Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

How long did it take to rebuild walkovers after Ivan? I didn't pay attention because we were too busy drying out and fixing our house, which got socked because the contractors couldn't fix our roof leak before the storm hit. :blink:

Like others we are booked solid through August. Assuming we did better this time, what should we tell renters about likely beach access? Days, weeks, months? I'm sure those beached septic tanks won't help. 😱

High Pointe walkover was completed when we were there for fall break which was the 2nd weekend in October. But you could get to the beach before then, just had to jump off 😀

After Ivan, Rosemary Beach completed 'something' for beach access very quickly and also was neighborly enough to let High Pointe use it.

Here are some quotes from Monday's Atlanta newspaper concerning damage from Dennis--you can also go to www.ajc.com to read stories.
1. Power lines were still standing along Seagrove Beach, and the boarded Red Bar appeared untouched. Seaside Village appeared to have minimal damage.
2. The 30 foot high sand dunes at Seagrove and Seaside were badly eroded. The huge waves ate away 15 feet of the dune line.
3. Every walkover in the Seaside/Seagrove area had been cut at the dune line. Tourists who come to the area will have no way to get down to the beaches from the high dunes.
4. Waves up to 35 feet high, recorded by a buoy, crashed into Navarre Beach.
5. The Treasure Ship Restaurant on Thomas Dr. in Panama City was heavily damaged.
6. Overall, the storm did less damage than Ivan in the Seaside/Seagrove area.

Great Info All!!

My family is planning on heading down to The Cottages at Camp Creek and was wondering what we should expect. Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Also, I here another Hurricane is forming in the Carribean!!! 😱

Has anyone been down to Blue Mountain Beach and the Brickyard area? We are headed down and would like to know what to expect. I know the 331 bridge isn't open yet. I believe it will be by the time I get there. Thanks for any info.

dragonfly, sorry to report that our landscaper who saw blue mt beach yesterday said the erosion was worse than opal in places. some houses have not much lot left on beach side.good luck to you and yours.

Have you heard anything about the section around Gaffrey Art?

Great Info All!!

My family is planning on heading down to The Cottages at Camp Creek and was wondering what we should expect. Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Also, I here another Hurricane is forming in the Carribean!!! 😱

When will you be there? I'm planning to be there with two children begining July 18 (evening) and I've been told the pool is fine (that's important because it's a very nice pool), the cottages are fine, and the electricity has been on. It may be a problem getting to the beach across the street because I heard the beach access is gone. If we can't get to that beach, our plan is to go to some of the beach accesses that don't need walkovers such as Seaside, Grayton beach. It means we'll probably go to the beach once a day rather than twice a day. We'll also plan on going to the free outdoor concerts and movies at Seaside and Rosemary Beach in the evening.

Send me an email and let me know where you'll be staying and we can say hi to each other when we're there. We have two cottages there so are quite familiar with the area and, though we're very disappointed with the beaches, we know we can't control the ocean, it will be fine again, and we have plenty of other things to do -- I'm going to relax and enjoy our vacation thoroughly regardless of the hurricane. I'm going to be thankful our cottages held up (I think they did -- I haven't heard otherwise and someone would have told me). Also, I think it's going to be fascinating for the kids to see what a hurricane can do -- I was there after Ivan and wished the kids were with me (but be careful at the beach because if there's wood around, it may have nails in it). My hunch is that everything other than the beach will be the same as always, which is pretty paradise-like.

The sky is blue today..beautiful day. We never lost power in Pt. Washington and went over to friends house yesterday on Eastern Lake and that area also has power. The lake was very high and only saw a couple of houses on the lake that looked as if they may have damage. Summers Edge looks fine. Will drive around more today to check out other areas.

This photo in the gallery at Monterrey condos and Capistrano condos in Seacrest 1/2 mile west of Sand Cliffs:

Also wanted to report that Seaside has no power today. Will let you kno when that changes.

While the Weather Channel and the networks focused on Pensacola and Panama City, this board has been a welcome source for info about the 30A area.

I would appreciate any reports from the western part of 30A, specifically Santa Rosa Beach and Dune Allen. We have a home at Dune Allen and will be coming from Louisville to check on it in a day or two.

When will you be there? I'm planning to be there with two children begining July 18 (evening) and I've been told the pool is fine (that's important because it's a very nice pool), the cottages are fine, and the electricity has been on. It may be a problem getting to the beach across the street because I heard the beach access is gone. If we can't get to that beach, our plan is to go to some of the beach accesses that don't need walkovers such as Seaside, Grayton beach. It means we'll probably go to the beach once a day rather than twice a day. We'll also plan on going to the free outdoor concerts and movies at Seaside and Rosemary Beach in the evening.

Send me an email and let me know where you'll be staying and we can say hi to each other when we're there. We have two cottages there so are quite familiar with the area and, though we're very disappointed with the beaches, we know we can't control the ocean, it will be fine again, and we have plenty of other things to do -- I'm going to relax and enjoy our vacation thoroughly regardless of the hurricane. I'm going to be thankful our cottages held up (I think they did -- I haven't heard otherwise and someone would have told me). Also, I think it's going to be fascinating for the kids to see what a hurricane can do -- I was there after Ivan and wished the kids were with me (but be careful at the beach because if there's wood around, it may have nails in it). My hunch is that everything other than the beach will be the same as always, which is pretty paradise-like.

Hey!! Thanks for the response!! We are planning on heading down this Saturday, July 16th and staying through the following Sat. We are renting the Turtle Boy Cottage with my family (Wife and 2 kids) and my inlaws. I am going to call Beach Rentals of South Walton and see if there are any problems with us coing down on saturday. With my daughter being only 9 months, we will most likely be in the pool most of the time. So, I'm glad to here that it's in good shape!!

Where did you get your info from as to the condition of the community? Email me at adam.fishman@bellsouth.com if you would like!!

Also, I hope Hurricane Emily veers away from the Gulf Coast!!!!!

High Pointe

Wondering about damage at high pointe. My client is still wanting to come down...I know she just HAS to get to the beach. Is anyone allowed in yet?

Power is on in Old Florida Village, Santa Rosa Beach. I'm heading back there later today or tomorrow.