Englewood Beach and Port Charlotte beaches will reopen without restrictions on Monday in Charlotte County

CHARLOTTE COUNTY — Charlotte County announced Tuesday that it will reopen beaches and some parks.

Englewood Beach and Port Charlotte beaches will reopen without restrictions on Monday. Restrooms will be closed but parking will be free, the county announced on Facebook.

The county said that Centers for Disease Control guidelines for social distancing should be followed and that gatherings of 10 or more are not permitted.

Charlotte County also said it will reopen sports fields and dog parks on Friday. Pickleball, tennis and basketball courts will stay closed, as will recreation centers.

County officials intend to speak with Lee and Sarasota counties about their plans on reopening beaches.

Lee County commissioners decided Tuesday morning to keep their beaches closed. Sarasota County commissioners are expected to discuss the issue on Wednesday.

Local leaders in Jacksonville and St. Augustine reopened beaches last week.