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Florida Bars & Nightclubs Must Close By 5PM

Geno March 17th, 2020

Although Tampa, St. Pete and many other local cities have set their own rules for bars and restaurants, Governor Ron DeSantis in a press conference this morning set a new tone in the fight against the coronavirus. Bars and nightclubs in Florida will close today at 5 p.m. for at least the next 30 days. For now, restaurants are not subject to the rule. However, DeSantis did say that all restaurants can now only be at 50-percent capacity. They also must stagger seating to keep customers at a safer distance.

Latest list of business hour changes and closings in the Tampa area…

  • Dunkin

    Dunkin says they're limiting their service to drive-thru, carry out and delivery.

  • Fast Food

    Most fast food restaurants have returned to full operation, no longer just offering drive thru service.

  • Walmart

    Walmart stores are open.

  • Mall Stores

    Sephora is among quite a few mall retailers that will close during the pandemic. Sephora says they will be closed. Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy's, Disney stores, Gap, J. Crew, Lush, Nike, Bath & Bodyworks, Nordstrom, REI, T-Mobile, and Ulta are all closed.

  • Starbucks

    In store seating areas are closed, but take out and drive thru remain open.

  • Busch Gardens

    Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.

  • Chick-Fil-A

    Dining areas are closed, but take out and drive thru are available.

  • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

    Hard Rock Event Center shows and Pool Parties have been called off, but the casino remains open.

  • MOSI

    MOSI, along with The Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Henry B. Plant Museum and The Florida Aquarium are closed.

  • Tampa Theatre

    Tampa Theatre is doing "virtual screenings" until they can reopen.

  • Universal Orlando Resort

    Parks open June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.

  • Disney Springs

    The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.

  • ZooTampa

    They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.

  • Kennedy Space Center

    Kennedy Space Center reopened May 28.

  • Armature Works

    Select Armature Works vendors are open for pickup and delivery.

 

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