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Indian River County Exhibit #T4 James Gray From: Dylan Reingold Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 9:04 AM To: Kate Pingolt Cotner, Charlotte Grose; James Gray, Kendra Cope Subject: FW: Customary Use of Beach at Summerplace, in Wabasso, FL From: Renee.Hall@boehringer-ingelheim.com <Renee.Hall@boehringer-ingelheim.com> Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2018 6:14 PM To: Dylan Reingold <dreingold@ircgov.com> Subject: Customary Use of Beach at Summerplace, in Wabasso, FL Dear County Attorney Reingold, I understand that you are willing to receive letters from interested parties about public use of the Summerplace Beach near Wabasso in Vero Beach, Florida. My husband Jim and I reside at 1840 E. Barefoot Place, and we have loved living in this area these last four years. We could not have understood at the time of purchase that one of our neighbors would invest so much time and money in frivolous lawsuits that seek to threaten public spaces, but regardless, the moment our toes hit the sand, we are reminded why we purchased so close to the Atlantic ocean and all its many charms. In point of fact, we purchased BECAUSE of the access to the beach, as our retirement investment. I have lived all over the United States throughout my life, and most often in coastal states, and I believe beaches are a place for all citizens, so that they may learn and enjoy all that our world's oceans and beaches have to offer in terms of biodiversity. It would never have occurred to me that we might have to fight to keep our beach open to the public, but that is no longer surprising given the litigious interpretations of our neighbor, Mr. Robert Jaffe. Please do not allow him to be successful using his monies to reduce the enjoyment of these majestic beaches and beach access points. I implore you to do what you can to block his many attempts to destroy peaceful living in our community. Rest assured, he does not diminish our love of this land, nor our efforts to protect it. My husband Jim Chalkley and I walk the beach multiple times each day, noting turtle nests and the changes that come with each tide and moon. We walk each day at sunrise, midmorning, just before the news and again before bedtime. We walk along the wall from Wabasso Beach north to Moss Beach, where the wall ends. We pick up trash each day as well, doing our small part to keep this area pristine, and we would fight to keep this open to the public so that future generations may enjoy without the threat of moneyed homeowners trying to thwart public access to one of the world's wonders. We paddleboard regularly in both the ocean and the lagoon, enjoying bird life and sea life alike. My husband lives on Barefoot Place full time, and I am a frequent visitor, but spend a big part of my time in Atlanta, GA as an executive for a corporation called Boehringer Ingelheim. Our company is dedicated to the health and wellness of all animal species, and our life in Vero extends that same mission that is evident in the my life is constructed. My time in Vero is precious to me. Thank you for helping to keep it open, to me and to the future generations who would wish to put their toes into the sand and the surf. Enjoyment of the ocean is something that I would bet everyone can recall, and I hope that you get time at the beach too! If you would like to have more detailed information about how we enjoy the beach every day, don't hesitate to let us know. Renee Hall 1840 E. Barefoot Pl. 226