Officials mull reopening beaches by May 1

“People are getting restless.” That is the sentiment across Nassau County, the country and the world. And the debate regarding reopening the beaches here mirrors the debate around the world: Should officials begin the phased reopening of businesses, schools, and recreation facilities, or keep...

  • The beach on the north end of Amelia Island remained empty Tuesday morning, although city and county officials are considering what the plan to reopen the beaches would look like. They discussed a date of May 1 but no official date has been set. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    The beach on the north end of Amelia Island remained empty Tuesday morning, although city and county officials are considering what the plan to reopen the beaches would look like. They discussed a date of May 1 but no official date has been set. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    “People are getting restless.” That is the sentiment across Nassau County, the country and the world. And the debate regarding reopening the beaches here mirrors the debate around the world: Sh...

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