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COVID-19: Southwest Florida Business Updates

Now's the time to rally around our local businesses and each other. Here's a list of local restaurants, shops and services that are open for business.

BY March 17, 2020
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*We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, as circumstances are continuously changing you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information. 

WHO IS OPEN?

RESTAURANTS & BARS

As Phase 2 of reopening Florida continues, restaurants are allowed to reopen with 50% capacity and can also offer outdoor seating (with six feet of space between tables).

Local restaurants are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of its patrons and staff including implementing additional cleanings, providing take home meals, and meal delivery service. **To support our local restaurants, you can also purchase gift certificates to be used at a later date**

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

*As things remain quickly changing, please call to confirm hours of operation.

RESTAURANTS

BONITA SPRINGS/ESTERO

 

CAPE CORAL

 

FORT MYERS

 

NAPLES

 

SANIBEL/CAPTIVA & ISLANDS

 

CHAIN RESTAURANTS: Dine-in seating operations have been suspended at many national fast-casual chains, including locations for Culver’s, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, KFC, Jimmy John’s, Arby’s, Sonic, Tijuana Flats and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. In most cases, drive-thru service as well as walk-in takeout and delivery are still available where applicable.

**Please keep in mind that while these are national chains, many of them are locally owned and operated**

 

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION

BANKS

  • Bank of America: To find open branches and updated hours search on their website by location.
  • Centennial Bank branches in Southwest Florida have now re-opened lobbies for walk-ins during regular business hours. Online and mobile banking features will remain available 24 hours a day, as well as the Centennial Bank mobile app. Customers are recommended to wear masks in lobbies.Visit their website for lobby hours by location.
  • Chase Banks: To find open branches, updated hours, nearby ATMs and for details on how to access your safe deposit box, go to the Chase Mobile app or search by location on their website. 
  • Fifth Third: some branch lobbies have started to reopen, and all Bank Mart® locations have resumed normal hours. Visit their website to check your branch status.

GROCERY STORES

  • 12 Seasons Farm is open for home deliveries to Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs and parts of Cape Coral.
  • Ada’s Natural Market is open and offering curbside pick-up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon-Fri) & Noon to 5 p.m. (Sun).
  • A Touch of Italy Deli & Market is open and offering fresh meat, canned goods, grab & go meals, pasta and more! Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon-Sat) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sun).
  • Big Lots is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors during the first hour of business. 
  • BJs is open and offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (daily).
  • Costco is open and offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Dollar General is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors during the first hour of business. 
  • Farmer Mike’s: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Offering fresh from the garden home delivery service to select areas in Bonita Springs ($30 minimum). Visit their website to order.
  • Food & Thought: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon-Sat) In-store cafe is also serving take out food and juice bar. Call (239) 213-2222.
  • Fresh Market is offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors and the most at risk from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Mon-Fri). Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • From Meat 2 You: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat) with free delivery as an option. Call (239)494-2033.
  • Paesanos Italian Market: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon-Sat). Fresh produce, deli, meat and to-go meals. Call (239) 549-7799 (Cape Coral).
  • Pair-A-Dice Produce: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon-Sun) offering a full line of fruits and vegetables as well as salsa and key lime pie. Call (239)466-4464.
  • Parrot Key Caribbean Grill Restaurant: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for carry out lunch and dinner and is now offering a Call-In Grocery Service (meats, dairy products, eggs, toilet paper and general purpose cleaners). Call  (239) 463-3257.
  • Publix Supermarkets will open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the pharmacy is returning to regular operating hours. They encourage customers who prefer to shop when the store is less crowded to arrive at 7 a.m. Shop Publix Online by clicking here.
  • Seed to Table currently remains open with its usual hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
  • Sprouts offers online grocery orders by clicking here.
  • Target hours will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice. Each Wednesday the first hour of shopping is reserved for Seniors and those most at risk. Order pickup and Drive Up services available.
  • Walmart is open with modified hours of 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors during the first hour of  business. 
  • Whole Foods is offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors (60 yr and older) from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Online shopping and delivery is available. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • The Wine Store Naples: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Mon-Sat) offering online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery services on all products. Call (239)234-6625.
  • Winn Dixie stores will close daily at 9 p.m. until further notice; offering a reserved shopping hour for Seniors from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Mon-Fri).
  • Wynn’s Market is offering free pickup and delivery on online orders over $50 (excluding gift baskets and platters).

GYMS & FITNESS STUDIOS

Gymnasiums and fitness centers state-wide are able to reopen starting May 18th, as Phase 1 continues. We will list gyms as they announce they have reopened. In the meantime, the below businesses are offering online classes/programming.

MALLS

SALONS

**Florida is allowing hair salons, barbershops and nail salons to reopen with enhanced safety protocols for all counties in Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan.

FORT MYERS

NAPLES:

SERVICES

BONITA SPRINGS/ESTERO

CAPE CORAL

FORT MYERS

NAPLES

STORES

As part of Phase 1, stores have now been permitted to open with a 50% capacity. Some stores recommend calling ahead to make an appointment.

BONITA SPRINGS/ESTERO

CAPE CORAL

FORT MYERS

NAPLES

 

WHO IS CLOSED?

During Phase 1, restaurants and shops have been permitted to open with a 50% capacity. Most beaches and parks have reopened, with some restrictions; gyms and salons are also now able to start reopening at limited capacity.

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION

 
Last Updated 8/13/20 at 9:30 a.m.
 
This is not a complete list of restaurants or businesses offering discounts or in need of help. It includes those who we have been in contact with directly. Check local restaurants’ and businesses’ websites and social media for more. To submit an update to your local business hours, offerings, etc. >> email digital@gulfshorelife.com.

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