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florida girl

Beach Fanatic
Feb 3, 2006
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Santa Rosa Beach
Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

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.

That, is a matter of opinion. Personally, I think the tombstone should be out of character, however, is SoWal living up to its town symbol? You know, poverty is horrid, starvation is horrid, swollen bellies in Africa is horrid, mistreatment is horrid, I do not see where this sign fits into that category.
 

Teresa

SoWal Guide
Staff member
Nov 15, 2004
30,893
9,500
South Walton, FL
sowal.com
Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

That, is a matter of opinion. Personally, I think the tombstone should be out of character, however, is SoWal living up to its town symbol? You know, poverty is horrid, starvation is horrid, swollen bellies in Africa is horrid, mistreatment is horrid, I do not see where this sign fits into that category.

I think you inadvertently posted in the wrong thread, and forum for that matter.
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
31,644
1,773
Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

That, is a matter of opinion. Personally, I think the tombstone should be out of character, however, is SoWal living up to its town symbol? You know, poverty is horrid, starvation is horrid, swollen bellies in Africa is horrid, mistreatment is horrid, I do not see where this sign fits into that category.
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This hor?rid
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(h?r'ĭd, hŏr'-) Pronunciation Key
adj.
  1. Causing horror; dreadful.
  2. Extremely disagreeable; offensive.
  3. Archaic Bristling; rough.
FYI- dictionaries are accessible online these days. Try using one. ;-)
 

Babyblue

Beach Fanatic
Mar 1, 2006
525
6
Seagrove Beach
Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Hey, if we painted the big tall ones green those would make excellent deer stands. Or if painted red life guards could use them? Did anyone notice that Seaside and Watercolors took their signage down.
 

sowalvisitor

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Jan 17, 2008
4
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Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

As a frequent visitor for many years to the lovely areas along 30a, I was stunned to see these horrid signs. Places like Seaside, Grayton Beach, Rosemary Beach and Seagrove deserve better. 30A has always been one of the prettiest areas in Florida but now with these signs, it has become the nightmare Florida that you read about in Carl Hiassen books. My first thought when seeing them last week was "what happened, were they out of neon flashing signs like the Las Vegas strip?" I hope the citizens and visitors of the area can raise enough anger to have these signs replaced soon by some low key classy looking product! Hey, I live in California. Trust me I know bad signage!!!
 

Dave Rauschkolb

Beach Fanatic
Jul 13, 2005
1,004
791
Santa Rosa Beach
Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

I think you're flying solo on this one FG.

That, is a matter of opinion. Personally, I think the tombstone should be out of character, however, is SoWal living up to its town symbol? You know, poverty is horrid, starvation is horrid, swollen bellies in Africa is horrid, mistreatment is horrid, I do not see where this sign fits into that category.
 

Dave Rauschkolb

Beach Fanatic
Jul 13, 2005
1,004
791
Santa Rosa Beach
Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Amen.

As a frequent visitor for many years to the lovely areas along 30a, I was stunned to see these horrid signs. Places like Seaside, Grayton Beach, Rosemary Beach and Seagrove deserve better. 30A has always been one of the prettiest areas in Florida but now with these signs, it has become the nightmare Florida that you read about in Carl Hiassen books. My first thought when seeing them last week was "what happened, were they out of neon flashing signs like the Las Vegas strip?" I hope the citizens and visitors of the area can raise enough anger to have these signs replaced soon by some low key classy looking product! Hey, I live in California. Trust me I know bad signage!!!
 
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