Can you imagine not being allowed to access or enjoy our Gulf Shore Manor Beaches?
In April 2019, five Land Trusts filed a lawsuit against Walton County, claiming ownership of Gulf Shore Manor beaches and some undeveloped roads in our neighborhood as shown in the 1925 plat. They asserted that the public beach accesses had been built on their property and one of these Trusts claimed ownership of the entire beach with the right to exclude others from it. Even though GSM property owners were not included in the lawsuit, through the leadership of the GSM POA and the participation of its members, the final settlement in October 2021 included an easement granted to all GSM property owners for access at our five established beach accesses and use of the beach. While three of these accesses are now private property, Pelayo, Montigo and Barcelona, through it's legal representation the GSM POA is continuing its efforts to assure the granted easements are protected as these previous roads are zoned for development of single family homes. Our continued success depends on the strength of our membership and all donations go directly to our legal fund. Thank you in advance for your support!
Please note;
GSMPOA is a not-for profit 501(c)3 organization established to protect the legal rights of all GSM property owners to access and use the neighborhood platted beach. It also serves to educate property owners and the public about the subdivision's history, legal matters, conservation, beaches, maps, neighborhood plan and Walton County issues that impact the subdivision. Your donations are considered charitable contributions and should be tax exempt. As always, consult your tax advisor.
We welcome any and all donations no matter how small.
There are four ways to donate. Choose the method that works best for you.
1. Use the bill pay system with your bank. This avoids charges. Have your bank send the check to:
Gulf Shore Manor POA, c/o Kathy Posey, 230 San Juan Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
In the account information, please use your address in Gulf Shore Manor so we can easily track your contribution. This can be for one time donations or you can set up recurring monthly payments
to make easier to donate.
2. Write a check to GSM POA and send it to our treasurer
Kathy Posey 230 San Juan Avenue Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
3. Click the donate button for PayPal, debit or credit card
Use the email treasurer.gsm@gmail.com
If you choose, you can set up a recurring payment.
Please note: PayPal will deduct approximately 3% as a service fee from your donation.
That's 3% less funds that we can use for our legal defense.
4. Use Venmo Venmo does not charge fees.
In the search bar for people and businesses type @treasurer_gsm
OR scan the QR code below with the camera on you mobile device.
