$75,000 dollars for a song

[30A Skunkape]

My opinion is that the song is not terrible but will not put a head in a SOWAL bed. When I looked at the youtube comments there were only a few that I can recall, and only one was really hostile to the song and Hoffs. The kooks who contend that the gulf is toxic were starting to post their mad ramblings, so I can understand why the TDC would disable comments. Bashing the song or Hoffs will not do anything to dissuade tourism, but telling mommies that their kids will be hurt wading in the water will.

My guess is Russell didn't feel like nursing Hoffs' bruised ego and the TDC wisely made a decision not to suffer the fools who contend anyone who goes swimming in the gulf/consumes gulf seafood will turn into a cancerous pumpkin at midnight. I don't see a conspiracy with this. Anyone who has an opinion on the matter can purchase a camera and give updates on the conspiracy on their own youtube channel. God knows the clorexit cuckoos do.

 

[Bob Wells]

Bobbob, be nice please. Idlewind that makes more sense than a song. Arts Quest and events like that, or when we had the Jazz festival. Just saying

 

[Zebraspots]

It's a matter of public record that the song and various items surrounding it cost more than $200,000. $75,000 was just for the fees paid to Hoffs and co.

Don't see it bringing in visitors. Great 30a events like Songwriter's Festival and Digital Graffiti and news items like Geoff McBride being on the Voice are what get attention and visitors.

 

[Kurt]

It's a matter of public record that the song and various items surrounding it cost more than $200,000. $75,000 was just for the fees paid to Hoffs and co.

Don't see it bringing in visitors. Great 30a events like Songwriter's Festival and Digital Graffiti and news items like Geoff McBride being on the Voice are what get attention and visitors.

Unless I am reading Bob's attachment incorrectly, the $200,000 figure was for the mobile app and other items unrelated to the song. http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/59218-75-000-dollars-for-a-song?p=756985#post756985

 

[lazin&drinkin]

The email is genuine. Please feel free to file an FOI request for it. Yours will not be the first such request.

 

[idlewind]

Bobbob, be nice please. Idlewind that makes more sense than a song. Arts Quest and events like that, or when we had the Jazz festival. Just saying

A venue to hold large scale events seems like a natural next step. Anyone who has been to the jazz festival, or Arts Quest or an AAU tournament knows how many customers they bring to the area. And such a venue can add to the local's quality of life as well. 8 million dollars of BP money would have been a great starting point to fund such a facility. Just thinking out loud.

 

[Kurt]

The performing arts center, and sports & recreation complex have been shot down a few times, and recently (see other threads). But I am a big proponent of both. One day we will have them - we have to keep plugging away.

Meanwhile, note to St. Joe:
Clear 10 acres (not clearcut) in WaterSound north of 98 (that will be cleared one day anyway). Leave a buffer of trees between the field and 98. Use about 5 acres for a stage and people, and the other 5 for parking. Inexpensive and instant space for car shows, concerts, festivals, ....

If you have no interest in our community any longer you could donate the land to the county. Maybe a tax break?

On the other hand, maybe the future owner of WaterSound would be a better outfit to propose it to.

 

[Andy A]

Damn good idea, Kurt. Though I no longer usually attend such events, I am definitely in favor of the venues in which to have them. AS LONG AS THEY HAVE PARKING. One of the major drawbacks to trips to Seaside.