City commissioners have put the brakes on any possibilities of allowing alcohol on St. Pete Beach.



Commissioners unanimously voted on two ordinances Tuesday night, both outlawing alcohol consumption on the beach.



The votes did not amend rules allowing businesses to get special permits to serve alcohol outside. The current ban, in place since 1990, will remain in effect along the rest of the beach.



Bar and restaurant owners along the beach were hopeful the bans would be loosened.



According St. Pete Beach Mayor Maria Lowe, the vote marked the first time the commission even explored the possibility of allowing alcohol on the beach.



Commissioners did modify some of the language in the ordinance but only so law enforcement can continue to enforce it.

