Sex On the Beach (Sarasota: condo, middle school, moving)

[dmccauley]

Originally Posted by debvic

This was a true sexual act, not a show of affection.These two didn't even leave after I confronted them and told them I was calling the police. We need to send a strong message we will not tolerate this on OUR beaches.The squeaky wheel gets the oil we all need to call the Sheriffs dept and demand increased patrol.I did but the more noise the more attention it will get. We do not have to accept that this is the way it is when it illegal.

I agree this was not the place for this type of act however do you think it may have been an isolated one?

[PaulieM]

Originally Posted by FringedNFab

Well no one whether gay or straight should be acting lewd on a beach. Now that that's out of the way, it seems to me some on here simply have a problem with others of alternative lifestyles. And lastly, altho one shouldn't have to, but aren't strands of beaches big? Why do you choose to congregate where this activity seems to be going on? Some people go looking and snooping with wandering eyes hoping to find something indecent/naughty and can't handle it once they do. Just wondering if you're one of those snoopy types.

Typical strawman argument! The issue is not whether one is "snoopy" or otherwise, it's the publics right to go anywhere on a [u]public[u] beach without having to witness two men having sex. You water down their behaviour with the words "acting lewd" as if they were littering. These two dolts needed to be locked up.
"Aren't strands of beaches big?" you ask. It doesn't matter if it's ten miles long. It's public. You don't get public? We can choose to congregate whereever we want and expect to not see two men engaged in sexual behaviour. If they get a room for their "indecent/naughty something" they will not have to worry about a snooping public.

[d4g4m]

The Sheriffs Dept knows all about the activites at Caspersen Beach. I've lived in Sarasota for 25 years and it was known 25 years ago by just about everyone who lives here. What you reported is not a surprise or anything out of the ordinary for Caspersen Beach. And the same thing is still occuring at North Lido Beach. If you don't want to see what is going on there, don't go there.

[PaulieM]

Originally Posted by d4g4m

The Sheriffs Dept knows all about the activites at Caspersen Beach. I've lived in Sarasota for 25 years and it was known 25 years ago by just about everyone who lives here. What you reported is not a surprise or anything out of the ordinary for Caspersen Beach. And the same thing is still occuring at North Lido Beach. If you don't want to see what is going on there, don't go there.

No, capitulation by the public is not acceptable. Because the Sheriffs Dept. is aware of the activities doesn't mean we have to go elsewhere. What you do is demand the Sheriffs Dept do it's job. I'm not expecting them to be proactive on an issue like this but if citizens complain such as the OP they can be reactive.
Drug dealers set up down on the corner hassling your kids do you tell your kids go round the block, don't go there? Don't think so. Just where do you draw the line on capitulation to those who engage in illegal behaviour? How many exceptions do you allow until laws are meaningless?

[FringedNFab]

People must not READ what others write. Of course it's public and no one should have to see such private acts on a beach like I stated, whether straight or gay. I was simply pointing out an option to go to another END if it's so bothersome, even tho one shouldn't have to. It's pretty simple really and if it's been going on for 25 years and well known, it must be nothing new to fuss about. Sounds to me like some simply have issues with others lifestyles and in a sense go looking for something naughty that their eyes can't handle once found.

[debvic]

Originally Posted by FringedNFab

Well no one whether gay or straight should be acting lewd on a beach. Now that that's out of the way, it seems to me some on here simply have a problem with others of alternative lifestyles. And lastly, altho one shouldn't have to, but aren't strands of beaches big? Why do you choose to congregate where this activity seems to be going on? Some people go looking and snooping with wandering eyes hoping to find something indecent/naughty and can't handle it once they do. Just wondering if you're one of those snoopy types.

If you want to defend lewd behavior I have to wonder what your motivation is.Most people I have spoken with find it totally inappropriate.I walk many beaches for variety. I happen to really like the south end of Caspersens beach because it is less crouded and you can get a good long walk in. I did not need to SNOOP to find illegal behavior going on. Sex on the beach is illegal no matter who you are. If you can't control yourself get a room. This beach is not sectioned off by the county for any one groups use. My taxes go to pay for the up keep and use of all Sarasota County beaches and I will go to which ever ones I like. I will not tolerate illegal sexual acts being performed on the public(key word public) beach and say nothing or do nothing. Let this be fair warning I will be watching and reporting to authorities whenever I see it from now on. Perverts will not prevail.

[debvic]

Originally Posted by dmccauley

I agree this was not the place for this type of act however do you think it may have been an isolated one?

On a few other occasions I have seen couples coming out of the bushes that line a path on that beach. From what I hear from the locals this is quite common here. This is the first time I have seen such a blatent display of lack of respect for the law.

[debvic]

Originally Posted by d4g4m

The Sheriffs Dept knows all about the activites at Caspersen Beach. I've lived in Sarasota for 25 years and it was known 25 years ago by just about everyone who lives here. What you reported is not a surprise or anything out of the ordinary for Caspersen Beach. And the same thing is still occuring at North Lido Beach. If you don't want to see what is going on there, don't go there.

Wrong answer. If you want to have sex get a room or buy your own waterfront property.On Public beaches you have laws to follow put in place to control people who can't control themselves.

[Chrome Microphone]

FringedNFab, you're right... I do have more of a problem with it. If I were walking the beach and saw one man and a women (the way it SHOULD be) than that is still inappropriate and needs to be reported, but two men? Darn right it's even worse. That is disgusting. Before I'd call the cops, I would have thrown up all over myself.

[debvic]

Originally Posted by FringedNFab

People must not READ what others write. Of course it's public and no one should have to see such private acts on a beach like I stated, whether straight or gay. I was simply pointing out an option to go to another END if it's so bothersome, even tho one shouldn't have to. It's pretty simple really and if it's been going on for 25 years and well known, it must be nothing new to fuss about. Sounds to me like some simply have issues with others lifestyles and in a sense go looking for something naughty that their eyes can't handle once found.

I and many others you will find do not want illegal activities on our beaches. I have no issues with alternative lifestyles. Most gay people do not find the need to have sex out in the open on a public beach. The few perverts who do should be arrested . By avoiding the use of a section of beach to allow illegal activities to go on is wrong. It is letting the criminals(yes it is a criminal act to have sex in public) win. Just because it is not a new issue does not mean we should ignore it. I just want everyone who goes to any public beach here to be able to enjoy the view and not have to be concerned what part of the beach they are on.