Open up the waterfront

Jensen Beach waterfront

I was in Port St. Lucie this past weekend, the beach in that area is Jensen Beach. It reminds me of Hollywood Beach, Venice Beach on the west coast and many of the small village-style beaches up and down the west coast of Florida -- it looks a lot like Anna Maria Island, which is  below Tampa.

This is a big draw for locals and tourists because it's "real." They spend time, drink at bars, eat at restaurants, hang out at the piers and it's a taste of Florida. It's a shame that Coconut Grove can't be that because that is what Coconut Grove used to be. With all the talk on the waterfront changes these days, maybe something "real" can be added. I know it won't be bait shops, God forbid. But a pier, seafood-type restaurants (you know, like Scotty's but with good food) and an open view.

I know, this is where the Burn Notice park comes in. I do agree that should be a park, but in time, let Burn Notice finish their run, it doesn't have to happen overnight.

And the mangroves need to be opened up for a start and the non-native Seaside Mahoes need to be removed. What ever happend to the "windows especially at Peacock Park near the Amy Billig memorial and at Kennedy Park.