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An Open Letter to Governor DeSantis Save OUR Florida/30A Sand

Beach Comber
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Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis,

Good day sir! I have lived here in Florida for five years and greatly appreciate your leadership as our Governor and pray you're able to take the helm as President of these United States.

I want to invite you and your family to join me and my wife for dinner and a stroll along our beautiful Florida beaches in south Walton County. The land grab of Elitism has burdened Florida’s Beaches/The Emerald Coast with security guards and warning/boundary signs alike. The peace and tranquility that was once an open paradise for all to enjoy has become a battle ground.

Before spring break further unravels the present uneasiness and standoffs, I believe your personal visit will do much to reach all Floridians and all Americans who vacation and enjoy the beach. Your ongoing concern for her people and willingness to make changes for all her citizenry has made Florida great.

Florida's economy has flourished under your leadership with 137 million visitors annually, a 102 billion Economy, 1.7 million jobs from tourism representing 10% of its workforce and 14.1 thousand jobs created in a recent single month from Leisure & Hospitality alone.

"Florida the freest of these United States" needs to stand for all her citizenry and resources. Help us in keeping Florida beaches free and restoring Customary Use to each grain of sand on Florida's beaches so everyone can enjoy a day on the beautiful beaches of Florida.

Hope you will join us soon.

p.s. My wife is a great cook.

Thanks,
John Dillard CPA

Replies

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Beach Fanatic
#2
Nice letter John. Please let us know his response.
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#3
Nice letter John. Please let us know his response.

Boiler plate thanks for your comments. He's not the hero portrayed in this letter.
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#4
No mention of insurance rates tripling under his “leadership?”
For many this is a more pressing issue than beaches as the skyrocketing rates are forcing lower income Floridians to abandon coverage all together or relocate out of state.
bob bob avatar
Beach Fanatic
#5
No mention of insurance rates tripling under his “leadership?”
For many this is a more pressing issue than beaches as the skyrocketing rates are forcing lower income Floridians to abandon coverage all together or relocate out of state.
John has taken action for something he is concerned about. Let's see your letter.
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#6
John has taken action for something he is concerned about. Let's see your letter.
While I appreciate his efforts do you actually believe the Governor will read much less visit and take action because of an open letter, even if filled with fawning praise of his leadership skills, when this has already been dragged through the courts?
bob bob avatar
Beach Fanatic
#7
While I appreciate his efforts do you actually believe the Governor will read much less visit and take action because of an open letter, even if filled with fawning praise of his leadership skills, when this has already been dragged through the courts?
Me and I'm sure many others in our community would appreciate you and Matt not jumping on every poster and subject you don't agree with. Constant criticism is not helpful. Show how you are part of the solution instead of never-ending pointing out problems.
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#8
Me and I'm sure many others in our community would appreciate you and Matt not jumping on every poster and subject you don't agree with. Constant criticism is not helpful. Show how you are part of the solution instead of never-ending pointing out problems.
I didn’t “jump on the poster” and part of the solution is to stop voting for those who cause many of the problems complained about and to this I am part of the solution.
An open letter is used to start a conversation and that is what has occurred.

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Matt J avatar
SWGB
#9
Me and I'm sure many others in our community would appreciate you and Matt not jumping on every poster and subject you don't agree with. Constant criticism is not helpful. Show how you are part of the solution instead of never-ending pointing out problems.

How do you see this letter as a solution? What is the governor going to do?
Jane avatar
Beach Fanatic
#10
How do you see this letter as a solution? What is the governor going to do?
I hope he makes all beaches in Florida public.
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#11
I hope he makes all beaches in Florida public.
I share your hope, but has the governor ever expressed an interest in doing this or even commented on customary use?
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#12
How do you see this letter as a solution? What is the governor going to do?
:popcorn:
blindrid avatar
Beach Lover
#13
No mention of insurance rates tripling under his “leadership?”
For many this is a more pressing issue than beaches as the skyrocketing rates are forcing lower income Floridians to abandon coverage all together or relocate out of state.
Market conditions / claim ratios dictate insurance premiums - nothing else. Blame your neighbor
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#14
Market conditions / claim ratios dictate insurance premiums - nothing else. Blame your neighbor
Ok I’ll blame you while noting you left out profit.
Beach Lover
#15
Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis,

Good day sir! I have lived here in Florida for five years and greatly appreciate your leadership as our Governor and pray you're able to take the helm as President of these United States.

I want to invite you and your family to join me and my wife for dinner and a stroll along our beautiful Florida beaches in south Walton County. The land grab of Elitism has burdened Florida’s Beaches/The Emerald Coast with security guards and warning/boundary signs alike. The peace and tranquility that was once an open paradise for all to enjoy has become a battle ground.

Before spring break further unravels the present uneasiness and standoffs, I believe your personal visit will do much to reach all Floridians and all Americans who vacation and enjoy the beach. Your ongoing concern for her people and willingness to make changes for all her citizenry has made Florida great.

Florida's economy has flourished under your leadership with 137 million visitors annually, a 102 billion Economy, 1.7 million jobs from tourism representing 10% of its workforce and 14.1 thousand jobs created in a recent single month from Leisure & Hospitality alone.

"Florida the freest of these United States" needs to stand for all her citizenry and resources. Help us in keeping Florida beaches free and restoring Customary Use to each grain of sand on Florida's beaches so everyone can enjoy a day on the beautiful beaches of Florida.

Hope you will join us soon.

p.s. My wife is a great cook.

Thanks,
John Dillard CPA
He won’t be president
He won’t be coming to dinner
He’s a loser like his leader
Also he’s just weird
blindrid avatar
Beach Lover
#16
Ok I’ll blame you while noting you left out profit.
Oh Geez: I forgot to mention why businesses exist. Blame me all you want as I have as much input on rates as the Governor does ……
PoppaJ avatar
SoWal Insider
#17
Oh Geez: I forgot to mention why businesses exist. Blame me all you want as I have as much input on rates as the Governor does ……
I did, at your request “neighbor.”

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