Florida Bars, Nightclubs Closed For 30 Days; Restaurants Operating Under COVID-19 Restrictions

March 18, 2020

Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new restrictions on restaurants and ordered all bars and nightclubs closed due COVID-19.

Restaurants must stay below 50 percent of their total capacity in dining areas, parties must be seated at tables must be at least six feets apart, and all employees must be screened for COVID-19 symptoms using a series of questions. DeSantis also encouraged restaurants to stay open offering takeout and delivery services.

Bars and nightclubs must remain closed for the next 30 days.

Pictured: All Whataburger restaurants have closed their lobbies, including this location on North Century Boulevard. The Century location remains open offering drive-thru service and curbside pick-up. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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3 Responses to “Florida Bars, Nightclubs Closed For 30 Days; Restaurants Operating Under COVID-19 Restrictions”

  1. Kel on March 18th, 2020 11:18 pm

    I’m glad precautions are taken and these employees are having to be tested. I wish this applied to the hotel industry as well. I haven’t heard a peep from Hilton nor my direct supervisors. Oh, but guests who have enrolled in our rewards program got a nice “We understand your concerns” e-mail.

  2. Howie on March 18th, 2020 12:52 pm

    Cheap gas and sightseeing to get you out of the house. My wife and I drove to Bucees yesterday and filled two vehicles and 5 ten gallon gas cans. I will use every drop of the gasoline in my lawn tractors and small lawn equipment.

  3. Brianh on March 18th, 2020 4:22 am

    Good news, gas is below $2 a gallon. Bad news, we’ve got no place to go. :(

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