Where is Kathydwells?

I tried to PM her early last week with no response, and haven't seen a post from her in ages. Hope the girl is OK.

She's been in SoWal on vacation this week. She's probably on her way home.

She's been in SoWal on vacation this week. She's probably on her way home.

Lucky her. I wanted to find out if she had some scoop on the future of Seagrove Villas.

Lucky her. I wanted to find out if she had some scoop on the future of Seagrove Villas.

I'll bet she's got the scoop. That's where she was all week.

The scoop is that the developers of Nature Walk is going to build their beach club on that property.

The scoop is that the developers of Nature Walk is going to build their beach club on that property.

:( That's some bad scoop. :(

:( That's some bad scoop. :(

Yes it is. Heartbreaking, really.

I think we'll go down in August and rent one of the cottages for old time's sake.

The scoop is that the developers of Nature Walk is going to build their beach club on that property.

That really is a shame........where will KD stay on vacation from now on ???

HMMMMMMMM :scratch:

Yes it is. Heartbreaking, really.

I think we'll go down in August and rent one of the cottages for old time's sake.

That sounds like a good idea, JB. Take lots of pics for us.

What a shame. Such a great place.

I tried to PM her early last week with no response, and haven't seen a post from her in ages. Hope the girl is OK.

She's hammered 😀

Whaddya mean, they're tearing down the place? It's a local icon! Just like Seagrove Village Market...I don't like the kind of "progress" that levels a beloved piece of property just because it's old and in the way. (in the way to who???!!!) Some progress that is. I like old things! Those bungalows at the Motel are pure nostalgia. Guess the Nature Club is going to be chichi like the George Hotel going in at the corner--and no doubt totally forgettable, too.

That really is a shame........where will KD stay on vacation from now on ???

HMMMMMMMM :scratch:

They made reservations just down the beach a bit.

Do tell SJ where??????? :idontno: I am going to make sure I travel the same week she is next summer!!!!!! :clap_1:

Whaddya mean, they're tearing down the place? It's a local icon! Just like Seagrove Village Market...I don't like the kind of "progress" that levels a beloved piece of property just because it's old and in the way. (in the way to who???!!!) Some progress that is. I like old things! Those bungalows at the Motel are pure nostalgia. Guess the Nature Club is going to be chichi like the George Hotel going in at the corner--and no doubt totally forgettable, too.

I'm with you Mermaid!!

when kathydwells found out they had to put her on life support.

:( sucky news.

Ooooh, no. That's a real piece of Americana. :(

when kathydwells found out they had to put her on life support.

"They" didn't even tell her. The maintanance man broke the news.

Property appraiser's site shows the sale closed last month for $16 million. :shock: The buyer is not listed as NatureWalk at Seagrove but it is logical that would be who it is.

I do feel bad for KDW and all longtime devotees of the Seagrove Villas. Beachfront, inexpensive and full of charm ... what more could a vacationer ask for? :( So I understand why it will be missed.

That said, the owners would have been insane not to sell. Recall that Seagrove Villas just constructed a giant seawall in front of its property to protect the villas. I can't imagine insurance is cheap with all those buildings having been built in the 50s. I'm sure the former owners are sad but also relieved (not to mention delighted with the sale price).

It's a big parcel and the owners of NatureWalk can start over and, we can only hope, set an example by building as far back from the dunes as possible. The good news about NatureWalk is that it is by all accounts environmentally friendly and well-designed. If they can rebuild responsibly on that parcel, it's hard to argue that it wouldn't be a good (if still small) thing for the entire area. :idontno: We still seem to be just a hurricane away from severe beach problems.

That said, the owners would have been insane not to sell. Recall that Seagrove Villas just constructed a giant seawall in front of its property to protect the villas. I can't imagine insurance is cheap with all those buildings having been built in the 50s. I'm sure the former owners are sad but also relieved (not to mention delighted with the sale price).

This is what I was telling myself last night as I was thinking about it. Still, it makes me so sad; just feels like yet another familiar place gone. I think if I were Darlene, I would have :puke: when I found out.

This is what I was telling myself last night as I was thinking about it. Still, it makes me so sad; just feels like yet another familiar place gone. I think if I were Darlene, I would have :puke: when I found out.

Totally. Although at least there was a little warning.

Totally. Although at least there was a little warning.

True--enough time to fully work through the seven stages of grief, I guess. ;-) (It is 7, isn't it? :idontno: )

She's hammered 😀

I sure was...most of the week.;-)

Do tell SJ where??????? :idontno: I am going to make sure I travel the same week she is next summer!!!!!! :clap_1:

Hey girl. 2 of my friends that were with me last week, took a walk to the east. They found Emerald Hill. It is going to be great. They are much bigger condo's than the Villas, closer to the beach, full size fridges, stoves, washer/dryers in each condo, huge rooms. We booked 5 together for next year. July 7-15. They are also cheaper than the Villa's. I am going to miss my Villa's, and I hate they are tearing down the nostalgia of them. However, time marches on. I am just glad we found something that we all like. Come join us next year!!!!

I sure was...most of the week.;-)

Well, someone's got to have a little funn! :clap_1: