What's up with all the Chain Stores on 30A?

[tistheseason]

I think Bobby is right about the larger chains being the only ones who can afford to open around 30A and expect to stay in business with rents being in the $27 + per sf, triple net, price range. I think the only way we could possibly see some local eats is that if someone built and leased small units in a common building, like a food court at the mall. Dining area could be shared by all, but mostly do take out walk up window. Limit the sq ftage to around 500sf and people may actually be able to make a small food place successful and long-lasting.
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What about the little buildings at The Villages of South Walton (AKA the seacrest fountains)? They are little -- and I've often thought that would be a good way for locals to have shops -- or small food places (like margaritas -- will someone take me up on it already!!) Cake Me Away finds a way to stay in business and she is never even opened! I wonder if others couldn't make it work as well.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I think Bobby is right about the larger chains being the only ones who can afford to open around 30A and expect to stay in business with rents being in the $27 + per sf, triple net, price range. I think the only way we could possibly see some local eats is that if someone built and leased small units in a common building, like a food court at the mall. Dining area could be shared by all, but mostly do take out walk up window. Limit the sq ftage to around 500sf and people may actually be able to make a small food place successful and long-lasting.
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What about the little buildings at The Villages of South Walton (AKA the seacrest fountains)? They are little -- and I've often thought that would be a good way for locals to have shops -- or small food places (like margaritas -- will someone take me up on it already!!) Cake Me Away finds a way to stay in business and she is never even opened! I wonder if others couldn't make it work as well.

I am not sure that they are large enough to have a little kitchen equipment and food storage. The Margarita stand idea sounds refreshing and I am sure it would be successful, but the expense of the liquor license would probably blow, or is the correct term, "suck?"

 

[joho]

My dream would be to have an open air sand floor bar (kinda like Foxy's in the BVI's) with parrots, cats and a dog laying around right on Grayton Beach. Man that would be the life!:clap_1:

Scooter,
I hung out with Foxy in Jost is he still around?

 

[Babyblue]

I haven't seen Dogmandu lately -- He wasn't anywhere to be seen on our last trip or two. I hope he's still around.

I, too, think the cart idea is a great one! I keep trying to get someone to open a margarita cart! Personally I think that's what the area really needs. But I guess feeding the family affordable isn't a bad idea either.

Feed the kids and let the parents drink!

 

[Beachlover2]

Scooter,
I hung out with Foxy in Jost is he still around?

Foxy is still around - probably getting ready for his huge NYE blast. If you want to hook up with him he is usually around the bar in the afternoons singing and joking around. More likely to see his son in the evenings.
I love the BVI's.

 

[joho]

Foxy is still around - probably getting ready for his huge NYE blast. If you want to hook up with him he is usually around the bar in the afternoons singing and joking around. More likely to see his son in the evenings.
I love the BVI's.

I had the opportunity to free/sail the BVI's, that's when I met Foxy.
You talk about a beautiful place..........how about the "Baths" in Gorda?;-)

 

[Kurt]

My dream would be to have an open air sand floor bar (kinda like Foxy's in the BVI's) with parrots, cats and a dog laying around right on Grayton Beach. Man that would be the life!:clap_1:

That's what this place has always been missing. It would have taken somebody like yourself who owned the property way back when they could have gotten it done and enough money to never have to sell it.

 

[Beachlover2]

I had the opportunity to free/sail the BVI's, that's when I met Foxy.
You talk about a beautiful place..........how about the "Baths" in Gorda?;-)

The Baths are beautiful. I heard that the Soggy Dollar Bar is no longer an "Honor" Bar. Also heard that there is no longer any jumping off the Willy T on Norman Island - Insurance problems. Glad I experienced it before civilization took over.

 

[Beachlover2]

That's what this place has always been missing. It would have taken somebody like yourself who owned the property way back when they could have gotten it done and enough money to never have to sell it.

Juana's in Navarre is pretty good for that flavor. How many times have they rebuilt that bar?

 

[jillicious]

How about a bumper sticker that say "Keep it Local - No Chain Stores on 30A"?