Comments on: Escambia Commission Votes Tuesday On Reopening Beaches. Here’s How To Submit Your Comments.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:08:22 +0000

If we don’t get this right, our circumstances could well be worse by the end of the year, not just in the number of deaths or the spread of the disease, but economically. If businesses received funds to reopen and have to turn around and close again, it’s much more likely their doors will be shut for much longer, if not for good. Money to reopen again might be a lot tougher to come by on the next round. Crowd control on the beaches requires resources that are needed elsewhere and, with summer on the way, there will be more people on the beaches Many of them will NOT be locals. If we are still seeing an increase is cases, how likely is it that we are going to see a drop if we open now?

By: Frank Febro

Frank Febro — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:29:59 +0000

Need open beaches Morning and afternoon only.

By: Melinda Webb Schwartz

Melinda Webb Schwartz — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:59:40 +0000

Open the Beaches – WITHOUT time constraints. They should have NEVER been closed. The stats from this virus do not support these measures. Not one, not even one model that all these restrictions were based on has been correct. If it is so contagious, why haven’t the “essential” workers contracted it ???
Healthy people need to build up an immunity. Apart from our constitutional right – there is much healing in the sun & saltwater. It makes absolutely no sense to keep them closed.
IF there are any restrictions – keep the picnic tables closed & limit congregating – trust me this can be done – for the last 4 weeks I have sat on my balcony and watch over-zealous life guards reprimand anyone who dare walks to the beach or water.
We have the freedom to enjoy the beaches – it has been unjustly taken away – it’s time to restore the freedom the government had no rights to take away.

By: FreshAirAndSunshine=HealthyImmuneSysytem

FreshAirAndSunshine=HealthyImmuneSysytem — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:48:40 +0000

Open the beaches! Let Freedom Ring!

By: Sterling Johnston

Sterling Johnston — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:07:52 +0000

To have all these other business fully operable as in grocery, banks, industry, manufacturing, dealerships etc the list goes on and on. To keep the beach closed is a huge overreach off power and enough is enough. If you’re that worried about Flu, Swine-Flu H1N1, Corona, Common Cold and many more stay home with your mask and gloves on so you can keep your peace of mind but the majority will not tolerate the fear mongering anymore!!!

By: Freedom

Freedom — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:58:26 +0000

The original intent was to flatten the curve so hospitals would not collapse. Hardly a soul in the ER last week. The intent was not to hide in our homes, collect welfare, and watch the economy collapse until a vaccine is approved. If so, stay inside while the rest of us save our country so you can have something when you decide it’s safe to come outside.

By: Laughing

Laughing — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:47:03 +0000

After reading these comments, yes, open the beaches. The “herd” could use a little thinning of those lacking common sense.

By: Toby Cox

Toby Cox — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:42:52 +0000

Need to comply with ” opening guidelines” recommended/provided by Florida Governor BUT if beaches are open, keep it to locals.
C 19 test sites locations posted/provided for those who need testing and also check for carriers of C 19.

Health care and economic crises we have.

Stay safe, stay alert

By: Cindy Cassady

Cindy Cassady — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:21:30 +0000

yes open the beaches just not the bars. outside is much safer than inside

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:18:15 +0000

Open the beaches. Save our economy and quit letting the media dictate our freedoms!