Mar 13, 2025

A different kind of spring break

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Miami Beach is over the shenanigans from spring breakers that sometimes divulge into violence. But what does that mean for local businesses?

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Businesses adapt to Miami Beach rules against spring break violence

by Verónica Zaragovia

Mar 13, 2025

Years of chaos led to strict restrictions, but local businesses are wondering about the impact.

Road closures and barricaded street parking are some of the efforts in Miami Beach to deter violence during the annual March spring break period.

Verónica Zaragovia

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