Then you are doing the right thing regarding finding the appropriate place to stay.
I assume it makes no difference to you because you don't own the property.
luvthebeach57, I honestly only want you to enjoy your stay. I do not mean to be adversarial...only to point out the idea that there are always two sides to every issue.
WaterSound looks to be a beautiful area and probably is one of the best planned gulf front communities considering their setbacks and all.
So I guess I'd be doing the 'wrong' thing as a potential renter trusting the mgmt. co.? Arriving for vacation, I take the boat like I was told, set up my umbrella, then am asked to leave or move into the water. My point is I'm sure there are many vacationers who have never heard of this message board to find the truth. Heck, there are many owners/mgmt. co. who haven't. What if the vacationer simply did not know thru no fault of their own? Bam, now they're upset spending the week having to drive to a beach access.
While I do agree that there are 2 sides to every issue. The issue in question really relates to the mgmt. companies representing owners and the owners themselves being up front and honest with potential vacationers. It is pointless for me or anyone else who is simply looking for a nice place to stay at the beach while on vacation to see one side or the other in the private vs. public battle.
Your statement to luvthebeach57 about the situation making no difference to her because she doesn't own the property is somewhat offensive. I feel that it implies non-owners/vacationers don't care about the beach or other surroundings. Maybe many don't but you can find that kind of person everywhere beach or no beach. FYI...I cherish my visit to sowal, I read about the area and what is happening there frequently. I leave the beach as I found it and sometimes even better as I have picked up trash, etc...left behind by those who don't care. How do you know whether the slobs are owners, locals or whatever. I know that so many people who visit your beaches love and protect them. Just because we all can't own or live there does not mean we do not care.
I know it's a limitation of email and non-spoken communication to truly understand the of tone of the messages being presented, so if I have misunderstood you I apologize.
As for the public vs. private debate that is going on in sowal, I guess it was bound to happen like everywhere else. It just seems a little sad and greedy to take ownership of a natural resource, so no I really can't see that side. But as stated above, my opinion has no bearing since I don't reside at the beach.
As far as my situation...we placed a deposit on a unit at Sanctuary @ Redfish wanting the peace and tranquility it seemed to offer. We've been pretty crowded on the beach the past few summers. Until I started searching the posts here I had no idea there would be any issues. My problem now is, I'm having a difficult time finding a new place that suits or needs, family has already put in for vacation time, etc...so can't change dates. If I stay with our original plans, I have a conflict knowing that when I set up at the beach, I am trespassing. I do care about that. So as SHELLY stated earlier....SUCKS OUT LOUD! I am done whining about it as of today! We will make it work. Whatever the outcome!
