Some American Beach residents disappointed with county

Automobiles are shown at American Beach on May 1. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Mark Dawkins, president of Save Historic American Beach, speaks at a press conference hosted by the nonprofit on May 1, following a lawsuit the group filed against Nassau County on April 30 in an effort to put a stop to beach driving on the historic district’s beaches. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Manager Taco Pope speaks July 16 at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on proposed changes to regulations of beach recreational activities in unincorporated Nassau County. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader