Treasure Island Considering Changes to Alcohol Ban?

Treasure Island officials are considering altering its controversial Sunset Beach alcohol ban, according to a report by the Tampa Bay Times, if plaintiffs drop their pending lawsuit against the city. 

According to the Times, the Gulf beach community restricts "the possession and consumption of alcohol on a section of Sunset Beach on weekends, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., from February through September."

"City attorney Maura Kiefer presented a revised ordinance Tuesday to city commissioners, saying the police chief doesn't object to reducing the size of the regulated area. Commissioners approved the ordinance on first reading after Kiefer said the other plaintiffs will be asked to sign a settlement saying they won't pursue further action against the city," the Times reported. 

The beach areas effected are from 85th Avenue North to 95th Avenue North.

Treasure Island decided to ban alcohol on Sunset Beach in 2011 as the neighborhood began to get a little out of hand with a party atmosphere. 

Patch previously reported that the only area where alcohol is allowed on the beach is Caddy's on the Beach, a privately owned establishment with beachfront property.

All beachfront areas north and south of Caddy's on Sunset Beach have alcohol bans on the weekends as well as Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

To more of the Times' report, click here. 

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