Meetings – A Better South Walton

Events: A Better South Walton Holds Town Hall Meetings To Answer Residents’ Questions

A Better South Walton (ABSW) will be holding two town hall meetings to educate and engage the local community in discussions surrounding incorporation. The meetings will be held in Miramar Beach on November 14^th and 17^th at 5:30 PM.

The town hall meetings, which are free and open to the public, are designed for members of the community to ask questions and get a better understanding of incorporation and what benefits it would bring to the residents of South Walton. Questions about taxation, municipal organization and the long term goals of an incorporated South Walton will all be addressed. The process for incorporation will also be explained. Every resident of the South Walton community is welcome and encouraged to attend.

“We’ve seen the substantial growth of South Walton and it is the community’s responsibility to take control of its future,” states David Pleat, president of A Better South Walton. “We need to get your feedback, answer your questions and better educate our community on why this issue is so important to the long term sustainability of South Walton. Please join us for one of these upcoming meetings and make your voice heard.”

The meetings will be held:

Monday, November 14^th
5:30 PM
Destiny Worship Center
122 Poinciana Blvd.
Miramar Beach, FL

Thursday, November 17^th
5:30 PM
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Linkside Conference Center, Bayside Ballroom G & H
158 Sandestin Blvd. North
Miramar Beach, FL

With the election just days away, it has never been more important to get petition signatures! Whether Brad Drake or Jamey Westbrook will be representing District 5, signatures are needed to show the community’s support of the incorporation initiative.

Have you signed the petition yet?

Lend your support to the ABSW effort, please take 20 seconds to sign the online petition requesting the right to vote on the issue of incorporation.

In addition to our petition drive and upcoming town hall meetings, ABSW board members have been busy as of late speaking with several community groups including the South Walton Rotary, the Ladies of Watersound Origins, Sunrise Beach HOA and Draper Lake HOA. We are a visible presence at every Rosemary Beach Farmer’s Market, Seaside Farmer’s Market, South Walton Annex meeting as well as early voting.

For more information on ABSW and how you can get involved by volunteering, signing the petition or making a donation, please visit A Better South Walton or email ABSW.

A Better South Walton Announces New Location of Town Charter Public Workshop

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 — A Better South Walton (ABSW), a volunteer organization dedicated to seeking more effective governance and local representation for South Walton, announces a new location for one of its charter workshops, designed to gather community feedback on the recently released charter summary and its impact on the proposed municipality of South Walton. The location for this workshop has changed and will now be held at the Foster Gallery at the Market Shops, located next to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach.

The charter workshops will be held:

Thursday, September 22nd
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Rosemary Beach Town Hall
S. Barrett Square
Rosemary Beach, FL

Saturday, September 24th
10:00 AM – Noon
The Foster Gallery at The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Suite 30
Miramar Beach, FL
(Next to DIG eatery and Ben & Jerry’s)

To gain a deeper understanding of the charter summary, it can be found in its entirety on the ABSW website.

For more information on ABSW and how you can get involved by signing the petition requesting the opportunity to vote on becoming a town, volunteering, or making a donation, please visit A Better South Walton or email ABSW.

About A Better South Walton:

A Better South Walton (ABSW) is made up of a diverse group of citizen volunteers who share a concern about the future of South Walton. The mission of ABSW is to seek more effective governance and local representation for South Walton to preserve and enhance its unique character, property values and quality of life.

The focus of ABSW is thoughtful analysis and discussion regarding ideas for more effective local governance and therefore, the future of South Walton. ABSW will also work to encourage the citizens of South Walton to weigh in formally and have a say in determining how South
Walton will be managed going forward.

A Better South Walton Announces Community Meetings to Discuss Feasibility Study Results and Next Steps

MAY 2, 2016 — A Better South Walton, Inc. (ABSW), a nonprofit organization founded to seek more effective governance and local representation for South Walton, is holding three community meetings to discuss the key findings of the preliminary feasibility study and the opportunities it gives the community. These meetings will give the community the chance to get the information surrounding the ABSW initiative, ask questions and voice their concerns.

“Our residents make up almost 40% of the population of Walton County and 88.5% of taxes generated in the county last year were generated in South Walton,” says ABSW President David Pleat. “It is time to get the facts about incorporation and make an informed decision about the future of South Walton.”

The community meetings, free and open to the public, will outline the origin and purpose of ABSW, the highlights of the feasibility study and findings from a recent survey of South Walton residents. Each meeting will discuss the options available for the future of South Walton, including incorporation into a municipality, and the cost, timeline and impact of incorporation.

“It’s now time to share these results and talk about what’s next,” states Pleat. “We have an incredible opportunity before us, one that allows us to shape the future of South Walton ourselves. Every resident deserves a say in how South Walton is run.”

The meetings will be held:

Monday, May 9th
5:30-7 p.m.
Rosemary Beach Town Hall
S. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, FL

Wednesday, May 11th
5:30-7 p.m.
560 Grand Boulevard
Miramar Beach, FL
across from Grand Park and Cantina Laredo

Thursday, May 12th
5:30-7 p.m.
560 Grand Boulevard
Miramar Beach, FL
across from Grand Park and Cantina Laredo

For more information on A Better South Walton, visit www.abettersouthwalton.org.

About A Better South Walton:

A Better South Walton (ABSW) is made up of a diverse group of citizen volunteers who share a concern about the future of South Walton. ABSW’s mission is to seek more effective governance and local representation for South Walton to preserve and enhance its unique character, property values and quality of life.

ABSW’s focus is on thoughtful analysis and discussion regarding ideas for more effective local governance and therefore, the future of South Walton. ABSW will also work to encourage the citizens of South Walton to weigh in formally and have a say in determining how South Walton will be managed going forward.