As a native Tampanian and a long-time consumer of the Florida beach life, I'm deeply troubled by the arrival of beachfront politics, particularly those involving tents and fireworks.

When you think Florida, you likely conjure images of our world-renowned, pristine white or brown beaches. It's a challenge to find a postcard from the 50s to today that doesn't feature a beach umbrella or what some Redington Beach insiders want to ban now refer to as tents.

Consider Treasure Island's crusade to vigorously enforce its fireworks ordinance on the 4th of July among clueless out-of-town guests.

So much for nostalgic scenes I've grown up with.

Now, I kind of get the fireworks thing, but I sympathize with the cops who have the impossible job of enforcing it. But the anti-umbrella/tent gig is ridiculous.  

Is all this necessary? I don't think so.

 

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