ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The restaurant industry was quick to react Friday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that diners and eateries across Florida can begin operating at full capacity once again.The move comes as Florida transitions to the third and final phase of its coronavirus reopening plan, which effectively lifts the remaining restrictions on businesses.Restaurants were allowed to reopen in May after being shut down for in-person dining in mid-March.
Since then, they’ve operated at 50% capacity with other social distancing measures in place.[TRENDING: DeSantis to lift restaurant limits in Fla. | Here’s how to track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?]Now they’ll be able to start seating patrons at.