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Old 05-23-2024, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
Not going to the beach much here in Florida, except to entertain visitors.

I'm not surprised by parking fees which I get considering the value of beach front property.

But why a charge to use a public beach in Florida?
Aren't beaches public land?
Is the charge used to clean-up after the public pigs?
Do condo associations and Retail businesses pay for the cleanup?

Just surprised I guess
I’m curious. Where in Florida does a government charge a fee to walk onto a public beach?