Picture it! Seaside 1986

Seaside! Pioneering New Urbanism. Yes it became a tourist hot spot but that's because people love it!

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Another century!

I remember when. We honeymooned in Dune Allen Beach in 1989, and spent time exploring Seaside and nearby areas. Not much happening but loved the beaches of course (I grew up visiting Grayton Beach and of course PCB). Moved to Point Washington just before they started filming Truman. I still enjoy visiting Seaside like a tourist in the off season. On occasion I'll go during the busy season just to see how it's going. This summer I had to wait in line to get into Duckies. That was a first. Still a few good shops left, but becoming one big Seaside brand store it seems. I love Art of Simple store. No shortage of good eats and drinks all around town.

Still the best Farmers Market in the area and we do sneak in there on an occasional Saturday morning.

Ever wonder how the town of Seaside, Florida began? It's become an extremely popular place to visit and served as a model that many new small towns have followed. Read on to learn about the history of Seaside.

Not sure when this was taken. Late 80's I'm guessing!

That video was also taken before the "construction workers must wear full beards" ordinance was repealed.

True story: The Post Office was built by a Californian! That's right. I cannot remember his name, at all. He was a good dude, but man, was he an outsider. He wore combat boots, big full beard, and long sleeve shirts in the summertime!? This was 1984 or so. Weirdos were everywhere.

My spouse, now retired, was an urban planner and at times all he would talk about was Seaside and New Urbanism. Even though we didn’t live here at the time, I feel like we watched it develop in real time.