The video Bear had was a Surfrider meeting and the bill that passed was from Surfrider. You speak of private beaches, they speak of access. They do tie together but each issue is separate. I see your point. I hope one day we can all come to common ground.
"They do tie together but each issue is separate."
Thank you for ackowledging that each issue is separate. As far as how much they tie together is debatable. Governor Crist clearly discussed
access to PUBLIC beaches (not private) in the video that Bear posted.
"I hope one day we can all come to common ground."
Bobby, don't faint....I do too.
But it will be by compromise and agreement, not via willful confiscation of private property by our county commissioners which would benefit the developers and associated tourism more than to benefit people like you and your friends (locals) who desire to use the beach without interference.
I know you and your buds have a difference of opinion with mine on some issues. With that said, I am fully aware that I make myself an easy target for you guys. Some try to paint me as the bad guy. And as you know, not too many of "me" (beach property owners) speak up very loud on this board.
But, that doesn't mean I am alone in my beliefs (and legal rights). Now that Seaside, Rosemary Beach and other MAJOR developments take the same position as myself (even more so in terms of enforcement), it seems to me that I'm not the only "bad guy" in town. I fully understand that it does not make the private beach situation any more comforting for you.
I have noticed that a lot of the hostile private vs. public posturing exhibited earlier this year has toned down. I'm not sure if its because its an "old" subject on SoWal or because some people are starting to understand the situation.
Let's try to get along during this "evolutionary" process. I define evolution here as improper development straining the "old" way of life down here. In the past, I believe nobody cared who was on the beach because there were simply very few people on the beach relatively speaking (edit: AND most of the people that were there were most likely from the associated beach front developments and properties). In 5 short years I think we agree that there has been significant growth in our area. And since some of it was very inappropriate, there will of course be negative repercussions.
A Sincere Happy Thanksgiving.
