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Metal Detecting at Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Parks

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The rules

No ordinance bans detecting, but digging/disturbing ground is prohibited in Broward County parks (Code §25½-3(b)); the City of Fort Lauderdale municipal beach has no detecting or digging ban — verify the specific spot

Permit: Not required on city beach

📞 Call ahead: 954-357-8100 (confirm the current rule before you go)

Why detect here

Fort Lauderdale city beach is open; avoid digging in county parks

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Source: Broward Code §25½-3(b) / Ft. Lauderdale §19-1. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.