Fears Grow as Florida Reopens

Folks had a lot to say on Facebook this week about Florida’s Phase 3 Reopening [“Florida Dives into Phase 3 Reopening,” September 25, 2020, thegabber.com].

”Beach Blvd was jammed last night. I had takeout pizza from Tutto Bene and could not find a parking place, like the days of no COVID. It will get worse.” – Kenneth Salak

“And yet... in order to visit my mother in her room at her ALF I must get tested every two weeks and wear full PPE. And she’s been in virtual isolation herself since March, and passed 2 COVID tests. Please, dunderheads...go out and sit this close to unmasked strangers indoors for hours. I wanna see what happens to ya.” – Deborah Bidwell-Tuthill

“I will only patronize businesses that continue to practice restrictions. I think Gulfport is going to need a ‘list’ of safe places. This is far from over.” – Eileen Navarro

Editor’s Note: Florida’s Phase 3 reopening plans do not supersede Pinellas County’s COVID-19 mandates. In Pinellas County, masks are still required in most indoor places, and bars and restaurants must still limit occupancy to 50%. Read more about Pinellas County’s COVID restrictions at covid19. pinellascounty.org.