More arrests were made in Miami Beach during spring break.Some business owners say the crackdown is costly.

Miami Beach, Florida – It was a relatively quiet Sunday night in Miami Beach, just after the new spring break curfew.

“For the most part, spring break was observed,” said Officer Christopher Beth, a spokesman for the Miami Beach Police Department.

The message to disperse spring break appears to have been received: authorities believe this is why the crackdown so far has been effective.

“Message,” Beth said. “Not only do we believe it was a success, it went viral and resonated with our visitors.”

Police said the number of arrests was down 8% compared to spring break in 2023.

While some businesses welcomed the crackdown after years of unruly behavior, others did not, with a group of nightclub owners suing the city over the curfew.

Ultimately, the judge ruled that the system should remain in place.

Club owners are not the only ones feeling the impact of the new measures.

Jorge Zbigaray, owner of Gulf Liquors at 17th Street and Olton Road, said he's not a fan.

“They're unfair,” he said. “They're not fair at all.”

He told Local 10 News' Saira Anwar that new time limits on alcohol sales have cost the business six-figure weekly losses in potential revenue.

“They need to come up with something else,” Zbigaray said. “I support you guys, but the mayor needs to come up with something.”