One of the most popular spots for spring breakers is Ocean Drive. Even before the curfew took effect, the crowds had largely dissipated. Two weeks ago the streets were much more crowded with people dancing in the streets and climbing on top of cars, according to a manager at the Hotel Victor. He said that the partying has gotten more heated in recent years, probably because of the demand during the COVID-19 epidemic. He and others were concerned about what the curfew would do to workers. He said that the big money is at night.
Alex Barcenas, manager at the Cardozo Hotel, told Insider that the curfew was hard on businesses who lost out on late-night customers.
The Cardozo has a restaurant with outdoor seating, but customers were asking to be seated inside even though the weather was pleasant, Barcenas said.
Diners were afraid for their safety because they heard the phrase "state of emergency".
A judge upheld the curfew on Friday despite a lawsuit by a restaurant and nightclub.
The mayor said the curfew was justified.
He wrote in his Miami Herald piece that we can't balance lost revenue or keep people safe.
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