Councilman Ben Johnson said those beachgoers who are not following the rules jeopardize the process of reopening going forward. Live Technology Support Hotline for Students, Families, and Teachers: 386-626-0095. "It seems unnatural to say, 'Hey, you can't sunbathe. "We've been attacked for opening the beach. Also opening Saturday will be a number of county parks, including Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet and Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach. We've been attacked for not opening the beach," Johnson said. It offers the Volusia County School Board presentations, frequently asked questions, and safety and health procedures. The ramps to be open are at Williams Avenue in Daytona Beach, just a bit south of the Bellair Plaza. It cannot be used to replace revenue lost, such as from tourism development taxes or sales taxes, during the crisis, he said. Beaches had previously been closed to all, then gradually reopened for exercise and swimming, and last weekend three beach-driving ramps were made available to people with disabilities. I hope that can be done sooner than later.". As a part of that relief, the County is offering emergency financial support through the Relaunch Volusia: Small Business Reopening Grant Program (“Reopening Grant Program”) on a first come first serve basis. The plan is to space vehicles 25 feet apart. The new rules, announced Thursday at a briefing by Volusia County Chair Ed Kelley, include allowing only groups of six or fewer people to sit together and spread apart by at least 10 feet. "And the people that are going to the beach have got to realize that when they don't adhere to the rules, they're making the case for not opening the beach. Recktenwald said the county is working with its advertising authorities and local hotel-motel association to get word out to visitors about the new rules. Volusia County officials will open some beach parking, including at coastal parks. Kelley, though, said the county ought to be moving faster toward opening the beaches and putting the headache of half-open beaches behind it. County-owned Fort Myers Beach Pier will remain closed. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Relaunch Volusia Small Business Reopening Grant Program Criteria Preview Click Here The County of Volusia is allocating up to $10 million in emergency relief to support local businesses with a commercial presence within the County who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be for medical costs, such as testing or personal protective equipment, disinfection of certain areas or the installation of plexiglass where appropriate, Ossowski said. "We do not want to get ourselves into a situation three or four years from now where the memories have faded and the auditors are here to bayonet the wounded, as I say, after the battle. Volusia County Chairman Ed Kelley said he wants to reopen Volusia County businesses “the sooner, the better - but safely.” Today Gov. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Over at Michaels on the Beach near the Daytona Beach Pier, the doors are back open for business - and workers like Jonahlee McKinley are glad to … Volusia County … Volusia County will reopen its beaches for all activities — with a few extra rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — on Saturday. "I would certainly support easing up to allow people to go to the beach, to e joy the outdoors. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Heartbreaking photo shows PPE-clad doctor comforting lonely, elderly covid-19 patient, Charles Manson follower denied parole again. The Daytona Beach Regional Library will be closed on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Volusia County is working on installing hundreds of markers in the sand to delineate parking 25 feet apart when beach driving returns in a future phase of reopening. After that order, Volusia County, home to the famed Daytona Beach, opened its beaches with restrictions on April 4. County Manager George Recktenwald reminded the council of how the phased reopening of beaches is like navigating uncharted waters. More than 800 beachgoers were counted by toll takers at the ramps on Saturday and Sunday. "This is totally new territory for us," he said. Ron DeSantis' Safer at Home order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. "I know that you all have been waiting, but not everybody go this weekend, you know, space it out a little bit.". While exercise was allowed, beach volleyball wasn’t. The Reopening Roadmap 2020-21 website features a video message from Dr. Balgobin. Fall 2020 Reopening Plan Volusia County will reopen its beaches for all activities — with a few extra rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — on Saturday. It can be spent on food for needy residents or improvements in telework and paid sick or family medical leave. Volusia County Council members on Tuesday were discussing beaches, including what clear message needs to be sent to the public to raise the understanding of what has been an unprecedented situation for more than a month. All branches of the Volusia County Public Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2020. The first job is safety and we work down the tree from there.". Collier County: County beaches and Marco Island beaches remain closed. The second is in Daytona Beach Shores at Dunlawton Boulevard.