Coast Guard Establishes Security Zones Around Mar-a-Lago

The U.S. Coast Guard is implementing temporary security zones around Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach from August 19 to November 30, coinciding with times when Trump is present. These zones, established for security reasons following a recent assassination attempt on Trump, will restrict boaters from stopping in designated areas of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The security measures include three zones: a west zone allowing passage but no stopping, a center zone that is completely off-limits without permission, and an east zone with similar restrictions as the west. The closures aim to alleviate traffic congestion caused by a U.S. Secret Service-ordered road closure in the area. Authorities will enforce the zones using boats and broadcast notices to boaters on VHF channel 16. The measures are part of a broader response to heightened security concerns for individuals under Secret Service protection.