Changes to Seaside Town Center

That's gonna be one heck of a wind tunnel in the middle during storms , of course no one will be there. As South Walton continues to grow it will begin to infill. The shoe horns coming, but this one is a well maintained foot compared to the bunions and corns that are brewing elsewhere.

I really hope Bud & Alley's will come back to one of the restaurant areas. I'll definitely be cramming some quality time at the Tarpon club in.

Anybody remember when the little cottages went away. You'd have thought the earth was going to stop spinning, but we all moved on and got over it.

That's gonna be one heck of a wind tunnel in the middle during storms , of course no one will be there. As South Walton continues to grow it will begin to infill. The shoe horns coming, but this one is a well maintained foot compared to the bunions and corns that are brewing elsewhere.

I really hope Bud & Alley's will come back to one of the restaurant areas. I'll definitely be cramming some quality time at the Tarpon club in.

Anybody remember when the little cottages went away. You'd have thought the earth was going to stop spinning, but we all moved on and got over it.

Are they eliminating all of the Airstream trailers along 30-A as well?

Bud & Alley's will have a space if desired.

I really like the new plans with the exceptions of the palms, the reduction in parking spaces, and the giant tower replacing the post office. I love that post office.

I love the post office too! I believe they are moving it and not removing it entirely, I thought it was going to be moved to Seaside Ave, hope that's correct. I can't imagine they would take it out completely, it's pretty iconic. However, I basically love everything they come up with so trust the new design will be awesome. I also prefer the higher density of the new plan, adding density in new urbanism adds more charm and amenities to places IMO because it's mixed-use and not just residential.

I guess time will tell. It is nice to have access to Seaside, it is the epitome of nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.

truer words were never spoken

Are they eliminating all of the Airstream trailers along 30-A as well?

According to the plans I don't see trailers, but they might be transitioning into kiosks.

Airstreams are a passion of mine and others who appreciate efficient design, and fond memories of bygone days on the road. The Airstreams are meant to be temporary "business incubators" allowing a low-cost entry point for single proprietors. Alas they will one day be a fond memory of Seaside days gone by.

Change is not always good. Upgrades are great, but reinventing something after 30 years doesn't males sense to me.

Where do the cars go? Adding commercial and residential south of 30A + capping off the mixed use condos north of 30A. Where do the visitors park?

Also, where do the bikes go during the high season? The end spaces are big bicycle parking lots during July 4 and concerts.

Where do the cars go? Adding commercial and residential south of 30A + capping off the mixed use condos north of 30A. Where do the visitors park? Also, where do the bikes go during the high season? The end spaces are big bicycle parking lots during July 4 and concerts.

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You know what they say,"Money Talks". This Seaside place is already a Zoo in season adding new stuff at the expense of taking away Space is questionable. I think it will drive visitors to the suburbs aka. Grayton BMB, Seagrove etc.

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You know what they say,"Money Talks". This Seaside place is already a Zoo in season adding new stuff at the expense of taking away Space is questionable. I think it will drive visitors to the suburbs aka. Grayton BMB, Seagrove etc.

I think if money could talk, it would say, "Don't do this."

Cars and bikes carry the people that carry the money into the businesses that pay the rents- often as a portion of revenue. Every business in the newly designed town center will languish if traffic is choked and customers can't get to vendors for lack of parking.

Change is not always good. Upgrades are great, but reinventing something after 30 years doesn't males sense to me.

That statement makes it sound like Seaside built out 30 years ago and has looked like it has since then. That's not true, Seaside has been through multiple major changes over the year.

Wow, thanks Kurt for the ongoing series of pictures!!!!! Fascinating to watch from afar......

Are all changes funded by Seaside HOA?
Any county or state $ involved?

Help with a clarification Robert D(avis) - Does Bud and Alleys have a vote in your vision?

Today about 3 p.m. the last oak left the scene. Multiple concrete boxes are to be buried as part of the drainage system.

Today about 3 p.m. the last oak left the scene. Multiple concrete boxes are to be buried as part of the drainage system. <img src="http://www.sowal.com/bb/attachment.php?attachmentid=34982"/>

was told today moving PO and food air streams not in this phase yet. :cashier:

Very sad imo!

I will miss the airstreams. Could not figure out what the fencing was for last weekend, and now I know. Like others, I wish I had made some before photos...

Are all changes funded by Seaside HOA?
Any county or state $ involved?

To answer your questions:

Yes and...

are you high Clairee?

Help with a clarification Robert D(avis) - Does Bud and Alleys have a vote in your vision?

I would guess not...

I'm sad about the trees. Otherwise, Seaside Town has shown me over the years that they are true visionaries when it comes to planning and making their town better and better always. Excited about the new changes. Always interesting and excellent, imo. This little beach town is our town center, the hub of South Walton, and has been for quite some time.

Is that a steel magnolia reference?