Can you drink in public in Sarasota?

Additionally, public consumption of alcohol is not acceptable. You can be cited for consuming alcohol or possessing alcohol on streets, sidewalks, in parking lots or on beaches throughout the state. An open container can be an open bottle or can, flask, cup, or glass containing any amount of alcohol.



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Without a tent or an umbrella, there is little shade on the beach, so be sure to come fully prepared to endure the heat of the sun. Alcohol is allowed, but bad behavior is not. Beverages in non-glass containers are allowed on the beach, however, Siesta Key is not the party capital of Florida.

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Alcohol may be consumed on sandy portions of the beaches only. This applies both Soundside and Gulfside. It must not be in a glass container. Any person that fails to comply with these policies will face second-degree misdemeanor charges and if convicted can receive a $500 fine and or 60 days jail time.

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If you're looking for a party to cap off your evening, look no further than Siesta Key's Ocean Boulevard. From an authentic Daiquiri Deck to The Beach Club, there are plenty of fun, fruity drinks, live music and dancing everywhere you turn.

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Beach time is from 6 in the morning to midnight. Canoe, kayak, parking, and bike racks are available in only some of the specific public beach access points. Siesta Key beaches consist of the whitest sand – up to 99% of quartz which makes it white as sugar and soft enough.

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