Miami Beach approves pilot program for alcohol sales on public beaches

For the first time, visitors may soon be able to legally buy alcoholic beverages on Miami Beach.

The city commission this week approved a one-year pilot program allowing alcohol sales at two public beach locations, despite concerns from some city leaders about public safety and beach cleanliness.

Alcohol sales coming to two beachfront zones

The program grants permission to the Boucher Brothers, the city’s longtime beach vendor partner, to sell alcohol behind Lummus Park and along the 21st Street beachfront.

The company already operates chair rentals and other concessions in those areas…

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