New big blue signs in SoWal

[up4golf]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

I remember that remark from Ms. Meadows. Do you think they are over there in FWB laughing their @$$ off at how much they made off of our "tourists"? In such a short amount of time? It hasnt been very long at all that they OK'd that bid. Good money for such a quick fabrication/install IMO.

their not laughing at the tourists. their laughing at the commisioners and tdc

 

[jodiFL]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

But wasnt it you that said

actually the tourists paid for the signs

Thus "tourists" being in ""'s.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

actually the tourists paid for the signs, with the bed tax on short term rentals, not walton county taxpayers. the tdc gets the money and we know the tdc has more money than sense.

While its true that the TDC is funded from the bed tax (tourist $$$), I believe I recall learning that the funds for the sings were coming from three groups: 1) TDC, 2) Walton County coffers, and 3) grant money. Not positive, but I think that is correct.

 

[up4golf]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

But wasnt it you that said Thus "tourists" being in ""'s.

tdc gets the money they bought the signs. tourists paid the tax.

 

[up4golf]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

But wasnt it you that said Thus "tourists" being in ""'s.

no one in sowal laughs at tourists, probably not in ft walton either. tourists are both the bread and butter around here.

 

[florida girl]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

just come out and say it. do you like the signs?

I liked the old signs, but the new ones are ok too. I like the color, looks better to me than boring white or cream! I also like the fact that they don't look like tombstones! I think they did a nice job. In fact, we've been looking at the signs already posted in front of the high school/Annex for several years now.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

Re: Poll: What do you think of the new signs on 30-A?

Thanks very much. This is far too important to let this slide. The bottom line is 30-A should have wayfinding signs that compliment the road's unique character.

I have not had a response yet to my letter; I am sure they will come out with an official response soon I would assume. Let's remember that a lot of people worked very hard and for a long time to make this happen. I am sure it must be disconcerting to have so much negative feedback. The TDC has done a great job of using the bed tax to promote the area for years and I trust they will find a good solution.

I think it is great that people are stepping up and offering to raise money to remedy the situation and get new signs but I agree that the TDC can probably absorb it. I love to see how passionate SoWallers are about our area. We should never fail to use that passion to protect what makes our beloved 30-A so unique.

Dave: you couldn't be more right on. As a local full-time resident, would like to volunteer for any venture you or anybody else organizes to replace these monstrosities, even if it means biting the bullet and scrapping them and the money already spent. Walton County has more than enough of South Waltons tax money to allow us to make the call.

 

[jodiFL]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

I am sure it must be disconcerting to have so much negative feedback.

Although I know it is not mandatory, maybe next time they could have a informal poll, either here on SOWAL or even a mail out, to ask peoples opinion on things like this. I mean they even quoted the SOWAL poll so maybe they could post proposed pics and get feedback that way before spending amounts THAT LARGE on something that the majority of the BCC never has to look at.

no one in sowal laughs at tourists,

Oh yes I do... every time I see one the color of a perfectly cooked lobster,or the barefooted ones that run across the scorchingly hot pavement in front of you on 30A, forcing you to slam on your brakes, only to step into a bunch of sand spurs on the other side of he road.

 

[Teresa]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

I liked the old signs, but the new ones are ok too. I like the color, looks better to me than boring white or cream! I also like the fact that they don't look like tombstones! I think they did a nice job. In fact, we've been looking at the signs already posted in front of the high school/Annex for several years now.

yes they are great if you like disney in sowal. :roll: this is still a very small town with extraordinary natural beauty. there is absolutely no need for giant blue signs up and down our scenic drive. they are tasteless, and certainly out of character for our area. I think most residents who or upset about the signs understand the importance of preserving the unique beauty and character of sowal, at least whenever we can.

 

[TooFarTampa]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

You go Toots.

ktitus@beachesofsouthwalton.com

I'm off to send a polite email ...

I'm tackily quoting myself in order to bump this over to another page.