Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 5, 2026 —

Dunedin city commissioners have taken a decisive step to regulate the use of personal watercraft (PWC) along the Dunedin Causeway. In a unanimous vote, the commission approved a measure that bans the launching and landing of PWCs on the south side of the Dunedin Causeway beach. This decision effectively extends the prohibition of PWC use to the entire causeway.

The vote, which was unanimous, signifies a unified stance by the city commissioners on the issue. While the resolution addresses the location of launching and landing points for personal watercraft, specific details regarding the reasons behind the ban were not provided in the summary. Furthermore, information concerning the date of the vote, the effective date of the ban, enforcement plans, or any potential penalties for non-compliance was not specified.

Prior to this ruling, the south side of the Dunedin Causeway beach served as an access point for personal watercraft operators. The new ordinance consolidates the restrictions, making it clear that personal watercraft will no longer be permitted for launching or landing on any part of the Dunedin Causeway beach area. This action is likely to impact recreational users of PWCs who previously utilized the causeway.

Details on whether public hearings were held or if community feedback played a role in the commission’s decision were not made available. The scope of the ban applies broadly, encompassing all personal watercraft operations from the designated beach areas on the south side of the causeway. The full implications for local businesses or tourism that may involve personal watercraft are also yet to be determined.

Further information regarding the implementation and enforcement of this new regulation is expected to be released by the city of Dunedin.


Story summarized from the original created by By Mark Schantz, Beacon Media on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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