Florida’s beverage industry got the news it’s been waiting for this afternoon.
Eleven weeks after bars were ordered to stop serving drinks in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Ron DeSantis gave them the green light to start pouring again starting this Friday.
His order allows seated service at 50% capacity indoors and unrestricted outdoor seating with social distancing measures. Restaurants will continue to operate under those same rules.
Bars have been restricted to retail-only sales since the restrictions took effect March 17.