My grandparents moved to SSI 30 years ago, and it was so much fun as a kid. I'm 35 now and my last visit over the summer was very sad. Far too many people and too much development. When i walked my dog in the morning, i walked past clearcut spaces and a new development. I'm proud of everyone for coming together to do what they can to preserve this breathtaking place.
I visited SSI just last week for the very first time and I am just now seeing this video. I was totally enamoured with the island, only being there 3 days. I went to College and Savannah and it did the same thing to me the first time I visited there. Being from the midwest, I had never imagined such a place. Now I live near DC and it is the absolute worst part about my life. We visited Savannah on this trip as well and I was a little sad. I saw so many new developments which are attracting too many people. They are building high rise hotels and I hate that for Savannah. There have been some tasteful improvements, but I felt like it had lost a little bit of it's charm. I hope the people of SSI continue to carry out this message and preserve this gem.
We just returned from our first trip to St Simons and can clearly understand the pressure the Island is under with growth vs preservation. After just 24 hrs. we could the special spirit of this place. Great video!
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. It is indeed a treasured place and our desire to preserve SSI's charm is strong. How did you hear about our documentary? Please come back soon!
@@st.simonssurvivingsuccess5625 We do travel videos and was preparing to document our recent travels to St Simons Island and your video come up in our google feed/suggestions.
I remember watching the movie ' The Abominable Snowman 'at the Island Theater (a drive in) on St Simons in the late 1950's. Have ventured there from Atlanta virtually every year since.❤🙏🤗
I’ve loved this island my whole life. I say no more building. Period. No new houses, no more condos. Just stop... But as someone who loves the island so much and dream of living there, I am so happy to hear that they all feel as I do and are taking the steps in the right direction. I do think Glynn County is a problem. Over decades the county has used development on the island to boost tax dollars. Taxing African Americans who were descendants of slaves off of the land given to them by former masters and passed down through generations; that’s just wrong. It happened to many older locals in the 80’s. Because Glynn county wanted an upscale resort community, they found many ways to run off locals and take their land for a little bit of nothing or force them to sell because they couldn’t afford the taxes; all so developers could put up ugly condos or strip malls. Eminent Domain was used in the 30’s to confiscate prime beach front property from the residents of the Waycross Colony after a very suspicious fire burned every house down one winter. So, voting for commissioners who have the same vision and who have nothing to gain from developers and their shady ways is going to be crucial to changing zoning and getting infrastructure taken care of. Infrastructure costs money but development brings in money...
I am visiting St. Simon's for the first time next week. I know I'm going to love it. I lived on the coast of Florida for ten years. I grew up in tidewater Virginia. You have to keep the criminal developers OUT. Ironclad environmental law. Goodlooking construction, not the usual builder spec trash. NO clearcutting. I think that's a start.
this is a great project to showcase the town, love the story telling and the rhythm. yes i would call it a retirement project thanks for sharing this masterpiece.
I lived in the condominiums behind The Village. (A-5 Skiff Landing) went to Fredrica Academy & hung out at East Beach/Sea Island every weekend. *Fun fact* the largest Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake population in the world is right there in the marshes !
@@flowerpeddler8306 Sorry for the late reply. :) Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But every desirable community is not the same place it was 30 years ago and has growth issues. We have to keep up the good fight. Cheers.
wow officer lacey! I remember him when I was growing up there mainly he would remember me from playing music!
Sweet, magical place...love it
My grandparents moved to SSI 30 years ago, and it was so much fun as a kid. I'm 35 now and my last visit over the summer was very sad. Far too many people and too much development. When i walked my dog in the morning, i walked past clearcut spaces and a new development.
I'm proud of everyone for coming together to do what they can to preserve this breathtaking place.
I visited SSI just last week for the very first time and I am just now seeing this video. I was totally enamoured with the island, only being there 3 days. I went to College and Savannah and it did the same thing to me the first time I visited there. Being from the midwest, I had never imagined such a place. Now I live near DC and it is the absolute worst part about my life. We visited Savannah on this trip as well and I was a little sad. I saw so many new developments which are attracting too many people. They are building high rise hotels and I hate that for Savannah. There have been some tasteful improvements, but I felt like it had lost a little bit of it's charm. I hope the people of SSI continue to carry out this message and preserve this gem.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. SSI, not being an incorporated city, isn't in complete control of it's destiny, so the fight goes on...
We just returned from our first trip to St Simons and can clearly understand the pressure the Island is under with growth vs preservation. After just 24 hrs. we could the special spirit of this place. Great video!
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. It is indeed a treasured place and our desire to preserve SSI's charm is strong. How did you hear about our documentary? Please come back soon!
@@st.simonssurvivingsuccess5625 We do travel videos and was preparing to document our recent travels to St Simons Island and your video come up in our google feed/suggestions.
I remember watching the movie ' The Abominable Snowman 'at the Island Theater (a drive in) on St Simons in the late 1950's. Have ventured there from Atlanta virtually every year since.❤🙏🤗
They seem to be doing so many things right, so hats off to them.
I’ve loved this island my whole life. I say no more building. Period. No new houses, no more condos. Just stop...
But as someone who loves the island so much and dream of living there, I am so happy to hear that they all feel as I do and are taking the steps in the right direction. I do think Glynn County is a problem. Over decades the county has used development on the island to boost tax dollars. Taxing African Americans who were descendants of slaves off of the land given to them by former masters and passed down through generations; that’s just wrong. It happened to many older locals in the 80’s. Because Glynn county wanted an upscale resort community, they found many ways to run off locals and take their land for a little bit of nothing or force them to sell because they couldn’t afford the taxes; all so developers could put up ugly condos or strip malls. Eminent Domain was used in the 30’s to confiscate prime beach front property from the residents of the Waycross Colony after a very suspicious fire burned every house down one winter. So, voting for commissioners who have the same vision and who have nothing to gain from developers and their shady ways is going to be crucial to changing zoning and getting infrastructure taken care of. Infrastructure costs money but development brings in money...
It's 2023 & the Boom has begun.😢
I am visiting St. Simon's for the first time next week. I know I'm going to love it. I lived on the coast of Florida for ten years. I grew up in tidewater Virginia.
You have to keep the criminal developers OUT. Ironclad environmental law. Goodlooking construction, not the usual builder spec trash. NO clearcutting.
I think that's a start.
Hard to argue with those goals, but not so easy to enforce. Enjoy your stay!
this is a great project to showcase the town, love the story telling and the rhythm. yes i would call it a retirement project thanks for sharing this masterpiece.
I lived in the condominiums behind The Village. (A-5 Skiff Landing) went to Fredrica Academy & hung out at East Beach/Sea Island every weekend. *Fun fact* the largest Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake population in the world is right there in the marshes !
Too little, too late!
Thanks for your encouragement! People said the same thing in 1970, 1980 and every year since. We can never stop trying to preserve what we have.
@@st.simonssurvivingsuccess5625 Well, isn't it truth? And yes I would keep trying. Sorry, didn't mean to be so blunt but I have an opinion too.
@@flowerpeddler8306 Sorry for the late reply. :) Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But every desirable community is not the same place it was 30 years ago and has growth issues. We have to keep up the good fight. Cheers.