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Walton County, Florida (WJHG/WECP) - The passage of bill 1622 is already eliciting responses from residents of Walton County.
This region hosts numerous enterprises, with many relying significantly on tourism for economic survival. As per the 2024 Spring Walton County Tourism report, 95% of travelers identified visiting the beach as their primary attraction.
Nevertheless, local entrepreneurs assert that reduced public beach access in recent times has caused numerous tourists to stay away.
In Grayton Beach, Jambos Italian Lemonade has become the latest addition, situated mere steps from a public beach entrance. "Having spent my childhood in Chicago, where Italian lemonades were quite common, opening my own shop near the shore has always been a aspiration for me," remarked Jay Hale, who now owns Jambos Italian Lemonade. Here he realized his long-held dream.
However, Jay had concerns about the privatization of beaches in Walton County. "In my modest view, these beaches are meant as divine play areas for everyone to savor," he stated. "This particular stretch of sand is stunning but brimming with signage and parasols along with individuals urging you to leave. It feels less like an open society now; it seems quite odd to me."
Currently, he is hoping that the recently approved legislation will attract additional visitors to the region. "I hope this brings advantages for all enterprises; I believe it could boost tourism significantly once again and instill greater positivity. If we manage to revive that sense of assurance among travelers knowing there’ll indeed be a beach upon their arrival, it would benefit both them and us, fostering our community," stated Jay.
A short drive away, the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery becomes particularly bustling during summertime. The store’s manager estimates that at minimum, 95 percent of their patrons are visitors. They believe increased accessibility to public beaches would enhance their business revenues.
"I think this change will keep us quite busy since more visitors will likely head to the beach, especially with easy access nearby where they often go for ice cream," explained Abby Gonzalez, who manages the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery.
Abby mentions that restricted area has long annoyed visitors at the shore. "This specific beach has consistently been quite narrow, making it extremely crowded since there aren't many spots available for people to settle down," she explained.
Jay and Abby both express their enthusiasm for having a larger public beach as well as attracting more customers.
When NewsChannel 7 had a conversation with the Walton County commissioners Last month, County Attorney Adkinson mentioned that the aim is to create a more uniform method for accessing public beaches.
Officials state that indicating the erosion control boundary will be crucial for implementing the new regulations.
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