Don't know how to find the link... Will post later if someone else doesn't.
They are going to tear out the oaks and put palm trees. Medjool palms, like at Alys. Also, they are going to put brick pavers around the inside of the circle, and add a walkway around the amphitheater.
I'm for everything except the tree changes. I think date palms are tacky.
I also think this current renovation is foreboding of a complete re haul of Seaside, south of 30-A, including 4 story structures. I cite Bud & Alleys PCB as another canary in the coal mine.
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Admin
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From Wednesday, 3/12/14
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From today
Admin
The tentative plan is to leave fence up until Easter weekend and the big Easter Egg hunt.
SoWal Guide
Wow... Looking good SEASIDE! Fresh, new, beautiful look!
SoWal Insider
Does anyone know when the palms will be "deployed"? That should be an event! Time for dancing in the streets...
SWGB
Does anyone know when the palms will be "deployed"? That should be an event! Time for dancing in the streets...
I believe it's a month after installation to allow the roots to take hold and prevent leaning.
SoWal Insider
I researched this thread and it has been about one month. Stay tuned for Frond Day.
Beach Comber
Any new progress over in Seaside?
Beach Fanatic
Any new progress over in Seaside?will be finished early March I believe they promised. How's that going ?
beats on hood
will be finished early March I believe they promised. How's that going ?Who can even look at it when pedestrians and bicyclists are jumping out in front of your vehicle without even looking?
Actually it's not complete.
Admin
Any new progress over in Seaside?
Hasn't been much change so I haven't taken new photos. It's nearly complete. They are installing the stone (matching the stage) on the inner perimeter. It will make a nice low bench all the way around. The plan is to release the palms' fronds soon and remove the fence on Easter weekend.
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beats on hood
They're really close. The only completely unfinished area is at the southwest corner of the circle behind Frostbites.
Beach Comber
I thought they were going to put pavers or a boardwalk between the palms, but it looks like that's just going to be crushed gravel. I hope they are still going to put up the shade structures they show on the plan between the top of the palms. Thought that was a very good idea.
I also see a development notice has been submitted to the town council for the lot south of the green and purple building where Crush is located next to 30A. I'm assuming they may build the building shown on the plan there?
I also see a development notice has been submitted to the town council for the lot south of the green and purple building where Crush is located next to 30A. I'm assuming they may build the building shown on the plan there?
beats on hood
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Here's a photo of the part that looks most incomplete to me. I took this photo this AM.
SWGB
They always seem to use that end as a construction entrance.
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SoWal Guide
Wow. Talk about a centerpiece for South Walton!
fence needs to go!
fence needs to go!
SoWal Insider
Aw, that ain't nothing... us oldtimers remember when all of Seaside was palmettos... oh wait, these are a little bit bigger, and better! 
Beach Lover
Wow. Talk about a centerpiece for South Walton!Looks awesome!!
fence needs to go!
beats on hood
The esplanade between the palms looks beautiful!
Beach Fanatic
How cold-tolerant are the new palms? I'm really noticing a lot of ugly dead ones these days from the winter's ice storm.
Admin
It looked like they would be ready to open it up this weekend but guess not:
We hope everyone is excited about this Sunday’s Easter Celebration in Seaside! Due to continued improvements in the Amphitheater, our Easter Egg Hunt will now be held on the Lyceum Lawn next to the Seaside Neighborhood School. We will offer two separate egg hunts, one for ages 1-4 at 1:00PM and another for ages 5-10 at 1:30PM. Don’t miss out on the regions largest Easter Egg Hunt with over 15,000 candy filled eggs! We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you in Seaside on Sunday!
Beach Lover
How cold-tolerant are the new palms? I'm really noticing a lot of ugly dead ones these days from the winter's ice storm.Are these the same palms as the ones in Alys which were drastically cut back due to the frost?
Beach Fanatic
I think the changes are great, but don't understand why it has taken so long to complete or why they did it during spring break.
Have been told the new design will be a big improvement for the Farmer's market and stormwater control.
Have been told the new design will be a big improvement for the Farmer's market and stormwater control.
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