New big blue signs in SoWal

[chrisv]

It sounds as if TDC felt like their agenda was going to be screwed by the designation and wanted to get their "stuff" done first and then claim they can't take them down. The way they are reacting points directly at this possible train of thought.

;-)

 

[yippie]

"30A has also just been declared a scenic highway. A designation shared by only two other highways in Florida. It was mentioned that the signs do not comply with the scenic designation. It would be a shame for 30A to become the first scenic highway to loose its designation due to non-compliance of the big blue signs." - bdarg

This was another thought I had. I didn't realize about the scenic designation, however, do these signs comply with the Walton County's sign police along the 30-A that businesses have struggled so many years with? Is the TDC exempt from these rules. Hasn't the TDC gotten aggravated in the past about efforts to change other things and the designation prevented that. Do I remember some stupid idea about parallel parking and the designation played a part in that? i could be wrong, that was a long time ago.

Another thought, has anyone thought about contacting former Senator Charley Clary? I suppose he represented Walton county when in office. I realize he is no longer a senator, however, he is still a very powerful man in the panhandle. He has helped me in a situation and I found him to be very caring and efficient.

If there is an "official spokes person" who wants to make that call, have someone post, then PM me and I can supply you with his cellular phone number.

If nothing else, he can give some additional direction and possibly phone some of his contacts.

 

[yippie]

Originally Posted by organicmama
It sounds as if TDC felt like their agenda was going to be screwed by the designation and wanted to get their "stuff" done first and then claim they can't take them down. The way they are reacting points directly at this possible train of thought.

Does this remind you of the developer who dug the canal without permission because he felt it was easier to say, "I'm sorry" instead of going through the steps needed for his action which would have been denied?

Hummmm.... I though the county was going to make an example out of him and here they go using the same tactics.....

 

[seagrovegirl]

It seems to me the TDC is simply out of touch with the area. They lost the feel for the place and it shows. I know some of the board members and I have to say I am VERY disappointed.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

I am going to keep it clean. Let's just say that I know enough about Theo, that I wasn't surprised to see him going against the flow last night.

Let's not beat up Theo; I admire him for speaking his mind in a hostile crowd. I thanked him for his making his point of view known; it is as valid as any opinion.

Dave

 

[Red Dawg]

I am totally shock that you all have so much passion about a few signs when we are facing the public vs private beach issue. If the private sector gets their way we are all in trouble. From everything I have read on this board and the local papers, the TDC went through proper channels for these signs and now everyone is upset. Stay involved in your community, go to the meetings and you could have stopped this before it happened. I'm sorry you folks don't like the signs, but my guest have been very positive about being able to find the beach community there were looking for via those signs. Maybe they could be lowered a little, but I kinda like them.

I would love for all you to write emails, letters, gather signatures about this public vs private beach issue. If this goes to the private owners we will not need the signs, because our visitors will go to other beaches.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I am totally shock that you all have so much passion about a few signs when we are facing the public vs private beach issue. If the private sector gets their way we are all in trouble. From everything I have read on this board and the local papers, the TDC went through proper channels for these signs and now everyone is upset. Stay involved in your community, go to the meetings and you could have stopped this before it happened. I'm sorry you folks don't like the signs, but my guest have been very positive about being able to find the beach community there were looking for via those signs. Maybe they could be lowered a little, but I kinda like them.

I would love for all you to write emails, letters, gather signatures about this public vs private beach issue. If this goes to the private owners we will not need the signs, because our visitors will go to other beaches.

Red, you should be happy that we are this passionate about the character and charm of our community, because it is people like us who are the very ones who also get involved with the public beach issue. You say they are just signs. I say they are signs of things to come, if we don't keep gov't in check. ;-)

 

[Red Dawg]

Joe

I've lived here all my life and I remember when we had character and charm, but that has been gone for quite some time.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I hear what you are saying when you compare it to many years ago, but there is still much character and charm. You just have to know where to look. The signs which they already had in place were charming, but they paid good money to a company to dig them up, remove them, and replace them with signs which look like they belong at six flags. The next time you begin to think that all the character has been sucked dry, drive to Destin and Panama City Beach, and you will see where we will be in 10-20 years if we try to be like those cities.

 

[wrobert]

SJ,

Did you sign in at the meeting the other night?



robert