Many doctors and dentists closed their offices during the coronavirus lockdown.

Now, as they begin to reopen, it's becoming clear that visiting the doctor's office will come with a whole new set of rules.

As things slowly start to creep toward normality places like dentists offices are figuring out what a new normal is going to look like.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, dentist offices have had a tough choice to make;

whether to remain open for emergencies or close completely, to ensure their patients, staff, and families were safe.

Now, dentists around South Florida are beginning to plan for a reopening, with many of them getting back to most of their normal services this week.

But things may look a little different than what…

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Select parks and outdoor recreational facilities in West Palm Beach will reopen today, Tuesday, May 5th to the public with social distancing guidelines and CDC restrictions.  

Park Restrictions: 

  • Park hours limited to sunrise to sunset
  • Park is open for walking, biking, hiking, strolling, and running. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bike rentals, water skiing, wake boarding are also permitted as long as social distance is practiced.
  • All playgrounds, picnic areas, concession stands, camp grounds, dog parks, field sports, skate parks, organized sports, gymnasiums, aquatic splash zones, fitness areas, recreational buildings must remain closed. 
  • All Regional Parks, Community Parks, and Neighborhood Parks will open 
  • Tennis Courts and…

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Although things are getting better in the Palm Beaches, it is still important to educate yourself on current events and understand the importance of social distancing.

Here are answers to some of the most common social distancing questions for residents of the Plam Beaches:

Is Ordering from Restaurants Bad?

There's no evidence as of yet that the virus can live in food, so whatever you eat should be safe. Ordering takeout and curbside pickup options are still a perfectly fine idea and are actually a good way to help support your local businesses.

Here are some of the best delivery options in the Palm Beaches.

Can I go to the grocery store?

Yes. The grocery store is one of the few public places you can still go -- just be strategic…

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Today, Tuesday May 5th is both Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday. Cinco de Mayo or May 5th, is an annual celebration to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862.  The Mexican Army was led under General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Cinco de Mayo is typically celebrated with tons of food, music, folkloric dancing, battle reenactments, parades and is honored and observed by many around the world. This year, mostly all Cinco de Mayo celebrations have been cancelled due to the pandemic but many local restaurants around northern Palm Beach County are open for take out for you to celebrate remotely. 

Papichulos Tacos: located at 1556 US Highway One, Jupiter

Calavera Cantina: located at 125 Dockside Circle,…

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While Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties are still a short way behind, most of Florida enters “phase one” of reopening starting Today (Monday, May 4). If you are wondering what that means, here’s what you need to know:

Retail stores, restaurants, museums, and libraries can reopen but they must operate at 25 percent capacity, with restaurants also making sure that all people are a minimum of 6 feet apart. Florida's state parks will be a part of the phase reopening as visitors will experience limited hours, capacity, and services.

Bars, gyms, and personal services like hairdressers will remain closed.

Schools will continue distance learning through the end of the school year. And visitors are still banned from senior living…

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In honor of National Nurses Day this week, May 6, 2020, Dunkin’ Donuts is showing its appreciation and support for these tireless heroes.  Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free donut to ALL healthcare workers, not just nurses, who visit participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide. No purchase necessary.

The frontline healthcare workers efforts are keeping us all as healthy and safe as can be.  The healthcare workers are at the forefront selflessly taking care of COVID-19 patients. They are at the occupational risk of getting exposed to the virus during their routine work in the hospitals, intensive care units, emergency rooms, triage, etc.  Without these selfless people, imagine where we would be.

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Last week, Governor DeSantis and County Commissioners announced that parks and some recreational facilities in Palm Beach County were allowed to begin Phase One of Reopening Florida. The parks and recreational facilities are open with social distancing and restrictions. 

Parks Restrictions:

  • Park hours limited to sunrise to sunset
  • Park is open for walking, biking, hiking, strolling, and running. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bike rentals, water skiing, wake boarding are also permitted as long as social distance is practiced.
  • All playgrounds, picnic areas, concession stands, camp grounds, dog parks, field sports, skate parks, organized sports, gymnasiums, aquatic splash zones, fitness areas, recreational buildings must remain closed. 
  • …

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Good news coming out of South Florida as the famous Breakers Resort announced this past Friday they plan to reopen their doors on May 22.

“In response to COVID-19 and in compliance with all government recommendations and orders, The Breakers and all related businesses will remain temporarily closed until our intended reopening at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 22,” the hotel said in a statement issued at 5 p.m. Friday.

“The health and safety of our guests and team members remain The Breakers’ highest priority,” the statement said.

The hotel, Palm Beach’s grand dame of resorts, announced March 17 that it would close the following day for at least three weeks in response to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. The resort also closed its related…

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While we wait on the details for the Tiger vs Phil match to be finalized, we now know of another charity event that will be taking place, and this one will be taking place locally.

The PGA Tour, along with broadcast partners NBC Sports and Sky Sports announced on Monday that Rory Mcllroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, and Matthew Wolff will be competing in a charity golf event on Sunday, May 17 at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach.

The “TaylorMade Driving Relief Sponsored by UnitedHealth Group”, which will be an 18-hole skins game benefiting COVID-19 relief efforts will see Rory Mcllroy and Dustin Johnson square off against Rickie Folwer and Matthew Wolff. Rory and DJ will be playing for the American Nurses Foundation and Rickie & Wolff playing…

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County Commissioners met last week to discuss reopening Martin County and the steps to take. The meeting was held Friday morning at The Blake Library in downtown Stuart.  

Starting today, Monday, May 4th, Martin County is reopening golf courses, boat ramps, parks and beaches, however Hobe Sound Beach will remain closed due to its close proximity to Palm Beach County where the beaches remain closed.  Bathtub Beach will also remain closed in Martin County. 

 In addition to all county parks, private and public golf courses and boat ramps opening racquet sports will be allowed at parks, pavilions will reopen but playgrounds will remain closed.  Boat ramps will be open for commercial or recreational use.

Anyone at those locations must abide by social…

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