O.K. I've just been educated about what this is about. I was under the impression this was about what is going in, at the site of the old Seagrove Village Market. It's actually about the site of the new Seagrove Village Market, which I am clearly unfamiliar with. But, I still would back the Hartleys and think they will always try to do something that will be a good neighbor asset to the community.
Yes. The Hartleys have always been good neighbors and have brought excellence to our community with their restaurants - each one being a labor of love and places we appreciate having in SoWal. I don't know details but I know they will be bringing a lot of history and local character into the new restaurant. Keeping it informal and comfortable. Serving lunch and dinner.
As for the new proposed Seagrove Village Market Cafe restaurant, the community should provide feedback and let any concerns be known. All projects benefit from the community being involved. It's important.
But from what I've seen in certain Facebook groups, many are slamming it without even knowing a thing about the project. Just that it's a new development in Seagrove, without regard for the long time standing of the developers in our town. Without regard for the actual intent and details of the plan. And many posters from all over with absolutely no clue, except they want no new development, including good businesses. Lots of misinformation given.
If these groups are now all so extremely anti development then our community will never get the support it needs from local businesses to put into place best planning and development practices, whether via incorporation or better County oversight and representation. Which places our future at real risk.
Yes.. Get involved and provide constructive input into local development projects! But also encourage the right kind of development and welcome excellent businesses. And raise expectations for infrastructure, leadership and planning for a GREAT South Walton. Keeping things the same is not an option. Bashing all development is not productive. Encouraging responsible businesses to build here is good for us.