Dennis - damage reports & requests - merged to this thread

[kurt]

Thanks to all the locals that can reoprt about property and conditions of the area after the storm clears.

If you are out of the area, post your requests here. Separate threads may be merged into this one.


VERY little info will be forthcoming until Monday.

[landlord]

I look forward to hearing about Seaside, as well as the condition of the dunes. Thanks to anyone who knows.

[Snapper Grabber]

Does anyone have information about Grove by the Sea in Seagrove?

[luvthebeach]

Great idea....thanks Kurt! Hopefully everyone in the area is safe and sound. I'm interested in all of 30-A, but particularly the Seagrove Beach area. Those poor beaches can't take much more abuse! Wouldn't it be great if the wave action has loosened up some of that black hard yukky stuff!

[Everytime]

If anyone is in the Eastern Lake area, we'd like an update on Eastern Shores condos, 595 Eastern Lake Road, between Commodore's Retreat and the Leeward complexes.

Also, we heard on MSNBC that the first floor of Pinnacle Port was washed out. This is the condo complex beachside of Carillon Beach across Lake Powell across the Bay County line.

Thanks, and I hope the area stays int he clear from serious damage.

[Camp Creek Kid]

Camp Creek/Seacrest/Rosmary

As far as I can tell homes fared great. A few shingles are off at Gulf Vista Townhomes. The winds are still too strong to take a better look.

This didn't seems as bad as Ivan, although we didn't stay for Ivan. There isn't the windburn on the plants and trees. We've had power throughout and it looks as though the worst is over so we should keep our power.

Worried about the beaches, the Gulf is roaring.

The heavy rain has stopped.

Check back in later.

[landlord]

The pavilions or the walkovers?! :eek:

[phdphay]

I'd appreciate info about Kristi Lane and Summer's Edge, both houses just south of Eastern Lake Road (my sister and I have two houses there).

We're going down there as soon as we're allowed in and feel that the roads won't be blocked. If I can get cell service from T-Mobile, I can report back since I have an AirCard.

Thanks.

[billyluke]

Any information related to the Adagio Complex in Blue Mountain Beach would be appreciated.

[JustBeachy]

News on Grayton & Blue Mountain Beach, in general too. :D

[Arkie]

Looking for information on Gulf Trace...thanks in advance...

[sunshine-daydream]

Hey Everyone,
Would love ant and all reports about Seagrove and Summer's Edge. How bad did the beaches take it?
Hank

[margarita man]

Any reports on the Gulf Place Cabanas and Allen Loop Road/Oyster Lake area would be greatly appreciated.

[kurt]

The beach erosion situation is going to be very similar to after Ivan. Very minor damage to properties that aren't directly on the gulf. Western Lake is over 30-A between Grayton and WaterColor, similar to Ivan.

The water is not high in the bay as during Ivan and is at more or less normal levels.

Rain has also been minimal.

[landlord]

Kurt, Is there any reason that i cannot come down in the morining to check on my house at Seaside? Power still on?

[clarkgore]

Seaside pavillion clarification, it was just the stairs that were taken out and that has just been confirmend by the Seaside Management Company by email.

[kurt]

Kurt, Is there any reason that i cannot come down in the morining to check on my house at Seaside? Power still on?

The only power out I've heard about is a small area on the bay - probably just a tree on a line.

The area should be fine for travel, but it will be up to the county. We'll post as soon as we hear about travel on the travel thread.

[rbryan]

Are all of the beachwalkovers and dunes chopped off like in Ivan? White sand gone back in to the Gulf, exposing the darker color underneath?

Many thanks for any info on Pelican Circle (on the Gulf, across Camp Creek Lake from Watersound).

[kurt]

Seaside pavillion clarification, it was just the stairs that were taken out and that has just been confirmend by the Seaside Management Company by email.

That figures.

3 times in 10 months. :shock: Sounds like lumber co. stock would be an even better buy than St. Joe stock.

Maybe they can find this piece of the Tupelo Pavillion that was on Grayton Beach last night. It's probably next to the Red Bar now.

http://www.sowal.com/050709-dennis-082.jpg

[landlord]

Kurt, Thanks so much for all your information...it is comforting to know what is going on and it is a relief that the result is mcuh better than expected.
clarkgore, thanks for the clarification on the walkovers at seaside.
i am assuming that the dunes will look the same as after ivan...not so great. and just when they seemed to be repairing themselves after cindy. :idontno:

[RiverOtter]

High Pointe for the Otters. And I'd like to know if later in the week it would be safe to come down and do out part to help clean up.

[ciscodisco]

Hello everyone I went to panama city for the day but my neighbor stayed home in Dune Allen,just talked to him at 3-30 and he said they never lost power and everything is fine ,no problems.I am returning to my home off west Hewitt right past Sandestin and don`t expect any problems.Mack Bayou is supposed to be o.k. too.Lets all be happy,give thanks, we were spared again.Lets prey for a safe storm-free july and august.Good luck,Ciscodisco

[RiverOtter]

Hello everyone I went to panama city for the day but my neighbor stayed home in Dune Allen,just talked to him at 3-30 and he said they never lost power and everything is fine ,no problems.

Wow! That is amazing. Still has power after all that :blink:

[jennifer]

WOOOOHOOOO! :floor: I am so thrilled for all and ready to come soak up the SoWal*Graytonbeach attitude! jen

[phdphay]

We were sitting at the bar at Shades last week, and a contractor sitting next to us said he looked forward to the storm due to the extra income he'd have due to storm repairs. :pissed:

[seagrover]

I have heard from a neighbor that said Seagrove did great. And for Snapper Grabber, I am guessing the Grove did well, too. I have talked with one neighbor and we still have power.

We are leaving to come back first thing in the morning - afraid if we leave tonight, we may not be able to get across the bridges.

Anyone know the bridge situation?

Still trying to get in touch with my friend on Adair Lane - anyone know how that area is on the bay?

[deborsk]

Thanks Seagrover. We left around 4 yesterday--I left our garage light on so when you get back to the Grove check to see if it is still on for a quick power check. JoAnn is calling the family who stayed in the Grove--will post the info as soon as I hear from her. See you back home, neighbors.

[George]

I hope everyone in the area is safe and that no injuries or serious property damage have been caused by Dennis. I am curious to know how the Seaside/WaterColor area held up in the storm. Thanks to those who are on the ground and providing these updates to the rest of us.

[In the Sand]

Looking for information on the duplexes on San Roy Road in Seagrove right on the beach in front of Eastern Lake. Talked with someone down the beach in a house next to the Dunes of Seagrove who said things were not that bad. They said they couldn't get out to look around because the wind was still pretty bad and there was a curfew. Are some of you that are reporting going out and about now?

Glad to hear all of the good reports so far.

[timnoles]

Anyone know how Red Bar did? We are having a family reunion near there next weekend. From the way things sound, eveyone has done pretty well. Any new updates would be appreciated. We are going to be staying on High Dunes Drive (Gulf Trace). Looking forward to a relaxing weekend. :cool:

[Graytonguy]

anyone remain in Grayton Beach?

[seagrover]

Hey DT, tried to call you on cell phone but can't get through. Craig talked to a friend that road it out and said we dodged another bullet - thank God!!! We are planning to go back first thing in the morning.

If you hear anothing else, please call me if you can get through on my phone. Did talk to our Tenn friends and they were very relieved.

Can't wait to get back home!!!

[sunshine-daydream]

Hey Everyone,
Just spoke with someone that stayed in Seagrove. Drove through Summer's Edge and saw no major damage. All beach walkovers are gone. Beach is basicly gone also.
Hank

[AlwaysBeachin']

Thank you all for the information. It has been a great comfort to hear what is happening and so far the news sounds much better than expected. Our home, Two Scoops, is in Seagrove Beach, off N. Greenwood. Lots of Old Seagrove big trees. Any news would be greatly appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Please take care.

[phdphay]

Hey Everyone,
Just spoke with someone that stayed in Seagrove. Drove through Summer's Edge and saw no major damage. All beach walkovers are gone. Beach is basicly gone also.
Hank
Thanks for the info on Summer's Edge.

[sunshine]

Western Lake is slowly receding (and thankfully did not get to my house). If you're looking for a beach walkover, dock, stairs or other stuff, you might try the northwest part of the lake. It's full of junk.

Still windy, but we are out of the heavy rain (for now).

[Beach Boy]

Does anyone have information about High Pointe Resort?
Thanks so much to all in the area who help to keep us informed!! We appreciate you!!

[Snapper Grabber]

WE have called our answering machine in Grove by the Sea throughout the storm. It appears that we never lost power. Good news, deborsk! Post quickly when you hear from Joanne. Thanks! JG

[Emmett]

any info on 95 garfield will be appreciated so that I can decide what equiptment is needed. thanks Emmett Pinkston

[Sea Star]

If anyone is in the Eastern Lake area, we'd like an update on Eastern Shores condos, 595 Eastern Lake Road, between Commodore's Retreat and the Leeward complexes.

Also, we heard on MSNBC that the first floor of Pinnacle Port was washed out. This is the condo complex beachside of Carillon Beach across Lake Powell across the Bay County line.

Thanks, and I hope the area stays int he clear from serious damage.

Glad all of you appear to be safe, have been waiting all day to hear, mostly worried about Kurt and Smilin Joe. They are the only ones I knew were going to ride it out. Ditto on the Eastern Shores report.

Thanks to all who contribute and, once again, I'm glad it sounds like ya'll are at least physically intact.

[SoWalSally]

Walton Sun letter to the editor yesterday:

Since Tropical Storm Arlene, I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about our beaches and wanted to share what I learned during a recent TDC board meeting.
After Hurricane Ivan, the Walton County Transit Development Council used visitor dollars to replace approximately 450,000 cubic yards of sand, push sand back onto the dunes and purchase 900,000 sea oats to be planted this summer. These emergency measures served their purpose providing a reservoir of sand to be eroded instead of our natural dune system. Fortunately, Arlene, unlike Ivan, spared most of our dunes.
However, serious erosion occurred to our beaches. We lost several feet of sand exposing the black peat, which lies under our white sand beaches. The peat is the result of the cypress swamp that existed thousands of years ago where our beaches are located today. The county cannot bring in sand to cover the peat at this time due to state and federal, permitting that is difficult to obtain during turtle nesting season.
In addition, another storm would quickly wash the new sand out into the gulf and thousands of dollars later, we’d be in the same predicament. Since much of our sand is just offshore and a large amount of beach recovery should occur in the following weeks, the county is looking to develop more long term options.
Long term success is most often found through large scale beach restoration, they must be classified as “critically eroded” by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Critical erosion is determined on a yearly basis and only 6.5 miles of beaches were deemed “critically eroded prior to Ivan, the Florida DEP critical erosion draft report included approximately 11 miles of critically eroded beaches in Walton County. This allows more beaches in Walton County to be considered for a large scale beach restoration.
Of the original 6.5 miles, a 4.8 mile stretch of “critically eroded” beach in Western Walton County is awaiting final permitting and we expect that restoration will begin this fall.
The County Commission and the TDC are scheduling workshops to discuss additional areas that could benefit from large scale restoration and to gauge the community’s interest in various options. Once the date is set, property owners, association managers and everyone with an interest in our beaches is encouraged to attend. In the meantime, the TDC will move forward on plans to enhance the dune system by planting more than 900,000 oats this summer. Ultimately, Mother Nature is the only one who can predict how quickly our beaches will begin to show improvement, but the TDC is working diligently to provide her a helping hand.

Maurice Gilbert, Chairman Walton County Tourist Development Council

[phdphay]

We just heard about the Kristi Lane/ Seawatch area off Eastern Lake Road. The preliminary survey shows no visible damage to houses, but substantial to the beach. The beach crossover is gone, as are almost all of them. Our neighbors who stayed there have called the county and all roads seem to be open except the 331 bridge.

There's also a tornado warning near Georgia Tech where our daughter is taking summer classes to catch up because she changed majors to premed. Yikes! I'm more worried about her than my beach house!

[coxpa]

how high was the storm surge at Dune Allen and 30-A?

[jennifer]

yep, I am right here in Marietta, ga and my son just came in and said, "Mom there is a tordano headed toward us with 60 mph winds...so later
GA JEN

[SGB]

Would really appreciate it if anyone has any info regarding water levels around Mack Bayou as compared to Ivan. Came very close to the house last time, wonder how we did this time - I'm currently in JAX. Thanks to everyone for all the info! All things considered, sounds like we were very lucky again. Pray for the folks to the west.

[Sea Turtle]

Yikes. :(
If the beach area in front of SeaWatch was badly damaged, how did the beach in front of Ramsgate do? It is only a few blocks east and much, much narrower thanks to Ivan.

[Seasider]

All of the Seaside walkovers were washed out. Even some of the sections that survived Ivan. The water got up to the scrub oaks. Higher than Ivan. Many limbs are down, but the buildings are in good shape.

[hutch]

SRB - The Mack Bayou area appears to be okay. The bay is about 2 foot from the top of my docks and going down almost back to normal. Compare to Ivan this was nothing as far as water surge in our area. Have not seen any flooding. Some older docks were damaged. Hope this helps.

[SpaDaze]

Glad to hear so many are doing fine. We have a place in Magnolia Cottages and lost contact with our answering machine a couple of hours ago. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Rita]

If anyone from Sea Dunes Subdivision (Dune Allen Beach) stayed around, please post if there is any damage from limbs, etc. We're the 2-story w/blue roof straight west of gazebo.

Hoping beaches can start to heal quickly.

With so many new people reading this board, I am guessing there will be more caution in how the beaches are cared for. Let's hope so! (We are all becoming better educated, which has to help.)

[JEANNE]

Any information on 384 Defuniak Street (Emerald Star) in old Grayton? It sounds like we may have been lucky again with yet another storm. Thanks to all for your information. It really helps us folks not in the area. Jeanne

[phdphay]

Yikes. :(
If the beach area in front of SeaWatch was badly damaged, how did the beach in front of Ramsgate do? It is only a few blocks east and much, much narrower thanks to Ivan.
Dunno. If I hear anything from our neighbors, I'll post it.

[Camp Creek Kid]

Rosemary/Sand Cliffs/Camp Creek

Sorry for the bad news :( :

Every beach walkover is completely gone including top steps/landings that survived Ivan. Severe dune erosion and septic tanks laying on the beach.
Every one of Rosemary's walkovers is gone. Cottages at Camp Creek walkover completely gone.

Severe beach erosion at Sand Cliffs neighborhood where some of the gulf front houses are now literally feet from a 10 foot drop to the beach below.

There is a white brick house next to Point of View condos that was slightly undercut during Ivan. It is now undercut 1/3 of the way under the house.

It is an extremely dangerous situation because there is no way to know how far uncut the beach is when you are standing on the cliffs. It is cut back maybe 7 ft.

[rbryan]

Thank you for the info, as unhappy as it is. Did you go back on Pelican Circle (the first road on the east side of Camp Creek Lake)?

[Paula]

Drat. I was hoping our new beach access miraculously survived. Thanks for looking and letting us know. I'll still be coming there with the kids a week from tomorrow, as long as the pool is working. Again, thanks for taking the time to look around and let us know what's going on at the beach.

[Bergie]

:idontno: :idontno: ARE THERE ANY REPORTS ON THE CONDITION OF THE SAND DUNES AT SEAGROVE BEACH? For three months this past winter we watched the moving and replacing of the sand, and now this!!! Hopefully they're in decent shape.

It's bad enough watching people tromp up and down on them despite constant warnings. Thanks!

[woodysgrl]

We are due in Seaside the 16th.

This site is fabulous for the first hand info.

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!

[sanremo]

[Does anyone know anything about Santa Rosa Beach--Old Florida Village or San Remo?? Viscaya??? Thanks

[Kimmifunn]

How did new Grayton fare? Red Bar? Bud's? 331? Thanks!

[Camp Creek Kid]

Drat. I was hoping our new beach access miraculously survived. Thanks for looking and letting us know. I'll still be coming there with the kids a week from tomorrow, as long as the pool is working. Again, thanks for taking the time to look around and let us know what's going on at the beach.

The pool should be fine. Pool Pals is very good about getting to all of the pools as soon as possible after a storm.

[suebee]

Any info on Gulf Trace?

[OnMackBayou]

Thanks to everyone who stayed, and is reporting what happened. I can't wait to be back in Paradise.

[dune 70]

Thanks Kurt for this site!!!!! Would rather go here than the weather channel, cnn or fox news. We are two hours away and are very anxious about property on Seagrove Beach and directly on the bay on Mitchell Ave. When can we come back?????? Will monitor the local county channels, but if you have any info please post!!!! THANKS FOR ANY NEWS!!!!

[paigelee]

looking forward to coming home to grayton!!! any news on the roads and or 428 defuniak st. ( gray cottage with gas lanterns???) thank you for keeping us posted!!! Paige

[Donna]

My brother's pal, who works for Chelco, went down to Grayton right after the storm passed. Said there appeared to be remarkably little damage, considering. Our house, which is opposite the Washaway House on the north, had a couple of Hardy board pieces down and a puddle standing around the house, some seawater in the pool. He said the storm surge did not appear significant, as there were no obvious water lines and the standing water was below the edge of the pool. Point being...we obviously had some storm surge that effected the area around DeFuniak Street.

Washaway House had a number of windows blown out and curtains blowing in the strong winds, he said. So the owner may want to do whatever possible to circumvent further rain damage. I love that old house so much that we don't even mind that it blocks our view of the Gulf a bit. When we were kids, we would run around it and make up ghost stories about it being haunted. Will be a sad day when it is taken down.

Highway 331 Bridge is open now, but County officials are not recommending that anyone try to access the beaches until at least noon or later tomorrow. My brother says if you have a local resident who will check on your house, you will probably need to fax them a copy of a utilities bill or, better yet, your most recent Walton County tax payment form, along with a signature letter authorizing them to access as a property owner's representative.

Good luck to everyone!

[Sledgehammer]

Can anyone give me update of Legacy Condo in Seagrove Beach? Did walkover get wahed out like Ivan.


Last year we lost the roof > does it appear OK?

Sledgehammer

[Bergie]

DOES ANYONE HAVE A REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF THE SAND DUNES AT SEAGROVE BEACH??? This past winter we spent three months watching the county move and pile sand and now this! Hopefully the sand is still there.

It was bad enough watching people tromp up and down on the new piles without having Dennis mess them up.

Hopefully one of Mother Nature's most beautiful creations is still intact.

Thanks! :idontno:

[sanremo]

Any reports on San Remo, Old Florida VIllage, Viscaya?? Is power out? Any news would be great....thanks in advance..

[margarita man]

Looking for any reports on The Gulf Place & Gulf Place Cabanas, as well as Allen Loop Road/Oyster Lake area.

[alpharettab]

Does anyone have information on Beachcrest? The beach walkover?

Thanks a bunch!

[sarawind]

Thank you all for the information. Our home is in Seacrest. Just a few houses west of Mistral and a little east of Blue Nine. How's the beach there? Just read the grim description of Sand Cliffs area and Camp Creek. We are in between that area. We left Friday and are in Texas. So happy all are safe and we are anxious to return to sweet 30A.

[rbryan]

We own 802 Beachcrest, but have not heard anything. We have another place in Camp Creek. I just spoke to my neighbor there, who stayed, and he indicated the damage to beaches and walkovers is much worse than Ivan, so I would be surprised if the one at Beachcrest was still there.

[strotmm]

We are flying over tomorrow, will give an update on what I see.

Anyone have any information on SRB/Blue Mountain area around goatfeathers?

[RiverOtter]

If Ivan destroyed nearly all the beach walkovers I doubt any are standing after Dennis. Just a guess, I know what it looked after Ivan.

[the shark shack]

Any reports on houses on Pine Street in Grayton beach. We have a house at 325 pine street? Thanks if anyone can update
Chris

[Quint]

I know there was some home near the public beach access in Blue Mountain still under repair from Ivan. Has there been a report on how these faired?

[RiverOtter]

I know there was some home near the public beach access in Blue Mountain still under repair from Ivan. Has there been a report on how these faired?

Quint.... LMAO!!! :laughing1

[kurt]

We are flying over tomorrow, will give an update on what I see.

Anyone have any information on SRB/Blue Mountain area around goatfeathers?

Post some aerial pics!

[mgade]

Watercolor has very little damage. Several trees down or damaged and a few roof issues close to the beach.
Walked Seaside and again very few issues.
Beaches are seriously eroded like Ivan and walkovers are all gone.
We drove 30A from Watercolor to 98 and the road was impassible with damaged homes in usual low point nearing 98.
Overall we were blessed!

[mgade]

Went to Seagrove and Gulf is continuing it's eroding effect. Very little chance of any of last year's restoration work being in tact. Walkovers are gone.

[tivoli]

Has anyone heard anything about the Sandestin Resort?
Thanks,
Janet

[RiverOtter]

Went to Seagrove and Gulf is continuing it's eroding effect. Very little chance of any of last year's restoration work being in tact. Walkovers are gone.

Kurt should post a "stickey"

Beach Walkers Are Gone

[j jones]

any word on sand cliffs

[relaxation]

Has anyone heard about Blue Gulf Drive (the road Gaffrey Art is on) and that subdivision (Gulf Hills Estates)?

Thanks!

[Camp Creek Kid]

Are all of the beachwalkovers and dunes chopped off like in Ivan? White sand gone back in to the Gulf, exposing the darker color underneath?

Many thanks for any info on Pelican Circle (on the Gulf, across Camp Creek Lake from Watersound).

Very little damage at Pelican Circle--some leaves off of trees. From the neighborhood walkover, I could see that a one story house to the east of the walkover had lost a lot of shingles and was about 5 feet from the drop off. The house next to it has a deck that ends where the drop off begins. The walkover itself lost the stairs going down to the beach.

[Kingbossdaddy]

Kurt, thanks for the public service. If anyone has wandered down Blue Mountain Road, please report on whether the Mountain suffered an Opal-like slice or an Ivan-like beach restoration/stairway removal.

[Camp Creek Kid]

any word on sand cliffs

Condos or neighborhood? The neighborhood had quite a bit of beach erosion. The cliff is literally at some homes' doors. Some shingles off, but nothing major except for losing some beach.

[lollygal]

Camp Creek Kid -- I guess the beachwalk at Sunset Beach is gone -- since we are hearing all are down . . . ?? Were you able to check that way?

[dusty]

No rush on this question: any update on Deer Lake State Park and that really long walkover to the beach, Watersound West's new elaborate walkovers, and Watersound Beach/ walkovers? (And are the Watersound condos getting closer to the beach now that there is more erosion? ;) The beach was still pretty wide after Ivan last year.)

[kurt]

No rush on this question: any update on Deer Lake State Park and that really long walkover to the beach, Watersound West's new elaborate walkovers, and Watersound Beach/ walkovers? (And are the Watersound condos getting closer to the beach now that there is more erosion? ;) The beach was still pretty wide after Ivan last year.)

No worries there. Smart to build back from the water, nice to have that luxury I suppose.

[southof30A]

Pictures are from Capistrano - about a 1/2 mile west of Sand Cliffs (appropriately named...) and right next to Monterray. Dunes have cut back even further than Opal (1995).

[30A]

Amen. Guess we (Eastern 30A) dodged a bullet again and it looks like Pensacola got really lucky as well....

How is Eastern Lake and the beach around it? Did the old house at the Eastern Lake beach access do ok? And are Eastern Shores Condos ok? Thanks!

[Camp Creek Kid]

Camp Creek Kid -- I guess the beachwalk at Sunset Beach is gone -- since we are hearing all are down . . . ?? Were you able to check that way?

I didn't check Sunset Beach (it was getting too dark) but all of the beach walkovers were damaged. Some are completely gone, others are probably post-Ivan condition.

[lollygal]

CCK - Thank you for all your info! We greatly appreciate your efforts keeping us informed!

[TooFarTampa]

How long did it take to rebuild walkovers after Ivan? I didn't pay attention because we were too busy drying out and fixing our house, which got socked because the contractors couldn't fix our roof leak before the storm hit. :blink:

Like others we are booked solid through August. Assuming we did better this time, what should we tell renters about likely beach access? Days, weeks, months? I'm sure those beached septic tanks won't help. :eek:

[lhead5]

Does anyone know if the Seagrove Beach area is still standing or if the beach is gone? My family and I are supposed to stay at Dune Villas July 16-23. Is there any beach for us to go to? ANY information will be appreciated

[RiverOtter]

How long did it take to rebuild walkovers after Ivan? I didn't pay attention because we were too busy drying out and fixing our house, which got socked because the contractors couldn't fix our roof leak before the storm hit. :blink:

Like others we are booked solid through August. Assuming we did better this time, what should we tell renters about likely beach access? Days, weeks, months? I'm sure those beached septic tanks won't help. :eek:

2-3 weeks at High Pointe in Seacrest Beach. If I remember correctly:idontno:

[sunsetDreamin]

Any more info on Watersound and the surrounding beach? My family is staying there for the first time.We leave in about two weeks. :D Can you still acess the beach while the walkovers are being repaired?
We just -had- to have a hurricane two weeks before we go on vacation :bang:

[greytlittledo]

Is is safe to assume that there is power in the Seacrest area?

[lhead5]

I am interested in Seagrove, too. We are supposed to go there in one week! If you find out anything please let me know
lhead5@students.kennesaw.edu

[kurt]

Any more info on Watersound and the surrounding beach? My family is staying there for the first time.We leave in about two weeks. :D Can you still acess the beach while the walkovers are being repaired?
We just -had- to have a hurricane two weeks before we go on vacation :bang:

You should have no problem accessing the beach there and you will love it.

[bluemtmama]

we heard from eyewitness to blue mt. beach that beach erosion is severe , like opal. dont know about houses but will keep you posted if i hear anything. hope you and yours are ok.

[kurt]

Ivan + beach scraping + $1.7 million dollars worth of sand at Seaside + whatever St. Joe and others spent + 9 months + Arlene + Cindy = Opal

[lollygal]

:( :( :( !!!

[lbrin]

Does anyone know the condition of the beach at the Gulf View Heights walkover?

When we were down the end of May we were amazed at the considerable amount of beach erosion in that area and that many of the dunes were half the size that they were in July 2004. Thank you for any info

[jrperk]

I didn't check Sunset Beach (it was getting too dark) but all of the beach walkovers were damaged. Some are completely gone, others are probably post-Ivan condition.


has anyone any information on the palms at seagrove condo area.
also, was the beach damage similar to Opal, which sliced the dunes in half, leaving vertical sand cliffs for miles, or are we talking about smaller, narrower beaches?
Thanks.

[rbryan]

Very little damage at Pelican Circle--some leaves off of trees. From the neighborhood walkover, I could see that a one story house to the east of the walkover had lost a lot of shingles and was about 5 feet from the drop off. The house next to it has a deck that ends where the drop off begins. The walkover itself lost the stairs going down to the beach.

Camp Creek Kid,
THANK YOU for that info. If the house you are refering to that is 5 feet from the drop is Ted Maloof's old house, immediatley east of the walkover, then that is a lot more erosion than Ivan caused.

You are very kind to provide all of the information you have. If we can buy you a drink next week when we come over, it would be our pleasure!

Thanks

[bamaurec]

We are heading to Dune Allen area July 19-23. All reports seem to say SWB and in particular survived the wrath of Dennis. Any news we can use in terms of dunes, access to area or other travel problems? So glad it sounds like folks that stayed are ok! :clap_1:

[Buckhead Rick]

My wife, three kids (not all mine) two dogs and I left 30A Friday and wife , two dogs and I ( in that order of importance) plan to return this Weds if all OK. Having seen only two storms since we bought in 2003, I can only say thank you for those dunes, without them I could visit my cottage by driving to south Atlanta.

[Old Blue]

A second hand report from Blue Mtn. Please note that this is 2nd hand and not personally confirmed. A lot of foundation erosion to several homes. The pink house next to the regional public access has approx 1 foot of dune, which means it lost about 15 feet. The next 2 homes have severe damaged
foundations and damage to structure. The next house is still standing, but the new, partially completed retaining wall is damaged. The Lucas house lost its big wooden retaining wall and not sure of the damage underneath. Seems the "slice" is much further inland than Opal or Ivan. Blue Mountain Villas also had some issues,but not sure how severe.
Sorry, that is all that I presently know.

[physes]

From all that I have been reading it sounds like the area and all were pretty lucky and safe. We are supposed to be checking in on July 16 and we are staying in a house on Thyme Street in Seagrove. If I remember correctly the beach access there is relatively steep. I am sure that most of the walkovers in that area are gone because of the posts about Seaside. Does anyone know if there will be any access to the beach there or if there is any beach? Just curious, if at all possible we are still coming. I am glad everyone is OK.

[dusty]

Over the next few days Kurt or someone local will post a Walton County beach access update list. From what I recall there are some flat access areas to the beach throughout 30-A and definitely in Seagrove--so you can get to the beach even if walkovers are not yet restored.

[oscar]

Does anyone have any info about Beachside Condos? They are directly across the street fromButterfly Bicycle shop. After Ivan the beach was almost washed out from under a few condos - I was wondering if Dennis had done more damage? Also, can you see any damage to the townhomes in front along 30A?

Are they letting people return home yet?

[gbbullard]

Love to know how the Bullard House held up? Left on Saturday afternoon hoping it will hang on as it has before. It is so hard to watch from TX and not be there.

[kareshack]

Hey mom and Jenna (Physes and Jennifer)!!! We are so excited to get back to the beach!! We will see you there and our family will do all we can to help in the clean up!!

I have enjoyed being able to be a part of the last couple of days with you guys through this mess- thank you for the messages and the updates.

When you are renters you get to live in a little bit of paradise at least for a week!! Thank you beach natives for making it such a great place to stay! :clap_1:
You will find us on the sand in one week!!

[Basslady]

About 45 members of my mom's family have several of the Grayton Beach State Park Cabins booked starting next weekend. We are comming from several states and I was wondering the condition of the cabins and that part of the beach. We are hoping it will still work out. Due to the large numbers, it will be hard to find something else with such short notice as we have all already arranged to be off of work during that week (the 16-23). We did this last year and loved it and have been very excited about returning. Any information would be appreciated. We need to make a decision as soon as we can so we can get other options coordinated, hopefully not though, Grayton Beach is definatly my first choice. :confused:

[Camp Creek Kid]

Is is safe to assume that there is power in the Seacrest area?

There is power on the eastern end of 30A including both CHELCO :bow: and Gulf Power customers, i.e., Inlet to Seagrove. Of course there may be isolated homes with no power, but nothing widespread.

[CynthiaC]

WOW....I was holding my breath while watching the hurricane pass over you guys! Glad to hear you didn't get it too bad!
Kurt, just wanted to stop by here and send you all well wishes.....as Grayton Beach has a very special place in my heart as you know! :)
By the way, incredible photo of the buried staircase with the storm clouds in the foreground!
Take good care ya'll!
CynthiaC xoxoxox

[b-man]

Our house, which is opposite the Washaway House on the north, had a couple of Hardy board pieces down and a puddle standing around the house, some seawater in the pool.

It sounds like you are talking about Conch Out. That is our house also. We were there just last week. My wife and I were that last ones to leave the house around 5:00 PM Friday. We wanted to cry thinking we might be the last ones to stay there. I am glad to hear that the house faired so well. Thanks so much for the update. :clap_1:

[Beachfamily]

I am checking on The Village of South Walton on 30A is there power and access to the beach how is that.
Also have a home in Gulfside Cottages in Destin off of old 98
Thanks for anyones help

[soozie58]

Does Anyone Have Any Info On Old Florida Village, It Is On The North Side About A Block East Of Gulf Place? Does That Part Of The Beach Have Power????? Thanks For All The Great Info, You All Have Helped To Put Our Minds At Ease!!!!

[DragonFly]

Has anyone been down to Blue Mountain Beach and the Brickyard area? We are headed down and would like to know what to expect. I know the 331 bridge isn't open yet. I believe it will be by the time I get there. Thanks for any info.

[spinDrAtl]

Thanks everyone for the information. Camp Creek Kid, it seems you have seen Rosemary and further west. If you know, how is High Pointe? Can owners access that area?

[UofL]

We vacation in a duplex at the corner of Defuniak and Holtz(?) across from D&Ks. Hope the family that lives downstairs did alright. The water went around them during Ivan. They're suppose to move into a new home soon - hope that survived too.

[zteamtwo]

Thank you very much for all your hurricane reports--we are in Marietta GA and would like a report on damage in the Western part of Walton--how are beaches in the Seascape area near the Whale's tale restaurant along beach 98? Is there power in that area?

[patlambdaycare]

Does anyone have reports of Okaloosa Island damage? We are staying (hopefully) at the El Matador early in August...Should we reevaluate and change plans?

[GraytonBound]

How long did it take to rebuild walkovers after Ivan? I didn't pay attention because we were too busy drying out and fixing our house, which got socked because the contractors couldn't fix our roof leak before the storm hit. :blink:

Like others we are booked solid through August. Assuming we did better this time, what should we tell renters about likely beach access? Days, weeks, months? I'm sure those beached septic tanks won't help. :eek:

High Pointe walkover was completed when we were there for fall break which was the 2nd weekend in October. But you could get to the beach before then, just had to jump off :D

[spinDrAtl]

After Ivan, Rosemary Beach completed 'something' for beach access very quickly and also was neighborly enough to let High Pointe use it.

[zteamtwo]

Here are some quotes from Monday's Atlanta newspaper concerning damage from Dennis--you can also go to www.ajc.com to read stories.
1. Power lines were still standing along Seagrove Beach, and the boarded Red Bar appeared untouched. Seaside Village appeared to have minimal damage.
2. The 30 foot high sand dunes at Seagrove and Seaside were badly eroded. The huge waves ate away 15 feet of the dune line.
3. Every walkover in the Seaside/Seagrove area had been cut at the dune line. Tourists who come to the area will have no way to get down to the beaches from the high dunes.
4. Waves up to 35 feet high, recorded by a buoy, crashed into Navarre Beach.
5. The Treasure Ship Restaurant on Thomas Dr. in Panama City was heavily damaged.
6. Overall, the storm did less damage than Ivan in the Seaside/Seagrove area.

[Passatfish]

Great Info All!!

My family is planning on heading down to The Cottages at Camp Creek and was wondering what we should expect. Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Also, I here another Hurricane is forming in the Carribean!!! :eek:

[bluemtmama]

Has anyone been down to Blue Mountain Beach and the Brickyard area? We are headed down and would like to know what to expect. I know the 331 bridge isn't open yet. I believe it will be by the time I get there. Thanks for any info.

dragonfly, sorry to report that our landscaper who saw blue mt beach yesterday said the erosion was worse than opal in places. some houses have not much lot left on beach side.good luck to you and yours.

[relaxation]

Have you heard anything about the section around Gaffrey Art?

[Paula]

Great Info All!!

My family is planning on heading down to The Cottages at Camp Creek and was wondering what we should expect. Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Also, I here another Hurricane is forming in the Carribean!!! :eek:

When will you be there? I'm planning to be there with two children begining July 18 (evening) and I've been told the pool is fine (that's important because it's a very nice pool), the cottages are fine, and the electricity has been on. It may be a problem getting to the beach across the street because I heard the beach access is gone. If we can't get to that beach, our plan is to go to some of the beach accesses that don't need walkovers such as Seaside, Grayton beach. It means we'll probably go to the beach once a day rather than twice a day. We'll also plan on going to the free outdoor concerts and movies at Seaside and Rosemary Beach in the evening.

Send me an email and let me know where you'll be staying and we can say hi to each other when we're there. We have two cottages there so are quite familiar with the area and, though we're very disappointed with the beaches, we know we can't control the ocean, it will be fine again, and we have plenty of other things to do -- I'm going to relax and enjoy our vacation thoroughly regardless of the hurricane. I'm going to be thankful our cottages held up (I think they did -- I haven't heard otherwise and someone would have told me). Also, I think it's going to be fascinating for the kids to see what a hurricane can do -- I was there after Ivan and wished the kids were with me (but be careful at the beach because if there's wood around, it may have nails in it). My hunch is that everything other than the beach will be the same as always, which is pretty paradise-like.

[Franny]

The sky is blue today..beautiful day. We never lost power in Pt. Washington and went over to friends house yesterday on Eastern Lake and that area also has power. The lake was very high and only saw a couple of houses on the lake that looked as if they may have damage. Summers Edge looks fine. Will drive around more today to check out other areas.

[kurt]

This photo in the gallery at Monterrey condos and Capistrano condos in Seacrest 1/2 mile west of Sand Cliffs:


http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/1/dennis1.jpg

[Franny]

Also wanted to report that Seaside has no power today. Will let you kno when that changes.

[FullAbalone]

While the Weather Channel and the networks focused on Pensacola and Panama City, this board has been a welcome source for info about the 30A area.

I would appreciate any reports from the western part of 30A, specifically Santa Rosa Beach and Dune Allen. We have a home at Dune Allen and will be coming from Louisville to check on it in a day or two.

[Passatfish]

When will you be there? I'm planning to be there with two children begining July 18 (evening) and I've been told the pool is fine (that's important because it's a very nice pool), the cottages are fine, and the electricity has been on. It may be a problem getting to the beach across the street because I heard the beach access is gone. If we can't get to that beach, our plan is to go to some of the beach accesses that don't need walkovers such as Seaside, Grayton beach. It means we'll probably go to the beach once a day rather than twice a day. We'll also plan on going to the free outdoor concerts and movies at Seaside and Rosemary Beach in the evening.

Send me an email and let me know where you'll be staying and we can say hi to each other when we're there. We have two cottages there so are quite familiar with the area and, though we're very disappointed with the beaches, we know we can't control the ocean, it will be fine again, and we have plenty of other things to do -- I'm going to relax and enjoy our vacation thoroughly regardless of the hurricane. I'm going to be thankful our cottages held up (I think they did -- I haven't heard otherwise and someone would have told me). Also, I think it's going to be fascinating for the kids to see what a hurricane can do -- I was there after Ivan and wished the kids were with me (but be careful at the beach because if there's wood around, it may have nails in it). My hunch is that everything other than the beach will be the same as always, which is pretty paradise-like.

Hey!! Thanks for the response!! We are planning on heading down this Saturday, July 16th and staying through the following Sat. We are renting the Turtle Boy Cottage with my family (Wife and 2 kids) and my inlaws. I am going to call Beach Rentals of South Walton and see if there are any problems with us coing down on saturday. With my daughter being only 9 months, we will most likely be in the pool most of the time. So, I'm glad to here that it's in good shape!!

Where did you get your info from as to the condition of the community? Email me at adam.fishman@bellsouth.com if you would like!!

Also, I hope Hurricane Emily veers away from the Gulf Coast!!!!!

[infinitytravel]

Wondering about damage at high pointe. My client is still wanting to come down...I know she just HAS to get to the beach. Is anyone allowed in yet?

[marsden777]

Power is on in Old Florida Village, Santa Rosa Beach. I'm heading back there later today or tomorrow.

[dusty]

Press Release Source: The St. Joe Company

JOE (NYSE:JOE) Resuming Normal Operations after Hurricane
Monday July 11, 9:55 am ET
Impact from Hurricane Dennis ``Minimal''

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2005--The St. Joe Company (NYSE:JOE - News) said today that normal operations are resuming after Hurricane Dennis made land-fall yesterday west of Navarre, Florida, about 60 miles from WaterColor. The impact of Hurricane Dennis on company operations and property was minimal.

JOE's beachfront developments in Walton County sustained some beach erosion, but no dunes were breeched, and there was no flooding in any JOE community. Preliminary indications are that there was only minor landscape damage to JOE projects in Walton, Bay and Gulf Counties.

"Fortunately, it appears Hurricane Dennis will have only minimal impact on our business operations," said Peter S. Rummell, JOE's chairman and CEO. "It is important to note that planning and preparation certainly played an important role."

The St. Joe Company, a publicly held company based in Jacksonville, is one of Florida's largest real estate operating companies. It is engaged in town, resort, commercial and industrial development, land sales and commercial real estate services. JOE also has significant interests in timber.

More information about JOE can be found at our web site at http://www.joe.com.

[beachtraveller1]

Just talked to a owner at the Adagio they are fine. Power is on and the only damage is the beach access walkway is gone. She said the walkover at Bella Vita is also gone.
We plan to go ahead and head down there today.

[jakesfarm]

My sis stayed at home on Cypress pond road, and I assume my brother is at home on Baird st near the elem school. Any info on the status of cell phones...I am not able to reach them. How is the flooding at Cypress pond?

She is in the last home on the left, barn and horses. Any info would be appreciated. I am bracing for flooding on our farm here in Asheville NC

Thanks,
Chris Sawyer

[watercolormom]

I just got confirmation on a Florida DOT website that residents and emergency vehicles are being allowed to get back in using the Hwy 331 bridge. My parents live in Seagrove and are heading there now from DeFuniak Springs. We have a house in WaterColor, which they will be checking on too, so I'll be able to report more later.

[Paula]

Hey!! Thanks for the response!! We are planning on heading down this Saturday, July 16th and staying through the following Sat. We are renting the Turtle Boy Cottage with my family (Wife and 2 kids) and my inlaws. I am going to call Beach Rentals of South Walton and see if there are any problems with us coing down on saturday. With my daughter being only 9 months, we will most likely be in the pool most of the time. So, I'm glad to here that it's in good shape!!

Where did you get your info from as to the condition of the community? Email me at adam.fishman@bellsouth.com if you would like!!

Also, I hope Hurricane Emily veers away from the Gulf Coast!!!!!

We'll be staying right next door to Turtle boy beginning July 18 (evening) and it will be good to meet you. I complete plan on relaxing and enjoying the community and 30A. I will miss the beach if I can't get there across the street, but I'm sure we'll find a beach not too far away (within a short drive). I tried to call Beach Rentals this morning to see what they are telling guests, but understandably haven't been able to get through.

[billyluke]

beachtraveller1,

Thanks for the update on Adagio. Hopefully, both pools (gulf front and the big garden pool) weren't damaged. If you are able to provide further updates - thanks in advance.

Billy Luke

[margarita man]

Any information on The Gulf Place Cabanas & Dune Allen areas?

[Passatfish]

We'll be staying right next door to Turtle boy beginning July 18 (evening) and it will be good to meet you. I complete plan on relaxing and enjoying the community and 30A. I will miss the beach if I can't get there across the street, but I'm sure we'll find a beach not too far away (within a short drive). I tried to call Beach Rentals this morning to see what they are telling guests, but understandably haven't been able to get through.

Yup...I tried as well. One number goes fast busy and the toll free just rings. I'll try again later. I'm sure they are trying to sort everything out!!! :idontno:

[tariail]

If anyone happens to be going by the neighborhood of the Village of Sugar Beach behind Cafe 30A and Angelino's, we would appreciate any information, particularly as to our house, Emerald Escape, at 119 Sugar Sand Lane, light green house at end of street, corner lot. We boarded up this time. Last time water got in around the back downstairs windows and the upstairs french doors.

I hope all of you fared very well. Thanks to everyone who has reported information, and especially Kurt for all he does!

Tim

[WaltonRoseDeal]

Our son is at a Nike Running Camp in Asheville, watching and expecting rains too.

Any word on the beaches east of Rosemary at Inlet Beach (Wall Street, Pompano, etc.)? I plan to come down this afternoon to check things out. I assume the walkover at Wall Street is out since Rosemary Beach's are gone.
Thanks.

[Paula]

Yup...I tried as well. One number goes fast busy and the toll free just rings. I'll try again later. I'm sure they are trying to sort everything out!!! :idontno:

As Smiling Joe said on another post in another thread, "patience, grasshopper". I keep remembering that and that little phrase has been extremely helpful to me. Maybe I'll watch "The Karate Kid" (where I think that phrase came from) when I get to the area next week.

Almost all of us on 30A are very lucky after this storm overall and, though I've been thinking a lot about our properties and beaches, I also remind myself that other people have had much more damage from the storm and have much more serious things to think about (even if they're not thinking about hurricanes and the coast).

[Quint]

As Smiling Joe said on another post in another thread, "patience, grasshopper". I keep remembering that and that little phrase has been extremely helpful to me. Maybe I'll watch "The Karate Kid" (where I think that phrase came from) when I get to the area next week.

Almost all of us on 30A are very lucky after this storm overall and, though I've been thinking a lot about our properties and beaches, I also remind myself that other people have had much more damage from the storm and have much more serious things to think about (even if they're not thinking about hurricanes and the coast).
I think the prhase actually comes from the 70's TV show 'Kung Fu'

Quint

[JustBeachy]

Ah yes, David Carradine as "Kwi Chang" :laughing1

[jrperk]

any information/pix on damage to palms at seagrove? tnx.

[Beachlover2]

Any reports about along Old 98 - Scenic Gulf Drive - I heard that Pompano Joe's lost their paring lot again at Miramar Beach and also that Whale's Tail took a real bad hit?

[Quint]

I just heard that one of the house next to the public beach access in Blue Mt just collapsed. Can anyone verify?

Quint

[JustBeachy]

One of the new ones???

[Quint]

One of the new ones???
No, one of the older ones. Actually, the one between the gold house and the one with the partially constructed sea wall.

Q

[Kingbossdaddy]

JustBeachy, are you located at Blue Mtn. Rd. If so, where? Kingbossdaddy.

[JustBeachy]

Corner of BMBeach Rd. & Sea Grade..we're actually across the street from our brand new, and no doubt now gone again Beach access..how 'bout you?

[Kingbossdaddy]

Summer Winds, 644 BMBRd., west of white 2-story on beach side. Our neighbor reports we still have a yard, but no stairway. Apparently Quint and others have espied severe Mountain slices near the County's BMB Public Access.

[Franny]

Just heard there is another storm brewing and should be an Emily by tomorrow. :bang:

[FloridaLonghorn]

GULF PLACE CARIBBEAN:

We lost some more roof tiles and the white vinyl stuff that is on the ceilings in the outside walkways, but no broken windows or structural damage that they have spotted yet at Caribbean….so all that is good. They thought they would be able to reopen the pools today too.

According to the HOA they did not believe that SRB got hurricane strength winds (luckily)

Apparently the beach is a mess and the erosion is horrible….just hope that people will return to visit Gulf Place.

[JustBeachy]

May she blow east east east and die quickly in the Atlantic!!!

[kurt]

From Vizcaya, west along Dune Allen, all of the houses are undermined. Most have 1/2 the sand missing underneath and decks and walkways are gone. Some pilings on the south side are totally exposed to the base.

Many of the houses in Gulf Trace are the same.

Waves came up to the access road in Grayton beside Red Bar. Waves were breaking under Abaco and the new house next to it.

Where protection from the dune line was minimal before, there is major damage and buildings will be condemned. If you had 20 feet or so of solid dunes in front you are OK.

Smiling Joe says to all the people that asked him to check on their places you are OK. He is still without power.

[Everytime]

We plan to leave central Alabama at noon to return to Eastern Shores in Segrove and unboard the front doors, etc. Does anyone know if the power is on and if the first floor units of Bldg. 1 are okay?



"Sunny days keepin' the clouds away
I think we're coming to a clearing and a brighter day" -J of C

[vaphil]

Thanks FloridaLonghorn!

We have a place in Caribbean. I been try to call the ResortQuest hotline and it hasn't been updated.

[Nick]

Hey, new to the site. Great job getting people together with valuable info. Wish I was here to chat about better times. Along with all of the other requests from owners removed from their pieces of heaven I was curious as to the condition of Old 98, specifically Beach House Condominiums. Any info appreciated.

[lisab]

My family and I are supposed to leave Friday the 15th for Seagrove Beach. I think the townhouse we are renting is located on Beachfront highway. I would appreciate any information that you may have about this area. This was to be our first visit to the area - we usually stay at Perdido Key but the area was damaged extensively by Ivan.

I hope everyone stayed safe this weekend!!

[Rita]

Kurt wrote: "Smiling Joe says to all the people that asked him to check on their places you are OK. He is still without power."


Thank You Smiling Joe! If we are ever able to return a favor to you, we will. :D Same to Kurt & the rest.

More than likely we will just pass on the "civic duty thingy" by doing something helpful for someone else who needs it.

[gotothebeachmom]

Camp Creek Kid -- I guess the beachwalk at Sunset Beach is gone -- since we are hearing all are down . . . ?? Were you able to check that way?

Not CCK but, I just got a call from my neighbor at Seacrest Beach North. Yep, that beachwalk is gone again! Not really a suprise though. I need to call and see if our dune restoration held up. I'll bet not. I'll let you know what I hear!

Good news, we have and apparently never lost power. We lost contact with our cable modem around 6 but our answering machine still picked up. Neighbor says our clocks are not even blinking.

There may be phone problems though. My machine isn't picking up today.

[ameness]

From Vizcaya, west along Dune Allen, all of the houses are undermined. Most have 1/2 the sand missing underneath and decks and walkways are gone. Some pilings on the south side are totally exposed to the base.

Many of the houses in Gulf Trace are the same.

Waves came up to the access road in Grayton beside Red Bar. Waves were breaking under Abaco and the new house next to it.

Where protection from the dune line was minimal before, there is major damage and buildings will be condemned. If you had 20 feet or so of solid dunes in front you are OK.

Smiling Joe says to all the people that asked him to check on their places you are OK. He is still without power.

Kurt, thank you for the report. The Dune 1 townhouses were my destination for the week beginning July 23. I am sorry to hear about the damage in Dune Allen. I have been reading the sowal.com board for months in anticipation of my beach vacation. In the years before Ivan my family would be vacationing in Navarre. This year I was looking forward to returning to my childhood vacation spot of Dune Allen. I'd like to express my appreciation to all of the locals who regularly post to this board. The information you provide is greatly appreciated.

[lollygal]

Not CCK but, I just got a call from my neighbor at Seacrest Beach North. Yep, that beachwalk is gone again! Not really a suprise though. I need to call and see if our dune restoration held up. I'll bet not. I'll let you know what I hear!

Good news, we have and apparently never lost power. We lost contact with our cable modem around 6 but our answering machine still picked up. Neighbor says our clocks are not even blinking.

There may be phone problems though. My machine isn't picking up today.


I appreciate any info you get. I'll do the same. I am trying to get in contact with the Sunset Beach management company to find out the specifics. I have renters planning to come in this weekend. I may have to go down in the morning (I think it would be too stressful to try to get in there today) and check it out.

[Quint]

Has anyone been able to verify the reports about the BMB erosion near the pb access?
Quint

[Fryday_1]

Kurt:

How are the houses on Cottage Street. I am coming down to the Crab Cottage in Grayton on Sunday. Will their be any beach to hang out on?

[groveral]

powe on, no major damage--all I know at this time.

[liz]

Thanks again Kurt for all you've done. By chance did you get to New Grayton and/or Pine Street--especially down by State Park access and flat beach?

[gotothebeachmom]

I appreciate any info you get. I'll do the same. I am trying to get in contact with the Sunset Beach management company to find out the specifics. I have renters planning to come in this weekend. I may have to go down in the morning (I think it would be too stressful to try to get in there today) and check it out.

Just spoke to my neighbor again. She said she doesn't think it's completely gone. However, as you will recall from the previous times the beachwalk was gone it's hard to get close enough to really tell. She walked to Rosemary where we all went after Ivan but couldn't get down from that area either. As others have said they are all pretty much gone.

Let me know what you can find out from your PM folks!

Thanks for all the great info on this thread! Great idea!:clap_1:

[alankat]

[QUOTE=FullAbalone]While the Weather Channel and the networks focused on Pensacola and Panama City, this board has been a welcome source for info about the 30A area. QUOTE]

Here here! With each storm, I wonder how the news media can continue to miss the fact that that section of the Florida panhandle is a tourist destination, with each neighborhood having name recognition (and evoking countless memories) across the country! Hello... can we say "Seaside"? Anyway, my wish is that one of these times they'll actually show a map that spells out the numerous wonderful communities between Pensacola and Panama City.

But until they start reporting the news I'm most interested in, like FullAbalone, I'm quite grateful to all of you who post on this message board. My family has vacationed in the area for about 40 years, starting at the Silver Beach cottages (now a high rise) in Destin in the 60's and for the better part of 20 years now at Gulf Trace (#12 - the house on the eastern side of the office). After all this time, we've come to think of that as "our" beach. It's not surprising to hear that you all do too. This year's trip, 7/23-30, was to be especially special since it is my parents' 50th anniversary.

Thanks again for any and all info. I'm taking a page from Paula's post earlier today and reminding myself that paradise isn't found in the sand alone. It's so much more than that...

[22tango]

We have just joined this forum because we have rented a house in Seacrest on Pelican Circle starting in late August. Is the photo you've shown near that area? We're concerned about getting down to the beach and how much white sand is left.

Any information is appreciated. Thanks!

[dbsquare]

Thanks to Kurt - you got us thru Ivan, and now Dennis! :clap_1:

[kurt]

We have just joined this forum because we have rented a house in Seacrest on Pelican Circle starting in late August. Is the photo you've shown near that area? We're concerned about getting down to the beach and how much white sand is left.

Any information is appreciated. Thanks!

Pelican Circle area had some very big dunes and the accesses will probably be rebuilt by then.

[sandshark]

I saw that someone posted about Eastern Lake and areas around there. We're interested in Beachside Villas and the beach out front. Any information or photos would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

[DTinTexas]

JustBeachy and Kingbossdaddy - We own the house at 458 BMB rd. We are adjacent to the public access. We have a two story "yellowish" house with a circle drive and a basketball hoop in the driveway. Can you tell us anything? I have read about some houses collapsing and the beach being gone.

Any info you can give us will help!

[Seasider]

Seaside dunes were damaged much more heavily by Dennis than by Ivan. Erosion went back into the scrub oak.

[Rather B. Paddlin]

Kurt,

How about a thread just for beach access status - current and as they get repaired.

Where is the beach available by foot with out the steps?

No questions or specific requests just informational updates.

Smiling Joe - thanks for your help>>>>>>>>>>

RBP

[physes]

Seaside dunes were damaged much more heavily by Dennis than by Ivan. Erosion went back into the scrub oak.
When was this picture taken? This is right down the street from where we are staying starting Sat.

[Seasider]

When was this picture taken? This is right down the street from where we are staying starting Sat.

Yesterday evening.

[Dreamsicle]

I have been a lurker here for the past few years (through Ivan and now Dennis!) and I've decided it's time to come out of lurkdom to thank Kurt for the tremendous job he does keeping all of us part-time residents and full-time beach lovers informed. I have a home in Seaside and was really biting my fingernails as Dennis approached. Thanks Kurt - the heck with the Weather Channel!
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[physes]

After looking at this beach picture I was wondering if anyone had any extra cookie sheets because I think that will be the only way we can get to the beach.

[groveral]

Just found out about this site last night---would have saved me mucho stress during Ivan. To those of you lucky enough to live fulltime at the Beach, please know that those of us who are away appreciate your taking the time to give us precious information!

Anyone driven in to Grove By the Sea---any info greatly appreciated!

[TooFarTampa]

After looking at this beach picture I was wondering if anyone had any extra cookie sheets because I think that will be the only way we can get to the beach.
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[Passatfish]

Is it true that the Fl National Guard is not letting people (residents/tourists) access to the shore.condos/houses? Someone I spoke with stated that no one is allowed access to the beach area at least until this Friday.

True or not?

[cassie]

Kurt wrote: "Smiling Joe says to all the people that asked him to check on their places you are OK. He is still without power."


Thank You Smiling Joe! If we are ever able to return a favor to you, we will. :D Same to Kurt & the rest.

More than likely we will just pass on the "civic duty thingy" by doing something helpful for someone else who needs it.

I second that! Thanks Joe and Kurt! Hopefully he gets his power back soon. :D

[cassie]

Does anyone know if Grayton Lake Place lost power? No biggie, I just noticed a couple people on here with houses in that area.

Thanks for any info!

[ameness]

"Here here! With each storm, I wonder how the news media can continue to miss the fact that that section of the Florida panhandle is a tourist destination, with each neighborhood having name recognition (and evoking countless memories) across the country! Hello... can we say 'Seaside'?"

Like many, the 30-A area and Dune Allen Beach has been an annual destination for my family for 30+ years. It may be selfish, but I am glad to keep it out of the media so beaches remain clean and quiet. It would be a shame to have 30-A transformed to a Destin-like beach with one high rise condo after another. I've watched as Destin changed from a quiet fishing village to what it is today. In the past 5-6 years Navarre has become well on it's way to the same fate. I pray that 30-A remains unchanged.

[soozie58]

Has Anyone Heard Anything About Seacrest Beach(the One With The Big Lifegueard Chair) Most Specifically "happy Hour" On Beach Bike Way???/ Thanks For Any Info!!!

[jojo]

How about Inlet Beach?

Spicy Noodle?

[Kimmifunn]

I heard the big white pavillion at Seaside took a tumble....fact or fiction?

[lysard]

Hello everyone, I've only just managed to find this forum, apologies for getting in touch so late (inherited many years ago -- small land plot about 1/2 mile in from Santa Rosa Beach I think) but never had the money/time to visit. Just hoping I've been keeping it safe for the flora and fauna there, caring from a distance. Thank you for all this information and especially great photographs. How do local people feel about the developers' plans for that area? I'm under pressure now and needing input.

Maybe if I can't make it out there, if ever you're visiting Ireland, you could come visit me instead! I think the hurricanes have thrown some of your hot weather our way this past two days! Apologies if I haven't posted correctly either or you never hear from me again; I'm not used to this kind of communication and I'm very absent-minded. :-) Lysard

[gotothebeachmom]

Has Anyone Heard Anything About Seacrest Beach(the One With The Big Lifegueard Chair) Most Specifically "happy Hour" On Beach Bike Way???/ Thanks For Any Info!!!

Hey Soozie,

I am on Blue Crab Loop. My next door neighbor in Seacrest lives close by. She said everything is fine at Seacrest. We have power. I think we have phone problems. No DT. She said Russ our ever faithful pool man was hard at work getting the pool shipshape. Said the pool looked good. A little debris.

Our beachwalkover is gone (of course). Can't tell about the dunes can't get close enough since walkover is gone.

She drove thru the n'hood and saw no visible signs of damage. I think we both got a little water blown in around our windows and french doors.

Hope this helps a little.

[Rather B. Paddlin]

I just spoke to a friend going up and down 30-A.

In general, all beach walk steps are gone. Dunes are sheared off. The best way to the beach are the low/no dune area's. There are some houses near Oyster Lake that took a beating. Almost no wind damage.


I feel blessed, only problems at our houses are that our pool water turned green.


RPB

[RDW]

Does anyone know anything about Edgewater Beach condos? I have reservations there starting Saturday the 16th and of course there is no answer when I try calling.

[alankat]

Don't misunderstand me, Ameness - I only wish the NEWS media would acknowledge the far-flung bunch of people who love to call that area home (if only for a week at a time) and report on the storm-ravaged status of our little communities. I agree, the high-rise builders can, please!, stay the heck out.

My thanks as well to Kurt and all of you down there now who're putting this storm in context for us. Best wishes and thanks for putting up with us, your part-time neighbors.

[JustBeachy]

I heard the big white pavillion at Seaside took a tumble....fact or fiction?

I heard all the steps are gone, again, but not that the whole pavillion fell..anyone know for certain?? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? ;-)

[OhioBeachBum]

Glad to hear storm damage overall wasn't as bad as it could have been. Shame quite a bit of beach front took yet another hit.

Saw a report in Northwest Florida News (http://www.nwfdailynews.com) that indicated pretty severe beach erosion in the area around Pompano Joe's on old 98. If anyone happens to be in that area, I'd appreciate a first-hand on the beach area along old 98 west of Pompano Joe's and east of 293. We booked July 23-31 at Gulf Winds East some time back and I suspect we're going to have to punt...

Also, I'll add my thanks to all of the local folks who are contributing info to this thread. Very much appreciated.

[wriley4106]

Not the whole thing just the steps. Go to the photo gallery, Kurt has posted a picture of it.

[njackie]

Thank all of you locals so much for responding to us before, during and after Dennis. We could be in for a long season! I still have one huge candle burning at the Church! Several on the board have asked about Beachside Villas and we have units there, our property manager called early this morning with the report that things looked good anyway and she just now called back to say that she had been in our units and they were both fine. Perhaps we are safe in assuming, there was minimal damage there except for the beach walk-over, which is gone. I will bring the Guiness or whatever that is everyone drinks and I will find the right door steps to put it on this October!Thank you and as one other responder wrote, Kurt, Smiling Joe etc. you are part of the charm of the area we all love so much.

[Beachlover2]

Ohio Beach Bum

I talked to Tanya who works in the GWE office today - they have no power right now - but Gulf Power is working on it right now. She is busy checking the inside of all the units - but from just walking around the buildings all looks good. She said she saw no real damage at all. Thought they would be up and running as soon as the power went on. Which unit are you staying in?

[watercolormom]

My parents made it to Seagrove and said that the Hwy 331 bridge is accessible to everyone with no problems. There is no power at their house on the North side of 30-A (near 395) or in Seaside yet, but a lot of people, including those at WaterColor, have it. Also, Publix is fine and looks open. The Red Bar did well and should be open tomorrow. I spoke to the WaterColor front desk and they should be ready for guests tomorrow afternoon! My parents drove around and said that most of the areas they saw looked great with minimal leaves and branches down. When driving through WaterColor, they couldn't even tell there had been a storm.

Unfortunately, the beaches are another story. They said that the beach damage is definitely worse than Opal. The sloped walkway to the beach in Seaside (behind the Shops at Seaside near the wedding pavillion) is now a 6 foot drop off and, as you saw in the posted picture, giant cliffs have now been cut into most of the dunes. Dad took some pictures I'll post when he gets power and can send them to me!! Also, just so you know, 30-A is accessible from Inlet Beach/Rosemary almost all the way to Blue Mountain and then they saw "road closed" signs. Apparently, the water came over the road again near Lake Place. More later!!

[Fryday_1]

Thanks Watercolor Mom. I will be down in Grayton next week. Any word on how the beaches fair their?

[Jackie Wammock]

How about Inlet Beach?

Spicy Noodle?


I have a friend here at work who lost her house at Inlet Beach yesterday, and apparently one or two next to it are also in trouble. She is gulf front and the dunes just gave way underneath the house. It is a total loss.

[RDW]

Beachlover2,

Is GWE anywhere close to Edgewater condos? Edgewater is on old Hwy 98 and I have read that it is closed. Does anyone know anything?

[Beachlover2]

GWE is between Pompano Joes and Capt Dave's - near the Okaloosa County line. Supposedly Old 98 is closed down by Edgwater because of the down power lines - from what I am hearing - unfortunately I am not there - just calling friends etc to see what is going on. I have been told that it seems there is not real damage evident with a walk trough unless you are right on the beach - like Pompano Joes - Whales Tail etc. If you are north of Old 98 hopefully all is well.

[seagrover]

groveral - the Grove is fine. We have some of the Yupon trees down around the edges by the streets but that is all the damage I see.

We have power, cable and everything else you would need.

The Andalusia walkover is gone again - imagine that!!!

Did talk to someone that works with Walton Co and he said something about beach walkovers can't be built on July 15th till some time in November due to the sea turtles. He doesn't know if the county will make any consessions for anyone to rebuild.

The Sno-biz is gone in Seaside - I thought it was there when I left on Saturday.

Anyone know the lake east of Borago - the smaller one with the homes on the lake - there is the one on the edge and I love to look at this guys pier to see how far it is from the waterlevel - to look at it now, there is NO pier - completely covered with water.

[port albert]

We are booked to rent one of the private gulf front houses in Gulf Trace this winter. We love the place, and are worried that it may be undermined and unavailable this year. Have all of the houses there had structural damage, or just a few? I feel sick about the beach, as we watched its reconstruction all last winter. Glad to hear that no one seems to have been injured by the storm, though.

[RDW]

Thanks for the info beachlover2. Please post if you hear any more news.

[watercolormom]

My parents said the Grayton beaches looked bad but houses looked great!!

[Beach Girl]

All of this info has been so helpful! I hate to add yet another question, but how is the area in front of One Seagrove Place? We are renting a house next to it this August and are anxious to hear or see any pictures of that area.

Thanks Kurt for this wonderful board!

[boogoo]

Hate to bother everyone with another request but if anyone knows I'm supposed to be coming to Seagrove 7/16(Walton Dunes) and would really appreciate an update on conditions there. Sounds like the beaches are in bad shape but glad most property survived.Thanks to everyone who's been keeping us informed.

[groveral]

thank you very much! Hope to visit Cullman Ave. this weekend.....

[jojo]

I have a friend here at work who lost her house at Inlet Beach yesterday, and apparently one or two next to it are also in trouble. She is gulf front and the dunes just gave way underneath the house. It is a total loss.


Do you know the name of the street?

I wonder how a SEPTIC TANK which is on the beach at someones gulf front home on Walton Magnolia Lane held up?
Brand new home with a SEPTIC Tank on the beach.

[OhioBeachBum]

BeachLover2,

Thanks for the info. Don't have detail with me at work, but seem to recall we're booked in unit #50. GWE has (perhaps had) such a nice little walk-down to the beach, but looking at photos from just east of there, suspected it might not have survived...

[dusty]

Hate to bother everyone with another request but if anyone knows I'm supposed to be coming to Seagrove 7/16(Walton Dunes) and would really appreciate an update on conditions there. Sounds like the beaches are in bad shape but glad most property survived.Thanks to everyone who's been keeping us informed.

I don't about Walton Dunes's condition but you are very close to a flat access area to the beach--right by the Dunes of Seagrove. Have a great time!

[BMBMom]

Looking for info about Grande Beach House, Grande Cove - off Blue Mountain Road. Peach-colored house on the beach at end of cul-de-sac. Suppose to arrive Sunday.

[Beachlover2]

Ohio Beach Bum

GWE walkover was the only one within miles that made it through Ivan - so hopefully it survived Dennis.

[Rather B. Paddlin]

Just a suggestion.

Please leave this thread for updates to be made on the area when viewed by local people. There are so many requests hitting that the requests are not being read by someone who actually could answer the question. I know everyone is anxious, I am also. If anyone has any first hand observations please post them .

[sunsetDreamin]

This is mostly off-topic and i really apoplogize, but i could find no where else to post this-

My family has never stayed in SoWal before (our Pensacola Beach condos were comletely destroyed during Ivan), and we would like to know what to expect when we arrive at the Crossings in Watersound Beach two weeks from now ( :biggrin: ). I would appreciate it a LOT if someone could answer these questions: What does the water look like after the hurricane? Do yall' frequently get jellyfish (esp. Man O' Wars)? From the map, it looks like Watersound is a good distance from more popular beaches like Sandestin-are there any good places to shop or eat in our area?

Thanks so much to anyone who answers any part of this, but i'll totally understand if no one does, there are more important (and on-topic) questions to answer here! I'm sure that everyone will enjoy our time at SoWal, however, it looks beautiful!

[sunshine]

I've been touring today looking at specific properties and communities for my real estate customers. Here's what I saw:

Blue Mountain - Brickyard: great shape. no damage. doesn't appear to be any water damage at Porpoise and Flounder. Lots of leaves and other yard type debris.

Blue Mountain - Grande Beach: walkover is gone. houses appear fine except the one that is getting new stucco. From the walkover, a few properties to the east (between the public access and Grande Beach) a house or condo was perilously close and over the bluff. This was yesterday about 5 (during the storm), so it could be worse now.

Blue Mountain - Public access: walkover is gone. flagpole is gone. bluffs and cliffs a shear wall.

Grayton Beach - Beach: Western Lake has changed course and washed out the new beach walkway closer to the beach. It is flowing out to the gulf, but is still high. Dune lost on the park side of the lake. Westernmost home in a precarious position - porch is suspended way above the beach with no support. Sand is dirty. Broken beach tent remains on the beach too.

Grayton Beach - Homes: Cottage Street flooded and I suspect that most of the homes will have water damage. Conch Out lost a bit of siding but looks to be in overall good shape.

Grayton Beach - Other: Western Lake dock is gone. Huge pile of debris in front of the Casa. Red Bar appears undamaged.

Lakeplace: Electricity stayed on; cable went out last night and came back on a few hours ago. Dock is gone. A gazillion pieces of walkover, dock, pavilion, etc. in the northwest part of the lake. Home that is getting new stucco appears to have gotten wet. Another home had roof damage. All others appear fine.

Seaside: Same story with walkovers and loss of beach.

Seacrest North: House on Flip Flop Lane looked fine. All other homes around there looked good too.

Village of South Walton: Also looked good.

Rosemary Beach: Saw no problems with any specific houses - some were boarded, some not. I looked specifically at a few south of 30A, Round Rd, Rosemary and Abaco and they all looked fine. Couldn't get to the beach access to look at the beach. I imagine that it is the same story again with walkovers and loss of beach. Public areas looked great and they had a slew of folks working and cleaning this morning.

Inlet Beach: I understand that several homes were lost on the east section. At the Orange Street access, it was not nearly as damaged as the others. The flagpole was still standing! Condos at Inlet Dunes are fine and the pool is probably clean by now. Beach got washed away, but some dunes remain.

Hope that helps some of you -

Best -

Sunshine

[fredbuchmann]

Does anyone know if the beachouses right on the beach between Eastern Lake and the Gulf survived? San Roy Avenue I think.

[jpbhen]

kurt - how can we find you the week of july 30 (when we are next down to FLA)? we need to bring you some homemade cookies or something! thanks for all of the great info!!

[FlaNative]

:idontno: :idontno: ARE THERE ANY REPORTS ON THE CONDITION OF THE SAND DUNES AT SEAGROVE BEACH? For three months this past winter we watched the moving and replacing of the sand, and now this!!! Hopefully they're in decent shape.

It's bad enough watching people tromp up and down on them despite constant warnings. Thanks!
Just got a call from a resident of One Seagrove. They said electricity, water, phone is all up. The new county beach access is gone all the way to the shower. One Seagrove is missing it's walkover. No apparent water damage to condo interiors from glass doors being blown in (like with Ivan). Dunes are cliffs again. Some earth is gone from the property just east of the county access.

Cassine Garden Townhomes had no apparent damage. The 'old' pool is covered in pine straw but there were people walking to the 'new' pool.

[JustBeachy]

sunshine, thanks for all the information. I know you answered a lot of questions!

[hed2002us]

Does anyone know any information about Grayton Beach, over by D&K's Beach Cafe and The Red Bar? There is a house we vacation at down there that has been a family favorite for quite a few years now. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[lasml]

Hate to ask but does anyone know if the Lagniappe house on highway 30 a is o.k. It is right before the little bridge almost at the beginning of oyster lake. It is Gulf front. After Ivan it only lost its stairway going down to the beach. We are suppose to be arriving this Thrusday, July 16th.

[dusty]

Sunset dreamin'--I sent you a pm with some answers. And yes, there are jellyfish in the area. Also, in addition to links and info on the Sowal site, there is a visitor center on 98 near 331 with lots of info on shopping, etc.

[seagrovelover]

I just wanted to say to all who own property in so-wal that I have been praying that you would have no further damage to your beautiful homes and beaches. I wish you all the best and wish I could be there to help clean up, take care all of you :wub:

[Carillon Family]

If anyone is in the Eastern Lake area, we'd like an update on Eastern Shores condos, 595 Eastern Lake Road, between Commodore's Retreat and the Leeward complexes.

Also, we heard on MSNBC that the first floor of Pinnacle Port was washed out. This is the condo complex beachside of Carillon Beach across Lake Powell across the Bay County line.

Thanks, and I hope the area stays int he clear from serious damage.


You can find video of the Pinnacle Port damage on WJHG's website.
I heard of some flooding in Carillon on Sandyshore and Seahill.. not sure about extent of it, or if homes were damaged. Also heard beach walkovers in Carillon were damaged again.

[Beach Girl]

Just got a call from a resident of One Seagrove. They said electricity, water, phone is all up. The new county beach access is gone all the way to the shower. One Seagrove is missing it's walkover. No apparent water damage to condo interiors from glass doors being blown in (like with Ivan). Dunes are cliffs again. Some earth is gone from the property just east of the county access.

Cassine Garden Townhomes had no apparent damage. The 'old' pool is covered in pine straw but there were people walking to the 'new' pool.


Thanks!!

[luvthebeach]

Thanks for the info on One Seagrove and Cassine Townehomes, Beachgirl! Just the area I was wanting an update on :clap_1: Glad to hear the condo's survived Dennis's wrath, although I'm very sorry to hear about the beaches and walkovers.

[sunsetDreamin]

Drat! I hate jellyfish! I got wrapped a couple years ago and still have the scars! We'll be on the lookout!

Thanks to everyone for the info on resturants.
I wish the best for everyone who owns property (or just enjoys it).
May you all rebuild safely and never hit your thumb with the hammer! :biggrin:

[luvthebeach]

Oops......I guess I meant to say "thanks" to FlaNative! Sorry :bow:

[irish9697]

I'd love any specific info on the gated Seashore Circle houses in Seagrove...and the walkover there. Admittedly, I am not as familiar with that side of Seagrove as the west side, so share as many details as you can. We seem to have a 'thing' for having Seagrove trips booked for the weeks right after hurricanes. Was booked on San Juan Avenue for the week following Ivan--obviously, we didn't make it down for that one. Luckily, we'd been in May 2004, though. And, we did have an idealic week on Hickory Street this May as well to make up for that missed trip. But, what do you think about us on Seashore Circle for a week starting the 16th? We love Seagrove and this was our opportunity to show it off to my in-laws' extended family...

Thank you for any input!