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Minnie

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We stayed in the cottages and I was told they started the project, had money issues, abandoned it and have started it again. I agree it is an eyesore, and actually a night kinda spooky. We saw some transient looking people coming out of the building late one night. 
 
Then a few days later, there appeared to be some work being done on it.

We stayed in the cottages and I was told they started the project, had money issues, abandoned it and have started it again. I agree it is an eyesore, and actually a night kinda spooky. We saw some transient looking people coming out of the building late one night. 
 
Then a few days later, there appeared to be some work being done on it.

elgordoboy

[quote="Minnie, post: 375824"]We stayed in the cottages and I was told they started the project, had money issues, abandoned it and have started it again. I agree it is an eyesore, and actually a night kinda spooky. We saw [B]some transient looking people coming out of the people[/B] late one night. 
 
Then a few days later, there appeared to be some work being done on it.[/quote]
EEEK! Body snatchers! Vagabond ones at that. :wave:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Minnie">We stayed in the cottages and I was told they started the project, had money issues, abandoned it and have started it again. I agree it is an eyesore, and actually a night kinda spooky. We saw some transient looking people coming out of the people late one night. 
 
Then a few days later, there appeared to be some work being done on it.</blockquote>EEEK! Body snatchers! Vagabond ones at that. :wave:

[quote="elgordoboy, post: 375834"]EEEK! Body snatchers! Vagabond ones at that. :wave:[/quote]
 
it was kinda spooky, we were walking the dog and the place is all dark and boarded up and suddenly 2 men with backpacks just kinda stepped out from the dark, and went down to 30-A and started walking East. :blink:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="elgordoboy">EEEK! Body snatchers! Vagabond ones at that. :wave:</blockquote> 
it was kinda spooky, we were walking the dog and the place is all dark and boarded up and suddenly 2 men with backpacks just kinda stepped out from the dark, and went down to 30-A and started walking East. :blink:

[quote="elgordoboy, post: 375834"]EEEK! Body snatchers! Vagabond ones at that. :wave:[/quote]
 
 
:floor:that is what I get for typing and answering the phone at the same time.

Thanks for pointing it out, it made me laugh. Which means people who can laugh at themselves, never lack for entertainment.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="elgordoboy">EEEK! Body snatchers! Vagabond ones at that. :wave:</blockquote> 
 
:floor:that is what I get for typing and answering the phone at the same time. 
 
Thanks for pointing it out, it made me laugh. Which means people who can laugh at themselves, never lack for entertainment.

Kurt

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MRC and Prominence seem to have one guy out front working (not the same guy).

Ohio Girl

Beach Lover

I'm not surprised.  About 2 years ago, the pitch was that for approximately $200K (I can't remember the exact amount) you would get 8 - 10 weeks in one of the units.  What a deal!

I&#039;m not surprised.  About 2 years ago, the pitch was that for approximately $200K (I can&#039;t remember the exact amount) you would get 8 - 10 weeks in one of the units.  What a deal!

Smiling JOe

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[quote="kurt, post: 375880"]MRC and Prominence seem to have one guy out front working (not the same guy).[/quote]
RiverWalk, in Freeport, has also recently lowered the chain across the driveway, to let in a worker or two.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">MRC and Prominence seem to have one guy out front working (not the same guy).</blockquote>RiverWalk, in Freeport, has also recently lowered the chain across the driveway, to let in a worker or two.

Paula

Is this the big building being built in front of Magnolia Cottages.  I think that's a beautiful little community and it would be too bad if this is in front of that community.  I'll have to assume that if it is in front of Magnolia Cottages, it will in time get finished and will be lovely, though it's hard to wait and it's hard to be facing the unknown.  If this is not the community, where is it?

Is this the big building being built in front of Magnolia Cottages.  I think that&#039;s a beautiful little community and it would be too bad if this is in front of that community.  I&#039;ll have to assume that if it is in front of Magnolia Cottages, it will in time get finished and will be lovely, though it&#039;s hard to wait and it&#039;s hard to be facing the unknown.  If this is not the community, where is it?

Camp Creek Kid

Christini Zambini

The contractor walked off the job after not being paid and the project obviously stopped immediately.

InletBchDweller

SoWal Insider

I was just given word from a reliable source that the project should be in full swing soon. I [I][U]so hope[/U][/I] this is true!!!

I was just given word from a reliable source that the project should be in full swing soon. I so hope this is true!!!

Magnolia Cottages by the Sea is a very nice development but that monstrosity in front of it doesn't do it any justice.  Pity the folks who live near the front that have to look at that all day long.

Magnolia Cottages by the Sea is a very nice development but that monstrosity in front of it doesn&#039;t do it any justice.  Pity the folks who live near the front that have to look at that all day long.

it should give the homeowners nice shade.

MaxxandMe

Also heard from good source should start work again soon.

CampCreekLou

[quote="Ohio Girl, post: 376112"]Magnolia Cottages by the Sea is a very nice development but that monstrosity in front of it doesn't do it any justice.  Pity the folks who live near the front that have to look at that all day long.[/QUOTE]

Ditto.  Another eyesore relic from the go-go days.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Ohio Girl">Magnolia Cottages by the Sea is a very nice development but that monstrosity in front of it doesn&#039;t do it any justice. Pity the folks who live near the front that have to look at that all day long.</blockquote> 
Ditto. Another eyesore relic from the go-go days.

hnooe

[quote="CampCreekLou, post: 376196"]Ditto. Another eyesore relic from the go-go days.[/quote]
 
Plus they have really done a number, damage wise, on the 30A roadway area right in front--hope the county makes them pay for it!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="CampCreekLou">Ditto. Another eyesore relic from the go-go days.</blockquote> 
Plus they have really done a number, damage wise, on the 30A roadway area right in front--hope the county makes them pay for it!

Matt J

SWGB

[quote="hnooe2000, post: 376200"]Plus they have really done a number, damage wise, on the 30A roadway area right in front--hope the county makes them pay for it![/quote]
 
:roll:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="hnooe2000">Plus they have really done a number, damage wise, on the 30A roadway area right in front--hope the county makes them pay for it!</blockquote> 
:roll:

Too bad it's in front of Magnolia Cottages.  It really is a lovely small community.  As long as they finish it and it looks nice at some point and gets people in it (I realize this will take time), people will get used to it.  I agree it would have been better without it, but let's hope (and I think) something attractive (I realize that's a matter of taste) is going to be better than what's there now, especially if there's no going back.  And some would also say the bigger buildings in Seaside town center are an eyesore as well, other people like them, and other people are simply getting used to them.  If there's no going back, I say finish up the building, make it look good, and move on (or tear it down).  What else can one do?

Too bad it&#039;s in front of Magnolia Cottages.  It really is a lovely small community.  As long as they finish it and it looks nice at some point and gets people in it (I realize this will take time), people will get used to it.  I agree it would have been better without it, but let&#039;s hope (and I think) something attractive (I realize that&#039;s a matter of taste) is going to be better than what&#039;s there now, especially if there&#039;s no going back.  And some would also say the bigger buildings in Seaside town center are an eyesore as well, other people like them, and other people are simply getting used to them.  If there&#039;s no going back, I say finish up the building, make it look good, and move on (or tear it down).  What else can one do?

I kind of like the building with the big drive thru, but only as a finished product. Though, I'm wondering how bright it will be from the third floor looking down on the southern exposure of all of the metal roofs.

I kind of like the building with the big drive thru, but only as a finished product. Though, I&#039;m wondering how bright it will be from the third floor looking down on the southern exposure of all of the metal roofs.

savanah32550

Does anyone know what is going on with the building on C-30A in Seacrest? I drove out to Rosemary Beach and noticed this "abandoned" looking building.  What an eye sore on C30A!! 
 
However, to my surprise I picked up a local magazine, [I]The 30A Review[/I] and it had a full page article about the project opening this month.  
 
Does anyone know what is really going on?

Does anyone know what is going on with the building on C-30A in Seacrest? I drove out to Rosemary Beach and noticed this &quot;abandoned&quot; looking building. What an eye sore on C30A!! 
 
However, to my surprise I picked up a local magazine, The 30A Review and it had a full page article about the project opening this month. 
 
Does anyone know what is really going on?

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