Future Activities in Alys Beach, Villages of SoWal, Etc.

[Paula]

I've been wondering if the new communities going up (Alys Beach, Villages of South Walton/Seacrest Beach, Prominence, etc.) will be having concerts/movies on the green, restaurants, shops, etc., at some point, I think we're looking at several years before the construction is completed enough to have enough tenants to support activities like this. Does anyone know what the plans are for these communities? They are down our end of 30A and I'm wondering what the future will bring.

 

[Amp22]

Seacrest has a nice little green behind their pool but places like it without commrcial businesses won't care about attracting outsiders. Look for any laces that have shops or restaurants like Alys Beach, Prominence, etc. to have activities.

 

[Paula]

I believe Villages of South Walton had at least one activity on the green where the shops are over Christmas/New Years which made me think that they made be planning more. Our favorite ice cream place is there -- the Carvel Shop. Great desserts, too. And plenty of seating indoors and out. I haven't stopped by any of the other shops yet, though.

 

[Amp22]

I believe Villages of South Walton had at least one activity on the green where the shops are over Christmas/New Years which made me think that they made be planning more. Our favorite ice cream place is there -- the Carvel Shop. Great desserts, too. And plenty of seating indoors and out. I haven't stopped by any of the other shops yet, though.

The green at The Village of Souh Walton has been replaced by a ginormous vegas-style fountain.

A gigantic fountain is being installed at The Village Of South Walton in Seacrest Beach near Rosemary Beach on 30-A. It will have many water jets in two rows spaced four feet apart. They will be synchronized, with lights - Las Vegas style.

http://www.sowal.com/photos-011806.html

 

[Paula]

I heard that one of the fountains at the Villages of South Walton is supposed to be an "interactive fountain", though I don't know what that means. Could be fun for kids especially. Do you know when it will be finished?

I have very mixed feelings about the "upscale" things going on this end of 30A (I heard that Alys Beach has put up a row of large palm trees) -- well, my feelings aren't mixed and I liked the native vegetation more. But, not much I can do about the changes -- and no doubt the community we're in was one of the "changes" in the area as well (though our community -- which appeals to me -- would be considered charming rather than upscale). So, I'm trying to figure out what the changes will bring in terms of activities that we and others can enjoy. So far, I'm really enjoying (I've said this many times already on this board) Fonville Press and Carvel Ice Cream most of all.

 

[John R]

rosemary shows their movies on thursday nights, and two summers ago, watercolor gave it go with movies on staurday nights(but haven't since). gulfplace has concerts on sundays, and seaside on saturdays.

if everybody continues to play nice, alys could have their pick of midweek, and there'd be something to do for almost every night

jr

 

[Amp22]

I heard that one of the fountains at the Villages of South Walton is supposed to be an "interactive fountain", though I don't know what that means. Could be fun for kids especially. Do you know when it will be finished?

I have very mixed feelings about the "upscale" things going on this end of 30A (I heard that Alys Beach has put up a row of large palm trees) -- well, my feelings aren't mixed and I liked the native vegetation more. But, not much I can do about the changes -- and no doubt the community we're in was one of the "changes" in the area as well (though our community -- which appeals to me -- would be considered charming rather than upscale). So, I'm trying to figure out what the changes will bring in terms of activities that we and others can enjoy. So far, I'm really enjoying (I've said this many times already on this board) Fonville Press and Carvel Ice Cream most of all.

Alys has installed 22 Date Palms on each side of 30-A for a total of 44.

 

[Rita]

I heard that one of the fountains at the Villages of South Walton is supposed to be an "interactive fountain", though I don't know what that means. Could be fun for kids especially. Do you know when it will be finished?

Could be Disney World-ish or not.......

 

[Smiling JOe]

Could be Disney World-ish or not.......

If it were a fountain like that, it could become a funn and much safer place for kids to play when the flags are flying yellow, red, or purple. I have my doubts on it being like that. I wonder if it is too late for them to change it.

 

[Rita]

If it were a fountain like that, it could become a funn and much safer place for kids to play when the flags are flying yellow, red, or purple. I have my doubts on it being like that. I wonder if it is too late for them to change it.

Any kids (small and large) would love that fountain! That was in Palm Beach.