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

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Paula said:
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.
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The intention at Alys Beach is certainly to have all the amenities you mention (restaurants, shops, etc..) as well as concerts, outdoor movies, etc... as the community grows. The developer is committed to this and there are a number of ideas brewing on the town center.
 
Thanks, Chickpea. That's what I heard. My guess is that there will be a lot going on on the east end of 30A in about 5 years if not sooner -- movies, outdoor concerts, more shops and restaurants. Much of it will be within walking distance or a very short bike ride from us (which is good because the traffic is going to become much denser once all these new developments from Rosemary Beach to Prominence are finished).

As for the fountain, there's a fun interactive fountain at Rosemary Beach but i can't tell you exactly where it is. When we leave Carvel at the Villages of South Walton, the kids usually bring our unsuspecting guest to the fountain which looks like a regular park with a bench and then surprise them by turning the fountain on... (we usually bring towels for our guest and to protect the car because we know this is going to happen).
 
The fountain at the Village of SoWal will be an interactive fountain designed for kids.

The "event" that was held there over Christmas is a long story--it was done by the bronze statue vendor without permission from the Village management. Be assured that nothing like that will happen again. There are many people around who would like to see the tacky bronze statues go, especially the anotomically correct male giraffe.

I really like the palm tree at Alys Beach. Not natural vegetation, but they look beautiful.
 
Hi CCK:

Thanks for the update on the fountain. Maybe I'll see you next week -- we'll be there late Feb 25 - early March 2. It would be good to sit on the porch and catch up. It has been a while! We're hoping for good weather, but it will definitely be better than the cold up here.
 
Paula said:
Thanks, Chickpea. That's what I heard. My guess is that there will be a lot going on on the east end of 30A in about 5 years if not sooner -- movies, outdoor concerts, more shops and restaurants. Much of it will be within walking distance or a very short bike ride from us (which is good because the traffic is going to become much denser once all these new developments from Rosemary Beach to Prominence are finished).

As for the fountain, there's a fun interactive fountain at Rosemary Beach but i can't tell you exactly where it is. When we leave Carvel at the Villages of South Walton, the kids usually bring our unsuspecting guest to the fountain which looks like a regular park with a bench and then surprise them by turning the fountain on... (we usually bring towels for our guest and to protect the car because we know this is going to happen).
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At Alys Beach most of the town center will be more or less smack in the middle (just east to where you now see the finished houses along 30A), not so much on east end although there certainly are some amenities planned at east end, immediately north of 30A.
 
They're calling the fountain at the Village a "music" fountain and I think it is going to be pretty cool. Something like the one at Destin commons. I'm a little concerned about it being so close to the road, though.

Also, rumor is that the pizza shop is beginning to start their build out at the Village so looking forward to that. And the antique/arts mall in phase IV has just moved the little kiosks back there. Hope they're gonna paint them. Will have to ask John.

Now I'm gonna have to walk over and go check out that Giraffe! :rolling:
 
Cork On the Ocean said:
They're calling the fountain at the Village a "music" fountain and I think it is going to be pretty cool. Something like the one at Destin commons. I'm a little concerned about it being so close to the road, though.

Also, rumor is that the pizza shop is beginning to start their build out at the Village so looking forward to that. And the antique/arts mall in phase IV has just moved the little kiosks back there. Hope they're gonna paint them. Will have to ask John.

Now I'm gonna have to walk over and go check out that Giraffe! :rolling:
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We want pics of that giraffe in all it's glory!!! :biggrin:
 
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