Destin to spend $16.75 mil on new beach access

[Jim Tucker]

This property near Crystal Beach Inn is 3 lots about 340 feet. I think it is a good example of showing what is needed over there to get beachfront access where there is very little undeveloped property left - county tourist development department paying half and city paying half. P

 

[miznotebook]

Makes Walton County's purchase of the 300 feet of beach at the Eastern Lake outfall for $9.5 million early this year look like not a bad buy.

 

[bob bob]

Makes Walton County's purchase of the 300 feet of beach at the Eastern Lake outfall for $9.5 million early this year look like not a bad buy.

Except we won't be able to develop as I recall.

 

[PoppaJ]

I realize they probably aren’t worth moving, but I do like the look of those disappearing mid-century beach bungalows.

 

[miznotebook]

Except we won't be able to develop as I recall.

The last I heard there were still plans to develop the Eastern Lake outfall property as a public beach access and workshops were going to be held to take public input on what people would like to see. I believe beachgoers are using the property as it is, though.

 

[bob bob]

The last I heard there were still plans to develop the Eastern Lake outfall property as a public beach access and workshops were going to be held to take public input on what people would like to see. I believe beachgoers are using the property as it is, though.

I was thinking it wouldn't be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder.

Has it got an official name from TDC?

 

[miznotebook]

I was thinking it wouldn't be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder.

Has it got an official name from TDC?

Permitting may be challenging depending on what plans they decide to pursue. It is just being referred to as the Eastern Lake beach property for now.

 

[Matt J]

I was thinking it wouldn't be able to handle parking or restrooms etc. Maybe a few spaces on the shoulder.

Has it got an official name from TDC?

I'm sure the homeowners on San Roy are about to become HUGE environmentalists.

 

[Jane]

I'm sure the homeowners on San Roy are about to become HUGE environmentalists.

Their lawyers will forbid such behavior, lest someone mistake their actions as supporting Customary Use.