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Deerfield Beach sets pier pricing: free for residents, veterans and first responders; $2 visitors, $4 fishing
Summary
After a staff presentation on attendance and revenue, the commission approved a new pier fee structure: free sightseeing for residents, veterans and first responders with ID; $2 for nonresidents; fishing admission set at $4. City attorney said a resolution will formalize the change.
The Deerfield Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 3 to change admission rules for the International Fishing Pier, approving free sightseeing access for city residents, veterans and first responders with ID, a $2 fee for nonresidents, and a $4 fishing admission.
Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner presented attendance and revenue figures to frame the discussion: using fiscal-year 2024 data extrapolated to a 12-month estimate, Warner reported approximately 132,000 sightseers and about 21,500 fishermen annually, and projected roughly…
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