Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

We just returned from Seaside. A security guard is posted
at the beach "walkdown" but he/she was hit or
miss whether they checked Seaside credentials
to use the walkway. The beach looks so much
better today than the first day we were there.
It was quite crowded with chairs and tents
side by side. If I wanted to use Seaside's walkway
and were not a guest of the resort, and
someone tried to stop me, I certainly would
not hesitate to mention the amount of patronage
I have given their stores and restaurants over
the years. Good luck to everyone trying to
get down to the beach. Think twice about
cancelling your reservations as we had a wonderful
time and very little trouble !!!

There were about 35 of us who just spent a week at Pan-A-Sea-A and Covell GT in Gulf Trace-Grayton Beach. The first few days were ok, but we spent most of the time in the pool. There was a lot of seaweed on the beach and the walk-down had been wiped out. After about the 3rd day, we noticed the water was starting to clear and work had begun on the walk down. By day 5, the water was very clear and the walk-down was finished. We were very happy we kept our reservation and had an incredible time. Thanks to all of you who posted the positive messages...it did help us make our decision to continue with the plans!!!

woodysgrl, how was the beach while you were there? we're leaving friday night. we are staying at the house of friends, so i'm not sure what credentials we'll have to show a security guard. maybe i should take photos of us standing inside the doorway to our house? 😉

We have just returned from a great week at Seagrove and want to thank everyone who posted info in the week after Dennis. The walkover where we stayed was being rebuilt as we arrived and by Sunday the water was perfectly clear and warm - like a giant swimming pool. The grouper sandwiches were great, Seaside Rep's "Complete Works of Shakespeare" was a delightful romp and the sales were outstanding at the Silver Sands outlet mall. The Red Bar and Cafe 30-A were better than ever.

We were very sorry to see the damage to the dunes and to some property but felt so lucky to be there at least for a little while. We did our best to help the economy! Hope we'll see you next year.

"If you're luck enough to be at the beach, you're lucky enough."

I enjoyed reading your reply. We go down every year, decided not to go this year. But after seeing what Dennis did, we need to go back. Too many good memories. It was hard to see what happened to the dunes and beaches that brought us so much pleasure. Not to mention the food that brought us so much pleasure. Yes-the Red Bar, BeachMa, if you read this, remember the peckerini pasta! And our twin leppard sister, herrre! :floor: Well, again we will be there as usual the week of August 13th. Looking forward to yet another year, eventhough the beaches will not be as perfect, hope we can help out in some way so that our kids can carry out our family traditions! Remember, what happens at the RedBar, stays at the RedBar! :floor: :clap_1: :clap_1: :floor: :lolabove: :wub: And what happened at Bud & Alley's, we might go to hell for :rofl: Yea, somebody needs to "get a room" :bang: :clap_1: :clap_1:

I noticed alot of people from this "venue" are from good old St. Louis area. We also are from the area, well sort of, Belleville, don't laugh. It's a real good time out there there at the beaches. :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

I've seen some metion of canopies-negative-was wondering what that was all about. We were planning to bring one with us this year. Are they not welcome? :idontno:

Also, any news of walkovers in Seagrove area?

Thanks!!!!

We just got back from Seagrove Beach on the 24th. There was a great beach access off Lakewood Dr. straight past the first Stop sign, follow the curve in the road to a 4way stop at Beach Front Trail make a right. The road curves at the beach access where you can park and walk right onto the beach. It was beautiful and the water was wonderful. We can't wait to go back!

I noticed alot of people from this "venue" are from good old St. Louis area. We also are from the area, well sort of, Belleville, don't laugh. It's a real good time out there there at the beaches. :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

We "St. Louisians" must just know a good thing when we see it! :clap_1:

I noticed alot of people from this "venue" are from good old St. Louis area. We also are from the area, well sort of, Belleville, don't laugh. It's a real good time out there there at the beaches. :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

OH MY GOODNESS...my husband is from there! His father, stepmom, brother and sister still live in Belleville. I won't laugh...after growing up in Houston, Belleville is kind of quaint! And there is lots of horseradish there as well!

Has Pompano Joe's ever reopened?

I passed by yesterday and they we're open. They had jury-rigged some decking to get customers into the building. The Crab Trap and Whalestail have also re-opened. As best I can tell Capt. Dave's looks to be still closed.

I am getting concerned about our winter rental in Gulf Trace. We have rented Seashore Getaway West for the month of January, and it is gulf front, with only one house between it and that famous singer's place. From the sounds of things, we may not be able to enjoy January there this winter. We are especially worried, because it is one of the few gulf front properties that will allow us to bring our dog along. Has anyone seen this house, and does it look like it will be one of the condemned units?

Does anyone know the condition of the beach walkway at Legacy in Seagrove Beach?

Thank you for your help.

I heard the Wheel House Resturant in Seagrove burnt down, whats the story on this? :idontno:

Thanks!

I heard the Wheel House Resturant in Seagrove burnt down, whats the story on this? :idontno:

Thanks!

A lot of damage - see
http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1017

We're down here since Saturday, and we're happy to report the beach is gorgeous. When it hasn't rained, the sunsets are glorious as usual, and there are many people enjoying the beach even at night (kids with flashlites running after ghost crabs--a wonderful sight.)

Beach accesses are spotty in Seagrove--we're fortunate that our complex has a completed beach access, but others next door do not yet have one. There is startling beach erosiion since last year--it looks like a huge hand came down the beach gouging out the dunes, leaving a huge wound. The pix I saw do not do it justice. Some property owners are really going to have a hard time--and I know there are no easy answers.

A question--why hasn't Seaside rebuilt anything yet? I must admit to being surprised to see a number of condo complexes with functional accesses, and even some private owners have rebuilt, and yet Seaside has none?
Another question--what is the story on the big fanciful pink house in Seagrove? It has substantial damage to its porches, and it looks like half or more of the foundation was eroded. Rumor on the beach is that it "has to be torn down." Its in an area of substantial beach erosion with a number of houses/complexes built very close to the water.

But all in all--it is still a beautiful, magical place.

The Wave

An article in our paper today saying that a buoy recorded a 91-ft. wind wave off the coast of Mississippi during Hurricane Ivan. It would have effected the area to the NE most. Because of the nature of the recording, the scientists believe this wave could actually have been up to 132 feet high--- 😱

I have my canoe ready for whitewater. :shock: :blink: :lol:

Re: The Wave

An article in our paper today saying that a buoy recorded a 91-ft. wind wave off the coast of Mississippi during Hurricane Ivan. It would have effected the area to the NE most. Because of the nature of the recording, the scientists believe this wave could actually have been up to 132 feet high--- 😱

WHOA...I read that as well and even though it wasn't a "tsunami", all I could think was... there's some surfer somewhere going..."bummer dude, missed that one!" I could have done w/o that scientific report!