The Miami Beach City Commission voted Monday to not set a curfew for this upcoming weekend, but the panel did pass a measure ordering liquor stores to close early after two deadly shootings riled the popular Florida spring break location.
During a special meeting in the wake of the fatal shootings, some commissioners argued the third weekend of spring break – which just passed – is typically the time period that sees violence. Two commissioners argued it would be unfair to punish future crowds for what happened last weekend. The move comes as the area is set to host the popular Ultra Music Festival, which is set to bring tens of thousands of electronic music fans to Bayfront Park, according to the Greater Miami convention bureau.
Weapons are not allowed, according to the prohibited items list, and people attending the festival will be subject to search before entering. “By requesting entry into the event, all festivalgoers and attendees shall be subject to a thorough TSA-style pat down search, including emptying pockets and bags, and having your items examined,” the event website says. Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez said, “Ultra weekend is not the problem. The problem is weekend number three.
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