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re: Update on Alabama / Florida beaches?

Posted on 4/29/20 at 12:00 pm to
Posted by Clark W Griswold
THE USA
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 4/29/20 at 12:00 pm to
So you do spend a lot of time there
Posted by speckledawg
Somewhere Salty
Member since Nov 2016
3917 posts
Posted on 4/29/20 at 12:19 pm to
quote:

A casual observation of license plates next to the Mississippi Sound=most are from Louisiana.


This is absolutely true, especially in Hancock and West Harrison County.
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 4/29/20 at 2:01 pm to
I’ve driven by while on tdy, at the Gulfport ANG Base; & on my way from thence to P’cola Beach.

So, they won’t let you in Florida.

P. S. Just good natured ribbing, nothing personal...
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 2:27 pm
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58123 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 8:04 am to
Bump.

I'm trying to find out if anyone knows the status of the campground out at Ft. Pickens? The website is not updated.
Posted by LSUfanGuy13
Member since Mar 2017
432 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 8:53 am to
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I'm trying to find out if anyone knows the status of the campground out at Ft. Pickens? The website is not updated.


Still closed. It's part of NPS, not the state.
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6139 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 12:47 pm to
Been driving all morning and couldn’t update.

1) Florida checkpoints are still on I-10
2) The governor late last night extended the rental ban to May 4th. On May 4th and new ban goes into affect until phase I has concluded or by order.
3) Okaloosa county opened the beaches up 24/7
4) Walton county has scheduled a 1pm emergency meeting to update the beach openings ordinance.

So basically, if you’re renting a place in Florida, the person/company renting it to you is breaking the law.
Posted by lsuman242
504
Member since Feb 2008
1213 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 1:20 pm to
So for point number 2, the rental ban will extend past May 4th?
Posted by 337tigergirl
Houston
Member since Jan 2012
6556 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 1:57 pm to
What happens if you rent from someone and they are breaking the law?

I guess I’ll try not to get caught. Already paid for and spoke to the host this morning
Posted by speckledawg
Somewhere Salty
Member since Nov 2016
3917 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 4:38 pm to
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2) The governor late last night extended the rental ban to May 4th. On May 4th and new ban goes into affect until phase I has concluded or by order.


So, we should expect an extended ban to go into place on May 4th?

The part that gets me is "homes and condos" are NOT OK, where people are alone. "Hotels, Inns & Resorts" ARE OK, where there's common areas, cleaning crew in each room every day, front desk interaction, etc.... makes total sense.
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6139 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:41 pm to
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So for point number 2, the rental ban will extend past May 4th?


Yes. The old was supposed to expire today but he extended it to the 4th. A new one, which is part of the Florida reopening (whatever the frick they are calling it) goes into affect Monday.

Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6139 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 5:46 pm to
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What happens if you rent from someone and they are breaking the law? I guess I’ll try not to get caught. Already paid for and spoke to the host this morning


If caught, they can have the renters removed and the offender (owner) can incur a fine and a ban on renting for one year.

The way around this is just to have the renters say they are friends of the family and not paying anything. Our neighbor two houses down has been doing this for 2 or 3 weeks.

I assume it’s happening a good bit because the amount of Louisiana, TN and GA plates have quadrupled from this time a few weeks ago.
Posted by 337tigergirl
Houston
Member since Jan 2012
6556 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 7:09 pm to
Yeah I talked to the host and now I’m a cousin. Hahah. Can’t wait to be on the beach
Posted by Elleshoe
Wade’s World
Member since Jun 2004
143616 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 7:21 pm to
Just booked Orange Beach for the week after Mother’s Day. Hopefully some bars and restaurants are open by then
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 7:38 pm to
I’m sticking with my original reservations in Perdido Key, for now.
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
50429 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 8:21 pm to
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Just booked Orange Beach for the week after Mother’s Day. Hopefully some bars and restaurants are open by then


Some restaurants in Baldwin County have already stated they are going to be defying the governor's order and the mayor of Mobile came out against it also.
Posted by bigpapamac
Mobile, AL
Member since Oct 2007
22378 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 10:01 pm to
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Just booked Orange Beach for the week after Mother’s Day. Hopefully some bars and restaurants are open by then


You might have restaurants open (officially) towards the back end of your trip, but I wouldn’t count on any bars. Fortunately the line gets blurred pretty easily at the beach so I’m sure you’ll have some places to post up and drink.
Posted by jkylejohnson
Alexandria
Member since Dec 2016
14004 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 10:03 pm to
So I've read conflicting info on Destin beaches. Are they opening fully on may 1 or may 9?
Posted by reb13
Member since May 2010
10905 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 10:03 pm to
Going to 30A for Memorial Day, luckily friends own condos. Secretly hoping for the short term rental ban to extend through May to not have crowds.
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6139 posts
Posted on 4/30/20 at 10:22 pm to
quote:

So I've read conflicting info on Destin beaches. Are they opening fully on may 1 or may 9?


The beaches are fully open now, no restrictions. The governor has restrictions on short term rentals.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97635 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 6:07 am to
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Yes. The old was supposed to expire today but he extended it to the 4th. A new one, which is part of the Florida reopening (whatever the frick they are calling it) goes into affect Monday.





I can’t find the extended order. Do you have a link? I’ll send to my rental company
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