COCOA BEACH, Fla. – The plan to get back to business beachside starts as a step-by-step approach for one of Brevard County’s most recognizable attractions.
On Monday, the Cocoa Beach Pier, which has been closed since March 19, reopened its parking lot, a hot dog stand and a souvenir shop.
The COO of Westgate Resorts called reopening gradually, “uncharted territory.” [RELATED: Brevard County: Here’s what will reopen as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures] "It's very easy to say, 'Hey, I'm maximizing my profits if I open up everything today.' We want to step into it and make sure our team members are trained, make sure the guests are comfortable," Mark Waltrip said.