As the first quarter of 2020 came to a close, we looked back with gratitude at the momentum in our market and some of the most significant sales to ever occur along Scenic Highway 30A. At the same time, we were entering the “unknown,” brought on by the spread of the novel coronavirus around the world.

 

Health concerns, economic instability and massive changes in the ways we work, shop, dine and even unwind were impacting our nation’s largest cities and would almost certainly trickle down to our beach communities.

 

Year over year, the Emerald Coast market, as a whole, experienced a decline in April and May, as buyers and sellers were facing the uncertainty of a global pandemic. And then, just as the weather warmed and the beaches slowly…

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Publix has announced they will require customers to wear face coverings while shopping in all stores effective July 21.

Signs announcing the new requirement will be posted at store entrances, and in-store announcements will be made. This requirement will not apply to young children and those with medical conditions who are not able to wear face coverings.

“With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to grow and current CDC guidance indicating face coverings can help slow the spread of COVID-19, we believe requiring face coverings in our stores is another way we can do our part to help protect our communities,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous.

Publix encourages those who are not able to wear face coverings to consider using Publix…

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