MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Gyms, beaches, and hotels across Broward County are each allowed to reopen Tuesday after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s nice to finally be able to get back into it,” said Brian Stepp who was the first person to arrive at Upload Fitness in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday morning.
Face coverings at gyms are not required when working out or cooling down, according to the County’s emergency order. But, temperature checks, social distancing, and limited capacity are among the requirements.
“They have a bunch of precautions there and available for you to wipe down your equipment,” said Stepp.
Gyms in Fort Lauderdale briefly opened and then closed again last week after a disagreement with the County. Governor Ron Desantis had allowed gyms in Florida to open on May 18, except in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Starting Tuesday, Broward County beaches will be open from sunrise to sunset. Sunbathing, sitting, picnicking and lying on the beach is not allowed.
Organized sports activities including volleyball is also not allowed, and neither are umbrellas, canopies, coolers, or any group gatherings of more than 10 people.
The beaches will be open for active use only like walking, jogging, swimming, biking, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and body surfing.
Beach goers must maintain six feet of physical distance except for members of the same household or group.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said scenes of beachgoers elsewhere in Florida not practicing social distancing was cause for concern and more reason for Broward County to wait to open beaches after Memorial Day.
“We witnessed cluster gatherings, people not wearing masks, people not respecting social distancing,” Mayor Trantalis said. “So if that’s an example of what we would see on our own beaches, we’re taking the right steps.”
Miami-Dade County has set a target date for beaches to open on June 1.
Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper said a plan is in place if beaches get too crowded.
“If they’re not cooperating and we’re inundated from other areas that are coming to our beaches, we will reserve the right to have to shut them down,” Mayor Cooper said.
Broward County also allowed hotels, motels, and commercial lodging establishments to reopen on Tuesday.
Among other requirements, hand sanitizer must be available at the front desk and social distancing requirements must be posted at first-floor elevator access points.
The County’s emergency order states, “Guests must wear facial coverings in check-in areas, elevators, and all other common spaces, but not in rented rooms.”
Guests should check in and out online.
Room service will be delivered using a contactless method, and guest room housekeeping must be limited or by-request for the duration of a guest’s stay.
Residents can also report violations anonymously online at mybroward.broward.org, or by calling the Broward County Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000.
Youth sports and summer camps remain closed in Broward County.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, Miami, Hialeah, and Miami Beach will allow dine-in at restaurants.
Miami Gardens will allow barber shops along with hair and nail salons to open Wednesday.
Miami-Dade County is looking to reopen the beaches on June 1.
The Florida Keys will also reopen to visitors beginning June 1.
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