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Jul 15, 2023

VIDEO: Ocean City, MD Considers Beach Tent Ban

Beach tents like these are dividing Ocean City visitors. Image by Cheryl Costello. When people all over the region head to the beach this Labor Day weekend, you may notice an increasing number of

Beach tents like these are dividing Ocean City visitors. Image by Cheryl Costello.

When people all over the region head to the beach this Labor Day weekend, you may notice an increasing number of pop-up shade tents and beach shelters along with the traditional umbrella. You may even use one yourself.

In Ocean City, Maryland, the town is considering a limit on tent-like structures amid a number of complaints they’re too large and block the views of the ocean.

Cheryl Costello talks to the mayor about both sides of this issue. Watch below:

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