Now Seaside is trying it

While I agree with this statement...

If Seaside is upset about crowding on "their" beach why don't they just close the accesses, after all these are private? This is not a new suggestion I know but would seem to solve their problem. The recent survey conducted by TDC/BCC showed that parking was the #1 concern. People parking in Seaside only to use the beach, not staying to buy from the retailers, cause part of the parking problem while not contributing (see #11) and don't say this doesn't happen.

While I can agree to some extent, I take your comment that assumes I am "not contributing (see #11)" to Seaside personally. As someone that volunteers, shops and eats in Seaside year round, I feel that parking in the public lot once or twice a month is more than justified....like I stated, I only live a mile away so the majority of the time I walk or bike in to Seaside.

If Seaside is upset about crowding on "their" beach why don't they just close the accesses, after all these are private? This is not a new suggestion I know but would seem to solve their problem. The recent survey conducted by TDC/BCC showed that parking was the #1 concern. People parking in Seaside only to use the beach, not staying to buy from the retailers, cause part of the parking problem while not contributing (see #11) and don't say this doesn't happen.

I would think closing the beach accesses that have been open for 30 years would be difficult to do and not well received by most locals or visitors. Issues for everyone involved.

While I can agree to some extent, I take your comment that assumes I am "not contributing (see #11)" to Seaside personally. As someone that volunteers, shops and eats in Seaside year round, I feel that parking in the public lot once or twice a month is more than justified....like I stated, I only live a mile away so the majority of the time I walk or bike in to Seaside.

When you say public lot you are referring to the county lot between Seaside and Watercolor?

It's just crazy the response to Seaside rules. Why are people so mad? If you don't like it, go to public beach. Right in front of the Pyramid. It's that simple. One thing they do not teach in college people "RESPECT" learn it, and live it.

It's infuriating. I was set up on a blanket with my 2 small children within the Seaside "boundaries" the weekend the signs/flags were set up. I was approached by a guy that asked if I was a Seaside resident or staying in Seaside. I said no, I live about a mile up the road and this is my local beach. He said that the beach area within the flags is for Seaside residents only. The city told him not to make anyone leave that is already set up but...to please observe the signs next time. I was livid. I called the Beach Authority at the Walton County police station and they said ABSOLUTELY NOT. THIS CAN NOT BE LEGALLY ENFORCED. Seaside has not done any of the requisite paperwork, surveys etc...and even if they had, "wet sand" is public. If I'm approached again I will be calling Seaside officials out on this harassment.

Why are you so determined to break their rules? wow, How about using your energy on positive things. It would make our communities a better place instead of fighting.

Why are you so determined to break their rules? wow, How about using your energy on positive things. It would make our communities a better place instead of fighting.

Doesn't sound like she is Breaking any rules to me!!!! If police can't enforce it then who can? Seasides Andy Taylor and Barney?

Because you can't make "rules" that violate state law, which is what they are trying to do.

These types of signs are definitely proliferating, and one set of signs seems to encourage another. I propose that posting of such signs is undesireable. I suggest that the next time someone does it, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, should go sit in the area bounded by these signs until such time as the signs are removed. Eventually the posters will realize that postings produce undesireable results, and they will stop. Behavior modification.

Either that, or swat them on the nose with a rolled up newspaper.

Last weekend walked west along the gorgeous water from seagrove. Saw the line of flags marking seaside boundary. So weird; must be to keep them in? So many people packed up in there!

I think I read lawyers are telling beachfront owners to post signs to establish a history of use to claim rights in the future. Sounds underhanded to me. Something akin to squatters rights.

Ok, then everyone who walks through log a history of use as well.

The Seaside Administration does not endorse nor condone these signs. The sign pictured was put up by the president of the Tupelo Street neighborhood association; the same person who started the bracelet concept to use the beach; the same person who on this site awhile ago was accused of verbally chasing off a family with a young child and scaring said child. This same person was the one who wanted to gate the entrance to Seaside from Seagrove at Forest St. and Grove Ave. She continues to give Seaside a black eye.

The Seaside Administration does not endorse nor condone these signs. The sign pictured was put up by the president of the Tupelo Street neighborhood association; the same person who started the bracelet concept to use the beach; the same person who on this site awhile ago was accused of verbally chasing off a family with a young child and scaring said child. This same person was the one who wanted to gate the entrance to Seaside from Seagrove at Forest St. and Grove Ave. She continues to give Seaside a black eye.

wow - thanks for keeping it real dmarie!

Yes, thank you dmarie. Seeing those flags run out like a used car lot reminded me of a beach grouch who, back in the 50s or 60s somewhere along Gulf Shores or South Walton, erected a chain link fence that ran all the way INTO the water. It was short-lived but can you imagine? My wish is that all those who use the beach respect each other, the beach and keep it clean.

Good to know, thank you dmarie. It seems Seaside has some interesting characters on their HOA board. This is not the first report I've heard of a board member acting in what I consider to be a very non neighborly way. If we ever buy in Seaside, it won't be on Tupelo. Shame, as I like their pavilion the best.

We've been staying on Seaside. We don't have a lot of money but like staying there and found a house on Tupelo that we like. Were also going to come back in July after our June stay but will be in Seagrove on the beach which isn't affordable at seaside. Everyone has been nice to us but have been aware of issues over the years. If it's too exclusive we might not return but it is like paying more money for courtside seats at a game and security keeping people out who paid a lot less. Ellen

Comparing beach usage to seats at courtside is wrong, wrong, wrong! To begin with, everything South of the MHWL belongs to the public. They can use it as they see fit as long as it is not illegally used. More importantly, the beach should be accessable to all through public accesses and they should be able to transverse it to where ever they wish. IMO, it is sheer arrognance for some to believe otherwise and merely shows how little they really are.

I just don't understand you people.

Doesn't sound like she is Breaking any rules to me!!!! If police can't enforce it then who can? Seasides Andy Taylor and Barney?

If Seaside want's things a certain way, why not help them out and follow what they desire to make their beach a better place. This decision was made because the beach there was over run by people from other places. Ok then, come there to cause a scene on the beach. The law is public beach is the HIGH WATER LINE. If you want to sit in the hard sand and act a fool, feel free. But, everyone there on the beach will know you are there to cause trouble. Just foolish. Wish people were helpful instead of everyone wanting to fight. Crazy America.

If I go into seaside and spend $1 in any store, i'm feeling pretty good about using the beach.

If Seaside want's things a certain way, why not help them out and follow what they desire to make their beach a better place. This decision was made because the beach there was over run by people from other places. Ok then, come there to cause a scene on the beach. The law is public beach is the HIGH WATER LINE. If you want to sit in the hard sand and act a fool, feel free. But, everyone there on the beach will know you are there to cause trouble. Just foolish. Wish people were helpful instead of everyone wanting to fight. Crazy America.

Are you president of the Tupelo Street neighborhood association?

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If Seaside want's things a certain way, why not help them out and follow what they desire to make their beach a better place. This decision was made because the beach there was over run by people from other places. Ok then, come there to cause a scene on the beach. The law is public beach is the HIGH WATER LINE. If you want to sit in the hard sand and act a fool, feel free. But, everyone there on the beach will know you are there to cause trouble. Just foolish. Wish people were helpful instead of everyone wanting to fight. Crazy America.

Not exactly The mean high-tide line is a fictional line that is measured by averaging “all high-tides over an 18.6 year cycle, as determined by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic Survey.”

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