Miami Beach ended its traditional spring break activities last year, and city officials are continuing these policies.
Enhanced security measures are in place for March, including parking restrictions and increased fees for non-residents.
These measures follow three consecutive years of spring break violence.
Visitors are warned to expect curfews, bag searches at the beach, early beach closures, DUI checkpoints, and arrests for drug possession and violence.
Mayor Steven Meiner deemed last year’s spring break a success, emphasizing the city’s priority on law and order.
Some business owners see the restrictions as necessary for public safety, while others are concerned about the negative impact on tourism.
Civil rights advocates believe the restrictions are racially motivated.
The mayor rejects these claims.
Other Florida cities are also preparing for spring break crowds.
