ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WWSB) – Anna Maria city commissioners approved a 60-day ordinance Thursday night banning swimming “and certain water activities” at Bean Point after several recent drownings there.
The ordinance prohibits swimming from the Fern Avenue beach access north, around Bean Point, to the beach access at 831 North Shore Drive.
City commissioners said people will be able to go knee-deep into the water. There will be no fines for those who violate the ordinance; a warning will be given until a resolution is passed…