Has this ever happened to you? If so, you know what I’m talking about. If not, here’s some advice on how to best deal with ocean tar.

Mounds of brown, tangled blobs of seaweed, also known as Sargassum, is mixing with plastic and creating a bacteria-laden concoction.

Beachgoers on Hallandale Beach encountered a snake on the sand.

It doesn’t really matter what time of year it is, there’s almost always a beach calling my name somewhere.

1 in USMIAMI – South Florida is almost synonymous with beaches and suntans, but according to Trip Advisor, the best beaches in the world are far from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. However, one Florida beach did grab the top spot on the list. According to Trip Advisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice list of Top 25 Beaches in the United States, the best beach in the country is Saint Pete Beach in St. Pete Beach, Florida. AdHowever, Saint Pete isn’t the only Florida beach to make the Top 25 – other beaches representing the Sunshine State are:Madeira Beach in Madeira Beach at No. 15Treasure Island Beach in Treasure Island at No.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 6 p.m. order on Friday, announced by Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry, said that Phase 1 reopening guidelines are expanding beach activities for municipalities who want to allow the easing of some restrictions. Starting on Monday, June 1, Broward beaches are open to sunbathing, sitting or lying on the beach. Beachgoers must maintain social distancing, including when in the water, except between members of the same household or group. Facial coverings must be worn when social distancing cannot be maintained. Broward County beaches opened Tuesday, the day after Memorial Day, with restrictions that only allowed for walking, running or jogging on the beach.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Beaches are empty all across South Florida and even without swimmers and sunbathers, the lifeguards are still working. On a daily basis, when it's crowded, we talk to thousands of people," said Chief Alex O'Connor with Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue. That's also the case on Hollywood Beach, where some lifeguards are working later shifts to keep people off the sand. In Miami Beach, Ocean Rescue is posted at beach entrances. Most lifeguards want to get back to their usual duties when the beaches are crowded again with locals and tourists.

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Spring break is a great time to cut loose and celebrate the end of winter. There’s a reason why destinations such as Mexico and Fort Lauderdale are so popular for spring break. If you’re going to a popular spring break destination, make your travel arrangements now, as accommodations might sell out. If you're looking to do something really different for your spring break, why not escape spring altogether with a trip to the Southern Hemisphere? From lounging on the beach to skiing to volunteering, these seven spring break ideas offer fun for people of all ages.

Is Miami’s beach water filled with poop? Volunteer testing says yesPublished: February 26, 2020, 11:46 pm"Our beaches are filled with poop. This is a recipe for disaster," a water quality activist said.