No chairs, no coolers, no umbrellas: that’s the official mantra of lifeguards and police officers at Fort Lauderdale Beach Saturday morning, the first sunny weekend since Broward county beaches reopened on Tuesday. While there are other rules in place for residents who wish to venture out to the beach after two months of prohibition, few —if any — seem to be getting enforced.
Some of the confusion may stem from new rules that go into effect on Monday. When Broward beaches originally reopened, residents were instructed to keep on the move and were not allowed to sit or sunbathe. But June 1, Broward will join Miami-Dade county in permitting those stationary activities and requiring masks when beach goers cannot maintain six feet of social distance, except between members of the same household and during active recreation or exercise.
“Everything changes Monday morning, so there’s a lot of confusion as to what’s right now and what’s Monday morning,” spokesperson Stephen Gollan said. “There are stronger currents today, so our lifeguards’ number one priority is safety in the water.”
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