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I asked people to name the best beach in Florida and expected a debate over Clearwater, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island, and St. Pete Beach. Instead, many locals refused to answer. Their replies revealed something more interesting: people are not protecting a beach as much as they are protecting the experience they found there.
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It started as one of those questions that's almost guaranteed to spark an argument.
What's the best beach in Florida?
I recorded a quick video while...
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