FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Those of us in Florida are lucky to have access to a free amenity that makes many Americans jealous: the beach.
The beach is our getaway, our escape from the pressures of work and home, our respite from the unforgiving sun with its (usually) gentle winds and bobbing waves.
The problem is keeping it low cost. Almost every city charges for parking now, and even those spots can be hard to come by. You can bring your own food, but if you want to walk over to a restaurant, prices are often excessive. And if you want to rent a bike or a pair of skates, the costs of our free beach excursion start adding up.
