Madeira Beach considering adding lifeguards, safer swimming zones [Video]

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. – Madeira Beach is considering some safety improvements this summer, hosting community meetings to gauge resident’s feeling about the changes.

Monday night was the third and final meeting with residents to get input on new safety measures, which include adding lifeguards, and safer swimming zones to keep boats away from the shorelines.

On July 22, rescue teams were sent out to find a missing swimmer, who was later found dead. There have been more than 200 water rescues since 2020 in the area. But soon, city officials hope beach goers will have some extra layers of safety.

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“We want to promote safety on the sand and in the water, but also make sure that boats stay far away from swimmers, so also designating the entire Madeira Beach a as a swim zone… but also we’re looking at the possibility of adding lifeguards to …