Miami Beach faced severe chaos during spring break of 2023, marked by violence and disorder. In response, local leadership committed to proactive measures to enhance safety for residents and visitors. These included curfews, higher parking fees, and increased police presence, which drastically improved the spring break experience in 2024 with no reported shootings or stampedes. Business activities also flourished, with hotel occupancy levels rising significantly, showcasing a successful shift from chaos to a more appealing destination for tourism.
In 2024, for the first time in years, Miami Beach experienced a spring break with no shootings, stampedes or deaths.
I publicly committed to changing the narrative. I wanted to "shut the door on spring break" and pledged to push our government, including myself, to do better.
Those actions made a difference. We are not the same city we were in 2023 when two people lost their lives on our streets.
A safer city is a more attractive place to visit, as shown by our hotel occupancy reaching 85%.
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