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Access restored at Blind Creek after a year of disruption

After months of closures and shifting timelines, access to Blind Creek Beach is finally restored. The reopening of the main parking area brings a sense of normalcy back to one of Florida’s few officially recognized clothing-optional beaches—but it also follows a year where disrupted access led to confusion, arrests, and national headlines. This episode traces how something as simple as a parking lot became a pressure point, and why its return matters for stability, safety, and the future of the beach.More at www dot planetnude dot co. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe [https://www.planetnude.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Pinho loses its legal protection—again

Court protections that had shielded naturists from arrest at Praia do Pinho have collapsed following the adoption of a new city master plan and a separate court decision upholding the municipal ban. The developments mark a sharp reversal after earlier rulings had temporarily allowed nonsexual nudity to continue. As legal challenges move forward, the situation highlights the shifting and often contradictory landscape facing naturist beaches in Brazil. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe [https://www.planetnude.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

South Africa may finally decide the fate of Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay, long regarded as Cape Town’s unofficial nudist beach, is now under formal review by South African National Parks, which says the site has never been officially designated for naturist use. A new petition calling for recognition and regulation has quickly gained support, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety, enforcement, and the beach’s uncertain legal status. The outcome of the review may determine whether the site remains an informal space or becomes something more clearly defined. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe [https://www.planetnude.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The fight to save Hooksiel’s FKK campground

A petition is gaining momentum to stop the planned closure of the naturist camping section at Hooksiel on Germany’s North Sea coast. Organized by a regional naturist association and supported by national and international groups, the effort highlights growing concern over the loss of dedicated FKK spaces. The proposed change reflects broader pressures facing naturist infrastructure, as specialized areas are increasingly replaced by general tourism development. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe [https://www.planetnude.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Cape Town’s World Naked Bike Ride is canceled after 18 years

Cape Town’s World Naked Bike Ride has been canceled for 2026 after organizers say authorities required participants to be fully clothed, effectively ending the event. The ride, held annually since 2008, had long operated through informal agreements despite legal ambiguity around public nudity. Its cancellation marks a significant shift, raising questions about how the city will approach protest, expression, and clothing-optional spaces moving forward. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe [https://www.planetnude.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]