Based on a“Stay-at-Home” executive order from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and due to the spread and growing number of coronavirus cases in Brevard County, the Space Coast will close its doors to tourists and leisure travelers effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 3.
The Board also voted to restrict access to spoil islands and sandbars for all individuals in an effort to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Florida Department of Health recommendations on social distancing of 6 feet and to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
People can hunt, fish, go to the beach — though on most Brevard beaches they can't sunbathe. They shall not congregate in groups of 10 or more, though religious services are allowed.
No sunbathing on blankets allowed: A coalition of Brevard County beachside communities will limit beach activities to walking, jogging, biking, fishing, surfing and swimming during Florida’s 30-day “safer at home” order amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
News 6 partner Florida Today listed participating cities and towns, from north to south: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic and Melbourne Beach.
Space Coast beach parks, beach parking lots and beach access parking areas will remain closed.