Riviera Beach cracks down on long-term anchoring in the Intracoastal Waterway

Summary by PBG News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Gutierrez, as published by WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5) · August 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Boaters who have anchored in the Intracoastal Waterway for months or indefinitely now face a 30-day limit under a new city ordinance. Riviera Beach is cracking down on long-term anchoring in the Intracoastal Waterway, a stretch of water that has long drawn boaters looking for a free alternative t...

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