Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

Sorry if anyone has already posted this, haven't had time to read all the new posts, but Seagrove Villas is out of service - don't know how long. I heard the units closest to the beach and the end unit of the first set are very close to the edge. Saw the tape keeping people out yesterday.

I also heard there were 60 buildings condemed in Walton County yesterday.

I really hate to hear this about the Villas - that is an institution in Seagrove. The people that work there are so nice, too.

Well, this is very sad for me. I have stayed in one of the units closest to the beach for the last 6 years. We have had a lot of fun and many happy memories have been made there!!! I hope that it survives!!! Thanks for your post.

Hi Kurt. Are you talking about the public access next to OSP? We are staying in a house adjacent to OSP in August and was wondering if that is the beach access you are talking about. I know that there was a ramp there before, but like you said in another post, they aren't doing ramps yet. So...just wondering if that is the access you mean????

Regional accesses will be done first. I was thinking of Santa Clara access.

Is the Seagrove Villas the same as the Villas of Seagrove?! We got a letter from our rental co. that our unit was NOT impacted by the storm. I've called them several times this morning...no answer! :idontno:

Seagrove villas is the motel across from Wheelhouse restauarant - Villas of Seagrove is new buildings next to Garand Isle (cowgirl kitchen) - they should be fine.

Any updates on sewage problem at Gulf Trace?

I heard they will be hooking up to sewer. There are damaged houses on the gulf that are first priority.

Any updates on sewage problem at Gulf Trace?

We will be in Gulf Trace starting Saturday. I spoke to someone in Gulf Trace this morning. They stated that the sewage problem was totally misleading in the newspaper - that there were septic tanks thrown around, but they would be removed quickly - probably today. They were all pumped dry before Dennis hit so there was NO raw sewage issue.

BTW, they also stated that there was actually MORE sand at Gulf Trace than before (?) but it was very flat and you can access the beach directly from Gulf trace, you just have to walk "around" to the flat part. Of course, all dunes are gone. Since I've never been to this area, I'm not sure how that would work.

Hope this helps...see you at the beach 😀

Any recommendations out there for sand companies. I spoke to Gerry Demers (deputy building official for Walton County) this morning and he said that homeowners are resposible for getting the sand brought in. It has to be white, and tested by the county. We have only 4 feet of sand, and then a 20 - 25 ft drop! Don't even know if I can afford it, but I have to start doing something! He told me that the DEP has said there is NO sand for scrapping or for dredging. There is another emergency meeting at 11am today - I hope the DEP and the county can come up with something more than just giving us permission to get a permit to have sand brought in. But, until then, I have to start doing my homeowrk. So...if you know of a sand compnay please pass the info on.
Thanks!!!

Regional accesses will be done first. I was thinking of Santa Clara access.

What is the difference between Regional and public accesses? :idontno:

I believe the regional accesses have large parking lots, bathrooms and picnic tables. Sort of a mini park. The public accesses are just the walk overs to the beach that are provided very frequently along 30-A.

Since you're down there, any word on the Seacrest Beach/Sunset Beach deeded access? Since it's private I'm wondering if it will be completed faster.

Will renters at Seacrest be allowed to use the RB access? We have renters coming in Saturday and I'm trying to keep them up to date. Thanks. By the way, appreciate your great update above. The best I've heard yet from anyone. :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

Just spoke to a friend at the Seacrest HOA and the Sunset Beach beachwalk will be completed in 2 weeks. I always used the RB walk when I lived on the east side of Seacrest and the RB Assoc told us that there was no problem using their beachwalks as long as we didn't use their pools which are private. Your renters should be fine. Our Pool is open and the management company who has been missing just had a truck here.

We are scheduled to leave for Destin on Sunday, July 17 and will be staying at the Best Western Summerplace Inn. Can anyone tell me if that hotel sustained and damage and if the beaches in that area are open and roads are accessible. I've never been to Destin before and was and still am really looking forward to a much needed vacation. Any information and photos of the Destin area beaches would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance!

We met with a contractor with Sterling Building Specialist yesterday. He was very informative and we're waiting for a firm bid today. BUT be prepared it is very expensive, we lost about 30ft , 800-605-6586 (Dennis Hambry). Good Luck!

Hopefully they will get their access rebuilt by then, if not there should be one nearby that is complete. The county has a main access near there with a lot of parking and it should be one of the first ones rebuilt.

I'm hoping that they will be able to use all the plans and materials lists that were used after Ivan to expedite rebuilds.

THANK YOU for taking the time to respond. We are VERY excited about coming - 4 families from our area are traveling together.

Your photos are amazing. I found two somewhere last night in a string that were of Dennis coming in. Can you point me to where I can find them again?

THANK YOU for taking the time to respond. We are VERY excited about coming - 4 families from our area are traveling together.

Your photos are amazing. I found two somewhere last night in a string that were of Dennis coming in. Can you point me to where I can find them again?

Thanks! :wub: http://www.sowal.com/photos-070905.html

We met with a contractor with Sterling Building Specialist yesterday. He was very informative and we're waiting for a firm bid today. BUT be prepared it is very expensive, we lost about 30ft , 800-605-6586 (Dennis Hambry). Good Luck!

How expensive? did you get a cost number to rebuild 30 feet?

Thanks! :wub: http://www.sowal.com/photos-070905.html

If someone wanted to purchase one/some of your photos, how would one do so? They are wonderful.

I believe the regional accesses have large parking lots, bathrooms and picnic tables. Sort of a mini park. The public accesses are just the walk overs to the beach that are provided very frequently along 30-A.

Thanks!

If someone wanted to purchase one/some of your photos, how would one do so? They are wonderful.

Just e-mail me the file name/number and your address, unless you want to pick up. 8X10 or 14 X 20, all available in color or B&W (specify).

Thanks for the updates everyone. We have been coming to Gulf Trace for 17 years and love it. We look forward to it every year. We are staying this year at the Sea Turtle. We called Rivard and they said that they have not checked out the property yet as of 7/14. They also could not tell me the closest beach access or the status of the septic tanks. We are concerned because we are meeting family in the area and are traveling a considerable distance. We would hate to miss the trip, but would like some info before we leave. Any help you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the hard work. This area is paradise to us. 🙂