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Martin County closes beaches over coronavirus concerns

Sand Dune Cafe among closures
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Posted at 7:49 PM, Mar 22, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-09 11:58:07-04

STUART, Fla. — All county-owned beaches in Martin County were closed to public access until further notice Sunday in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The closure does not apply to property owners or residents and visitors to beachfront properties who may access the beach via private access.

The closure includes Sand Dune Cafe at Jensen Beach.

County-owned beach access is also closed in St. Lucie County and Indian River County. Boat ramps and marinas are closed to recreational vessels in Palm Beach County.