Customary Use Will Happen On Sowal Beaches

[Dave Rauschkolb]

I just heard that the Judge sided with the County Commission on Customary Use in the first lawsuit. The Alford case. Anybody else have any info? If true, what a victory this is for the people of Florida and those people who visit our great state and especially for the people of Walton County. “This Sand is your sand, this sand is my sand.”

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

No question that the Commissioners listened to the public and mostly gave the public what they requested. There is another hurdle outstanding: Might want to wait to celebrate until the judge rules in the outstanding court cases.

True, but I celebrate every day Customary Use is the Law of the sand in Walton County. Hopefully other coastal counties will quickly follow suit with their own Customary Use ordinances.

 

[steel1man]

If only the Vendors would be Abolished from Public Beaches. Taking up space and selling SAND they don't OWN.

 

[John G]

True, but I celebrate every day Customary Use is the Law of the sand in Walton County. Hopefully other coastal counties will quickly follow suit with their own Customary Use ordinances.

I'm celebrating too. My new churro business on the beach is going to be off the hook!
I might even go door to door on the beach with them. Unless they have No Solicitor Signs clearly displayed.

 

[gailforce]

I have no idea how to upload this, so I took a picture of the part that says the Alfords won on their sign suit.

 

[formosa64]

I just heard that the Judge sided with the County Commission on Customary Use in the first lawsuit. The Alford case. Anybody else have any info? If true, what a victory this is for the people of Florida and those people who visit our great state and especially for the people of Walton County. “This Sand is your sand, this sand is my sand.”

I don't know what you heard - but the court order states the Judge _declined_ to rule on the issue/complaint as presented. This does not mean he sided with anyone, nor does it mean he upheld Customary Use as is being reported by News Channel 7. I'm surprised a reporter took the bait and peddled fake news.

 

[gailforce]

Any thoughts from you Dave? Or am I misinformed?

 

[miznotebook]

Attached is Nov. 22 substitute order in Alford v. Walton County.

 

[John G]

Cliffs Notes Version Please... Seems things may have changed now?

 

[miznotebook]

The beach obstructions amendment is still deemed unconstitutional as written and has to be stricken from county code. The judge ruled on the customary use question, found that the county had authority to approve the customary use ordinance. Individual beachfront property owners can still challenge customary use in court for their specific property.