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<\/p>\nST. PETE BEACH, Fla. \u2014 St. Pete Beach leaders were set to discuss proposed restrictions impacting local beaches on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
At a commission meeting, the city commission voted to postpone the discussion. <\/p>\n
St. Pete Beach leaders are looking at several new restrictions, including prohibiting fireworks on or over the beach and within .75 miles of active shorebird nests and breeding sites.<\/p>\n
City leaders also want to prohibit smoking and vaping except for cigars. They’re also considering banning the use of disposable foam products and leaving unattended fishing lines. <\/p>\n
St. Pete Beach leaders are also considering prohibiting business owners from operating without registering first with the city.<\/p>\n
Some examples included yoga classes and a photography set up. <\/p>\n
Joshua Balbontin lives in Tampa and often brings his family to St. Pete Beach.<\/p>\n
He said he agrees with some of the rules, like leaving fishing lines unattended, but said there’s already a list of rules posted at beach access points.<\/p>\n
“We live on the coastline for a reason. Let’s take advantage of the beaches as much as possible if it’s not bothering other people, why should we not be able to do it,” said Balbontin.<\/p>\n
Kyle Fleming is a professional photographer. He’s curious if the city will require photographers to get a permit. <\/p>\n
He’s worried about the impact on his business and says sometimes clients book on short notice. <\/p>\n
“A potential client doesn’t necessarily call me or email me a month, 60 days before. Actually, I was booked with somebody just two hours before. It was a proposal. He had a ring. He was actually staying at the Don CeSar, and he wanted to have a photographer,” said Fleming. <\/p>\n
A handful of people showed up to Tuesday’s commission meeting. <\/p>\n
Dominic Isgro pointed out that city leaders met with hotel owners about the proposed ordinance, and locals deserve the same opportunity.<\/p>\n
“Thankfully, the city commission tonight voted and approved, moving that agenda item to a date to be determined after there has been an opportunity for the public to weigh in at a town hall meeting or similar event, so I think that that was a great decision on the city commission’s part,” he said.<\/p>\n
City commissioners have not yet set a date for future discussion. <\/p>\n
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6.1 earthquake off the coast of Cuba, Tampa Bay residents report feeling quake<\/p>\n
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said a 6.1 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Cuba around 2 p.m. on June 8. Viewers and residents around the Tampa Bay area have reported feeling the earthquake.<\/p>\n
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