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Stand Alone Bars Must Stop Selling Alcohol
Effective immediately, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is suspending on premises consumption of alcohol at bars statewide.
Phase 2 Begins Friday, June 5th
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Phase 2 will begin Friday, June 5th that allows bars & pubs to open by operating at 50 percent capacity inside
and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing.
Charlotte County Safety Plan to Reopen Short-Term Vacation Rentals
On May 20, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations approved Charlotte County’s safety plan to reopen short-term vacation rentals.
Full Phase 1 Effective May 18th
Restaurants can increase to 50% capacity for indoor dining beginning Monday. Gyms also opening.
State Parks Opened Monday, May 4th
Stump Pass Beach State Park is NOT on the list for opening Monday. May 4th.
FAQ’s For Opening Florida Phase 1
Answers to many questions regarding the Re-Opening of businesses.
Charlotte County & Sarasota County Beaches Are Open
There are different restrictions for each county.
Opening of America
“Opening of America” ..,
Read the OFFICIAL Guidelines regarding the “Opening of America” …
Sarasota County Officials Continue to Monitor Covid-19
Sarasota County Government is under a state of emergency, and the Emergency Operations Center is activated.
Chamber Updated Statement on COVID-19
Chamber lobby will be closed beginning Monday. Here are many helpful resources to answer your questions.