Barricades, city order didn't stop dozens from soaking up sun at closed Gandy Beach

Dozens soak up sun along Gandy Beach

Dozens soaked up the sun along Gandy Beach despite an order from the county closing it down.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Dozens of beachgoers flocked to Gandy Beach in Pinellas County despite it being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. People were seen lying on the sand, swimming in the water and fishing Sunday afternoon.

Barricades set up to keep people from parking their cars along the water, but they didn’t stop those who were determined to soak up the sun.

Pinellas County closed all beaches to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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