Florida Venues Struggle Amid Confusing Orders From State on Reopening
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTom DeGeorge, owner of Crowbar, a bar that stages live music in Tampa, Florida, closed in March as part of the pandemic shutdown. As coronavirus surged throughout the state, he was surprised to see a June 3 order from Republican Governor Ron DeSantis that establishments could reopen.Despite some misgivings, DeGeorge began planning a reopening concert for later in the month, but hit pause when an employee came into contact with a person who had tested positive for the virus.