Seyfarth Synopsis: Friday afternoon,
Governor Ron DeSantis issued a series of executive orders enacting
activity and operational limitations in the State of Florida. The
executive orders address government meetings, Broward and Palm
Beach County closures, Alcohol sales, restaurants, and gyms, and
non-elective medical procedures.
First, Executive Order 2020-69 suspends the operation
of any Florida statute that requires a quorum or for a local
government body to meet in a particular place.
Second, Executive Order 2020-70 directs all
restaurants, lounges, breweries, clubs, and similar establishments
with seating for more than 10 people that are located in Broward
and Palm Beach County to close on-premises service. The order
allows restaurants to provide delivery services. The order
expressly carves out grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and
convenience stores, as well as restaurants that are ancillary to
essential services, like airports and hospitals. The
