worse, coats and ties, to enter these new upscale places. I like the places where I can let my hair down (if I had any to let down) and the market is one of those places. I cannot say that I shop at that market, or eat often at the restaurant, but when I do go in there, I certainly feel at home.
I want to clarify my earlier statement. I, too, like the casual beachy feel of the building in which the Market is located. Before long, you will be required to wear kakhi pants and white shirts, or even worse, coats and ties, to enter these new upscale places. I like the places where I can let my hair down (if I had any to let down) and the market is one of those places. I cannot say that I shop at that market, or eat often at the restaurant, but when I do go in there, I certainly feel at home.
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
My thoughts exactly SJ. Except, most of the time when I am at the beach, I am bra-less. Meaning, I rarely have any other clothes on except my bathing suit and cover up. I am alway's shoeless. I picture a big sign on the door that say's. Shirts and shoes required......I have a lot of feelings about the look of the new place. But I will keep those sad feelings to myself. I know that I will continue to come to Seagrove Beach and Love it. I will alway's have the "old" Market in my heart!!!!
I want to clarify my earlier statement. I, too, like the casual beachy feel of the building in which the Market is located. Before long, you will be required to wear kakhi pants and white shirts, or even worse, coats and ties, to enter these new upscale places. I like the places where I can let my hair down (if I had any to let down) and the market is one of those places. I cannot say that I shop at that market, or eat often at the restaurant, but when I do go in there, I certainly feel at home.
My thoughts exactly SJ. Except, most of the time when I am at the beach, I am bra-less. Meaning, I rarely have any other clothes on except my bathing suit and cover up. I am alway's shoeless. I picture a big sign on the door that say's. Shirts and shoes required......I have a lot of feelings about the look of the new place. But I will keep those sad feelings to myself. I know that I will continue to come to Seagrove Beach and Love it. I will alway's have the "old" Market in my heart!!!!
peapod1980peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercy
peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercyRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
Before long, you will be required to wear kakhi pants and white shirts, or even worse, coats and ties, to enter these new upscale places.I can still remember the day I walked straight from the beach into Sundog (when it was on the beach side) barefoot, and stopped at the door, realizing I was about to enter a business shoeless. To this day, I remember the owner (sorry, his name escapes me at the moment...) saying, "You're at the beach! You don't need shoes!" And being able to go into almost anywhere along 30A "as is." I have a hard time wrapping my brain around any other scenario.
iwishiwasthereiwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
That owner had the right idea...make all feel welcome. No pretense.
That owner had the right idea...make all feel welcome. No pretense.
jessifunnjessifunnsuperJfunnSeagrove Beach4,810 postsJoined View profileMessagesuperJfunn
jessifunnsuperJfunnSeagrove Beach4,810 postsJoined View profileMessagesuperJfunnRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
that building looks huge! how is it ever going to fit there? i don't like it and i really don't love it :(
that building looks huge! how is it ever going to fit there? i don't like it and i really don't love it :(
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
that building looks huge! how is it ever going to fit there? i don't like it and i really don't love it :(The building will stretch from 30-A all the way down thru Sandor's at least, maybe further.
newyorkernewyorkerBeach LoverLos Angeles, CA147 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Re: goodbye Seagrove Market
We (Mr Newyorker and I) loved Sandor's--we'd always wait to celebrate our late June wedding anniversary till we got to Seagrove so we'd have a good excuse to have a blowout dinner at Sandors. The food there was some of the best in North America, served in an atmosphere where we were made to feel comfortable and welcome.
Seagrove Market was a place to go in wearing flipflops and a bathing suit with shorts over it--and the live oaks next door to the market were always spooky and reminded us that we really were in a gorgeous and wild place. The new building is SoBe-like (or NYC trendy)--I live with NY pretentious--and I could actually save money by going to the Hamptons (I wouldn't have to fly) --but they're horribly pretentious and full of buildings like this one and with people who like to dress up at the beach. These sorts of developments disguise and try to tame nature--they're out of place totally.
But like many of you....I guess there's no turning back. But if more and more high rise condo-tels (love that one!) get built --then how will Sowal be any different than Destin ?(which, IMHO, is awful)
We (Mr Newyorker and I) loved Sandor's--we'd always wait to celebrate our late June wedding anniversary till we got to Seagrove so we'd have a good excuse to have a blowout dinner at Sandors. The food there was some of the best in North America, served in an atmosphere where we were made to feel comfortable and welcome.
Seagrove Market was a place to go in wearing flipflops and a bathing suit with shorts over it--and the live oaks next door to the market were always spooky and reminded us that we really were in a gorgeous and wild place. The new building is SoBe-like (or NYC trendy)--I live with NY pretentious--and I could actually save money by going to the Hamptons (I wouldn't have to fly) --but they're horribly pretentious and full of buildings like this one and with people who like to dress up at the beach. These sorts of developments disguise and try to tame nature--they're out of place totally.
But like many of you....I guess there's no turning back. But if more and more high rise condo-tels (love that one!) get built --then how will Sowal be any different than Destin ?(which, IMHO, is awful)
skippertooskippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
skippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
Thats better ! Really does not matter about the shirt & shoes because I will not be going to the new place anyway.
Sandors was good.
I want to clarify my earlier statement. I, too, like the casual beachy feel of the building in which the Market is located. Before long, you will be required to wear kakhi pants and white shirts, or even worse, coats and ties, to enter these new upscale places. I like the places where I can let my hair down (if I had any to let down) and the market is one of those places. I cannot say that I shop at that market, or eat often at the restaurant, but when I do go in there, I certainly feel at home.
Thats better ! Really does not matter about the shirt & shoes because I will not be going to the new place anyway.
Sandors was good.
OKon30aOKon30aBeach Comber9 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Re: goodbye Seagrove Market
Hello Seagrove Market...and then some- what an awesome project. I stopped in yesterday (old Sansors cafe, never dined there- could'nt figure it out ?) marketing office to find out what was really going on...this is a 5 star addition to the very heart of Seagrove that will compliment it's natural beauty and surroundings. Anyone wandering what's going on should do the same. I reserved a small, affordable unit then sent my brother over there to reserve the last one. Hope he gets it. The renderings are great and Billy and Chip are good ol' folksy guys who love the area as much as we do! Wish them much success as they move forward with this exciting venture.
Hello Seagrove Market...and then some- what an awesome project. I stopped in yesterday (old Sansors cafe, never dined there- could'nt figure it out ?) marketing office to find out what was really going on...this is a 5 star addition to the very heart of Seagrove that will compliment it's natural beauty and surroundings. Anyone wandering what's going on should do the same. I reserved a small, affordable unit then sent my brother over there to reserve the last one. Hope he gets it. The renderings are great and Billy and Chip are good ol' folksy guys who love the area as much as we do! Wish them much success as they move forward with this exciting venture.
steele mamasteele mamaBeach FanaticNewnan, Georgia3,357 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
steele mamaBeach FanaticNewnan, Georgia3,357 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticRe: goodbye Seagrove Market
PS: Brooklyn is going through a similar thing right now. A large project is breaking ground which will add a lot to the city but also take away a lot from the city. Whole nuther subject.
Enjoy what God has given us and be responsible with all you have. :wub:
I can still remember the day I walked straight from the beach into Sundog (when it was on the beach side) barefoot, and stopped at the door, realizing I was about to enter a business shoeless. To this day, I remember the owner (sorry, his name escapes me at the moment...) saying, "You're at the beach! You don't need shoes!" And being able to go into almost anywhere along 30A "as is." I have a hard time wrapping my brain around any other scenario.Memories: I remember the summer that someone sold out "The Store" at Grayton and someone else tore out all the old wooden booths with names carved in every inch and I guess burned it or whatever. The Paradise Cafe opened up complete with candlelight and linen tablecloths. I refused to go into the building for a long time but one night went in for supper with Mama Sis. I could not even eat, I was choking back tears through the whole dinner. Well, the Paradise Cafe did not succeed but the Red Bar has and is far more in line with what The Store was but still not The Store. Things change. Thanks to the Friends of Grayton who helped to limit the construction of condos on the beach. Large houses still go up...things change...patrones is gone...more houses...however, the beach is still as beautiful as it was 50 years ago and I'm sure 100 years ago and I'm sure 2000 years ago. Nature changes things too but it is still awesome, wonderful, beautiful! Man will keep changing things too. We can do what we can do to keep the changes good but definitely cannot control them all.
PS: Brooklyn is going through a similar thing right now. A large project is breaking ground which will add a lot to the city but also take away a lot from the city. Whole nuther subject.
Enjoy what God has given us and be responsible with all you have. :wub:
OldtimerOldtimerBeach LoverMississippi Bound221 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Re: goodbye Seagrove Market
The beach is still truly beautiful at Grayton and Western Lake is still serene at sunrise and full moon.
I HATE that the Seagrove Market is going away (it will NOT be the same, no matter what folks promise). We went to the Market long before it was "cool". It was just the only place nearby and always had good food! We eat there every time we're down (or up depending on where we come from). They always had meat, veggies, and stuff to make a complete meal. Good wine selection, too.
Oh, well, I'll still work to keep the PINK house like things used to be as much as my siblings will allow. My dad finally added indoor showers about eight years ago. Naturally, I was opposed (who wants more showers to clean????)
Just some of my 2 cents worth.....Happy 2006!
Memories: I remember the summer that someone sold out "The Store" at Grayton and someone else tore out all the old wooden booths with names carved in every inch and I guess burned it or whatever. The Paradise Cafe opened up complete with candlelight and linen tablecloths. I refused to go into the building for a long time but one night went in for supper with Mama Sis. I could not even eat, I was choking back tears through the whole dinner. Well, the Paradise Cafe did not succeed but the Red Bar has and is far more in line with what The Store was but still not The Store. Things change. Thanks to the Friends of Grayton who helped to limit the construction of condos on the beach. Large houses still go up...things change...patrones is gone...more houses...however, the beach is still as beautiful as it was 50 years ago and I'm sure 100 years ago and I'm sure 2000 years ago. Nature changes things too but it is still awesome, wonderful, beautiful! Man will keep changing things too. We can do what we can do to keep the changes good but definitely cannot control them all.Well, said, Baby Sis, but as much fun as the Red Bar is and as much as we all enjoy going there and Borago, too, I still long for the old times and the truly laid back days when THE STORE was the THE place and no one locked their doors and there were no rules.
PS: Brooklyn is going through a similar thing right now. A large project is breaking ground which will add a lot to the city but also take away a lot from the city. Whole nuther subject.
Enjoy what God has given us and be responsible with all you have. :wub:
The beach is still truly beautiful at Grayton and Western Lake is still serene at sunrise and full moon.
I HATE that the Seagrove Market is going away (it will NOT be the same, no matter what folks promise). We went to the Market long before it was "cool". It was just the only place nearby and always had good food! We eat there every time we're down (or up depending on where we come from). They always had meat, veggies, and stuff to make a complete meal. Good wine selection, too.
Oh, well, I'll still work to keep the PINK house like things used to be as much as my siblings will allow. My dad finally added indoor showers about eight years ago. Naturally, I was opposed (who wants more showers to clean????)
Just some of my 2 cents worth.....Happy 2006!
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