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Two beachfront businesses told to switch to turtle‑friendly lighting or shut lights off by magistrate
5382892 · July 14, 2025
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Summary
The magistrate found Coconut Inn LLC and Hurricane Lounge in violation of the city’s beachfront‑lighting standards and gave both businesses 14 days to replace fixtures or use turtle‑friendly bulbs or switches; the city set fines if they do not comply.
The City of St. Pete Beach presented code‑enforcement evidence that exterior balcony and uplighting at two beachfront properties — Coconut Inn LLC (113 Eleventh Ave) and Hurricane Lounge Inc. (809 Gulf Way) — did not meet the city’s beachfront lighting standards and could affect nesting sea turtles. The city’s code officer…
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