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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Local officials close or announce future date for closing the Florida beaches
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the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, two of the most popular beach destinations in the state, issued orders to close their beaches this past Sunday.

Public beaches in the city of Tampa are also closed, until further notice, city officials said.

Naples announced Wednesday that it would close its beaches until March 30.

All public beaches in Miami-Dade County will close as of Thursday night, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announced Wednesday. Parks, nonessential retail, private educational facilities, casinos and other recreational and entertainment activities, are also ordered closed or restricted as of Thursday night, he said.

On the state's Gulf Coast, beaches in Lee County will also close Thursday night, according to county officials. Popular beach vacation destinations Fort Myers and Sanibel are located in Lee.

On Wednesday, Clearwater voted to close its beaches starting Monday, March 23.

I get stopping the young people partying and such, but that seems a bit much. You can't even go a for a walk along the beach now?