In response to growing concerns of those traveling to areas covered by EmeraldCoastByOwner.com, we are attempting to share the most recent information about coronavirus closures and safety precautions.
Baldwin County, AL:
(Gulf Shores, Orange Beach)
The Baldwin County Beaches are OPEN as of March 18
Restaurants continue to serve dine-in customers as of March 18
Baldwin County Commission holding an emergency meeting Thursday
Local Health Department website: https://www.facebook.com/BaldwinCountyCommission
Baldwin County: https://baldwincountyal.gov/home
State of Florida:
As of March 17, all Florida bars and nightclubs will be closed for 30 days and restaurants will be restricted to carry out, delivery and half-capacity seating. Most restaurants are staying open to serve the public, requesting patience from patrons in dealing with social distancing measures and other inconveniences. Many food delivery services are offering special discounts to help the effort.
Walmart is operating 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM until further notice.
Most Grocery stores are operating 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM until further notice.
Florida State Parks: All events, activities, special event reservations, pavilion rentals, and camping reservations have been canceled, but the parks will remain OPEN from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as of March 17. Existing overnight camping reservations that begin Wednesday, March 18, will be honored. Visitors must arrive prior to 5 p.m. on March 18, to secure their reservation. After Wednesday, all reservations moving forward will be canceled and refunded. Beginning Friday, March 20, campgrounds and all overnight accommodations will be fully closed.
Florida Department of Health website: www.FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19
Escambia County, FL:
(Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach)
The Escambia County Beaches are OPEN as of March 18
Limiting beach crowds to 10 or less
County permits for events of 50 or more people are revoked until the end of April
Local Health Department website: http://escambia.floridahealth.gov/
Escambia County: https://myescambia.com/
Santa Rosa County, FL:
(Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach)
The Santa Rosa County Beaches are OPEN as of March 18
Limiting beach crowds to 10 or less
County permits for events are revoked for the next 6 weeks
Local Health Department website: http://santarosa.floridahealth.gov/
Santa Rosa County: https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/
Okaloosa County, FL:
(Santa Rosa Island, Ft. Walton Beach, Destin)
The Okaloosa County Beaches are OPEN as of March 18
Okaloosa County Commission holding an emergency meeting at 8:30 a.m. Th
