Being “just across the county line ” and not having a summer abide in Empire/Empire Twp but in Benzie County, we have had this last summer’s experience of the Empire paid parking beach access. After 22 years of enjoying the friendly beautiful beach it has come to an end except for the “free sunset parking” which we feel is meager attempt at benevolence. As we in Benzie County pay for the wonderful Gathering Place for senior citizens in Honor through our millage tax, shall we then add a surcharge to “outsiders” for lunch and other activities? If this sounds like sour grapes, it is.
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