The citation stemmed from an incident on May 5th, during the Thunder on Cocoa Beach event, where music from The Dunes was reportedly loud enough to be heard from over 100 feet away, past legal limits. Law enforcement had previously warned the establishment to lower the volume, but the music remained loud even after the warning. With no response from the contested party at the hearing, the Special Magistrate confirmed the violation and upheld the fine, emphasizing that the ordinance effectively mitigated the noise issue post-citation.

Another matter discussed was the failure of Florida Cocoa Beach Rental LLC to secure a required vacation rental registration for a property on Ocean Beach Boulevard. While the business tax receipt and certificate of use were obtained, the necessary registration remained pending due to missing documentation. The Special Magistrate ordered compliance by August 7th, with fines to be determined at a future Massie hearing if the issue persists.

Additionally, a Massie hearing for Richard C. Foster addressed ongoing safety violations related to a dilapidated balcony at a residential property. Despite previous orders to repair the structure, no action had been taken. Consequently, a fine of $250 per day was imposed until compliance is achieved. The balcony’s condition poses a public safety risk, and efforts to collaborate with an adjacent property owner for repairs have yet to materialize.