Boca Raton Beach May 22 Readers say they are concerned about social distancing on beaches in Boca Raton. This photo was taken around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd, 2020.

CORONAVIRUS: BOCA RATON BEACH FRIDAY RAISING SOCIAL DISTANCING CONCERNS

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Boca Raton Beach May 22
[Readers say they are concerned about social distancing on beaches in Boca Raton. This photo was taken around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd, 2020. ]

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The scene above is the Friday mid-day scene on a beach in Boca Raton. Readers sending us their own version of photos like this one — courtesy of Boca Beach Cam — say there is a very real social distancing issue on the beach.

Groups are amassing. There are no lifeguards.

As we’ve reported, the City of Boca Raton is officially keeping Boca Raton “Beach Parks” closed until after Memorial Day. Beach Parks are home to bathrooms, parking lots and lifeguard stands.

All are officially closed.

There was no immediate word if concerned beachgoers have alerted law enforcement to what some consider to be a growing problem.

Boca Raton Police say they will respond to specific concerns and complaints.

…Developing…


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