Citywide Public Health Emergency Extended Through August 28th

Coconut Telegraph

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Aug. 28 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Face coverings are now required in all indoor and outdoor public spaces in the City limits, whenever proper social distancing cannot be maintained in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The temporary regulation, which took effect July 1, has been extended through October 28.

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