Canopy on the beach

[2bohemians]

I think I've read policy which allows for permitted vending on beaches. If I recall, it wasn't specific as to the type of ownership. Can you pull the particular ordinance which says otherwise?

We were told this info by Donna at Code Enforcement .... you can vend on a private beach with permission .... but not a public one .... she said that up until now it has been overlooked .... but that they just had a meeting ... lots of changes and that this will not be allowed anymore .... she said the only way you can operate as a beach service is that a customer can order the chairs and umbrellas but it is the customers responsibility to take the chair to the beach and remove it at the end of the day.

 

[Teresa]

remember that red chicklets are available for giving to trolls.

how true it is. however, I believe total disregard, meaning absolutely no response to any troll, and moving on to view posts from real posters, is the best solution.

Yesterday, I searched a stretch of beach in Seagrove. Out of ten tents, one had people under it, two had not canvas tops, and the remainder were empty, except for crap stored under them. I know of at least three which were removed before dark.

why am I not surprised by your findings? its what I see every single time I'm at the beach. the canopy is "saving" someone's spot, at least it seems so.

OM-


With 20/20 hindsight, the next time I see trolling, I'll do what I should have done this time - ignore it altogether and hope that everyone else does the same.

this is a very hard thing to do, but with practice, we can learn to totally disregard troll posts. it is really the only effective way to deal with it (at least given my personal experience/observations). any other way is a waste of your time, and responses to trolls often result in name calling and the thread deteriorates. either use ignore button or just move on. the ignore button works great. unfortunately, our fearless and hard working admin/moderators do not have this option (ignore button) - but they can help us out if trolling gets out of hand. leave it to them.



Minnie - your apology was kind, but no need here among friends. I think we knew where you were coming from. no worries.

 

[Savethebeach]

We were told this info by Donna at Code Enforcement .... you can vend on a private beach with permission .... but not a public one .... she said that up until now it has been overlooked .... but that they just had a meeting ... lots of changes and that this will not be allowed anymore .... she said the only way you can operate as a beach service is that a customer can order the chairs and umbrellas but it is the customers responsibility to take the chair to the beach and remove it at the end of the day.

I think that it would be helpful to allow beach chair companies to set up and remove chairs and umbrellas. This would reduce the amount of stuff that is left over night. Plus, the beach service does a better job installing the umbrellas which make them less likely to blow away. An added bonus is that the beach service can be required to remove all litter that is left during the day. What do you all think?

 

[2bohemians]

I think that it would be helpful to allow beach chair companies to set up and remove chairs and umbrellas. This would reduce the amount of stuff that is left over night. Plus, the beach service does a better job installing the umbrellas which make them less likely to blow away. An added bonus is that the beach service can be required to remove all litter that is left during the day. What do you all think?

Regarding trash, the beach ordinance reads:


Each vendor shall have a trash receptacle on the site, and shall, at the end of each business day, be required to ensure that all trash resulting from operations within a distance of 100 feet measured in any direction is removed from the beach.

 

[Smiling JOe]

You cannot just ignore trolls because other readers looking for info may believe what the trolls write if there is no one objecting to them.

 

[2bohemians]

You cannot just ignore trolls because other readers looking for info may believe what the trolls write if there is no one objecting to them.

Good point SJ

 

[cpete]

Crowding

And we thought the beaches were getting crowded in Sowal...

 

[TripleB]

Kathydwells wanted me to let y'all know that Tent Boy (aka TripleB), sets his alarm on vacation every morning at 6 am. He does this because he cares deeply about the turtles. You heard it here first- Triple B the left wing environmentalist.

He's gonna kill me! Lucky he won't see this until he is back in Alabama!!!!


He and the assistant tent boys sent them up, place the chairs, and get it ready for the day for Kathy and the other wonderful gals in their group.

At the end of the day (after Cabana Boy has made about 20 trips up and down the steps with frozen drinks), the Tent Men (for they are nowmen at the end of the day), take down the tents, and haul them and the chairs and the coolers back to safe haven in the condos. Then Kathy dutifully sets Triple B's alarm clock so he's ready to go for the next day.

And this is how we protect our beaches. Thanks Darlene, TripleB, and the rest of your group! We you!

This is the first time I have ever been called an "left-wing enviromentalist". I guess it goes to show that I can adapt. There is nothing more annoying than sitting out at night, gazing at the emerald waters and hearing the load clanking noise of turtle heads hitting canopy post.

 

[Jdarg]

This is the first time I have ever been called an "left-wing enviromentalist". I guess it goes to show that I can adapt. There is nothing more annoying than sitting out at night, gazing at the emerald waters and hearing the load clanking noise of turtle heads hitting canopy post.

And let me just say my heart swelled with gratitude and joy when I watched you wrestle down those canopies....you turtle loving softie you!

I am looking for an extra special turtle t-shirt for your efforts, to go with your turtle book from the gals.

 

[ShallowsNole]

We were told this info by Donna at Code Enforcement .... you can vend on a private beach with permission .... but not a public one .... she said that up until now it has been overlooked .... but that they just had a meeting ... lots of changes and that this will not be allowed anymore .... she said the only way you can operate as a beach service is that a customer can order the chairs and umbrellas but it is the customers responsibility to take the chair to the beach and remove it at the end of the day.

I'm confused...why do we (meaning county, not specifically my office) sell beach vending permits?