This is the 2nd year in a row that Miami Beach has imposed a state of emergency order during its spring break period. Mayor Gelber said that rowdy tourists have created an 'unacceptable' atmosphere of fear.
, restricting alcohol sales and takeout orders in addition to imposing a curfew.
“Commercial businesses must admit their last guests within a time frame that allows them to leave by 11:59 p.m. each night,” the city recommends. The order remains in place until Monday at 6 a.m. and may be reinstated for the following weekend, if city officials deem it necessary. The restrictions, Gelber hopes, will discourage people of thinking of Miami Beach as a"24-hour party city."
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