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Is alcohol allowed on Fort Lauderdale beaches?

It's a rule that was in place for decades: no alcohol on the sand at Fort Lauderdale Beach. But after more than 30 years, the ban on booze has been lifted. Hotels like the Hilton are now rolling out your favorite cocktail on the beach.



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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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The following is illegal: Consumption of alcohol in public. Smoking tobacco or marijuana on beaches or in parks.

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Penalties for Public Drinking If you have an open container of alcohol or are visibly intoxicated on a beach that does not allow drinking, you could receive a misdemeanor charge. You could receive a fine of up to $250 as well as up to 90 days in jail.

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7.4(e) Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the beach. 7.4(f) Glass bottles and glass containers are prohibited on the beach. 7.4(g) Digging holes or erecting tents, canopies and fencing is prohibited.

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Person smoking a cigarette at the beach. Since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill over the summer allowing local governments to ban smoking on public beaches, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Monroe County have passed legislation enforcing the ban.

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Pompano Beach If you're looking for the best beaches in Ft. Lauderdale, look no further than Pompano Beach. Otherwise known as the Heart of the Gold Coast, Pompano Beach is well-known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and clear blue waters that look as if they belong on a postcard.

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Miami's beaches are known for its urban vibe that blends livelihood, vibrance, thrill, shopping, and dining. So, if you're looking for a beach that features a unique blend of urbanity & nature – Miami beach is for you. Beaches in Fort Lauderdale are celebrated for [relative] quietude and laid-back atmosphere.

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Las Olas Beach Restaurants Reviewers rave about this beach's clean sand and clear water, although some cautioned that the area can get a bit rowdy at night, especially when college students are in town for spring break. Police officers are always present, though, and alcohol and loud music are never permitted.

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