Last week, Governor DeSantis gave permission for several counties in Florida to begin Phase Two of Reopening Florida. Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County were not among those listed to begin Phase Two, but were allowed to send a letter to the Governor stating their Phase Two Reopening Plan.

The new Phase Two guidelines took effect Friday, June 5th, 2020 for certain counties. New guidelines include:

  • Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing
  • Pubs and Bars may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing
  • Retail stores may operate at full capacity
  • Gyms and Fitness Centers may operate at full capacity
  • Entertainment houses such as concert…

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There are more signs of life around South Florida this weekend, including the reopening of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, which is welcoming visitors back with free admission through September.

Comedy

The Palm Beach Improv hosts its first performances by big-name national acts this weekend, with a show by Carlos Mencia 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4 ($25, plus fees/taxes and two drinks), and four by Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 4 p.m. Saturday ($22+).

  • Visit PalmBeachImprov.com

Music

We are certainly not there yet, but when there is a weekend that allows us to agree that “normalcy” has returned to life in South Florida, it will include a performance of twangy optimism by the Copper Tones. On Friday, half of the…

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While the State of Florida has provided some clear cut rules for beaches and other natural outdoor spaces, there remain questions around another South Florida favorite: Water parks.

Some private parks are already opened or opening including South Florida’s largest water park, Rapids in Riviera Beach. Rapids Water Park will open Friday. Of course, there are a slew of new rules in place to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements.

The Rapids Social Distancing

Going to a water park is going to take a lot more than sunscreen and a towel.

At Rapids, guests and staff members will be asked questions including whether they have traveled anywhere previously.

The park, which opens Friday, June 5, is urging people older than 65…

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The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society announced Wednesday their reopening date. The Zoo is opening to the general public today, Friday, June 5th after being temporality closed.

The Zoo opened first to its members on Monday, June 1st and today the zoo will be open to everyone from 9 am to 5 pm. According to the news release, the zoo will operate normally with a few exceptions and restrictions.

Restrictions include:

  • Capacity will be limited and carefully monitored to allow for social distancing
  • All visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance
  • One-way pathways will be designated throughout the Zoo in the Florida Wetlands, Tropics of the Americas and The Islands
  • Certain exhibits remain closed and roped off including…

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Kayaking and canoeing are great outdoor activities that you and your family can do while safely social distancing this Summer. The St. Lucie Inlet Preserve offers a scenic route for you to paddle down while experiencing interesting South Florida plants and wildlife.

There’s a scenic kayak trail through mangroves teeming with fish and birds. The kayak trail is on the undeveloped, wild northern end of Jupiter Island. And from the kayak trail, you can find a narrow path to a spectacular beach where we walked for miles on a sunny Saturday and saw only two other people. This is my definition of a hidden paradise.

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is located about a half-hour north of West Palm Beach. It’s the northern tip of a barrier island,…

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The iconic Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach is now open for hotel guests. The historic hotel opened its door to guests on Friday, May 22nd after a 10-week temporary closure amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Since being closed the staff of the hotel has examined and reviewed every area and hotel space to enhanced safeguards.

The hotel outlined in a 16-page document their enhanced safety and cleaning procedures to the Health and Safety Precautions in Response to Covid-19 before reopening. The hotel’s cleaning and safety procedures meet and exceed all government guidelines and industry recommendations.

 Every housekeeper will be provided gloves, shoe coverings and facial masks, and every room will be properly disinfected. The staff will continue to monitor…

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Governor DeSantis announced on Wednesday that parts of Florida can begin Phase Two of reopening. Governor DeSantis spoke at Universal Studios CityWalk in Orlando. The Governor said that Florida is ready to enter Phase Two of its reopening plan.

The new Phase Two guidelines apply to 64 counties in Florida, Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade County are excluded from Phase Two at this time. However, county officials and mayors can submit their own reopening plans to the Governor for consideration.

The new Phase Two guidelines will take effect Friday, June 5th, 2020. New guidelines include:

  • Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing
  • Pubs and Bars may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity…

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The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a quaint zoo in Jupiter that residents love to visit with kids and family to check out local wildlife. The Sanctuary recently reopened and is now allowing visitors.

About Busch Wildlife

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1983 with the mission of wildlife rehabilitation by caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals.  This refuge and nature center for Florida wildlife is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and has kid-friendly trails through woods and wetlands

To complement its rehabilitation efforts, the Sanctuary took on the additional mission of educating the public about nature, wildlife, and environmental issues.

Over 100,000 children and adults visit the Sanctuary…

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For the past few years, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts their annual Run 4 The Sea race to help celebrate ocean conservation and raise money for endangered sea turtles. Usually, the event takes place along A1A and the beach in Juno Beach and Jupiter, but this year the run will now be virtual.

The 2020 Run 4 The Sea is now a virtual 4-mile timed race and a kid’s 1 miler at any location of your choosing. Proceeds from the run will still benefit The Loggerhead Marinelife Center.  This year marks the 9th annual Run 4 The Sea.

The Run is open to runners, walkers, and hikers of all ages. The cost is $40 dollars for adults and $20 dollars for children. All participants will receive a sport style participant t-shirt and a custom finisher medal.

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One of Palm Beach Island’s most popular attraction, The Flagler Museum is planning to reopen their doors to visitors on Tuesday, June 9th.

The museum is planning to have reduced hours and signs in the museum to ensure the safety of all who visit. The Flagler Museum’s new hours starting June 9th will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. All visitors will be required to pre-purchase General Admission tickets using a credit card or pay-pay online. Tickets will be limited to 4 tickets per purchase.

The Museum is also planning on adopting a timed entry. Visitors will be required when purchasing tickets online to choose a time they plan to arrive.  Museum members still have access to free admission but will be required to provide a time on when…

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