Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

Dunes of Seagrove - ResortQuest's answering machine says that they are open, walkover is being repaired, access beside building A is open and pool to reopen on Thursday.

Does anyone know condition of the dunes and beach at Dunes of Seagrove? Have been through the thread and can't find anything... Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Kurt, administrators & contibutors, for this message board and your dedication to getting info to all of us!

Won't be able to come down until end of the month. Hoping that there is some way we can help when we get there. Is there a thread for info on how interested parties can help? Labor, donations, etc...?

Dunes of Seagrove - ResortQuest's answering machine says that they are open, walkover is being repaired, access beside building A is open and pool to reopen on Thursday.

Does anyone know condition of the dunes and beach at Dunes of Seagrove? Have been through the thread and can't find anything... Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Kurt, administrators & contibutors, for this message board and your dedication to getting info to all of us!

Won't be able to come down until end of the month. Hoping that there is some way we can help when we get there. Is there a thread for info on how interested parties can help? Labor, donations, etc...?

They did quite well. As you can see in the photo, their walkover just needs minor repairs, and the one next to it is a walk on.

What a relief - Thank you, Kurt!

Any ideas on how we can be of service when we come down? Just keep checking the message board?

I can only say that the beauty isn't gone in the landscape or the people. Some of the beaches in the French Riviera are mostly rocks. The famous black beach in Hawaii is black due to volcanic ash. You're right, the beach is not what it was yesterday or the day before or the year before or the millenium before. It's a moment, an experience, a memory. Photograph it, Paint it, Write a poem about it. The glass can be half full or half empty. I personally will find solace in the coming days walking on the beach contemplating the power of a force much greater than myself and of course, cleaning up my community. No condo/hotel pool will ever humble me in such a way. Was this my preference? Absolutely not but anyone who owns knows it's the risk we take to be in such a surreal place.

:clap_1: Very well put!!

Kurt,

Thanks for posting the Dunes of Seagrove photo. I, too, have been wondering about the status of Dunes of Seagrove. We are set to be there in 4 weeks. This will be our 3rd stay at the Dunes of Seagrove and we are looking so forward to it. We love the complex and absolutely love the 30A area. I can't even imagine cancelling my trip unless I couldn't get into my unit and in that case I would try to find somewhere else to stay just to experience that wonderful 30A feeling again.

Also, thank you so much for this wonderful website. I have been checking it out for quite some time and finally registered this week. There is a wealth of information on here and I am so pleased to have somewhere to "go" to get information on one of my favorite places in the world. Take care!

Laura

I must say this site has been a blessing!! We felt completely in the dark until we happend to stumble upon it a few days ago...been on it 24/7 since!
My husband, myself and our two kids will be arriving on Friday 7/15 and staying at the Seagrove Villas-Casa Chianti which I understand withstood the storm and...our rental company tells us the beaches are okay in that area. I guess there is a street axcess close by too. Is this true? :?: We love the beach, so if it's not quite true , fill us in on where would be the best area to go.

I must admit, we did consider canceling, but reading all of the messages really inspired us to go for it! I love the spirit that exists among the locals- that's what keeps you going so hang in there! :clap_1: :clap_1:
So look for us on the beach and around town! You can't miss us - we're all really tall!!

Also, our daughter will be turning 11 while we are there(going on 21). Any suggestions on something crazy we could do to celebrate? :floor:

See ya'll soon

Crabby Patti(just until I have my morning java)

I must say this site has been a blessing!! We felt completely in the dark until we happend to stumble upon it a few days ago...been on it 24/7 since!
My husband, myself and our two kids will be arriving on Friday 7/15 and staying at the Seagrove Villas-Casa Chianti which I understand withstood the storm and...our rental company tells us the beaches are okay in that area. I guess there is a street axcess close by too. Is this true? :?: We love the beach, so if it's not quite true , fill us in on where would be the best area to go.

I must admit, we did consider canceling, but reading all of the messages really inspired us to go for it! I love the spirit that exists among the locals- that's what keeps you going so hang in there! :clap_1: :clap_1:
So look for us on the beach and around town! You can't miss us - we're all really tall!!

Also, our daughter will be turning 11 while we are there(going on 21). Any suggestions on something crazy we could do to celebrate? :floor:

See ya'll soon

Crabby Patti(just until I have my morning java)

:cool: A beach birthday party is fun - don't bring balloons though. A picnic on the grounds at Eden State Gardens is very special.

What a relief - Thank you, Kurt!

Any ideas on how we can be of service when we come down? Just keep checking the message board?

:cool:

Keep checking.

Anyone picking up debris, try to get it off the beach. If you can't - pile it near an access and/or near the dune line - NOT CLOSE TO THE WATERLINE.

It will get washed away or covered again - thanks.

Kurt,

Thanks for posting the Dunes of Seagrove photo. I, too, have been wondering about the status of Dunes of Seagrove. We are set to be there in 4 weeks. This will be our 3rd stay at the Dunes of Seagrove and we are looking so forward to it. We love the complex and absolutely love the 30A area. I can't even imagine cancelling my trip unless I couldn't get into my unit and in that case I would try to find somewhere else to stay just to experience that wonderful 30A feeling again.

Also, thank you so much for this wonderful website. I have been checking it out for quite some time and finally registered this week. There is a wealth of information on here and I am so pleased to have somewhere to "go" to get information on one of my favorite places in the world. Take care!

Laura

Thanks to you Laura and all the wonderful words from others I haven't been able to respond to. :clap_1:

Kurt,
Thanks so much for the pic of Eastern Shores. It appears the 100 building is probably looking at reconstruction. Might be your opportunity to get in if someone wants out. The 200 building appears to have fared better and 211 is fine. We'll know more later this week.

How is the Eastern Lake beach access? Is the lake back to its normal course into the Gulf? Friends want to come down Saturday.

Thanks to you and everyone for all the feedback and information. The beach and 30A are a state of mind that transcends any hurricane. I look forward to my children and their children growing up on Eastern Lake and 30A. Kinda like the folks building Alys Beach as featured in this months South Walton magazine, we're in it for the long term! Dennis who?! :clap_1:

God Bless.

TM aka 30A

Excuse the long quote - Kurt where is the picture they are talking about? I have seen the latest ones you posted, but not the one that shows bldg 1. Thanks for your help. :idontno:

Excuse the long quote - Kurt where is the picture they are talking about? I have seen the latest ones you posted, but not the one that shows bldg 1. Thanks for your help. :idontno:

Is this it? Click to enlarge.

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:clap_1: Very well put!!

:clap_1: Ditto!
We're from Arlington too. Where do you live?

Is this it? Click to enlarge.

Yes it is. I can't seem to find the group of pics that include that one!
Thanks. :(

Hey everyone! This is a great site and the info is unbelievable.

My family is scheduled for July 31st at Thyme After Thyme, just two blocks from Seaside. It is technically Seagrove, but it is so close I have been looking mostly at Seaside pictures. I have no idea how far some of the Seagrove places that are posted are from our home. Everything sounds ok for the property from what I can find. Does someone have specific information about the house and what might be the closest way on to the beach around there? I know the beach access and walkovers were hit hard. I am just wandering if I should take some jumping gear to get down to the beach! Whatever it takes to enjoy the beauty there I will do!

We will be there. It always amazes me at what the beaches themselves do to replenish after storms. We love 30A and have been a yearly visitor to Dune I in Dune Allen. I was crushed to see the photo of the pool knowing that most of the condos sit out further than the pool. Bless those owners hearts. That was truly a great little place by the beach.

I was also going to go to my bosses condo in Crystal Beach (Crystal Dunes) for a few days before. I know that the pilings on one end are exposed, but if anyone has been down there and has specific info, I would appreciate it!

Thanks

Hello,
My family is scheduled to go to Destin on the 30th of July. We are staying at the Inlet Reef on Holiday Isle, and we know that it got hit pretty hard. I am wondering if anybody knows what the condition is of the beaches, etc. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks

Hey everyone! This is a great site and the info is unbelievable.

My family is scheduled for July 31st at Thyme After Thyme, just two blocks from Seaside. It is technically Seagrove, but it is so close I have been looking mostly at Seaside pictures. I have no idea how far some of the Seagrove places that are posted are from our home. Everything sounds ok for the property from what I can find. Does someone have specific information about the house and what might be the closest way on to the beach around there? I know the beach access and walkovers were hit hard. I am just wandering if I should take some jumping gear to get down to the beach! Whatever it takes to enjoy the beauty there I will do!

We will be there. It always amazes me at what the beaches themselves do to replenish after storms. We love 30A and have been a yearly visitor to Dune I in Dune Allen. I was crushed to see the photo of the pool knowing that most of the condos sit out further than the pool. Bless those owners hearts. That was truly a great little place by the beach.

I was also going to go to my bosses condo in Crystal Beach (Crystal Dunes) for a few days before. I know that the pilings on one end are exposed, but if anyone has been down there and has specific info, I would appreciate it!

Thanks

Closest access will be a few blocks west at Seaside.

I have no info on Destin. Scenic 98 at Miramar is closed in SoWal, but I don't know how much of it.

Hello,
My family is scheduled to go to Destin on the 30th of July. We are staying at the Inlet Reef on Holiday Isle, and we know that it got hit pretty hard. I am wondering if anybody knows what the condition is of the beaches, etc. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks

No one has been allowed out there yet as far as I know.

I've been reading everything as it comes in, but I haven't seen anything about Deer Lake Park. Perhaps I missed it. How much damage did it suffer?
Thanks!

I've been reading everything as it comes in, but I haven't seen anything about Deer Lake Park. Perhaps I missed it. How much damage did it suffer?
Thanks!

I was there yesterday and the long boardwalk is fine but the walkover is gone at the end. It was beautiful out there.