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New rooftop fish and oyster restaurant planned for Publix shopping center in San Marco
Read full article: New rooftop fish and oyster restaurant planned for Publix shopping center in San MarcoA new fish and oyster restaurant is coming to San Marco and will move into a two-story cornerstone spot next to Publix.
Mimosas for brunch?: St. Marys voters to decide if restaurants should sell alcohol on Sunday mornings
Read full article: Mimosas for brunch?: St. Marys voters to decide if restaurants should sell alcohol on Sunday morningsPeople living in St. Mary’s will decide how early restaurants can serve alcohol on the November ballot.
McDonald’s expects to hire more than 2,000 new employees across North Florida this summer
Read full article: McDonald’s expects to hire more than 2,000 new employees across North Florida this summerMcDonald’s is making a special pledge exclusively to its employees in Jacksonville and North Florida: The job comes with sizzling perks.
How this middle-of-nowhere restaurant became so ‘dam’ good for elegant dining
Read full article: How this middle-of-nowhere restaurant became so ‘dam’ good for elegant diningIn a figurative sense, this definitely isn’t a book to judge by its cover, because when you pull up, there’s no way it looks to be on the outside what it really is on the inside.
For some Jacksonville restaurants, demand for service growing faster than ability to hire new employees
Read full article: For some Jacksonville restaurants, demand for service growing faster than ability to hire new employeesNow hiring: That’s what many restaurant owners throughout Jacksonville are advertising because they need help.
2 Mexican restaurants with flies shutdown past week
Read full article: 2 Mexican restaurants with flies shutdown past weekJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Inspectors issued emergency shutdown orders for two restaurants in Northeast Florida in the past week. Si Senor Fresh Mex on St. Johns Bluff Road got the shutdown orders after Division of Hotel and Restaurants inspectors found the restaurant wasn’t holding food at the right temperature. The inspector also found 30 lives flies in the restaurant’s bar area. Si Senor Fresh Mex corrected enough of the major violations to reopen the next day but required a follow-up inspection. RESTAURANT REPORTS: Failing inspection | Follow-up inspection with a perfect scoreAll restaurant reports are provided by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
Florida cracking down on bars, restaurants that fail to follow coronavirus guidelines
Read full article: Florida cracking down on bars, restaurants that fail to follow coronavirus guidelinesIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Copyright © 2020 News4Jax.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
Gyms reopen, restaurant seating expands Monday in Florida
Read full article: Gyms reopen, restaurant seating expands Monday in FloridaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gyms and fitness centers were allowed to reopen Monday and restaurants can now seat more customers, as Gov. DeSantis announced Friday that restaurants on Monday could expand their indoor seating to accommodate 50% occupancy, after being limited to 25% occupancy since May 4. Under the guidelines laid out by the governor, gyms can reopen at up to 50% capacity with social distancing measures in place. The governor’s phase one plan for gyms includes encouraging people to make appointments or schedule the use of equipment. “They have to provide how they're going to do it, how they're going to accommodate the guests, how they're going to protect the staff, and then they need to have an endorsement from the relevant official in their locality.”Movie theaters and bars, meanwhile, will remain closed.
Restaurants in Florida can open with 50% capacity starting Monday
Read full article: Restaurants in Florida can open with 50% capacity starting MondayRestaurants in Florida can open with 50% capacity starting MondayPublished: May 15, 2020, 10:43 pmFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis loosened restrictions on restaurants, stores and gyms Friday as part of his plan to reopen the state.
What to expect from the next step in DeSantis’ plan to reopen Florida
Read full article: What to expect from the next step in DeSantis’ plan to reopen FloridaRon DeSantis on Friday unveiled the next part of his plan to reopen the state as it recovers from the financial fallout of the pandemic. Below is a list of the changes we’ve compiled:RestaurantsIndoor seating at restaurants is going up to 50-percent capacity, an increase from 25-percent capacity. DeSantis gave his blessing for libraries and museums to reopen at 50-percent capacity, but he left the door open for local officials to decide when to reopen. GymsGyms can reopen at 50-percent capacity, but the governor urged people to practice social distancing and sanitize surfaces when they’re done. Professional sportsSports teams can resume training at their venues and the governor welcomed out-of-state teams to come to Florida as well.