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Bodyboarding is illegal in 3 counties in FLA, while surfing is permitted. The ordinance’s definition of a "surfing & surfboard" prohibits the sport bodyboarding along almost 200 miles of coast line in NW Florida. They were written based on 1970s knowledge. These ordinances have to change, they are the only of there kind in the ENTIRE country. I intend to work to change these uninformed ordinances.  

 

1) Any1 w/ experience changing bad ordinances please let me know!  i will be attending future govt meetings.

 

2) Any1 in the bodyboarding industry that can provide SME input & help Let me know

 

3) See link in my bio for info on the EXACT ordinances that prohibit bodyboarding

 

I knew this was going to happen since  these ill informed ordinances have been in place since 2017. I have been yelled at by clueless people numerous times along this stretch coast since 2015 (I have been BODYBOARDING the panhandle since 1989)... i thought Florida was Free....Sure as hell doesnt feel free. 

 

 

Does anyone knows the bodyboarder in this video?

 

#bodyboardingisacrime #bodyboaringisillegal #arrestbodyboarders

              #criminal #floridacrime #okaloosacounty #baycounty #waltoncounty

            #bodyboarding #florida #floridasurf 

      #floridabodyboard #bodyboard #floridaboogie #floridawaves 

            #webodyboard #waves #surf #floridabodyboarder 

              #bodyboard #bodyboarder #bodyboarders

#floridabodyboarding #bodyboarding #florida #floridasurf 

            #pensacolasurf #gulfsurf #gulfcoastsurf #gulfofmexicosurf #panhandlesurf

              #destinsurf #destinsurfing #navarresurf by @flasponge
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3 years ago
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Melissa 2019 by @c3picsandphotos
This storm track reminds me of Melissa 2019, wish I could travel up N, in lieu of that I can only look at pictures and reminisce, and maybe catch something down here. Good luck to the chargers that are gonna score.
Anyone stuck in FL paddling next few days hit me up
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someofuslivehere taken in New York City by @flasponge
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19 days ago
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A little windchop at the sand banks in the lake last week, that's about all we got for 3 months. with @h20mbre

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someofuslivehere taken in Melbourne, Florida by @flasponge
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21 days ago
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When the sea melts into the horizon
By @c3picsandphotos@gmail.com 
9/22/22
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someofuslivehere taken in Melbourne Beach, Florida by @flasponge
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21 days ago
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no surf but plenty of rainbows

#FloridaWeather

#CentralFloridaWeather

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@severestudios by @flasponge
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taken in Melbourne, Florida by @flasponge
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Home, doin her best little obx impression
9/30/2025 'cane saeason.
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someofuslivehere taken in Melbourne, Florida by @flasponge
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2 months ago
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Lake Atlantic 
6/19/16 : TS Arthur Panhandle
8/8/26 : NoName Storm Home.

Tryin to rememeber what a wave looks like..
Past 90 days, waves have 2ft+ 3 times.
These are 2 of those times, I missed Bertha.

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someofuslivehere taken in Pensacola Beach, Florida by @flasponge
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2 months ago
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Last weeks pool time with pool toys at home, Aug 8, 2026 NoName Storm,  tiny window of tiny waves. 
Water was wamer than a bath tub.

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someofuslivehere taken in Melbourne Beach, Florida by @flasponge
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2 months ago
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Chip in by Mike in the Gulf.
Go if u can.
Crowd Factor : 0
By @c3picsandphotos

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someofuslivehere taken in Panama City Beach, Florida by @flasponge
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3 months ago
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Tropical Storm Arthur 6/19/26
Rolled the dice, took a drive, watched the hrrr, found 6 hours of small wedges, 2 hours of offshores & 4 hrs of torrential rain & not a single other person in the water. Strike missions like these are few & far between during El Ninos like these.

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someofuslivehere by @flasponge
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3 months ago
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Been a fkn while, a long while.
Need God to step in & move around some things 

#wishfulthinking 
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someofuslivehere taken in Sebastian Inlet State Park by @flasponge
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3 months ago
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