What's Up at Prominence?

[Miss Kitty]

Re: Prominence

Speaking of chains and franchises, 30-A now has a second Subway.

I agree with you my vomiter smilie friend! I can understand the Publix...not ON 30-A, but how is it the Starbucks was able to lease here? BR brings up good points here about the subtle and "sneaky" changes. My fear is the chains will be the only ones able to pay the rents around the area and we will lose our favorite eating ans shopping places. That said, I will do my part to help them pay the rent in Oct. I hardly "remember" how to cook anymore...but I make the best reservations!!!

 

[josebby]

First Release of Prominence

I received an email today regarding the first release in Prominence, located on both sides of 30-A, just east of the WaterSound Beach Gatehouse and Beach Club, with the south side of the development surrounded by WaterSound Beach.

As it includes "the proposed largest amount of commercial space on 30-A, Prominence will be the hub for the 18 mile stretch." It will have an European Spa, resort hotel, town hall and chapel, an 'old time' movie theatre, bed & breakfast, bank, casual eateries, upscale restaurants, boutiques & everyday sundries.

Also pools, tennis courts, multi-family, condos above retail and two story parking garages.

Phase One pricing...south of 30-A but no direct beach access:

Row homes (3,100+ sf) starting at $2.4 million...2 of 7 reserved

Lots between $740,000 and $896,000...4 of 25 reserved


Opinions, please!

 

[Amp22]

Re: First Release of Prominence

No wonder they had to clear cut it - they needed the room.

 

[elliedog]

Re: First Release of Prominence

I understand that there is no beach access for this development.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: First Release of Prominence

Have you seen the sketches of the Row Houses? This is quite different from the prices they were throwing around, $250K, when they presented Prominence as an inclusive community where all economic ranges come together. Amazing how money changes things.

EllieDog, you are correct. The owners and guest are supposed to go to Deer Lake for Public Beach Access... on a tram I heard. :shock:

 

[John R]

Re: First Release of Prominence

st. joe should have paid the piper...

 

[Miss Kitty]

Re: First Release of Prominence

st. joe should have paid the piper...

Yep.

 

[Sally]

Re: Prominence

From Walton Sun

Prominence, one of South Walton?s newest planned communities is situated between WaterSound and Deer Lake State Park and offers a downtown district on a manmade harbor that features shops, restaurants and an oldstyle theatre for plays and movies.
The harbor is the only waterfront at this land-locked community, but Prominence Realty Inc. broker Sherry Carter is not concerned about the lack of beachfront. A short trip west on the bike path leads to Deer Lake State Park and beach access, when desired. Carter noted many visitors spend one day at the beach, and then look for other activities during their stay.
Prominence is a different type of community, Carter said. With both commercial and residential areas planned for the project, Deer Lake Development LLC, developers of Prominence promise a small town atmosphere with activities evoking an earlier time. There will be concerts, festivals and art shows. Space for a chapel near the Gulf has also been planned.
It will be a destination where families can come and relax, shop and eat without leaving the property, Carter said.
Developers have set up a sales office on County Road 30A and cleared land in preparation for the first phase of the 65-acre town ? row homes that will be reminiscent of those on a New England harbor.
Construction starts this spring
Within two months, work on the first row homes will begin.
All the homes will offer a distinctive New England coastal architecture with the latest technology. With impactresistant windows and insulated concrete forms, the homes will be hurricane resistant. They will also be built to fortified standards with geothermal heat and air systems and will qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ? a Green Building Rating that stresses energy conservation and protection of the environment.
The three-story row homes, with prices starting in the mid-$2 million range, also feature private courtyards with splash pools and outdoor fireplaces.

 

[goofer]

Re: First Release of Prominence

st. joe should have paid the piper...

i have a hard time believing this will be a successful development. st. joe may pick it up when the developer runs out of money because of sales not reaching projections. way over priced imo.

 

[SHELLY]

Re: Prominence

From Walton Sun

The harbor is the only waterfront at this land-locked community, but Prominence Realty Inc. broker Sherry Carter is not concerned about the lack of beachfront. Carter noted many visitors spend one day at the beach, and then look for other activities during their stay.
Construction starts this spring
Within two months, work on the first row homes will begin.
The three-story row homes, with prices starting in the mid-$2 million range, also feature private courtyards with splash pools and outdoor fireplaces.

Talk about whistling while Rome burns!