As officials have advised "social distancing" as a means of controlling the spread of COVID-19, people have been flocking to our Bay area beaches.
Now officials have decided to close certain bay area beaches. As of sunset today, the following beaches will be closed:
- Ben T Davis Beach, 7740 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, 33607
- Cypress Point Beach, 5620 W Cypress St., Tampa, 33607
- Davis Islands Beach, 864 Severn Ave., Tampa, 33606
- Picnic Island Beach, 7409 Picnic Island Blvd., Tampa, 33616
The Picnic Island Boat Ramp will remain open.
The Governor has placed limits on gatherings of more than ten people, and advised to keep at least six feet of distance from others as a means of controlling the spread. He did not, however, close all Florida beaches; choosing instead to leave that up to individual counties and cities.
[10News]
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