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I don't know what area she is talking about:idontno:

I don&#039;t know what area she is talking about:idontno:

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert

[quote="30A Skunkape, post: 250506"]I don't know what area she is talking about:idontno:[/quote]ditto

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="30A Skunkape">I don&#039;t know what area she is talking about:idontno:</blockquote>ditto

ladyj

Beach Lover

It's just west of Whale's Tail on the beach. But, fear not! I found a proponent and got my interview. 
:biggrin:

It&#039;s just west of Whale&#039;s Tail on the beach. But, fear not! I found a proponent and got my interview. 
😀

I've driven down that stretch of road a couple of times, and I am surprised that people do die in auto accidents there every week. Cars are parallel parked down the side of that entire stretch of road. They cannot see when pulling out onto the road. I really don't have much input since that is out of my territory, but if I lived in the area, I would want there to be ample parking available and close off the shoulder of the road to emergency only.

I&#039;ve driven down that stretch of road a couple of times, and I am surprised that people do die in auto accidents there every week. Cars are parallel parked down the side of that entire stretch of road. They cannot see when pulling out onto the road. I really don&#039;t have much input since that is out of my territory, but if I lived in the area, I would want there to be ample parking available and close off the shoulder of the road to emergency only.

Jdarg

[SIZE=2]Here is an e-mail sent out by a Surfrider member, that may explain the side of the side that [I]wants[/I] the parking lot.  The opponents are quite organized and presented their case while wearing bright green t-shirts at the April BCC meeting- and they had a big group present.
 
This parking lot totally needs to be built- no question.  The opponents are nuts if they think a parking lot is worse than the current parking and safety situation there!
 
 
 
"On 11 June at 5 pm at the annex will be a public hearing regarding a 
parking lot near the Whales tail. this is part of an engineered plan to 
improve scenic 98 in this area. The proposed parking lot would improve 
the appearance of the area, improve safety, and increase parking. This 
is all good. [B]The area has received the benefit of beach nourishment and [/B]
[B]the federal funding portion is partly based on the amount of parking[/B]. 
Now there is a group of condo owners who do not want the parking lot! It 
is important that you write an Email to each commissioner and support 
the parking lot. It will also be important for you to show support by 
attending the public hearing on June 11 at 5pm at the annex on 331. [B]We [/B]
[B]are on the same side as the county on this one, lets not let the few [/B]
[B]prevent us from access to our beach!  [/B]Let me know if you can attend the meeting. We have T shirts for 15 bucks , and wearing one shows your side."
 
 
 
 
 
[/SIZE]

Here is an e-mail sent out by a Surfrider member, that may explain the side of the side that wants the parking lot. The opponents are quite organized and presented their case while wearing bright green t-shirts at the April BCC meeting- and they had a big group present. 
 
This parking lot totally needs to be built- no question. The opponents are nuts if they think a parking lot is worse than the current parking and safety situation there! 
 
 
 
&quot;On 11 June at 5 pm at the annex will be a public hearing regarding a 
parking lot near the Whales tail. this is part of an engineered plan to 
improve scenic 98 in this area. The proposed parking lot would improve 
the appearance of the area, improve safety, and increase parking. This 
is all good. The area has received the benefit of beach nourishment and 
the federal funding portion is partly based on the amount of parking. 
Now there is a group of condo owners who do not want the parking lot! It 
is important that you write an Email to each commissioner and support 
the parking lot. It will also be important for you to show support by 
attending the public hearing on June 11 at 5pm at the annex on 331. We 
are on the same side as the county on this one, lets not let the few 
prevent us from access to our beach! Let me know if you can attend the meeting. We have T shirts for 15 bucks , and wearing one shows your side.&quot;

[quote="jdarg, post: 250626"][SIZE=2]We have T shirts for 15 bucks , and wearing one shows your side."
 
[/SIZE][/quote]
Should I wear my Surfrider teeshirt, or does the new play park have a tee-shirt yet?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jdarg">We have T shirts for 15 bucks , and wearing one shows your side.&quot; 
 
</blockquote>Should I wear my Surfrider teeshirt, or does the new play park have a tee-shirt yet?

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 250639"]Should I wear my Surfrider teeshirt, or does the new play park have a tee-shirt yet?[/quote]
 
Bring 2 shirts- Surfrider for the parking lot discussion, and a yellow one for Playpark!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Should I wear my Surfrider teeshirt, or does the new play park have a tee-shirt yet?</blockquote> 
Bring 2 shirts- Surfrider for the parking lot discussion, and a yellow one for Playpark!

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 250745"]like I own a yellow shirt.:floor:[/quote]
 
It is good that you don't or we would have to call you a Hairy Canary.:biggrin:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">like I own a yellow shirt.:floor:</blockquote> 
It is good that you don&#039;t or we would have to call you a Hairy Canary.😀

beachmouse

Beach Fanatic

It's a popular public beach area that has existed as a popular public beach area long before most of the beach condos in Seascape were built. 

I see the opposition to paving public beach area as an attempt by the Seascape owners to privatize a long time public beach area at a time when there is already a need for an increase  in public beach access, not a decrease in easy beach access.

It&#039;s a popular public beach area that has existed as a popular public beach area long before most of the beach condos in Seascape were built. 
 
I see the opposition to paving public beach area as an attempt by the Seascape owners to privatize a long time public beach area at a time when there is already a need for an increase in public beach access, not a decrease in easy beach access.

That area isn't the only place in need of public parking for beach goers. Drive by Ed Walline Park on the weekend and you will see cars lined up and down both sides of 30A. Grayton Beach also has some major lack of parking. There are plenty more areas, all up and down 30A which will have a need for more public parking for beachgoers, as more developments are filled.

That area isn&#039;t the only place in need of public parking for beach goers. Drive by Ed Walline Park on the weekend and you will see cars lined up and down both sides of 30A. Grayton Beach also has some major lack of parking. There are plenty more areas, all up and down 30A which will have a need for more public parking for beachgoers, as more developments are filled.

SHELLY

SoWal Insider

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 250848"]There are plenty more areas, all up and down 30A which will have a need for more public parking for beachgoers, as more developments are filled.[/QUOTE]

Just add an airport jetting in tens of thousands more tourists and Presto!...another Destin.   Better get your parking space now.


.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">There are plenty more areas, all up and down 30A which will have a need for more public parking for beachgoers, as more developments are filled.</blockquote> 
Just add an airport jetting in tens of thousands more tourists and Presto!...another Destin. Better get your parking space now. 
 
 
.

I think it might be easier to mount a kayak rack to my bicycle.

Beemn

If you are a waterman/woman you should Email the commission. Swimmers, surfers, kayakers, fishermen, beach runners. and all the water users should be up for this. here is another surfrider comment;
From Surfrider:
 The parking lot is proposed for scenic gulf drive, next to the Whales tail, across from the majestic sun condo. The county has 4 different proposals to clean up the mess that exists there. The beach is public and has received nourishment. The condo's which are mostly timeshare ownership has launched a mail campaign to ELIMINATE the parking at our public beach! Speak up people! This is national! The timeshare people are emailing from everywhere. They don't care about our community. Email today....make your voices heard, or sit miles from the beach and sweat, crying that the tourists have stolen your beach! Do it today! 
D# 1 Commissioner Scott Brannon [email]brascott@co.walton.fl.us[/email]
D#2 Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen [email]prikenneth@co.walton.fl.us[/email]
D#3 Commissioner Larry Jones [email]jonlarry@co.walton.fl.us[/email] <mailto:jonlarry@co.walton.fl.us>
D#4 _Commissioner Sara Comander [email]_comsara@co.walton.fl.us[/email] <mailto:comsara@co.walton.fl.us>
D#5_Commissioner Cindy Meadows [email]_meacindy@co.walton.fl.us[/email] <mailto:meacindy@co.walton.fl.us>

If you are a waterman/woman you should Email the commission. Swimmers, surfers, kayakers, fishermen, beach runners. and all the water users should be up for this. here is another surfrider comment; 
From Surfrider: 
 The parking lot is proposed for scenic gulf drive, next to the Whales tail, across from the majestic sun condo. The county has 4 different proposals to clean up the mess that exists there. The beach is public and has received nourishment. The condo&#039;s which are mostly timeshare ownership has launched a mail campaign to ELIMINATE the parking at our public beach! Speak up people! This is national! The timeshare people are emailing from everywhere. They don&#039;t care about our community. Email today....make your voices heard, or sit miles from the beach and sweat, crying that the tourists have stolen your beach! Do it today! 
D# 1 Commissioner Scott Brannon <a href="mailto:brascott@co.walton.fl.us">brascott@co.walton.fl.us</a> 
D#2 Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen <a href="mailto:prikenneth@co.walton.fl.us">prikenneth@co.walton.fl.us</a> 
D#3 Commissioner Larry Jones <a href="mailto:jonlarry@co.walton.fl.us">jonlarry@co.walton.fl.us</a> &lt;mailto:jonlarry@co.walton.fl.us&gt; 
D#4 _Commissioner Sara Comander <a href="mailto:_comsara@co.walton.fl.us">_comsara@co.walton.fl.us</a> &lt;mailto:comsara@co.walton.fl.us&gt; 
D#5_Commissioner Cindy Meadows <a href="mailto:_meacindy@co.walton.fl.us">_meacindy@co.walton.fl.us</a> &lt;mailto:meacindy@co.walton.fl.us&gt;

BeachSiO2

[quote="jdarg, post: 250626"][SIZE=2]Here is an e-mail sent out by a Surfrider member, that may explain the side of the side that [I]wants[/I] the parking lot.  The opponents are quite organized and presented their case while wearing bright green t-shirts at the April BCC meeting- and they had a big group present.
 
This parking lot totally needs to be built- no question.  The opponents are nuts if they think a parking lot is worse than the current parking and safety situation there!
 
 
 
"On 11 June at 5 pm at the annex will be a public hearing regarding a 
parking lot near the Whales tail. this is part of an engineered plan to 
improve scenic 98 in this area. The proposed parking lot would improve 
the appearance of the area, improve safety, and increase parking. This 
is all good. [B]The area has received the benefit of beach nourishment and [/B]
[B]the federal funding portion is partly based on the amount of parking[/B]. 
Now there is a group of condo owners who do not want the parking lot! It 
is important that you write an Email to each commissioner and support 
the parking lot. It will also be important for you to show support by 
attending the public hearing on June 11 at 5pm at the annex on 331. [B]We [/B]
[B]are on the same side as the county on this one, lets not let the few [/B]
[B]prevent us from access to our beach!  [/B]Let me know if you can attend the meeting. We have T shirts for 15 bucks , and wearing one shows your side."
 
[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

One note of clarification, this project is NOT a federal project and thus no federal funds were used.  However, it was cost shared with the state and the County would have to pay back to the state over a million dollars.  Furthermore, future funding for this stretch would be highly reduced.

Also, this is one of only two areas with public parking in all 5 miles in western WC, and there are no possibilites to create more without buying land with ad valoreum taxes. 

My point is this is VERY important and would set precedent for removing a huge beach access parking area for all residents and visitors.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jdarg">Here is an e-mail sent out by a Surfrider member, that may explain the side of the side that wants the parking lot. The opponents are quite organized and presented their case while wearing bright green t-shirts at the April BCC meeting- and they had a big group present. 
 
This parking lot totally needs to be built- no question. The opponents are nuts if they think a parking lot is worse than the current parking and safety situation there! 
 
 
 
&quot;On 11 June at 5 pm at the annex will be a public hearing regarding a 
parking lot near the Whales tail. this is part of an engineered plan to 
improve scenic 98 in this area. The proposed parking lot would improve 
the appearance of the area, improve safety, and increase parking. This 
is all good. The area has received the benefit of beach nourishment and 
the federal funding portion is partly based on the amount of parking. 
Now there is a group of condo owners who do not want the parking lot! It 
is important that you write an Email to each commissioner and support 
the parking lot. It will also be important for you to show support by 
attending the public hearing on June 11 at 5pm at the annex on 331. We 
are on the same side as the county on this one, lets not let the few 
prevent us from access to our beach! Let me know if you can attend the meeting. We have T shirts for 15 bucks , and wearing one shows your side.&quot; 
 
</blockquote> 
One note of clarification, this project is NOT a federal project and thus no federal funds were used. However, it was cost shared with the state and the County would have to pay back to the state over a million dollars. Furthermore, future funding for this stretch would be highly reduced. 
 
Also, this is one of only two areas with public parking in all 5 miles in western WC, and there are no possibilites to create more without buying land with ad valoreum taxes. 
 
My point is this is VERY important and would set precedent for removing a huge beach access parking area for all residents and visitors.

I met with the county engineer last night and saw four proposed parking plans. The meeting is at 5 p.m. Monday at the annex. The Daily News will have a story this weekend (not sure what day) presenting both sides of the argument and detailing some of the plans.I cannot express my own opinion on this issue for obvious reasons. Thanks for the input. I've gotten several responses from supporters of the project as well as a laundry list of names of those who oppose.Should be interesting, to say the least, Monday.

I met with the county engineer last night and saw four proposed parking plans. The meeting is at 5 p.m. Monday at the annex. The Daily News will have a story this weekend (not sure what day) presenting both sides of the argument and detailing some of the plans.I cannot express my own opinion on this issue for obvious reasons. Thanks for the input. I&#039;ve gotten several responses from supporters of the project as well as a laundry list of names of those who oppose.Should be interesting, to say the least, Monday.

[quote="ladyj, post: 250989"]I met with the county engineer last night and saw four proposed parking plans. The meeting is at 5 p.m. Monday at the annex. The Daily News will have a story this weekend (not sure what day) presenting both sides of the argument and detailing some of the plans.I cannot express my own opinion on this issue for obvious reasons. Thanks for the input. I've gotten several responses from supporters of the project as well as a laundry list of names of those who oppose.Should be interesting, to say the least, Monday.[/quote]
 
Thanks for the info!
 
Hint: you can log off and log in under another name. ;-)

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="ladyj">I met with the county engineer last night and saw four proposed parking plans. The meeting is at 5 p.m. Monday at the annex. The Daily News will have a story this weekend (not sure what day) presenting both sides of the argument and detailing some of the plans.I cannot express my own opinion on this issue for obvious reasons. Thanks for the input. I&#039;ve gotten several responses from supporters of the project as well as a laundry list of names of those who oppose.Should be interesting, to say the least, Monday.</blockquote> 
Thanks for the info! 
 
Hint: you can log off and log in under another name. ;-)

North Lake

The four options under consideration at the June 11 public hearing are posted on the county website at [URL="http://www.co.walton.fl.us"]www.co.walton.fl.us[/URL].   Scroll down on the main page to the part that says "Look what we're doing on Scenic Gulf Drive" or words to that effect.  The parking plans are a link directly below that.

The four options under consideration at the June 11 public hearing are posted on the county website at <a href="http://www.co.walton.fl.us" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.co.walton.fl.us</a>. Scroll down on the main page to the part that says &quot;Look what we&#039;re doing on Scenic Gulf Drive&quot; or words to that effect. The parking plans are a link directly below that.

Forgive me for posting this here, but I'm in a jam.
I need help with a story I'm doing for the Daily News.
 
Anyone actually LIKE the idea of a new public parking lot on Scenic Gulf Drive on the beach across from Empress?
I know the opposition's viewpoint, but need a proponent for a story I'm doing about it.
Anyone? Anyone? e-mail me, please if you want to talk.
[EMAIL="heatherc@nwfdailynews.com"]heatherc@nwfdailynews.com[/EMAIL]
 
Thanks!!!:blink:

Forgive me for posting this here, but I&#039;m in a jam. 
I need help with a story I&#039;m doing for the Daily News. 
 
Anyone actually LIKE the idea of a new public parking lot on Scenic Gulf Drive on the beach across from Empress? 
I know the opposition&#039;s viewpoint, but need a proponent for a story I&#039;m doing about it. 
Anyone? Anyone? e-mail me, please if you want to talk. 
<a href="mailto:heatherc@nwfdailynews.com">heatherc@nwfdailynews.com</a> 
 
Thanks!!!:blink:

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