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State regulator announces meetings to help form new reopening plans for bars
Read full article: State regulator announces meetings to help form new reopening plans for barsFloridas bars remain closed, but the states top business regulator hinted that they could reopen after revamping guidelines. But while bars were allowed to start serving drinks again, the state limited indoor customer occupancy to 50% and allowed only table service. John SanFelippo, owner of the Beacham and other establishments in downtown Orlando, told News 6 he is reopening The Social. Several bar owners have filed lawsuits against the state over a June 26 order that reimposed a prohibition on serving drinks for on-site consumption. The state issued the order because non-compliance with coronavirus safety guidelines was considered too widespread to enforce in the bar industry.