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"As a business and tourist-related association, we keep in close communication with local police and park department authorities for obvious reasons. The clothing optional beach area has proven to be safe, is extremely clean, and as a result of self-regulation and self-policing by its attendees, through all these years there have been no reports of negative conduct nor any reported serious crime.
It is worth noting that the regional core of naturist beach users: participate in assuring that the beach resources are maintained at the highest quality level; work with the county to initiate safety programs; organize fund raising efforts for needy causes; and effect social functions, which greatly add to the enjoyment of a beach visit.
Relative to benefits, weekly our Association office responds to numerous visitors' inquiries on the clothing-optional beach and requests for lodging arrangements, in order that guests may enjoy this resource...Additionally, our local restaurants and retailers also financially benefit from the infusion of these guests.
In essence, the decision made almost a decade ago by our Board of Directors to support the establishment of a clothing optional beach, has brought our community many positive returns."
—William F. Lone,
Executive Director,
Sunny Isles Beach
Resort Association
[2000]
"As an area resident, former municipal councilwoman, and a Florida State Representative for Northeast Miami-Dade County, I am familiar with and have been involved with Haulover Beach Park for over 40 years, including the clothing-optional portion of the beach...
I have witnessed the growth of the clothing-optional beach from the beginning, 10 years ago, and have been involved in meetings with county personnel from various departments and members of the South Florida Free Beaches naturist association...
As Vice Chair of the state Tourism Commission, it is my responsibility to be aware of what facilities and market segments are good for Florida's tourism. Haulover Park's naturist family beach has been good for tourism because of its positive effect on the hospitality and tourist industry in attracting visitors from around the world..."
—Sally Heyman,
Miami-Dade Commissioner,
former FL State Representative
[2002]
Quarterly Journal of Florida Naturism