Preserve Beach Driving St. Johns County Florida “Matanzas Inlet”

Preserve Beach Driving St. Johns County Florida “Matanzas Inlet” is a new initiative being taken on by local residents from St. Johns and Flagler Counties in the State of Florida to protect and preserve our rights to have vehicle access and driving on our most used and playful inlet the “Matanzas”.  It’s my goal to bring awareness to the residents of St. Johns and Flagler counties.  Please bookmark the following website and share it with others is helping in a huge way to preserving your right to access the inlet for use by the public.  Learn more and join the voices of others at http://www.PreserveBeachDrivingStJohns.com

The “Matanzas Inlet” as been a way of living for many generations whether it be fishing, family beach outings and picnic’s, water sport activities such as jet ski’s, wave runners, surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, building sand castles or just taking breathtaking photo’s of the balance of nature.

"Matanzas Inlet Accessibility"

Fishing the "Matanzas Inlet"

"Preserve Beach Driving St. Johns"

Paddling the "Matanzas Inlet"

Kite Surfing "Matanzas Inlet"

Surfing "Matanzas Inlet"

Generations of Beach Driving Accessibility

My husband’s family goes back to the founding families of St. Augustine, Florida.  I can recount lots the stories shared at family reunions about all the fun and memories the beaches of St. Augustine has brought to our families.  Back in the days picnics lasted for entire weekends including overnight camping, bonfires, sing-a-longs, midnight swims and a.m. fishing competitions.  Heck NASCAR wouldn’t exist today if it wasn’t for the great drivable sandy beaches of Florida.  Yes, over the years some of the fun has faded to memories like car racing, overnight camping, bonfires and even vehicle ramps closing at dark.  But, somewhere in the sand a line has to be drawn for how much residents will tolerate.  The residents are speaking out about losing beach driving and vehicle access to the “Matanzas Inlet”.  Residents and visitors of St. Johns and Flagler counties have been living with nature on our beaches for generations.  The “Matanzas Inlet” wildlife is abundant with the largest colony of sea birds and turtles on the Florida coastline.  We’ve lived in harmony with nature for generations, now some misguided environmental groups want us denied vehicle access and for us to shut up.  Well, I and many more residents will not be silent and are speaking out for your rights.  Yes, everyone’s life is hectic between struggling with economic setbacks, working more hours while having less time to enjoy life and family.  But, when the day comes for you to plan a trip to our beaches or the “Matanzas Inlet” you will discover your right to access our beaches are gone forever.  Don’t be the one to say why didn’t I hear about this earlier or why didn’t I read about in the newspapers.   The Newspapers and News Channels don’t want to buck the status quo.   Our county commissioners are not informing residents of issues their voting on in our county commission meetings.  If you are reading this blog posting, please share the information with your friends, family members, tweet this website on twitter http://www.preservebeachdrivingstjohns.com.  Inform others of what they and future generations will loose before it’s really to late.  Small groups like this are grossly underfunded.  However, you may purchase a t-shirt that will fund the cause to preserve your rights for driving on St. Johns County beaches at local businesses.  I personally know that you can purchase t-shirt’s at Devil’s Elbow Fish Camp and Resort located on A1A Crescent Beach, FL.  Everyone involved is volunteering their time and efforts to preserve your rights to drive on St. Johns County beaches, just help us spread the word.    Rumor has it that their will be a peaceful rally on January 1, 2010 at 2PM at the lowest tide to show support for this cause.  Join us and show your support.  Bring your sand buckets, fishing gear, surf boards, wave runners, jet ski’s, and even your family picnic.  Have fun and make a memory at the “Matanzas Inlet”.

Remember share the news, bookmark the website http://www.preservebeachdrivingstjohns.com, join us 1/1/10 at 2PM for a peaceful rally, tweet about it.