Originally Posted by L-Pink

"Excuse me sir. I'm with the neighborhood watch and part of my job is making sure no one trespasses on private resort property. Are you a new resident I haven't had the pleasure of meeting?"

This is how a polite encounter should originate and is indicative of almost every instance where I live. Anyone with the smallest amount of common sense can tell a resident out for a walk vs someone who doesn't belong. But being in a tourist area everyone is given the polite benefit of doubt they belong. Wave to people you know politely talk to those you don't.

In a non tourist community I would think a non resident would really stand out.