New big blue signs in SoWal

[FLSunChaser]

Sign on 331 just south of the Clyde Wells bridge was still standing at 6:30am today.

Yep, it's still there. It's such a disrespect to everyone that lives on the north side of the bay. I hope they take it down and they should be slapped upside the head for putting it there in the first place. Well come to think of it, they should be slapped upside the head for all the signs.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Does anyone know ???
Will signs such as this one be disappearing too ...... ???
Please say no .....

Unless it's been put back up, it has already been removed. But that's an entirely different story.

Since the sign pictured above was graciously allowed to be placed on private property, I can just about guarantee that a blue sign won't go in that spot. But since 395 is getting the scenic highway designation, I would not be surprised to see one closer to 395/98.

 

[Minnie]

Minnie = I have the maps SJ was speaking of. I will get you one for when you are in town next. We can meet somewhere you know so you wont get lost...

You are the best, just make sure it is somewhere good to eat.

 

[wrobert]

The signs and installation was bid at $260,000.

SJ--I was recently told that these signs were ordered several months ago and are not the signs that we spent $260K on recently. I guess that is coming up due to the timeline and quick installation. A purchase of that magnitude has to be approved by the BCC, and the timeline as to how it could have gotten approved and the signs be made and ready in such a short period is what caused the questions. So now there is a story going around that there actually are a whole new batch of blue signs coming in the next phase. Maybe after Amendment 1 passes people will have to time to go request the purchase agreements and contracts to put it all together and see what actually happened.

 

[Matt J]

Minnie = I have the maps SJ was speaking of. I will get you one for when you are in town next. We can meet somewhere you know so you wont get lost...

I called the TDC twice last week about the improper directional arrow for Inlet Beach. I have not received a return call - yet. They have Inlet Beach on 30-A, that could be confusing for some tourists for sure!!

So there is an easier way to get to Inlet Beach other than South on 30A to the loop, thru the dirt path into the buddy store, and then taking a right on 98?

 

[Matt J]

So has anyone been to NW Sign Industries website?

http://www.nwsignindustries.com/index.htm

Some Key points:

- They did the signs for Disney.
- They do not list a local address, unless you consider Orlando local.
- They are bragging about doing signs for the now acquired and almost defunct Countrywide.

Just a note that if I googled the wrong company I apologize in advance.

 

[Smiling JOe]

SJ--I was recently told that these signs were ordered several months ago and are not the signs that we spent $260K on recently. I guess that is coming up due to the timeline and quick installation. A purchase of that magnitude has to be approved by the BCC, and the timeline as to how it could have gotten approved and the signs be made and ready in such a short period is what caused the questions. So now there is a story going around that there actually are a whole new batch of blue signs coming in the next phase. Maybe after Amendment 1 passes people will have to time to go request the purchase agreements and contracts to put it all together and see what actually happened.

WaltonGOP, I received my info regarding the $260K spent on the signs, directly from the TDC. The additional signs for the Timpoochie Trail and the mile markers for 30A, were approved at the Dec 13 BCC meeting, I believe, though the minutes are not yet posted. As I recall, those signs would cost an additional $190K, which was reduced to $160K after negotiation. The BCC had budgeted $150K, and I think the TDC was paying for the difference. I think those signs are being paid for by Walton County, as well as the TDC and maybe one other entity. Still waiting for the County to post the minutes, then I can see for sure.

 

[Smiling JOe]

By the way, Minnie, when I was eating lunch at Flip Flops, today, I saw they had some of the maps on the rack. They are published by Tour South Publications, inc, and the TDC name and logo is on the front, with a cover photo by our very own, Kurt, of MoonCreekStudios.com. SoWal.com is also a sponsor of the map, and it is a detailed map including many street names, of the entire length of 30A.

 

[Jdarg]

It's hard NOT to find a map or tourist publication. I am trying to think of one business on 30-A that does not have a rack of maps/publications, stacks of stuff on a counter, etc.

 

[Minnie]

By the way, Minnie, when I was eating lunch at Flip Flops, today, I saw they had some of the maps on the rack. They are published by Tour South Publications, inc, and the TDC name and logo is on the front, with a cover photo by our very own, Kurt, of MoonCreekStudios.com. SoWal.com is also a sponsor of the map, and it is a detailed map including many street names, of the entire length of 30A.

thanks Joe, as usual, helpful and probably the best SoWal ambassador to us tourists.

And actually I do know where Flip Flops is.