Spring break for Palm Beach County approaches. South Florida ready for packs of kids
Students in the Palm Beach County School District are gearing up for spring break, which begins on March 24 and runs through March 28, with another day off on March 31 because of a teacher work day.
Officials in two spring break fun spots — Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale — are already asking visitors to be mindful of rules meant to keep them and city residents safe.
Fort Lauderdale has prohibited loud or live music on its beach. Alcohol, coolers and tents are prohibited, too. The city is also beefing up patrols.
"We will be out in force," Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Bill Schultz said. "You will see us everywhere."
Fort Lauderdale's spring break rules will remain in effect until April 12.
"Yes, with rules, you can still have fun," Schultz said. "Trust your instincts. If a situation does not feel safe, it likely may not be. Please reach out to your friends, reach out to officers, reach out to staff of restaurants and bars, and watch your drink. Never leave it unattended."
Some of the restrictions Fort Lauderdale put in place for spring break are in effect year-round in Miami Beach, including a ban on alcohol consumption in public and a ban on coolers, tents, tables or loud music on the beach. Smoking is also prohibited on beaches.
'Law and order is the number one priority in our city, and there is no compromising on that,' Miam Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said during a recent news conference.
While Palm Beach County School District students are looking forward to the end-of-month break, that's not the only one left on the school calendar.
There is no school on March 31, a teacher workday or on April 18, a spring holiday. Schools will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26, which is just a few days before the last day of school on May 30.
Wayne Washington is a journalist covering education for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at wwashington@pbpost.com. Help support our work; subscribe today.
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