Phase Two Begins In Florida

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 09: Newly sworn-in Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at the Freedom Tower where he named Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court on January…

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A new executive order came down yesterday. Governor Ron DeSantis made an announcement yesterday regarding moving through the "SAFE. SMART. STEP-BY-STEP" plan.

We are ready for Phase 2. It begins on Friday. The state has been in Full Phase 1 for over two weeks. What does Phase 2 mean?

Gyms and retail spaces can open at full capacity.
Bars and pubs can operate at 50 percent capacity (although there will be diminished standing room).
Amusement parks are allowed to re-open if they've submitted their plan to the state and have been approved.

Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties are not yet ready for Phase 2. They'll have to get permission from the state before moving to Phase 2.

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What's open, what's closed in Tampa Bay...

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.

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