Spring Break 2026 operations plan
Summary
The city is prepping for spring break Feb 23-April 17 with more police, seven-night-a-week code enforcement, beach alcohol/cooler bans, fake-ID scanners, Narcan handouts and extra trash runs. If the amended high-impact ordinance passes, downtown and Himmarshee could get high-impact zone rules for the first time.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $900,000 in police overtime has been set aside to boost enforcement during the season.
Beach and downtown residents and businesses get a quieter, safer, cleaner season — and visitors get clear rules.
Spring break visitors will face stricter rules, and nearby businesses could see sidewalk café suspensions during crowd surges.
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City Commission Conference Meeting and CRA Board Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
The city is prepping for spring break Feb 23-April 17 with more police, seven-night-a-week code enforcement, beach alcohol/cooler bans, fake-ID scanners, Narcan handouts and extra trash runs. If the amended high-impact ordinance passes, downtown and Himmarshee could get high-impact zone rules for the first time.
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