I know many don't see the Beach Breeze/Defuniak Herald so I thought I would post this article from July 12th that I found interesting. It looks like we will have more fireworks in addition to handcuffs on the beach. By the way, note that this will affect private individuals and vendors so let the funn begin..
Items left on beach to be removed
By DOTTY NIST
"Remove it or lose it," is now the rule in the evening on Walton County beaches.
To alleviate what has been identified as "a severe problem," Walton County has initiated a coordinated approach to have beaches clear of clutter in the evenings. The clutter of chairs, awnings, umbrellas, and other items on the beach has long been a complaint of South Walton Turtle Watch volunteers.
Federally-protected native sea turtles come onto the beach during their spring and fall nesting season, and their reproduction can be hampered by obstacles left on the beach in the evening. Human beachgoers can also run into or trip over these obstacles as they walk on the beach at night.
On June 28, Pat Blackshear, county planning and development services director, announced a cooperative effort between the county, the tourism council, and the sheriff's office to address the problem.
Blackshear explained that items left on the beach would be tagged and then removed after 24 hours if not taken off the beach by their owners. The policy applies both to private individuals and beach vendors, who are being notified by mail.
Walton County Sheriff's Office and Walton County Code Enforcement personnel will share patrol and tagging duties. South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) personnel will pick up tagged items once the 24-hour period has elapsed, and owners will forfeit items that are picked up.
TDC Executive Director Kriss Titus commented that, while Walton County's beaches have been honored by the Clean Beaches Council, she believes that the TDC has not been getting the message out about the importance of an uncluttered beach.
She said the TDC plans a "remove it or lose it" marketing campaign and will post information on its web page urging visitors to comply.
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Beach Fanatic
Here's a coulple more[/ATTACH]:rofl: :funn:
Beach FanaticAuthor
dang it! i am looking for the kind you ride. keep looking!
now were talking!
long as y'all are taking orders.
If you get the double, are you expecting to have to use a tent to keep it covered and out of the sun... If so, we will have to alert Ms. Kitty :nono1:
SoWal Insider
If you get the double, are you expecting to have to use a tent to keep it covered and out of the sun... If so, we will have to alert Ms. Kitty :nono1:
nah, if i get the double Miss Kitty can ride in it!:funn:
Beach FanaticAuthor
Meow
nah, if i get the double Miss Kitty can ride in it!:funn:
In it or on it?
SoWal Insider
nah, if i get the double Miss Kitty can ride in it!:funn:
Now THAT would be a sight. You with a tiara on and Miss Kitty with her shellphone. :funn:
hmmmm......can't remember
Here's a coulple more[/ATTACH]:rofl: :funn:
Do you have to have a permit to drive it on the beach? Now I'm REALLY confused...!
SoWal Insider
In it or on it?
in the back like the puppy in greenroomsurfer's post #502, you can wave like we are in a parade!
Now THAT would be a sight. You with a tiara on and Miss Kitty with her shellphone. :funn:
Do you have to have a permit to drive it on the beach? Now I'm REALLY confused...!
yeah, I'll get one of those big 'uns and stick it on the side....it will be as big as the cooler!
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This is fun, but it is often a good idea to start a parallel thread in the lounge when you feel yourself getting out of control on a serious topic. Just a nice way of saying:
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Meow
bb started it.
Back on topic...it is amazing how beautiful the beach is at BMB this morning. I am conTENT!
Back on topic...it is amazing how beautiful the beach is at BMB this morning.
I am conTENT!SoWal Insider
bb started it.
Back on topic...it is amazing how beautiful the beach is at BMB this morning.
Tattletale!
It's simple, if you bring it down to the beach with you.....take it back at the end of the day. The end.
Beach Fanatic
I need a name for a beach access. I take Lakewood south from Scenic 30A, turn left for one block on something, turn right for one block to the beach. The road there is named Beachfront Tr. So what would be the best or "official" way to refer to it? I've been saying "Lakewood/Beachfront Tr.". I'm open to better ideas, tips, info. Maybe there is a county list of beach accesses?
Here's a picture of it:
TIA
Here's a picture of it:
TIA
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beats on hood
I need a name for a beach access. I take Lakewood south from Scenic 30A, turn left for one block on something, turn right for one block to the beach. The road there is named Beachfront Tr. So what would be the best or "official" way to refer to it? I've been saying "Lakewood/Beachfront Tr.". I'm open to better ideas, tips, info. Maybe there is a county list of beach accesses?http://www.protectwaltoncountybeaches.com/BSWAccessMap062007.pdf
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Beach FanaticAuthor
I need a name for a beach access. I take Lakewood south from Scenic 30A, turn left for one block on something, turn right for one block to the beach. The road there is named Beachfront Tr. So what would be the best or "official" way to refer to it? I've been saying "Lakewood/Beachfront Tr.". I'm open to better ideas, tips, info. Maybe there is a county list of beach accesses?
Here's a picture of it:
TIA
It's called Walton Dunes Regional Beach Access due to the land lease from the Bureau of Land Management.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Early reports are that more then 20 loads of tagged items were removed in the first week. Looks like a pretty good START to me. Now, it will be even more interesting to see how well it works when they can take some of the predictability out of the program.
Good job everyone who is working on this program, and good luck!
Good job everyone who is working on this program, and good luck!
SoWal Expert
Early reports are that more then 20 loads of tagged items were removed in the first week. Looks like a pretty good START to me. Now, it will be even more interesting to see how well it works when they can take some of the predictability out of the program.
Good job everyone who is working on this program, and good luck!
Where is the loot?
Do you know anybody with connections? I could do my Christmas shopping this way!! (of course, my family and friends will all wonder why they recieved a beach chair, skimboard, bucket, and giant pop up tent for their gifts- all coated in sand!
)Meow
Early reports are that more then 20 loads of tagged items were removed in the first week. Looks like a pretty good START to me. Now, it will be even more interesting to see how well it works when they can take some of the predictability out of the program.
Good job everyone who is working on this program, and good luck!
Ya Hoo! Good work people!
I like that sentence...keep 'em on their toes!!! Beach FanaticAuthor
Where is the loot?
Don't know...
, But it's not on the beach Beach Fanatic
http://www.protectwaltoncountybeaches.com/BSWAccessMap062007.pdf
This is a great map. Just what I wanted/needed. Thanks.
It's called Walton Dunes Regional Beach Access due to the land lease from the Bureau of Land Management.
Great to have the whole name. Thanks so much for this info. Now to correct my stuff....
Beach Fanatic
Where is the loot? )
Park in unmarked car at a point where the TDC pickup truck exits the beach, say 7-9 a.m. on the day they are picking up tagged items from that zone. Follow the truck with telltale items. Or possibly the TDC guy will tell you, if you ask. I talked to a couple of them. One was handing out zone schedules on request. Both were OK with being in videos, which I thought was quite gracious.
Meow
Park in unmarked car at a point where the TDC pickup truck exits the beach, say 7-9 a.m. on the day they are picking up tagged items from that zone. Follow the truck with telltale items. Or possibly the TDC guy will tell you, if you ask. I talked to a couple of them. One was handing out zone schedules on request. Both were OK with being in videos, which I thought was quite gracious.
...you are my hero! I am thinking this video could be shown at Mountain Film.Tent update...the red tent is back. Will it be taken down tonight?
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SoWal Expert
Tent update...the red tent is back. Will it be taken down tonight?
What if this web cam has night vision?
Meow
What if this web cam has night vision?
It doesn't from here in Dallas! ;-)
Beach Fanatic
Here is a good site for beach camera's. Sorry It doesn't have night vision. http://www.angelfire.com/fl/boardheads2/surfcams.html
Beach Fanatic
Mr. BeachSiO2 my wife need's some science stuff. A multi-level sand sieve if ya can find one. I have a list on the for sale thread but I thought I could get your attention here. If ya have her cell number give her a call if she doesn't call you first. Thank you for shopping at walmart!
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