Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 6:17 PM DELAND -- <\/p>\n
The \"no dogs allowed\" signs on most of Volusia County's beaches will remain. <\/p>\n
The county council on Thursday voted against a pilot program to allow leashed dogs on all of the beaches. <\/p>\n
Councilman Josh Wagner pushed the pilot program, which would allow dogs on most beaches between 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. The program would have lasted three months, with the council given the option of extending or ending the program. <\/p>\n
There was some concern about enforcement. Dogs would not only have to be leashed, but owners would also be required to pick up after them. <\/p>\n
When we reported this story earlier this month, 47 percent said they would be in favor of allowing dogs on the beaches, while 42 percent said they were against. About 11 percent had no opinion. <\/p>\n
There are two dog beaches in Volusia County -- Smyrna Dunes Park and Lighthouse Point Park. <\/p>\n
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