BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – During a special meeting of Brevard County commissioners Thursday, leaders voted to start removing the barriers that have blocked county-operated beach parking lots for several weeks.
In a 4-1 vote, Commissioner John Tobia backed reopening parking Friday to boost beachside business. "I'm very concerned about the unemployment rate, the businesses that are struggling right now," Tobia said.
Commission Chairman Bryan Lober was the only commissioner in opposition to reopening Friday. "I agree we shouldn't be punishing our residents, but I do think we should be protecting our residents," Lober said.
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey gave his support to Commissioner Tobia's stance on supporting the local economy. "Our businesses,