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Makes Walton County's purchase of the 300 feet of beach at the Eastern Lake outfall for $9.5 million early this year look like not a bad buy.

Makes Walton County&#039;s purchase of the 300 feet of beach at the Eastern Lake outfall for $9.5 million early this year look like not a bad buy.

bob bob

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Makes Walton County's purchase of the 300 feet of beach at the Eastern Lake outfall for $9.5 million early this year look like not a bad buy.
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Except we won't be able to develop as I recall.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="miznotebook">Makes Walton County&#039;s purchase of the 300 feet of beach at the Eastern Lake outfall for $9.5 million early this year look like not a bad buy.</blockquote>Except we won&#039;t be able to develop as I recall.

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I realize they probably aren’t worth moving, but I do like the look of those disappearing mid-century beach bungalows.

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Except we won't be able to develop as I recall.
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The last I heard there were still plans to develop the Eastern Lake outfall property as a public beach access and workshops were going to be held to take public input on what people would like to see. I believe beachgoers are using the property as it is, though.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob bob">Except we won&#039;t be able to develop as I recall.</blockquote>The last I heard there were still plans to develop the Eastern Lake outfall property as a public beach access and workshops were going to be held to take public input on what people would like to see. I believe beachgoers are using the property as it is, though.

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The last I heard there were still plans to develop the Eastern Lake outfall property as a public beach access and workshops were going to be held to take public input on what people would like to see. I believe beachgoers are using the property as it is, though.
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I was thinking it wouldn't be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder. 

Has it got an official name from TDC?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="miznotebook">The last I heard there were still plans to develop the Eastern Lake outfall property as a public beach access and workshops were going to be held to take public input on what people would like to see. I believe beachgoers are using the property as it is, though.</blockquote>I was thinking it wouldn&#039;t be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder. 
 
Has it got an official name from TDC?

[QUOTE="bob bob, post: 949127, member: 32717"]
I was thinking it wouldn't be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder.

Has it got an official name from TDC?
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Permitting may be challenging depending on what plans they decide to pursue. It is just being referred to as the Eastern Lake beach property for now.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob bob">I was thinking it wouldn&#039;t be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder. 
 
Has it got an official name from TDC?</blockquote>Permitting may be challenging depending on what plans they decide to pursue. It is just being referred to as the Eastern Lake beach property for now.

Matt J

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I was thinking it wouldn't be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder.

Has it got an official name from TDC?
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I'm sure the homeowners on San Roy are about to become HUGE environmentalists.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob bob">I was thinking it wouldn&#039;t be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder. 
 
Has it got an official name from TDC?</blockquote> 
I&#039;m sure the homeowners on San Roy are about to become HUGE environmentalists.

Jane

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I'm sure the homeowners on San Roy are about to become HUGE environmentalists.
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Their lawyers will forbid such behavior, lest someone mistake their actions as supporting Customary Use.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">I&#039;m sure the homeowners on San Roy are about to become HUGE environmentalists.</blockquote>Their lawyers will forbid such behavior, lest someone mistake their actions as supporting Customary Use.

Jim Tucker

This property near Crystal Beach Inn is 3 lots about 340 feet. I think it is a good example of showing what is needed over there  to get beachfront access where there is very little undeveloped property left - county tourist development department paying half and city paying half. P

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This property near Crystal Beach Inn is 3 lots about 340 feet. I think it is a good example of showing what is needed over there to get beachfront access where there is very little undeveloped property left - county tourist development department paying half and city paying half. P 
 
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