Hillsborough County First Responders Asking For Your Help

They help us so let’s help them. First responders in Hillsborough County are asking the public for help gathering medical supplies as the coronavirus spread worsens. Specificially they say they’re looking for “Impervious gowns, N95 masks, face shields, surgical masks, exam glove and Tyvek suits.” They do still need to be in the box new and unused. This equipment will be used from hospitals to nursing homes. Donations can be made at Sears Automotive at 250 Westshore Plaza in Tampa weekdays from 9am to 3pm. You can call 813-641-6985 with any questions. Pinellas County first responders made a similar request yesterday. Read more about that here.

What’s open, what’s closed in Tampa Bay…

• Waffle House

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  Over 300 Waffle House locations nationwide are temporarily closing, including a handful in the Tampa Bay area. Most will remain open for takeout.

• City Of Tampa Parks

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  All Tampa parks, dog parks, beaches and year-round pools are open. Certain areas in the parks will remain closed and residents will be required to practice social distancing and gatherings of more than 10 people will not be prohibited.

• Universal Orlando Resort

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  Parks open June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.
• Disney Springs

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  The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.

• Bed Bath & Beyond

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• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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  The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reopened May 21.
• Local Malls

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  Most Tampa area malls are now reopened, although some stores have not reopened yet.

• Trader Joe’s

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  Stores are closing at 8pm instead of 9pm. Customers wait outside in a line to keep from overcrowding in the store.

• Walmart

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  Walmart stores are open.
• Publix

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  Publix locations close at 8pm to give employees more time to sanitize the stores and restock shelves. A senior shopping hour is available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7.

• Armature Works

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  Select Armature Works vendors are open for pickup and delivery.

• Bars

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  Bars can reopen at 50% capacity indoors and full capacity outdoors.
• Target

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  Stores close at 9p daily. They are also reserving the first hour of shopping each Wednesday to support the elderly and people with underlying health concerns.

• Burger King

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  Dining areas are closed, but drive thru service is available.

• Dunkin

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  Dunkin says they’re limiting their service to drive-thru, carry out and delivery.
• Mall Stores

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  Sephora is among quite a few mall retailers that will close during the pandemic. Sephora says they will be closed. Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy's, Disney stores, Gap, J. Crew, Lush, Nike, Bath & Bodyworks, Nordstrom, REI, T-Mobile, and Ulta are all closed.

• Movie Theaters

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  Movie theaters can reopen at reduced capacity with social distancing in mind.

• Drive-In Movies

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  It's a blast from the past and with the current situation, drive-ins in Tampa, Dade City, Ruskin and Lakeland are thriving!
• Fast Food

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  Most fast food restaurants have returned to full operation, no longer just offering drive thru service.

• Starbucks

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  In store seating areas are closed, but take out and drive thru remain open.

• Busch Gardens

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  Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.
• Chick-Fil-A

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  Dining areas are closed, but take out and drive thru are available.

• MOSI

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  MOSI, along with The Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Henry B. Plant Museum and The Florida Aquarium are closed.

• Tampa Theatre

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  Tampa Theatre is doing "virtual screenings" until they can reopen.
• ZooTampa

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  They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.

• Kennedy Space Center

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