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COVID-19 State Of Emergency Extended

Amid Phase 2 Reopening

By recent order of Governor DeSantis, Florida’s state of and the continuing state of emergency, there is no requirement • Restaurants and food establishments including
emergency due to COVID-19 has been extended to the beginning that associations reopen association facilities at this time. In clubhouses, banquet halls, and ballrooms may increase indoor
of November 2020. In part, this means that homeowners’ addition, those associations that choose to reopen association service up to 50% seating capacity, bar top meal service may
associations and condominium associations continue to be able to properties may elect to do so in a way that is more restrictive be resumed, and parties of no more than ten people will be
utilize emergency powers pursuant to Fla. Stat. §720.316 and Fla. (but not less restrictive) than what is required by applicable permitted provided that separate parties are spaced at least
Stat. §718.1265 respectively. Notably, among other emergency government reopening orders. six feet apart from each other.
powers, is associations’ emergency power to determine that In terms of current reopening orders, note that Palm Beach • Restaurants and food establishments may be open for
portions of association property are unavailable for entry, use, or County has just entered Phase 2 of reopening after being in Phase dining at all times except between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
occupancy. As such, this emergency power allows associations 1 since May 11, 2020. Some salient aspects of Phase 2 which Take out and delivery services are permitted after dining hours.
to keep facilities closed or to reopen them subject to limitations are likely to be germane to associations are as follows: • Spas, acupuncture establishments, massage
upon use and/or access. • CDC social distancing guidelines as well as CDC cleaning establishments, gyms, and fitness centers may resume
Furthermore, despite what state and local governments and disinfecting guidelines remain in effect. operating at full capacity provided that parties are limited
may be permitting in terms of reopening public facilities and • Mandates on wearing facial coverings remain in effect and in size to no more than ten people and provided that social
businesses, because of associations’ statutory emergency powers unchanged by entry into Phase 2. distancing is observed.
• Bars (that are not restaurants), bingo parlors, concert
venues, and auditoriums remain closed.
Thirsty For Tech: Edgewater 19, 2020 and November 2, 2020 as dates to further evaluate
Palm Beach County is also presently targeting October

Seniors Embrace Virtual Learning reopening. However, the county’s reopening situation remains
fluid and subject to future developments.

Whether or not associations reopen their facilities
commensurate with the ongoing Phase 2 reopening is a matter
By Lisa Sileo of discretion to be decided by boards of directors for so long as
the state of emergency remains in effect. However, reopening
Seniors at Edgewater at Boca Pointe are going digital association facilities may be a highly charged and polarizing
and expanding their knowledge about social media and issue, and communities are encouraged to seek legal advice to
technology. With the global pandemic, now is a great time ensure that they are complying with applicable governmental
for residents to learn more about how to virtually socialize orders as well as managing reopening risks in prudent ways.
with family members and friends.
At Edgewater, residents are taking classes on how to Sachs Sax Caplan, P.L., Peter S. Sachs 
enhance their digital communications and learn more about
smartphones and other devices. “We are planning to have
private, small group classes to support residents interested Condolences
in being more tech savvy,” said Alissa Zemering, Life
Engagement Coordinator at Edgewater at Boca Pointe.
“It’s also great for brain health and cognition, and We regret to inform you that the following Boca
social interaction by connecting them with others,” she Pointe resident has passed away: Dr. Robert Gonshorek
added, “It helps them communicate their opinions and passed away on August 9th. He lived in Meridiana for
connect with peers.”  33 years. 