As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, many South Florida beaches are closing down due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Here's a look at what many counties are doing:
Palm Beach County: Palm Beach County beaches, both public and private, will close to the public on Friday, July 3rd and will reopen on Monday, July 6th. For boaters, rafting or flotillas will not be allowed. Boats cannot be tied to each other. Vessels may anchor in deep water, but must be 50 feet apart from each other. This includes all boats, kayakers and paddle boarders.
Martin County: Beaches will be closed from Thursday at 6 p.m. through Monday at 7 a.m.
City of Vero Beach: Beginning Friday, July 3rd at 7:00 a.m., the City of Vero Beach will only allow Vero Beach and Indian River County residents access to the public beaches within the City of Vero Beach limits. Parking enforcement will also be in effect. The beaches will reopen on Monday, July 6th.
Broward County: Beaches will close Friday, July 3rd and will reopen on Monday, July 5th.
Miami-Dade County: Beaches will close Friday, July 3rd and will reopen on Monday, July 5th.