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Destin council asks staff to clarify lifeguard role after debate over beach vending enforcement
Summary
Councilors debated whether lifeguards should enforce vending rules or act as 'scouts' reporting violations, and directed staff to review legal limits, existing litigation, and notification procedures before bringing item 3a back to council.
The Destin City Council asked staff to return with clear guidance on lifeguard duties and beach vending enforcement after a heated discussion about safety, jurisdiction and how vendors are policed.
Council members raised concerns that asking lifeguards to enforce vending or other regulatory matters could distract them from water-safety duties. One councilor suggested lifeguards serve as 'scouts'…
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