Vacation plans and beach access

[Andy A]

I would really like to see the stats on this; is it 99.9% of 20 calls, or 2,000..if anyone from the TDC is reading this, perhaps a report on this kind of information would be helpful to people trying to figure out what is going on with the public vs private beach issue.

IMO it doesn't matter if it is 20 or 2000. The spokesman said the majority of the calls regarding use of the beach were from complaining "private" beach owners. As I rememember, he said mine was the first he had received touting the use of the beach as "public".

 

[BeachSiO2]

Just my two cents from a slightly different perspective.

If you truly want to make an impact with your calls and emails, you should contact your elected representatives that make and enforce the laws. Not a staff person for a county department (the TDC) that has no ability to change what the laws are or how they are enforced. As can be seen by the email from the TDC, they know it is happening, the county attorney knows it is happening, everyone knows it could/will negatively impact what is happening in sowal and who is visiting, not to mention the residents who are also caught up in this. These same county staff people are involved in giving the County Commissioners the information and they have/are.

My point is that the only two groups that can change this are the County Commissioners and the Sheriff. Could you imagine having to respond to numerous phone calls and emails over and over about the same thing when you have absolutely no control over it and have already told everyone above you what is happening? It would be FRUSTRATING as HE11! Consider that when you decide who to contact as whatever time is spent listening and responding to the same emails and phone calls over and over take away from the numerous other jobs they should be doing.

 

[scooterbug44]

Just my two cents from a slightly different perspective.

If you truly want to make an impact with your calls and emails, you should contact your elected representatives that make and enforce the laws. Not a staff person for a county department (the TDC) that has no ability to change what the laws are or how they are enforced. As can be seen by the email from the TDC, they know it is happening, the county attorney knows it is happening, everyone knows it could/will negatively impact what is happening in sowal and who is visiting, not to mention the residents who are also caught up in this. These same county staff people are involved in giving the County Commissioners the information and they have/are.

My point is that the only two groups that can change this are the County Commissioners and the Sheriff. Could you imagine having to respond to numerous phone calls and emails over and over about the same thing when you have absolutely no control over it and have already told everyone above you what is happening? It would be FRUSTRATING as HE11! Consider that when you decide who to contact as whatever time is spent listening and responding to the same emails and phone calls over and over take away from the numerous other jobs they should be doing.

That's why I posted the emails for the County Commissioners, not for the TDC etc. They need to hear from people BESIDES the "private" beach folks who don't just call, but also require multiple visits from the Sheriff. Apparently the only voice/opinion they're hearing (don't know if the hearing is selective based on campaign $) is that of those who want private beaches! Call, e-mail, and let them know how you feel!

 

[BeachSiO2]

That's why I posted the emails for the County Commissioners, not for the TDC etc. They need to hear from people BESIDES the "private" beach folks who don't just call, but also require multiple visits from the Sheriff. Apparently the only voice/opinion they're hearing (don't know if the hearing is selective based on campaign $) is that of those who want private beaches! Call, e-mail, and let them know how you feel!

YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT the beach users need to be heard, I just was with you in trying to focus the direction.

 

[dunelover]

I would think those that own homes/cottages w/out a private access would be beating at the door of the elected officials. I don't know about others, but upon our return, we will be looking for a place w/ private beach access that we can confirm is private. Not to be exclusive by any means, but to make sure we have access to the beach!!!

 

[Andy A]

YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT the beach users need to be heard, I just was with you in trying to focus the direction.

With all due respect, if you will read my original post, you will not that I said I contacted ALL Commissioners. The only one I couldn't reach was Scott Brannon.

 

[BeachSiO2]

With all due respect, if you will read my original post, you will not that I said I contacted ALL Commissioners. The only one I couldn't reach was Scott Brannon.

No respect needed ;-)

If you noticed, I was careful not to quote anyone in regards to who to contact and who not too. It just appeared in at least one post for the general beach goer to contact the County Commission AND the TDC. I just stated why I thought that contacting the TDC to complain about the public's right to use the beach was not the answer and why contacting the BCC and Sheriff was.

As for your specific situation as a beach front property owner, that is good to call anyone who will listen. Calling over and over as a general beach visitor (not owner) to say that the beaches should be open/public/useable would be better directed at the decision makers and enforcers.

 

[scooterbug44]

scott brannon <brascott@co.walton.fl.us>,
Cindy Meadows <meacindy@co.Walton.fl.us>,
Sara Commander <comsara@co.Walton.fl.us>,
ken pridgen <prikenneth@co.walton.fl.us>,
larry jones <jonlarry@co.walton.fl.us>

Everyone email your County Commissioners today and tell them you want the beaches available for everyone to use!

 

[InletBchDweller]

Wonder what guests at The new Seacrest Inn do? I mean how do all them get to the beach? Come to think of it why do I really care? They are my rental competition. I guess because it would be nice if someone asks us again.

SK,

just fyi.....since you asked....

The Inn at Seacrest, The Alexander, Seacrest Beach Subdivision, The Village of South Walton and Treetop all have the same deeded beach access through Sunset Beach. Once on the beach they have so many feet that they are allowed to use. They are not supposed to venture in front of Paradise by the Sea subdivision. (which is crazy b/c the beach there is sooooooo large and what, 8 houses? I never ever see anyone there but dont worry there is a homeowner there who will chew you out:roll

IBD

 

[seacrestkristi]

That is just selfish. I'm sorry.