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Council outlines steps to curb shark fishing concerns; to lock Beachcomber access overnight
Summary
After resident complaints about shark fishing and chumming, the town attorney and manager described limits of local authority, noted the state ban on chumming, and said the town will install gates and signage and will close access from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Town Attorney Sweeney told the council that Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) has primary enforcement authority for shark‑fishing rules and that chumming is prohibited statewide. Sweeney said the town also has local ordinances against “unlawful baiting, chumming, blood baiting” and the authority to restrict beach access through town dune crossovers under the town code.
Town Manager Lehi Harpring outlined immediate…
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