We always used to stay at the Ebb Tide Motel, a small place my wife and I went to every winter for diving and enjoying the weather. The beach is good there and its just above Ft. Lauderdale. regards, Pat

Although, you probably need a large centrally available public beach, so that wont work. Pat

maybe george english park in fort lauderdale? lots of free parking, not much boat traffic , i'll keep thinking about it maybe i'll come up with something better

i've got a better place "s.s. holland park in dania its a little south and has metered parking but other than that its perfect, lots of floating water level docks ,several boat ramps, plenty of space andits connected to the south end of west lake a large estuary that doesnt allow motorised boats

any idea of a date?