Nude Dude Ranch to Open in FL
As soon as I read the headline, I had visions of myself riding Lady Godiva style upon a noble steed! When Floridian Tim Clements hit a $3.3 million jackpot in 2004, he decided to return to the farm life he grew up in. Even better, Clements noted that the farm he bought is secluded enough to ride in the buff.
Two problems with the big idea: local zoning laws and a nudity ban in Hernando County have prevented the Nude Dude Ranch from operating. Clements said they’ll try to get the necessary paperwork, but if they can’t get approval he’ll close the ranch again to all but friends (d’oh)!
Though their Web site indicates that clothing is optional, everyone “must wear pants and boots to ride the horses” (thankfully, cuz it sounded kind of unsanitary). Regardless, it seems my visions of galloping naked will have to wait for now – it might also help if I knew how to ride a horse.
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