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COVID-19 Beach, Recreation Facilities, Business Openings (Updated 9/25)

COVID-19 Beach, Recreation Facilities, Business Openings (Updated 9/25)

We want our guests to enjoy their time while visiting our area while our state slowly reopens to insure the safety of our residents and guests alike.  Please find a list of resources to better serve you in your search for places to eat, play, shop and take full advantage of what our community has to offer at this time.

Florida is currently under the Governor’s order for “Phase 3: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.”

  • Bars, pubs, and nightclubs that derive more than 50 percent of sales from alcohol should operate at full capacity with limited social distancing protocols.
  • Barbershops and cosmetology salons are open with social distancing and precautionary measures.
  • Gyms and fitness centers are open to full capacity.
  • Restaurants and food service establishments may operate at full capacity with limited social distancing protocols.
  • Theme parks may return to normal operations with limited social distancing protocols

BEACHES / PARKS & REC:

Manatee County: CLICK HERE

Sarasota County: CLICK HERE

Longboat Key – PUBLIC Beaches are closed as of July 1st: CLICK HERE

Lido Pool: CLICK HERE

 

RESTAURANTS:

Longboat Observer List: CLICK HERE

Herald Tribune List: CLICK HERE

 

NEWS PUBLICATIONS / GUIDES:

Herald-Tribune: CLICK HERE

Bradenton Herald: CLICK HERE

Islander (Anna Maria Island): CLICK HERE

Longboat Observer: CLICK HERE

Sarasota Magazine: CLICK HERE