Peach Creek Subdivision

Utility companies should not be given monopolies. They should not be allowed to trash our roadways or get in bed with government. A lot of point washington still doesn't have cable - like up Hwy 395.

As for that subdivision, it also backs right up to a concrete plant. I wonder how many people bought and didn't know it?

Another example of people not researching where they are buying. Geezz.. Before I bought off of Bay Drive (almost 30 yrs. ago) I got on the phone and contacted all of the utilities in the area. Phone??As long as you dont mind the phone line being run on top of the road and across 3 wooded acres for 6+ months. City water/sewer??...nope...Electricity??...barely.. (God forbid it storm or get really cold..or someone hit a power pole ANYWHERE in the vicinity. )...Cable?? They literally laughed at me and told me I lived in the "dead zone..,probably never get cable." Next thing they will be saying ..."OMG..there are water moccasins and gators in Peach Creek. The developer didnt tell us THAT"

I am looking at a rental in Peach Creek, brand new home- we are moving from out of state and waiting to buy after we get to know the area better. Is this a bad place to rent? My husband works from home and MUST have internet. We also have a 3 year old- are there really water mocassins adn gators nearby?

This area is not a metropolitan area. There are tens of thousands of acres of state forest surrounding pockets of development. These woods are home to many species of snakes, gators, not to mention deer, bear, coyote, bobcats, and wild hogs. Peach Creek is a small creek that runs through these woods to Choctawhatchee Bay. As for the Peach Creek subdivision not having cable/internet...it wouldnt surprise me. And Mediacon (the ONLY cable internet provider) probably wont be in any hurry to fix that problem until they get enough subscribers in the area to be profitable.

And Mediacon (the ONLY cable internet provider) probably wont be in any hurry to fix that problem until they get enough subscribers in the area to be profitable.

I've been hearing that for 20 years in different SoWal areas and have come to believe it is not true. Something behind the scenes preventing service in certain areas.

are there really water mocassins adn gators nearby?

Yes - everywhere in FLorida. Sharks too.

I've been hearing that for 20 years in different SoWal areas and have come to believe it is not true. Something behind the scenes preventing service in certain areas.

You could be right about that. You would think that as much as they charge for those services, there would be no area that wouldnt be profitable. And it is sad that we cant even threaten them with the "I'll take my business elsewhere" thing. Didnt Walton county sign a contract with them (oh so many years ago) to be THE cable provider for this area? Would love to read that.

Yes - everywhere in FLorida. Sharks too.

Hey, I come from a place with earthquakes daily, couldn't be much worse?! My husband is from Alabama and he has plenty of snake stories

New homeowners without basic services

It also floods a lot.

I am looking at a rental there and spoke w/ two cable companies- Century Link is the company that DOES service that area- they offer fiber optic cable, which is way faster than expected- 100megs a sec. Just in case anyone needs their info: It just takes a little research!
1-800-809-1410
let them know it is a new community, good luck!

Yes - everywhere in FLorida. Sharks too.

We see water moccasins regularly around our house. Saw a 6 ft. Eastern diamondback crossing 283 a few months ago. Bears. Alligators, too. It's Florida and our county has a lot of critters.

Even a Florida Panther off 393 South of 98!

I believe the County does have a level of involvement and authority with allowing these "service" providers ability to operate in the county jurisdiction.

Internet has been traditionally poor at best in SoWal and seeming it's 2017, perhaps we deserve better.

Peach Creek subdivision yards regularly flood due to poor drainage, go figure...

That also breeds mosquitos.

Wow! Ya'll really put out the welcome mat: TERRIBLE cable service, TERRIBLE government, TERRIBLE vermin of every description. Mosquitoes, panthers, sharks!! Don't tell them about the roads and bridges, for God's sake!

Wow! Ya'll really put out the welcome mat: TERRIBLE cable service, TERRIBLE government, TERRIBLE vermin of every description. Mosquitoes, panthers, sharks!! Don't tell them about the roads and bridges, for God's sake!

You mean the road with the 15 ft deep sinkhole that almost swallowed a pickup truck? I guess people don't need to know the current infrastructure in SoWal doesn't support the growth now and if developers continue to have their way with over-development and ignoring or rewriting the land development code and comp plan, the infrastructure may never catch up.

Buyer beware...while SoWal may look like Utopia, your little piece of the promised land may have more than it's share of long range issues. Don't expect help from local government either....most of them are in the proverbial bed with developers and are NOT citizen friendly!

You mean the road with the 15 ft deep sinkhole that almost swallowed a pickup truck? I guess people don't need to know the current infrastructure in SoWal doesn't support the growth now and if developers continue to have their way with over-development and ignoring or rewriting the land development code and comp plan, the infrastructure may never catch up.

Buyer beware...while SoWal may look like Utopia, your little piece of the promised land may have more than it's share of long range issues. Don't expect help from local government either....most of them are in the proverbial bed with developers and are NOT citizen friendly!

That is a huge bummer- we have a similar situation in Ventura County- where I am from. We produce a huge portion of produce for the US and builders are aggressively buying land and putting in condos and housing tracts. The problem is that Socal is already so crowded plus where will our produce come from? In any case- I am sorry this is SoWal's situation. I am looking to move to a slower pace of life and I am optimistic that I will find that along teh Emerald Coast.

Don't let Kaydence turn ya sour. My post was mostly kidding. A couple miles off the beach is some of the most laid back livin' anywhere.

That is a huge bummer- we have a similar situation in Ventura County- where I am from. We produce a huge portion of produce for the US and builders are aggressively buying land and putting in condos and housing tracts. The problem is that Socal is already so crowded plus where will our produce come from? In any case- I am sorry this is SoWal's situation. I am looking to move to a slower pace of life and I am optimistic that I will find that along teh Emerald Coast.

There are wonderful places to live in Walton County...much of it laid back and slower paced as @Garrett Horn said, if you don't want to be right on the beach.

I'd rather you hear the good, the bad and the ugly before you buy because as beautiful as our beaches are...life ain't all it's cracked up to be down there. There are issues and our government is very slow to respond (has been for many years) to ongoing infrastructure problems. Just make sure all the amenities you want are in place before you buy. If you are going to be commuting to and from work, make the drive during the height of tourist season (high traffic hours) so you know what you're getting yourself into. One road in, one road out and it can be crazy.

We do have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. 🙂