Seagrove Villas gets the hammer in 2007

[SoWalSally]

Seagrove Villas coming down in 2007

As developers of Nature-Walk at Seagrove searched for beach access for the community now under construction on County Road 395, Seagrove Villas was offered for sale.
Rick Olson, of Olson and Associates of NW Florida and NatureWalk developer, had previously described the purchase of two homes on the beach near the intersection of County Roads 30A and 395 as the possible location of beach access for the new community.
With the purchase of the Seagrove Villas property, a mile and a half from NatureWalk, Olson’s company initiated neighborhood outreach meetings with local property owners to discuss ideas, questions and concerns about the project.
The proposed project includes a beach club with two swimming pools, spas and 300 feet of beach frontage. Also planned is a 2,400-square-foot retail shop, a gulf-front restaurant, underground parking and shuttle service between the beach club site and NatureWalk. Twentyone beachfront condos are part of the project.
Following the neighborhood meetings, project plans have been modifi ed to address community needs and have been resubmitted to the county staff for review.
There will be a public hearing before the Walton County Planning Commission in January. If the project receives approval from Planning, it will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners in a second public hearing in February.
If the project is approved, Seagrove Villas will be demolished after
Labor Day, 2007. Developers anticipate the new beach club project will be
completed in 2009.

[John R]

underground parking? this should be interesting.

[kurt]

underground parking? this should be interesting.

Check out Andante Penthouses near Camp Creek.

[TooFarTampa]

underground parking? this should be interesting.

My question is how they can pull it off south of 30-A? Doesn't sound very environmentally friendly.

[John R]

i'm just a little dubious of subgrade parking so close to the water. time will tell...

[ShallowsNole]

I figured something like this would happen after Al Flowers passed away.

Old Seagrove, all gone. Bye-bye.

[lurker1]

I figured something like this would happen after Al Flowers passed away.

Old Seagrove, all gone. Bye-bye.

The cottages to be demolished are the ones on the south side of 30A, which the Flowers family sold long ago. We'll still have the ones on the north side, for now, anyway. They are currently listed for sale.

[kathydwells]

Seagrove Villas coming down in 2007

As developers of Nature-Walk at Seagrove searched for beach access for the community now under construction on County Road 395, Seagrove Villas was offered for sale.
Rick Olson, of Olson and Associates of NW Florida and NatureWalk developer, had previously described the purchase of two homes on the beach near the intersection of County Roads 30A and 395 as the possible location of beach access for the new community.
With the purchase of the Seagrove Villas property, a mile and a half from NatureWalk, Olson’s company initiated neighborhood outreach meetings with local property owners to discuss ideas, questions and concerns about the project.
The proposed project includes a beach club with two swimming pools, spas and 300 feet of beach frontage. Also planned is a 2,400-square-foot retail shop, a gulf-front restaurant, underground parking and shuttle service between the beach club site and NatureWalk. Twentyone beachfront condos are part of the project.
Following the neighborhood meetings, project plans have been modifi ed to address community needs and have been resubmitted to the county staff for review.
There will be a public hearing before the Walton County Planning Commission in January. If the project receives approval from Planning, it will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners in a second public hearing in February.
If the project is approved, Seagrove Villas will be demolished after
Labor Day, 2007. Developers anticipate the new beach club project will be
completed in 2009.

This makes me so, so sad. Just give me the hammocks, views, beauty of what it is now, over this foo foo crap anyday!!!!!

[Donna]

I deal with this underground parking issue all the time and also with underground space for wineries. It is generally envisioned as a way to increase density or to reduce visual impact. And I can tell you that more than 90 percent of the time, this concept is either not even close to being economically feasible and/or runs afoul because of a high water table. With one winery where we had a slightly sandy condition on the site, we ended up with a requirement that the underground cellar would be pumped out 24/7 during the rainy season, just to keep the groundwater out. If the client had it to do over, they would take a pass. They were trying to create the illusion of a wine cave. It is beautiful, to be sure, but horribly expensive and pretty noisy when those pumps are running. I would be very surprised if an underground parking garage could work in that location. People do not think, they just hope and stumble.

[Beach Runner]

Tick-tock, tick-tock. Soon 30-A will be like Destin. What a tragedy!

But we won't have to drive 15 mph from the bike crossover west of the old Wheelhouse to just east of that.

The above doesn't console me in the least. I like "The Way We Were."

[jimmyp5]

I'm a relative newcomer here in Seagrove but, wow, is it changing fast in the last few months.

From the proposed NatureWalk beach club, to the ultra-chic Hotel Viridian pensione et spa, to lord-knows-what the urban renewal Doodleville projects will turn into .... I already miss old-timey Seagrove.

[Beach Runner]

I'm a relative newcomer here in Seagrove but, wow, is it changing fast in the last few months.

From the proposed NatureWalk beach club, to the ultra-chic Hotel Viridian pensione et spa, to lord-knows-what the urban renewal Doodleville projects will turn into .... I already miss old-timey Seagrove.

Ditto to the aleph-null!

[kathydwells]

I just talked to the front desk at the Villas. Looking for something for a friend of mine. I asked when they will be closing for good. She told me that September 5th would be it. Dang, and they told us not to make reservations there for this year. I am so upset because we could have had one more year there!!!

So, if anyone wants to stay there before it gets leveled you better make your reservations now!!!!!

[scooterbug44]

I STILL don't understand HOW the Naturewalk beach club was approved!

Are the rest of the projects mentioned still on track? I thought Hotel Viridian hit some snags......don't keep track of Doodle's projects, just mock his signs and lifeguard chairs.

I'll miss the cute little Seagrove Villas and their cute little neon sign.

[DD]

I just talked to the front desk at the Villas. Looking for something for a friend of mine. I asked when they will be closing for good. She told me that September 5th would be it. Dang, and they told us not to make reservations there for this year. I am so upset because we could have had one more year there!!!

So, if anyone wants to stay there before it gets leveled you better make your reservations now!!!!!

That so sux for you Darlene. I hate that you won't be able to be there one last time. Guess it's too late to change your plans. Bummer....

[Beachlover2]

KDW

You might not be able to stay there - but I bet you could go use the hammock a two or two while you are down there.

[kathydwells]

That so sux for you Darlene. I hate that you won't be able to be there one last time. Guess it's too late to change your plans. Bummer....

Yes, it is too late.

KDW

You might not be able to stay there - but I bet you could go use the hammock a two or two while you are down there.

Now that is an idea!!! I think I might just have to do that!!!

[DD]

Yes, it is too late.



Now that is an idea!!! I think I might just have to do that!!!

They need to give you that hammock!

[Franny]

They need to give you that hammock!

Any one in town Sept 5 for a little nab the hammock par-tay for the D???

[JB]

I just talked to the front desk at the Villas. Looking for something for a friend of mine. I asked when they will be closing for good. She told me that September 5th would be it. Dang, and they told us not to make reservations there for this year. I am so upset because we could have had one more year there!!!

So, if anyone wants to stay there before it gets leveled you better make your reservations now!!!!!

Thanks for the update. I'm going to shoot for a Thurs-Sun sometime in August. The last thing I do before I leave will be to swim naked in the pool.

[DD]

Any one in town Sept 5 for a little nab the hammock par-tay for the D???

I'd dang sure do it if I was gonna be there....hmmmmmm....

[peapod1980]

Thanks for the update. I'm going to shoot for a Thurs-Sun sometime in August. The last thing I do before I leave will be to swim naked in the pool.

There definitely won't be any June grass in there.

[beachlover]

It's been years since I stayed at the Seagrove Villas and I'm disapointed to find this link. I really want to find something like the A-1 villa. Any suggestions? So sad to see development win out.

[Happy Camper]

Has anyone heard if any of the original villas will able to be bought? I know they sit on slabs, but it would cool to have one.

Or, are the new owners going to just bulldoze the whole property?

[Miss Kitty]

Has anyone heard if any of the original villas will able to be bought? I know they sit on slabs, but it would cool to have one.

Or, are the new owners going to just bulldoze the whole property?

I like your idea! Those villas are the cutest things on 30-A, IMO!!!

[kathydwells]

Any one in town Sept 5 for a little nab the hammock par-tay for the D???

Has anyone heard if any of the original villas will able to be bought? I know they sit on slabs, but it would cool to have one.

Or, are the new owners going to just bulldoze the whole property?

Franny, maybe the nab the hammock party could be the weekend before the fifth?


I know someone who will be staying at the Villas Aug 31-Sep 3, for one last fling before the end. I will see what I can find out for you. It would be so cool to have one of these villas. It would be heartbreaking to me if they just bulldozed them down.

[daydreamin]

Good news for Seagrove Villa lovers... I just spoke with Sherry at the property and they are staying open until Jan. 31, 2008. She just got the word.

You can call them for reservations at 850-231-1535.

We are coming to Seagrove Labor Day weekend! Hooray! Can't wait

[kathydwells]

Good news for Seagrove Villa lovers... I just spoke with Sherry at the property and they are staying open until Jan. 31, 2008. She just got the word.

You can call them for reservations at 850-231-1535.

We are coming to Seagrove Labor Day weekend! Hooray! Can't wait

You might see someone else at the Villa's that weekend.

[seacrestkristi]

Grayt news! Is the Wheelhouse part of this Naturewalk Club Anyone know?

[SuzieQ]

Just returned from the most wonderful trip
to Seagrove Villas ever!! Everyone should
go and show support to this easy going and
relaxing atmosphere. It could be years before
it is gone, so enjoy while you can!!

[cp]

SusieQ sounds grayt, I loved staying at the villias back in the late 70's and early 80's pre seaside . loved it , times were so simple and funn. I met peole that came back and stayed with Mrs. Flowers every year.I used to always bring her homemade candy.
"Where nature did its best"