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Indian Rocks Beach city leaders officially approved a new ordinance creating paid parking at beach access points.

Indian Rocks Beach is one of the few places along the barrier islands that don't require paid parking, but the city said that ...

The second Indian Rocks Beach city council meeting on Tuesday night over paid beach parking is highly anticipated, and if it gets approved, they will move forward with a significant change.

Indian Rocks Beach City Council unanimously approved a 6-month parking pilot program Tuesday night, which would change all ...

The heated back-and-forth over paid parking takes center stage in Indian Rocks Beach on Tuesday.

The city will eventually start charging $4.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The city says the money will fund stormwater and infrastructure projects.

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