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Florida County Seeks Ban on Beach Bums

Law would force thong, G-string flashers to adopt wider coverage

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2009 3:34 AM CST

(Newser) – Florida's Pinellas County is seeking a crackdown on exposed backsides, the St. Petersburg Times reports. The county, citing complaints from visitors dismayed to find men and women nearly nude at area beaches, wants to protect the region's image as a family destination by banning skimpy... Read full story »

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