Wealthy Miami Beach residents want their public street gated off. Can they do it?

David and Victoria Beckham own a house on North Bay Road, a four-mile stretch along Miami Beach’s bayside that boasts some of the most valuable property in the country. Shakira is a resident. Dwyane Wade and Billy Joel once called the street home.

But unlike other swanky neighborhoods in South Florida, North Bay Road is entirely public. It runs parallel to one of the city’s main arteries, Alton Road, and is sometimes used as an alternative by drivers looking to avoid traffic.

Lately, North Bay residents have sounded the alarm about car thefts and burglaries in the area. Some say they need more privacy and protection — including security gates…

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