Rules for drinking vary between the Tampa Bay counties and also between the beaches.<\/p>\n
With spring break<\/a> right around the corner, visitors and residents will likely be flocking to the beach to soak up some sun.<\/p>\n For the Tampa Bay area, local law enforcement is already preparing for an influx of people<\/a> out-and-about, and Tampa International Airport is expecting about 3.1 million passengers<\/a> through mid-April.<\/p>\n If you are visiting for spring break or are a resident who is unsure of the alcohol policies for the Tampa Bay area beaches, here’s a rundown of where you can and can’t drink.<\/p>\n
Clearwater Beach: No alcohol allowedHoneymoon Island and Caladesi Island: No alcohol allowed, although beer and wine are served at Caf\u00e9 Honeymoon and must be drunk thereBelleair Beach: No alcohol allowedIndian Rocks Beach:\u00a0No alcohol allowedFort De Soto Park: No alcohol allowedMadeira Beach:\u00a0Alcohol beverages are allowed but not in glass containersSt. Pete Beach:\u00a0Alcohol beverages are allowed only in cabana areas of beachfront hotels for registered guestsTreasure Island:\u00a0Alcohol allowed but not in glass containersNo alcohol allowed on beach between the 8500 block and the 9900 block of Treasure Island Beach between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekendsRedington Beach: Alcohol is allowed but isn’t permitted on neighboring beaches of Redington Shores and North Redington BeachGulfport Beach: No alcohol allowedSpa Beach Bistro at the St. Pete Pier:\u00a0The Spa Beach Bistro serves alcohol with a full-service liquor bar and a variety of alcoholic beverages <\/p>\n
Siesta Beach:\u00a0Alcohol allowed but no glass containersTurtle Beach: Alcohol allowed but no glass containersLido Key:\u00a0Alcohol allowed but no glass containersLongboat Key:\u00a0Alcohol is not allowedCasey Key:\u00a0Alcohol allowed but no glass containersVenice Beach:\u00a0Alcohol allowed but no glass containersManasota Key:\u00a0Alcohol allowed but no glass containers <\/p>\n
No alcohol is allowed on county beaches.<\/p>\n
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\nPinellas County beaches alcohol policy <\/p>\n
\nSarasota County beaches alcohol policy <\/p>\n
\nHillsborough County beaches alcohol policy <\/p>\n
\nManatee County beaches alcohol policy <\/p>\n