ABC Action News reports that Tampa residents might have more restrictions coming to fight the spread of the coronavirus. In a press conference, Mayor Jane Castor said the city may issue a stay at home order if Governor DeSantis doesn’t do so first. That means non-essential businesses would be forced to close. But essential businesses would remain open – that includes grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, restaurants (delivery and takeout only), and obviously hospitals. Tampa city officials meet at 1:30pm Monday to make the call.
The Department of Health says there were 763 positive cases as of Saturday here in Florida. 12 have died from complications. 5 University of Tampa students have tested positive for the virus. Mass testing could start in the day or two in the parking lot of Raymond James Stadium or the Florida State Fairgrounds, according to Fox 13.
Source: ABC Action News
Tampa Bay businesses that are open, closed or have changed hours
Church Services
ShareThe Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg with a half-million parishioners in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough and Citrus counties, have canceled masses.
Rolling Stones In Tampa
ShareThe Rolling Stones have postponed their Ray Jay July 5 concert. In a tweet, the Stones said, "We are sorry to all the fans who were looking forward to it as much as we were, but the health and safety of everyone has to take priority. We will all tget through this together - and we'll see you very soon."
Florida Public Schools Required To Close
ShareThe state of Florida has directed public schools statewide to be closed through May 1st. Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco country schools will be following this directive. Distance learning/eLearning will continue.
WrestleMania 36
ShareWWE's WrestleMania 36 will not take place at Raymond James Stadium as planned. The WWE says they will instead present the show from their Orlando training center without an audience. Fans who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will automatically get a refund in the next 30 days.
Tortuga Music Festival
ShareThe music festival scheduled for April 17 – 19 featuring Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Vanilla Ice and more on the beach in Fort Lauderdale has been postponed. The rescheduled date is October 22-4, 2020.
Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland
ShareThe popular Polk County event is postponed. Word is they hope to move it to May.
Tampa Bay Rays
ShareMajor League Baseball has suspended Spring Training and will delay the start of the regular season.
Tampa Bay Lightning
ShareThe NHL season is "paused" according to Commissioner Gary Bettman.
NCAA Basketball
ShareNo March Madness. The NCAA has cancelled the Division 1 men's and women's 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.
Kenny Chesney Concert
ShareKenny Chesney's Tampa show at Raymond James Stadium has been postponed. They do hope to reschedule.
USF
ShareThe University of South Florida will begin transitioning all classes to remote instruction beginning Monday, March 23. Visit usf.edu/coronavirus
Tampa Bay Airfest 2020
ShareTampa Bay Airfest 2020 featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels has been canceled at MacDill Air Force Base.
Chasco Fiesta
ShareChasco Fiesta organizers do hope to reschedule the festival, but given that Bret Michaels is going on tour with Poison, it might be tough to get him for when they do.
Frankie Valli and several more concerts postponed…
ShareArt Garfunkel, Jill Scott, Graham Nash, America, Bruce Hornsby, Howard Jones, Frankie Valli, Trey Kennedy, A Bowie Celebration are all postponed.
Live PD Pasco Meet & Greet
ShareFans of the TV show Live PD were planning on coming to Pasco County from out of state for "Community Touch A Truck and Meet & Greet" on April 4, but Pasco Sheriff's office tweeted this week they will have to postpone.
Jersey Boys
ShareJersey Boys and all shows at The Straz Center have been suspended until April 19.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
ShareThe Rowdies season is postponed for 30 days.
Valspar Championship
ShareThe PGA has canceled THE PLAYERS Championship and all events through the Valero Texas Open.
Cher
ShareCher's Amalie Arena performance has been postponed.
Tampa Bay Vipers
ShareThe XFL has announced they will not be playing their regular season games. They say they're looking forward to a full season in 2021.
Country Thunder
ShareThe popular country music festival featuring Eric Church near Orlando has been postponed. Country in the Park in Pinellas Park for next weekend has also been called off.
Beaches & Parks
ShareBeaches are all closed in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Also Florida State Parks are now closed.
Howie Mandel
ShareThe "America's Got Talent" and "Deal or No Deal" host was supposed to play the Seminole Hard Rock March 21. That show has been canceled.
Florida’s Largest Home Show
ShareThe home show at the Florida State Fairgrounds has been postponed.
St. Leo University
ShareOnline classes will begin March 23 for those students who attend at the main campus.
YES Concert in Clearwater
ShareYes has cancelled the trip to Florida for the show, but the concert will go on with the Alan Parsons Project and a replacement act.
Josh Groban Concert
ShareHis March 16 performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall has been postponed. He says he hopes to reschedule.
Bay Area Renaissance Festival
ShareThe Bay Area Renaissance Festival wrapped up early for this year.
Donald Trump’s Tampa Rallly
ShareIt hasn't been called off yet, however it seems unlikely as President Trump has told reporters it's unlikely the event will go on.
Tampa Pride 2020
ShareTampa Pride 2020 has been rescheduled for May 30.
Events Canceled or Postponed
Church Services
ShareThe Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg with a half-million parishioners in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough and Citrus counties, have canceled masses.
Rolling Stones In Tampa
ShareThe Rolling Stones have postponed their Ray Jay July 5 concert. In a tweet, the Stones said, "We are sorry to all the fans who were looking forward to it as much as we were, but the health and safety of everyone has to take priority. We will all tget through this together - and we'll see you very soon."
Florida Public Schools Required To Close
ShareThe state of Florida has directed public schools statewide to be closed through May 1st. Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco country schools will be following this directive. Distance learning/eLearning will continue.
WrestleMania 36
ShareWWE's WrestleMania 36 will not take place at Raymond James Stadium as planned. The WWE says they will instead present the show from their Orlando training center without an audience. Fans who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will automatically get a refund in the next 30 days.
Tortuga Music Festival
ShareThe music festival scheduled for April 17 – 19 featuring Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Vanilla Ice and more on the beach in Fort Lauderdale has been postponed. The rescheduled date is October 22-4, 2020.
Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland
ShareThe popular Polk County event is postponed. Word is they hope to move it to May.
Tampa Bay Rays
ShareMajor League Baseball has suspended Spring Training and will delay the start of the regular season.
Tampa Bay Lightning
ShareThe NHL season is "paused" according to Commissioner Gary Bettman.
NCAA Basketball
ShareNo March Madness. The NCAA has cancelled the Division 1 men's and women's 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.
Kenny Chesney Concert
ShareKenny Chesney's Tampa show at Raymond James Stadium has been postponed. They do hope to reschedule.
USF
ShareThe University of South Florida will begin transitioning all classes to remote instruction beginning Monday, March 23. Visit usf.edu/coronavirus
Tampa Bay Airfest 2020
ShareTampa Bay Airfest 2020 featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels has been canceled at MacDill Air Force Base.
Chasco Fiesta
ShareChasco Fiesta organizers do hope to reschedule the festival, but given that Bret Michaels is going on tour with Poison, it might be tough to get him for when they do.
Frankie Valli and several more concerts postponed…
ShareArt Garfunkel, Jill Scott, Graham Nash, America, Bruce Hornsby, Howard Jones, Frankie Valli, Trey Kennedy, A Bowie Celebration are all postponed.
Live PD Pasco Meet & Greet
ShareFans of the TV show Live PD were planning on coming to Pasco County from out of state for "Community Touch A Truck and Meet & Greet" on April 4, but Pasco Sheriff's office tweeted this week they will have to postpone.
Jersey Boys
ShareJersey Boys and all shows at The Straz Center have been suspended until April 19.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
ShareThe Rowdies season is postponed for 30 days.
Valspar Championship
ShareThe PGA has canceled THE PLAYERS Championship and all events through the Valero Texas Open.
Cher
ShareCher's Amalie Arena performance has been postponed.
Tampa Bay Vipers
ShareThe XFL has announced they will not be playing their regular season games. They say they're looking forward to a full season in 2021.
Country Thunder
ShareThe popular country music festival featuring Eric Church near Orlando has been postponed. Country in the Park in Pinellas Park for next weekend has also been called off.
Beaches & Parks
ShareBeaches are all closed in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Also Florida State Parks are now closed.
Howie Mandel
ShareThe "America's Got Talent" and "Deal or No Deal" host was supposed to play the Seminole Hard Rock March 21. That show has been canceled.
Florida’s Largest Home Show
ShareThe home show at the Florida State Fairgrounds has been postponed.
St. Leo University
ShareOnline classes will begin March 23 for those students who attend at the main campus.
YES Concert in Clearwater
ShareYes has cancelled the trip to Florida for the show, but the concert will go on with the Alan Parsons Project and a replacement act.
Josh Groban Concert
ShareHis March 16 performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall has been postponed. He says he hopes to reschedule.
Bay Area Renaissance Festival
ShareThe Bay Area Renaissance Festival wrapped up early for this year.
Donald Trump’s Tampa Rallly
ShareIt hasn't been called off yet, however it seems unlikely as President Trump has told reporters it's unlikely the event will go on.
Tampa Pride 2020
ShareTampa Pride 2020 has been rescheduled for May 30.