I have lived here full time sine January. I love it here. The natural beauty is breathtaking . Happily I live in a very quiet, serene part of this area. I moved here from Key West. KW had to put in place a rate of growth law because it had become over built which brought on numerous problems, ie, stress to infrastructure , air, water and noise pollution , crowding and impossible parking , and filth that can not be managed. The City also recognized that hurricane evacuation had been compromised. City leaders and residents wish the ROGO had been in place 20 years ago. Anyone who has tried to navigate the island in a car knows that it is daunting experience. Anyone living there can attest to the noise, dirt and the challenge of getting to a grocery store or restaurant, even on a bike or on foot. KW has also put into place a comprehensive recycling and compost program. The City makes money from these programs.
When I drive along 30A and witness the crowding of houses, traffic , and lack of parking at many places , when I see garbage cans loaded with items that could be recycled, spilled trash that blows everywhere I wonder if I am witnessing again the slow erosion of another paradise.
We live in a crowded world and managing the impact of our numbers is challenging . At my age I am not sure whether I have become cynical or realistic or both. Obviously there is lot's of money to be made off people who also want to visit this lovely area , and there is nothing wrong about that. The majority of elected officials will always bow to the wishes of money. I just wish that some foresight now might preserve this area for years to come . Sadly I don't expect that to happen.
When I drive along 30A and witness the crowding of houses, traffic , and lack of parking at many places , when I see garbage cans loaded with items that could be recycled, spilled trash that blows everywhere I wonder if I am witnessing again the slow erosion of another paradise.
We live in a crowded world and managing the impact of our numbers is challenging . At my age I am not sure whether I have become cynical or realistic or both. Obviously there is lot's of money to be made off people who also want to visit this lovely area , and there is nothing wrong about that. The majority of elected officials will always bow to the wishes of money. I just wish that some foresight now might preserve this area for years to come . Sadly I don't expect that to happen.