A new HBO and A24 TV series has shed light on the private beach controversy in Walton County.
The reality show “Neighbors,” directed by Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford, follows disputes among neighbors, with the first episode of the season released on Friday.
In the episode, two neighbors in Montana argue over a gate, and in Santa Rosa Beach, Floridians argue about the privately owned shorelines.
The episode features Sara Day, the Shoreline Defender App Founder, as well as the anonymous “Shoreline Defender,” himself, who wears a mask throughout the show.
With miles of Walton County’s shoreline privately owned, many beachfront homeowners are upset with public overcrowding in those areas.
However, the public can use any sand seaward of the mean high water line, and with some citizens not knowing where that line lies, disputes have arisen.
In the episode, citizens from both sides speak about the issue, including Day, the Shoreline Defender, property manager Brent Fuller, homeowners, and more.
It also mentions the lawsuit with Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
In one scene, Day and beachfront homeowner Eric Wilhelm meet in person to try to find a solution to the ongoing feud. However, spoiler alert: the dispute was not solved.
The reality show “Neighbors,” directed by Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford, follows disputes among neighbors, with the first episode of the season released on Friday.
In the episode, two neighbors in Montana argue over a gate, and in Santa Rosa Beach, Floridians argue about the privately owned shorelines.
The episode features Sara Day, the Shoreline Defender App Founder, as well as the anonymous “Shoreline Defender,” himself, who wears a mask throughout the show.
With miles of Walton County’s shoreline privately owned, many beachfront homeowners are upset with public overcrowding in those areas.
However, the public can use any sand seaward of the mean high water line, and with some citizens not knowing where that line lies, disputes have arisen.
In the episode, citizens from both sides speak about the issue, including Day, the Shoreline Defender, property manager Brent Fuller, homeowners, and more.
It also mentions the lawsuit with Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
In one scene, Day and beachfront homeowner Eric Wilhelm meet in person to try to find a solution to the ongoing feud. However, spoiler alert: the dispute was not solved.