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CORONAVIRUS: Could Boca Beaches Be Closed Again? Readers Concerned By These Photos

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[Social Distancing Concerns At South Beach in Boca Raton. (June 20, 2020)].

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — As Palm Beach County Commissioners prepare for a Tuesday debate over implementing a mandatory mask order, beaches across the area may help some make the argument for stricter rules as COVID-19 spreads.

These photos — from Boca Raton’s “South Beach” — were sent by readers concerned with what they documented. The photos were taken around 5 p.m. on Saturday according to the tipsters.

“Reckless behavior, crowding, partying, close contact, drinking and sports on beach in large groups,” wrote one.

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[Not so much with the social distancing on South Beach in Boca Raton (June 20, 2020)].

“Impossible to social distance at South Beach in Boca,” wrote another. “Five minutes after placing our towels down I got hit by a football. We left right away.”

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