Spring Break Crowd Dispersal on Sunny Isles Beach
Introduction to Spring Break in South Florida
Police broke up a spring break crowd on Sunny Isles Beach on Friday as things have remained relatively quiet in South Florida for the start of one of the busiest weekends of the season.
Chopper 6 was over the crowd that was gathered on the sand near 174th Street.
Sunny Isles Beach Police Response
Sunny Isles Beach Police said they responded and disbursed the large, "non-permitted spring break gathering" on the beach. An aerial view of Fort Lauderdale Beach showed plenty of free space on the sand, and it was a similar story on Miami Beach.
Comparison to Previous Years
It’s a sharp contrast from years past, when Miami Beach would be notorious for spring break shenanigans including fights, gunfire and rowdy behavior. Miami Beach has cracked down in recent years and this year continued to implement strict measures to keep troublemakers from showing up.
Measures to Keep Trouble at Bay
Parking garages and surface lots are closed, parking rates were increased, towing rates were doubled, and DUI and security checkpoints have been implemented. These measures seem to be effective as the area has seen a decrease in spring break-related incidents.
Arrest Statistics
Since the end of February, Miami Beach Police have made 352-spring break related arrests, 13 percent less than last year. This decrease in arrests suggests that the strict measures are having a positive impact on maintaining order during spring break.
Conclusion
The dispersal of the spring break crowd on Sunny Isles Beach and the relative quietness on Miami Beach indicate a successful start to the busy spring break weekend in South Florida. The strict measures implemented by Miami Beach authorities seem to be paying off, with a noticeable decrease in spring break-related arrests.
FAQs
What happened on Sunny Isles Beach?
A spring break crowd was broken up by police on Sunny Isles Beach on Friday.
How does this year’s spring break compare to previous years?
This year’s spring break has been relatively quiet, especially compared to previous years when Miami Beach was known for rowdy behavior and incidents.
What measures has Miami Beach taken to control spring break crowds?
Miami Beach has closed parking garages and surface lots, increased parking rates, doubled towing rates, and implemented DUI and security checkpoints.
How many spring break-related arrests have been made in Miami Beach?
Since the end of February, Miami Beach Police have made 352 spring break-related arrests, which is 13 percent less than last year.
