Fort Lauderdale is set to begin the first
phase reopening along with the rest of Broward County
Monday, but city officials have given gyms in the area the
greenlight to reopen as well, defying the county’s
ordinance.
Gyms will set indoor capacity at 50%, and must arrange
workout stations to allow 6-feet between people.
In a statement, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said:
"Acting in accordance with an executive order signed Friday
by Gov. DeSantis, we are allowing commercial gyms to resume
operations in addition to the partial opening of
restaurants, retail stores and salons."
On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a “full Phase
1” reopening of the state’s economy, which included gyms,
starting Monday.
However, an executive order signed by DeSantis, which
allowed both Miami-Dade and Broward County to begin the
first phase of reopening Monday, excluded commercial gyms
from reopening in the county.
Under Miami-Dade's plan, indoor capacity for restaurants and
retail would be set at 50% capacity, as opposed to the 25%
recommended by the state. Face coverings must be worn in
public, and people are asked to stay 6 feet away from
others.
Beaches will be staying closed for the time being, along
with spas, bars, movie theaters, bowling alleys, tattoo
shops and massage parlors.
The only difference in Broward’s plan, according to DeSantis,
is that apartment complexes and homeowners associations are
allowed to reopen their gyms.