Distance Learning To Continue For K-12 Students In Florida For The Rest Of The School Year

Author Rachel Pitts

April 18th, 2020 5:33 PM

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in Florida will continue distance learning for the rest of the school year. He made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday, April 18th.

The original plan was to allow students to return to classrooms at the beginning of May.

Source: ABC Action News

Tampa Area Businesses: Who’s Open, Who’s Closed, Who’s Limiting Hours & Services

• Armature Works

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  Grab a bite to eat at Armature Works

• St. Pete Tennis Courts & Dog Parks

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  On April 14th, Mayor Rick Kriseman announced he will be closing tennis courts, dog parks, pickle ball courts and skate parks later that week.

• Universal Orlando Resort

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  Parks open June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.
• Waffle House

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  Over 300 Waffle House locations nationwide are temporarily closing, including a handful in the Tampa Bay area. Most will remain open for takeout.

• City Of Tampa Parks

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  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.

• Disney Springs

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  The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.
• Beaches

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  Pinellas County beaches reopened May 4th. Beaches are also open in Manatee County, Hernando County, and Sarasota County

• Panera Bread

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  The company has announced Panera Grocery, a new service where custmers can "purchase high-demand pantry items such as milk, bread and fresh produce alongside their favorite Panera soup, salad or sandwich." Panera Grocery is available at participating cafes nationwide.

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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  The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reopened May 21.
• Trader Joe’s

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  Stores are closing at 8pm instead of 9pm. Customers wait outside in a line to keep from overcrowding in the store.

• Walmart

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  Walmart stores are open.

• Publix

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• Busch Gardens

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  Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.

• MOSI

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  MOSI, along with The Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Henry B. Plant Museum and The Florida Aquarium are closed.

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