Geno
May 5th, 2020
Some Florida businesses are reopening as the number of COVID-19 cases begin to go down. Many have limited hours and capacity so it’s a good idea to call ahead.
Bars can reopen at 50% capacity indoors and full capacity outdoors.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reopened May 21.
Disney World will begin a phased reopening of its theme parks on July 11. First, they will reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. Then, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios would reopen July 15.
Glazer Children's Museum reopened June 6.
Parks opened June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.
SeaWorld Orlando will reopen to the public on June 11.
The Florida Aquarium is open. Online reservations are required for all guests.
Kennedy Space Center reopened May 28.
Topgolf Tampa has reopened with new social distancing precautions.
Most Tampa area malls are now reopened, although some stores have not reopened yet.
They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.
Restaurants can operate at reduced capacity.
Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.
Gyms have reopened with restrictions.
Sparkman Wharf is open with social distancing guidelines. Hours moving forward are Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Salons reopened Monday, May 11.
It's a blast from the past and with the current situation, drive-ins in Tampa, Dade City, Ruskin and Lakeland are thriving!
Pinellas County breweries were given the ok to reopen on May 19.
Most fast food restaurants have returned to full operation, no longer just offering drive thru service.
Publix locations have returned to normal hours (7am to 9pm).
Pinellas County beaches reopened May 4th. Beaches are also open in Manatee County, Hernando County, and Sarasota County
All Tampa parks, dog parks, beaches and year-round pools are open. Certain areas in the parks will remain closed and residents will be required to practice social distancing and gatherings of more than 10 people will not be prohibited.
Walmart stores are open.
The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.
Stores are closing at 8pm instead of 9pm. Customers wait outside in a line to keep from overcrowding in the store.
Stores close at 9p daily. They are also reserving the first hour of shopping each Wednesday to support the elderly and people with underlying health concerns.
Movie theaters can reopen at reduced capacity with social distancing in mind.
According to Channel 8, after almost 60 years in business, Pier 1 intends to close its remaining stores.
Tampa Theatre is doing "virtual screenings" until they can reopen.
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