This is a county park and the southern most beach in Pinellas. It has several distinct beaches to include: 2 piers, dog park, historical fort, and most important the small swimsuit area. This beach broke a barrier for me to wearing a thong for the first time.
Nudity is not allowed but several folks wear thongs, g-strings, speedos. It’s a further walk and secluded so people choose and feel comfortable wearing small swimwear. No one judges and folks out there are very nice. I’m not comfortable being around families/kids so this place works out great. On occasion an out of towner will walk the beach and end up in the area. Some of them turn around as soon as they see a thong, some don’t care and just enjoy themself like most people.
It’s great that you found a place where thongs are accepted and you feel comfortable wearing one, @HizuruTees. If you are open to sharing, I’m sure people would be interested to hear about the first time you wore a thong swimsuit.
Have to agree with @HizuruTees - I’ve been going to Fort De Soto Park for several years and it has to be by far one of my favorite places to thong freely and openly especially where several others feel comfortable wearing and walking around in the small swimsuit area. This area works well because I don’t feel comfortable to be around where there are families/kids either.
My first time in a thong wasn’t planned. I wore them under my shorts but had no intention. Been scoping out the beach for awhile and one day I saw a couple. The guy was wearing a G and his wife was wearing a bikini. I decided to go for it. I only stayed in my beach area but would walk to the water. After several trips I started to go for long walks as well. Each time I gained confidence and had no negative comments and all positive. Most of the people I talk to don’t say anything about my swimwear, I like that. Just act normal.
Any update about when Fort De Soto might reopen? When looking on their website it still has the following posted:
“Fort De Soto Park will remain closed until further notice for ongoing storm clean-up. Any campground or shelter reservations previously made for dates within this closure will be refunded.”
I went by the Ft yesterday, and the Ranger was blocking the toll road. I didn’t ask when they are opening. I keep an eye on the website and a group I joined on Facebook. As of today, it’s still closed. I checked out Passa Grille and Treasure Island yesterday. PG is open, but Treasure is still a mess.