Is sowal ready for it's own Wal-Mart

Don't even JOKE about that soul sucking retail hell-hole coming to 30-A!!! :angry:

Don't even JOKE about that soul sucking retail hell-hole coming to 30-A!!! :angry:

Who would believe that? 30-A is not a business friendly environment for anything over 25000 sq ft. It would be US 98.

I consider "30-a" to encompass more than just the road - in my mind it's from Grand Boulevard to Carillion and South of the bay.

Just because it's on 98 doesn't mean it doesn't affect the entire area - akin to nuclear fallout, Walmart and its evil spread in circles!

No no no no

Walmart would be a splat of backar juice in the Hwy 98 and CR 30-A eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye! Don't splat the eye!

Just curious on the feelings. If so, what about location?

I feel the same way about a Sowal Wal-mart that most people would feel about farm animals let loose in the house crapping and pissing all over everything.

I feel the same way about a Sowal Wal-mart that most people would feel about farm animals let loose in the house crapping and pissing all over everything.

we have NEVER purchased ANYTHING at a walmart. if they decide to try to open here we should talk to the folks in mary esther who successfully fought building one in their town!

I admit it, I shop at WM sometimes. But, I am oh so more than happy to drive to Destin if I need to. NO SOWAL WM!!! :angry:

I am willing to be a paid proponent.

Freeport would be nice. I no likey the drive to Destin!

Don't even JOKE about that soul sucking retail hell-hole coming to 30-A!!! :angry:

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we have NEVER purchased ANYTHING at a walmart. if they decide to try to open here we should talk to the folks in mary esther who successfully fought building one in their town!

There are some interesting parcels up and down Hwy 98 that already have a DO for a big box store approved. Just a matter of changing the name from one to another. The time to fight has already passed.

There are some interesting parcels up and down Hwy 98 that already have a DO for a big box store approved. Just a matter of changing the name from one to another. The time to fight has already passed.

**cue evil laughter*** muahaha--muahahhaahahaa

I bet there's a lot of "closet Walmart shoppers" on and around 30A.

Hi, I'm Shelly, I live in South Walton county and I occasionally shop at Walmart (I also own their stock). Would I like to have had Walmart never happen?--of course, but it's now so big, it's woven into the fabric of American retail.

With all the "investulator/developers" who are commerical-property-rich and cashflow poor, and the counties pimping themselves for any kind of tax revenue and "job growth," I don't think it's a matter "if" Walmart will pop up near here, it's a matter of "when." And as the economy slogs through the depths of this recession, I think Walmart is watching and patiently waiting, waiting, waiting...

Once this genie is let loose from the bottle, watch out for the food chain drive-thrus to fly in under the radar.


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I don't like shopping at WalMart at all - shopping at WalMart is a nightmare - but I would LOVE to see a Target in South Walton on Hwy 98 as well as a Whole Foods and a CVS or other big box drugstore.

I bet there's a lot of "closet Walmart shoppers" on and around 30A.

Hi, I'm Shelly, I live in South Walton county and I occasionally shop at Walmart (I also own their stock). Would I like to have had Walmart never happen?--of course, but it's now so big, it's woven into the fabric of American retail.

With all the "investulator/developers" who are commerical-property-rich and cashflow poor, and the counties pimping themselves for any kind of tax revenue and "job growth," I don't think it's a matter "if" Walmart will pop up near here, it's a matter of "when." And as the economy slogs through the depths of this recession, I think Walmart is watching and patiently waiting, waiting, waiting...

Once this genie is let loose from the bottle, watch out for the food chain drive-thrus to fly in under the radar.


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Shelly, I totally agree with you here. 98 is prime real estate for this to happen. It's inevitable.

I bet there's a lot of "closet Walmart shoppers" on and around 30A.

Hi, I'm Shelly, I live in South Walton county and I occasionally shop at Walmart (I also own their stock). Would I like to have had Walmart never happen?--of course, but it's now so big, it's woven into the fabric of American retail.

With all the "investulator/developers" who are commerical-property-rich and cashflow poor, and the counties pimping themselves for any kind of tax revenue and "job growth," I don't think it's a matter "if" Walmart will pop up near here, it's a matter of "when." And as the economy slogs through the depths of this recession, I think Walmart is watching and patiently waiting, waiting, waiting...

Once this genie is let loose from the bottle, watch out for the food chain drive-thrus to fly in under the radar.


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that's the problem. all walmart sees is a potential market with big sales numbers in destin. the only way to really stop is is to stop shopping there. a colleague did a documentary about it and this is his website. http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/

I am not a huge fan of walmart because of the size. The place just confuses me. I feel the same way about target.

I had a friend that said he loved Walmart because he could finally get a $6.99 shirt for $6.99.

Walmart has assisted Americans in perpetuating the "disposable" mentality. Buy cheap, let it break, buy another, toss the crap in the landfill. I have seen a number of towns go from Nomart to Walmart and the surrounding area seems to have become a waste disposal itself. More trash, more junked yards, more junked cars. I don't really understand it and I'm sure a more anthropological/sociological approach would reveal that there is more to it than a box store BUT...based on my observations of communities declining when large stores move in this worries me greatly. 98 will become a destination rather than a corridor and the folks heading this way to shop will not be leaving walmart to come on down 30A to one of the restaurants, specialty shops or vacations rentals. I also don't believe that more visitors will choose to come here because there is a Walmart (or other box store) nearby. In fact, they may start moving further down the road to less developed areas like Port St. Joe.
That is my 10 cents.

not to stir it up but would sowaller feel the same about a whole foods or like big box "in fashion" store? i know we detest Wally world but does it separate it from those kind of stores and how so? I still think if you bring in another store you take away from places like Toni' or Modica?

Pier Park, Grand Boulevard, Silver Sands, and Destin Commons are all close enough to easily fulfill any need I might have for "big box" or chain store shopping. No need for closer ones.

Working with charitable groups in south walton county, I have had my eyes opened to the poverty that exists here. Walmart is Walmart, but for a lot of people, its the only way they can afford the staples of life. It is apparent that most of us don't need Walmart in our lives - unfortumately, there are many who do.

Wal-mart prices aren't really that low - in the interests of fairness I checked their prices on many of my "staple" groceries. To my surprise (and delight) there wasn't much savings on many items. Smart shopping at Publix or Winn Dixie will save you more $.

I can shop at local stores where I am buying higher quality or healthier items, putting my money back into the local economy, where I get service, and give my neighbors jobs .......................... or I can shop at Wal-mart where I will get treated like crap as I buy crap that will cost me more to replace in the long run.

not to stir it up but would sowaller feel the same about a whole foods or like big box "in fashion" store? i know we detest Wally world but does it separate it from those kind of stores and how so? I still think if you bring in another store you take away from places like Toni' or Modica?

Interesting point. I think in general though, unless Wal-Mart (or similar) already owns property along 98 and is waiting for the right time to develop it, it may not be economically feasible. As you get closer to the beach, the cost to rent or lease said property rises exponentially. For a big box store with only moderate profit margins, the model might not work. This is the economic reality that keeps many such places out of resort areas. It's just too expensive to operate there.

Pier Park, Grand Boulevard, Silver Sands, and Destin Commons are all close enough to easily fulfill any need I might have for "big box" or chain store shopping. No need for closer ones.

Agree totally.