Does anyone know where to find the beach?

Growing up and living on the Florida east coast, I love the beaches. Many of the annual visitors of the sunshine state come here for the very same thing, the beaches. The golden sand, sun and year round tropical climate is an attraction to all.

Sadly, I am seeing less of the Atlantic Ocean as I ride on the beach highway known as A1A. Even the one that claims to be "the worlds most famous beach" is closing the dynamic view to condos. There is a choice, a plan, a alternative! But the city gives way to the call of developers and will soon be the worlds most famous condo jungle.



Walking in to the amusement center on Daytona Beach Boardwalk and watching all the kids on the bumper cars, Himalaya and carousel laughing and having a good time. I wonder if their parents explained that this would be the last time? They would not be able to visit the boardwalk rides again, for this was closing day of a 50 year family owned business. The owner of the business was giving free rides to say goodbye. He and two other boardwalk business owners fought to keep their business' open. But the city condemned them calling them and the area blighted. They will be replaced by a condo with restaurants and shops. People that came to visit the beach that day took advantage of parking in other areas of land where business' used to be but have been cleared away. Soon the wrecking ball will clear the remaining buildings and construction will begin.

I am not opposed to renovation and upgrading, but this was not an option. The thing that the citizens of Daytona Beach and all the other Florida beach communities need to understand is that this change is going to happen. But they must also realize that there is a terrible mistake that is about to happen! A error that is not reversible. Quit being blinded by all the smoke screens that the developers and real estate typhoons are putting up. There are organizations that have formed and others will follow that are using trickery in their campaigns. Many claim that they are fighting to keep from having a concrete jungle along our beaches. Hog wash! Read on to see what they are really saying. They are opposed to the height of the structure with total disregard of the land that borders the building.

The alternative, high rise condos, makes more sense. It allows for two things to happen that will solve the issue of a concrete jungle. After all, how many of you are flying down A1A? You are at eye level on two or more wheels! What difference does it make how tall the building are? The fact remains that if there is no space left between them for beach access and parks, you are not going to be able to see the beach. Furthermore, unless you live in one of these condos, you are not going to be able to get to the beach! Let the builders go up not out. Pass the laws that make the developers pay for more room in the air, by giving us more space on the ground, where we live. This will also allow for more occupancy per building while allowing more area on the ground for the others in the community and visitors to enjoy. This option is being heavily discussed in the future plans for Ormond Beach, a beautiful community. The mayor of Ormond Beach is doing a fantastic job of pointing these issues out and is standing strong in his position. But again, there are those that oppose him. The CAN DO movement is one of those mentioned previous that wants to restrict how high a structure can be. They say that they are opposed to a concrete jungle. Yet, what they are asking for is what they are fighting against? It is kind of like a civil war within the movement where neither side knows what they are fighting for. For a clearer understanding as to what all this means, be sure to visit Ormond Can Be . Pay special attention to down the page about half way to the two comparison pictures Tall and slender in comparison to short and stout. Notice the picture where you can see the beach!