Amelia Island faces a dilemma. The island has a tourism-based economy, with no tourists. 2,700 people from the local tourism industry have been suddenly cast to the unemployment lines.
Author: Steve Nicklas
At the root of our economy is the beach – an open beach.
We must confront and address the reopening of our local economy, from the beaches to small businesses to hotels and restaurants.
Here and elsewhere, we are listening primarily to doctors’ advice to deter the virus – to the detriment of the economy, and cherished jobs.