NPR 3-part series on St. Joe company

[Panhandler]

I just heard the first of what is going to be a three-part series on the St. Joe company on NPR's "All Things Considered."
The first part specifically mentioned Watercolor, among other things.
The audio isn't up on the Web site yet, but here is an overview:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9857896

(Kurt you should really allow HTML - this link thing is a JOKE!)

I figured this analysis is likely to raise plenty of questions, the least of which is, why the panhandle is continuing to be called "the fortgotten coast." The next part airs tomorrow on "Morning Edition."

 

[seacrestkristi]

Interesting link. Thanks Panhandler.

 

[Panhandler]

The audio is now up on the same link.

 

[John R]

(Kurt you should really allow HTML - this link thing is a JOKE!)

http://tinyurl.com/ytryd5

 

[Jdarg]

I always thought the Forgotten Coast was more around Port St. Joe and around to the St. Mark's area and beyond. I had never heard of this area of the Panhandle included..

 

[Kurt]

(Kurt you should really allow HTML - this link thing is a JOKE!)

Not sure what you mean. Allowing HTML comments is a serious security risk, and I don't know what it is you want to do that makes linking to something a joke. Embed audio or video?

About the piece, thanks for the link!

Developers are setting their sights on Florida's "Forgotten Coast," a largely untapped area from Pensacola to Tallahassee.

BUT - What a lead! About 8 years ago that is. :roll:

 

[Panhandler]

Not sure what you mean. Allowing HTML comments is a serious security risk, and I don't know what it is you want to do that makes linking to something a joke. Embed audio or video?

Hmmm, I've never administered a Web site, didn't know HTML was a problem...Plenty of other public sites use it, but come to think of it, most of them have huge payrolls and gigantic budgets :scratch:...

I think there is some way to limit the amount and/or type of HTML that is allowed, i.e. no embedding - I just prefer to use it so my links look like this (and are functional), and the threads are cleaner...

 

[Kurt]

Hmmm, I've never administered a Web site, didn't know HTML was a problem...Plenty of other public sites use it, but come to think of it, most of them have huge payrolls and gigantic budgets :scratch:...

I think there is some way to limit the amount and/or type of HTML that is allowed, i.e. no embedding - I just prefer to use it so my links look like this (and are functional), and the threads are cleaner...

I'm still not clear what you mean. Hmmmmmmm.....

But I actually like to see the URL - http://www.sowal.com/bb/misc.php?do=bbcode so I know where I'm going.

 

[Uncle Timmy]

Thanks Panhandler.

I heard the report on Morning Edition earlier today and was going to post the link but looks like you beat me to it.

I look forward to hearing their full 3 part report.

It is interesting because, being here in the panhandle and so directly affected by Joe, it is hard for us to get a good perspective on what the company's impact really is. I'm glad NPR is taking the time to look into the story.

 

[florida girl]

I think the key statement is:
"Donating land or selling it to the state at favorable prices is a strategy that St. Joe has used time and time again to build the value of its property before it's developed."