Promenade shopping center at Coconut Creek, FL.
Following a recent incident, Promenade at Coconut Creek has announced stricter rules and an updated code of conduct to improve safety and maintain a family-friendly atmosphere at the popular outdoor shopping destination.
According to Coconut Creek spokesman Scotty Leamon, a significant portion of the updated policy focuses on minors.
Under the new rules, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 21 years old during designated hours: after 2:30 p.m. on weekdays and after 5:30 p.m. on weekends. The adult must remain with the minor at all times while in common areas.
Security personnel may request identification to verify age, and groups of four or more juveniles may be restricted from congregating without supervision. Exceptions are made for minors who work at the shopping center and are traveling to or from their jobs.
The policy will be enforced by security, management, and law enforcement. Those who violate the rules may be asked to leave, detained until a guardian arrives, or face trespassing charges under Florida law.
This follows an incident last Saturday, where over 300 unaccompanied juveniles gathered. According to Leamon, six were charged with misdemeanor trespassing. Many of the teens did leave once asked, but several did not.
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