Miami Beach Lifeguard Stands For Sale

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Miami beach lifeguard stands for sale. Miami beach florida lifeguard stands dating to the 1980s are for sale at publicsurplus com. The two retired stands are newly repainted in kansas city chiefs and san francisco 49ers. Interested buyers need. The current price stands at 500 these towers have been auctioned off before for as much as 3 050 according to a statement by miami beach city.

They have become a cherished symbol of miami and are part of the movement that came to represent the rebirth of the city. The highest bidders can take home a tower and re purpose it as a doghouse or tiki bar. Art deco at the beach. The city of miami beach is auctioning two super bowl themed lifeguard stands from the sands of south beach.

The city of miami beach has put up six its lifeguard towers for sale in an online auction. Except for 25 street kite surfers are not allowed south of 29 street and are prohibited from launching in restricted swim areas within 400 feet of all miami beach lifeguard stands. Dotting the miami shore and all along south beach in vivid contrast to the sparkling blue ocean stands an array of brightly colored lifeguard towers. After hurricane andrew destroyed the previous towers in 1992 a decision was made to elevate the classic style of tower into more of an icon for the city.

Starting at south pointe with a red and white striped lighthouse design miami beach s lifeguard towers stretch for miles. What will some of the new owners do with the wooden boxy stations that date back to the 1980s and have weathered hurricanes. Miami beach city commissioners still have to bid out construction plans for the lifeguard stand construction. The city of miami beach is considering auctioning off the old stands.

Please report any kite surfer operating outside of these parameters by calling 305 604 city 2489. I think they d be a fabulous auction item. They must also maintain a 300 foot distance from the shoreline. Miami beach auctioned off six of its colorful lifeguard towers in august.