It is a fact of human nature and public policy that a few bad apples can often ruin things for the rest of us. There is nothing more frustrating for responsible citizens than to find that their rights and privileges…
Still no charge for camping permits…
Camping permits remain available free of charge from the county. Check back here for updates.
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Model Campers start the year out right …
On our overnight New-Year campout, we couldnt help but admire our neighboring campers who had trailored their boat all the way from Virginia to camp on Shell Key. In the past, Janoah Todd and Amy Spoonhower spent their vacation at…
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2008 Winter Star Party (Video)
Our winter star party was delightful. Clear skies and mild temperatures were perfect for this amateur astronomy event …
Pine forest update
The removal of exotic Australian Pines continues and new trees are planted. Strangler Fig, Varnish Leaf, Red Cedar, Florida Priviet, Live Oaks and Slash Pine saplings are planted. Sandspurs run amok… Update: Pam Leisure pointed out that the…
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Fee-Based Permits Announced
As of 10/01/08, there is still no fee collection system in place. South County Land Manager, Pam Leasure reports that her office has been “instructed to begin a fee-based permitting process beginning October 1, 2008”. “Until October 1st… (the County)…
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Campers meet with County to discuss new rules
This afternoon, we met with Pam Leisure and Dr. Stephen Harper to discuss the new camping rules. We had an opportunity to ask questions and offer input for the new camping rules. Here are some highlights from our meeting… The…
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Camping Compromise is reached!
SUCCESS! The County has incorporated our permitting idea into the current draft Plan. Beginning in April, 2007 we offered the idea of camping by permit as an alternative to the proposed camping ban. After consulting with other campers, environmental groups…
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Dogs on Shell Key: Compromise Fails…
Update: We are sorry to report that no compromise was reached on the dog issue. Contact County Commissioners for comments. The current draft plan proposes a year-round, zero-tolerance policy for pets on Shell Key. The county says that existing signs…
County Ordinance allows dogs on Shell Key, but …
County staff has argued that banning dogs will put us in compliance with County Ordinance 2-6. However, they do not mention that allowing dogs is ALSO in compliance with ordinance 2-6. The ordinance states that “Where permitted, domestic animals must…
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