Current Events > South Florida bars packed after Gov. gives OK for Phase 3 reopening

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Alpha218 09/27/20 12:34:26 PM #1:	https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/09/27/bars-owners-patrons-happy-with-phase-3-reopening-city-mayors-concerned/ FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. On Fort Lauderdale Beach, those with months of quarantine-driven bar withdrawal showed up, showed off and toasted each other back to some semblance of normal life. Im healthy, Im strong and I feel comfortable with all my friends, Dan Gibby, who was out enjoying his Saturday at the Elbo Room, said. In an unexpected and surprising announcement on Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida in a move to reopen the states economy despite the spread of the coronavirus. With that green light, bars and clubs were allowed to reopen. His three-page executive order prohibits local governments from capping capacity at anything less than 50%. Statewide, there will be no capacity restrictions. It also did away with any fines related to COVID-19. On Saturday, Florida reported 2,795 new cases of COVID-19, along with 14,022 resident deaths and 168 non-resident deaths from COVID-19. Miamis Mayor Francis Suarez has more than a few concerns. One of the things that concerns me the most is our mask mandate. Im really concerned that the cases are going to continue to spike and then we may have to go back to a situation that were working so hard to avoid. He added that the governors order is confusing and risky. Its not very clear as to what can and cant be done, Suarez said. His counterpart in Fort Lauderdale also weighed in. It left a lot of us wondering where do we go from here? Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said. The governors order was so open ended that business owners really had no direction as to what to do. Broward County issued a new executive order five hours after the governor, which states that bars still must comply with distancing requirements and capacity limitations. The order allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, adult entertainment establishments, banquet halls, breweries, cigar bars, and any other establishment that is licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations to sell food and/or alcohol to operate, provided they are in compliance with Attachment 2 of the countys Emergency Order. Just like restaurants, small groups I think thats what were intending for bars as well, Trantalis said. Both mayors said to expect new regulations in the coming days. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber called the move by DeSantis political and unsafe in South Florida, which has had the highest concentration of the states COVID-19 cases. I dont think anyone in Miami-Dade County knew this was coming, Gelber said. I think we were going in the right direction. The governor just wants to follow Trumps lead as much as possible. In Davie, Gaffers Pub Owner Debbie Qualls said the small, family run business suffered financially through the pandemic. Weve had to pay the rent, the electric, all the bills. If it was too much longer, we wouldnt be here, Qualls said. The pub was closed for six months so reopening is what she calls a life saver. Qualls said, however, that safety remains a priority. Everybody is real careful in here, regular Gaffers bar patron Bob Vaughn said. Trantalis hopes people continue to remain aware and stay safe. It does no one any good bar owners, bar patrons, the community at large to not continue to respect the safety protocols. --- I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite user on the Citadel. https://discord.gg/Wgtz2y9 - Come join us for Among Us <cite>Alpha218 posted [p:945142944] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/09/27/bars-owners-patrons-happy-with-phase-3-reopening-city-mayors-concerned/ <quote>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. On Fort Lauderdale Beach, those with months of quarantine-driven bar withdrawal showed up, showed off and toasted each other back to some semblance of normal life. Im healthy, Im strong and I feel comfortable with all my friends, Dan Gibby, who was out enjoying his Saturday at the Elbo Room, said. In an unexpected and surprising announcement on Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida in a move to reopen the states economy despite the spread of the coronavirus. With that green light, bars and clubs were allowed to reopen. His three-page executive order prohibits local governments from capping capacity at anything less than 50%. Statewide, there will be no capacity restrictions. It also did away with any fines related to COVID-19. On Saturday, Florida reported 2,795 new cases of COVID-19, along with 14,022 resident deaths and 168 non-resident deaths from COVID-19. Miamis Mayor Francis Suarez has more than a few concerns. One of the things that concerns me the most is our mask mandate. Im really concerned that the cases are going to continue to spike and then we may have to go back to a situation that were working so hard to avoid. He added that the governors order is confusing and risky. Its not very clear as to what can and cant be done, Suarez said. His counterpart in Fort Lauderdale also weighed in. It left a lot of us wondering where do we go from here? Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said. The governors order was so open ended that business owners really had no direction as to what to do. Broward County issued a new executive order five hours after the governor, which states that bars still must comply with distancing requirements and capacity limitations. The order allows bars, pubs, nightclubs, adult entertainment establishments, banquet halls, breweries, cigar bars, and any other establishment that is licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations to sell food and/or alcohol to operate, provided they are in compliance with Attachment 2 of the countys Emergency Order. Just like restaurants, small groups I think thats what were intending for bars as well, Trantalis said. Both mayors said to expect new regulations in the coming days. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber called the move by DeSantis political and unsafe in South Florida, which has had the highest concentration of the states COVID-19 cases. I dont think anyone in Miami-Dade County knew this was coming, Gelber said. I think we were going in the right direction. The governor just wants to follow Trumps lead as much as possible. In Davie, Gaffers Pub Owner Debbie Qualls said the small, family run business suffered financially through the pandemic. Weve had to pay the rent, the electric, all the bills. If it was too much longer, we wouldnt be here, Qualls said. The pub was closed for six months so reopening is what she calls a life saver. Qualls said, however, that safety remains a priority. Everybody is real careful in here, regular Gaffers bar patron Bob Vaughn said. Trantalis hopes people continue to remain aware and stay safe. It does no one any good bar owners, bar patrons, the community at large to not continue to respect the safety protocols.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 09/27/20 12:41:01 PM #2:	they'll invite corona upon themselves. screwed we are. --- Explorers In The Further Regions Of Experience, demons to some, Angels To Others: Pinhead <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:945143182] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>they'll invite corona upon themselves. screwed we are.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 09/27/20 12:42:18 PM #3:	Charge DeSantis with reckless endangerment. Upgrade to negligent homicide when the inevitable happens. --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:945143229] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Charge DeSantis with reckless endangerment. Upgrade to negligent homicide when the inevitable happens.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 09/27/20 12:43:10 PM #4:	This country is so stupid --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:945143258] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>This country is so stupid </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 09/27/20 12:45:57 PM #5:	Any state that opens to that extent should be restricted from travelling out of their state. --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:945143357] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Any state that opens to that extent should be restricted from travelling out of their state. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZevLoveDOOM 09/27/20 12:46:49 PM #6:	so another day of Florida being Florida... sigh <cite>ZevLoveDOOM posted [p:945143390] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>so another day of Florida being Florida... sigh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
buddhamonster 09/27/20 12:48:53 PM #7:	You know a great way to boost your economy? Trigger another epicenter for the global pandemic that caused you to shut down in the first place! --- Hey Trashcan Man! What did old lady Semple say when you burned her pension check? Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champs! <cite>buddhamonster posted [p:945143471] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>You know a great way to boost your economy? Trigger another epicenter for the global pandemic that caused you to shut down in the first place! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 09/27/20 12:51:14 PM #8:	The sad thing is most of these people wont die until after the election --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:945143545] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>The sad thing is most of these people wont die until after the election </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patty_Fleur 09/27/20 12:52:57 PM #9:	Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons. --- Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead. <cite>Patty_Fleur posted [p:945143614] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 09/27/20 12:56:08 PM #10:	Patty_Fleur posted... Im not trolling Shame, that. --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:945143735] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Im not trolling</quote> Shame, that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patty_Fleur 09/27/20 12:57:05 PM #11:	Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days. Thats why I specified. --- Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead. <cite>Patty_Fleur posted [p:945143771] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days. Thats why I specified. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 09/27/20 12:57:20 PM #12:	Patty_Fleur posted... Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons. Because extensive contact tracing has determined that bars are overwhelmingly the biggest spots where covid is spreading https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/08/18/902328016/how-bars-are-fueling-covid-19-outbreaks --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:945143786] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons.</quote>Because extensive contact tracing has determined that bars are overwhelmingly the biggest spots where covid is spreading https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/08/18/902328016/how-bars-are-fueling-covid-19-outbreaks </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VonOrdelia 09/27/20 12:57:42 PM #13:	Patty_Fleur posted... Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days. Probably because you're a denier --- The carbuncle ate itself <cite>VonOrdelia posted [p:945143797] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days.</quote>Probably because you're a denier </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BroodRyu 09/27/20 12:59:15 PM #14:	Its honestly to the point where I dont care anymore, and that sucks. We keep doing stupid things as a country and it all feels so helpless. <cite>BroodRyu posted [p:945143864] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Its honestly to the point where I dont care anymore, and that sucks. We keep doing stupid things as a country and it all feels so helpless. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 09/27/20 12:59:39 PM #15:	they want corona, doesn't matter if its beer or virus. --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:945143881] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>they want corona, doesn't matter if its beer or virus. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 09/27/20 1:00:17 PM #16:	Fucking normies --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:945143905] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Fucking normies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rodu_jr 09/27/20 1:00:40 PM #17:	The square peg doesn't fit in the round hole. Hmmm. Wait I know, I'll put the square peg in the round hole! Damn... <cite>rodu_jr posted [p:945143920] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>The square peg doesn't fit in the round hole. Hmmm. Wait I know, I'll put the square peg in the round hole! Damn... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patty_Fleur 09/27/20 1:02:37 PM #18:	For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed? --- Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead. <cite>Patty_Fleur posted [p:945143986] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
buddhamonster 09/27/20 1:02:59 PM #19:	Patty_Fleur posted... Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons. The fact that you cant wear a mask while drinking and eating and the fact that people go to bars specifically to meet people and socialize (ie, not socially distancing). Then add in the element of drunkenness, and you have a bunch of people acting dumb in a tight space with no masks or social distancing. Its basically everything every expert has been explicitly warning against for six months now. --- Hey Trashcan Man! What did old lady Semple say when you burned her pension check? Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champs! <cite>buddhamonster posted [p:945144002] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons.</quote>The fact that you cant wear a mask while drinking and eating and the fact that people go to bars specifically to meet people and socialize (ie, not socially distancing). Then add in the element of drunkenness, and you have a bunch of people acting dumb in a tight space with no masks or social distancing. Its basically everything every expert has been explicitly warning against for six months now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tigerslashII 09/27/20 1:03:28 PM #20:	About time. --- Get a loada this guy here. https://imgur.com/5fTKLaM <cite>tigerslashII posted [p:945144022] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>About time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 09/27/20 1:04:51 PM #21:	Patty_Fleur posted... For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed? They should get money from the government --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:945144078] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed?</quote>They should get money from the government </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MaverickXeo 09/27/20 1:05:44 PM #22:	Patty_Fleur posted... Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons. Bars and other places where a person is inside with others for a long period are the worst place for spread. That said, I don't know WHY shopping is discouraged. Few (if any) infections have been tied to shopping. --- --- MaverickXeo --- <cite>MaverickXeo posted [p:945144105] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Its been closed for some time. What's wrong eith them opening up? Other things are open. Why do we single out bars? Im not trolling I actually want to know the reasons.</quote> Bars and other places where a person is inside with others for a long period are the worst place for spread. That said, I don't know WHY shopping is discouraged. Few (if any) infections have been tied to shopping. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kyujo 09/27/20 1:07:54 PM #23:	Patty_Fleur posted... Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days. Hop to it, mods --- Current Game(s): Witcher III, WD2, FF7R Must-watch: Legion, AoS, The 100 <cite>kyujo posted [p:945144200] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days.</quote>Hop to it, mods </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 09/27/20 1:09:39 PM #24:	hockeybub89 posted... They should get money from the government they did try to pass business support. but there's a 0.0001% chance any legislature will be passed up to the election. it's the same reason we haven't gotten another stimulus. can thank the republican party and mitch for that. --- Explorers In The Further Regions Of Experience, demons to some, Angels To Others: Pinhead <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:945144267] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>hockeybub89 posted...</cite> <quote>They should get money from the government</quote> they did try to pass business support. but there's a 0.0001% chance any legislature will be passed up to the election. it's the same reason we haven't gotten another stimulus. can thank the republican party and mitch for that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Strider102 09/27/20 1:19:31 PM #25:	We'll be ok. I'm sure that herd immunity will kick in any time now. --- Last Cloudia ID: 188850453 <cite>Strider102 posted [p:945144673] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>We'll be ok. I'm sure that herd immunity will kick in any time now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Arcanine2009 09/29/20 2:17:45 AM #26:	The governor opened the floodgates https://abcnews.go.com/Health/florida-lifts-covid-19-restrictions/story? Stay safe --- Less is more. Everything you want, isn't everything you need. <cite>Arcanine2009 posted [p:945212231] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>The governor opened the floodgates https://abcnews.go.com/Health/florida-lifts-covid-19-restrictions/story? Stay safe </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowMustard69 09/29/20 2:18:42 AM #27:	So is this governor killing his career by going against the wishes of the people? <cite>YellowMustard69 posted [p:945212252] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>So is this governor killing his career by going against the wishes of the people? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
008Zulu 09/29/20 3:05:35 AM #28:	Florida's pathological need to one up new York is just embarrassing now. --- If you protest, it's because you feel your voice isn't being heard. If you riot, it's because you feel your voice is being ignored. <cite>008Zulu posted [p:945212998] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Florida's pathological need to one up new York is just embarrassing now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Northlane 09/29/20 3:09:43 AM #29:	TheGoldenEel posted... The sad thing is most of these people wont die until after the election LMFAO --- Frank Vogel series wins in 1 year with Lakers: 3 Doc Rivers series wins in 7 years with Clippers: 3 <cite>Northlane posted [p:945213053] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>TheGoldenEel posted... </cite> <quote>The sad thing is most of these people wont die until after the election</quote>LMFAO </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Eliza3 09/29/20 3:25:09 AM #30:	Patty_Fleur posted... Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days. Thats why I specified. If you closed your account you wouldn't get warned anymore. --- The Original Eliza. <cite>Eliza3 posted [p:945213266] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>Literally anytime I post something coronavirus related I get warned for 3 days. Thats why I specified.</quote> If you closed your account you wouldn't get warned anymore. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zack_Attackv1 09/29/20 3:28:02 AM #31:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiLHmOr66d0 --- https://imgur.com/7bhsBwC https://imgur.com/OXXAPjO <cite>Zack_Attackv1 posted [p:945213316] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiLHmOr66d0</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 09/29/20 3:29:15 AM #32:	Patty_Fleur posted... For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed? What's worse in your brain, a few hundred bar owners lose their business, or a few thousand human beings lose their lives? Honest question. --- Ten million dollars on a losing campaign, Twenty million starving and writhing in pain. =~=; Vicious_Dios Original - https://tinyurl.com/y9fpdoll <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:945213330] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed?</quote>What's worse in your brain, a few hundred bar owners lose their business, or a few thousand human beings lose their lives? Honest question. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
008Zulu 09/29/20 4:16:24 AM #33:	Patty_Fleur posted... For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed? Blame your government for not having an adequate safety net in place. --- If you protest, it's because you feel your voice isn't being heard. If you riot, it's because you feel your voice is being ignored. <cite>008Zulu posted [p:945213936] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Patty_Fleur posted... </cite> <quote>For those that want bars closed how long should they stay closed? What happens to bar owners and employes should they stay closed?</quote> Blame your government for not having an adequate safety net in place. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 09/29/20 5:06:29 AM #34:	That worked great for Britain. That's why we're not having lockdown restrictions and early closing times :) --- https://imgur.com/BGbZK <cite>Funkydog posted [p:945214445] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>That worked great for Britain. That's why we're not having lockdown restrictions and early closing times :) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unknown361 09/29/20 5:52:46 AM #35:	Just charge DeSantis after the election if Dems wins, he belongs in a jail cell with the inmates. --- Do you know the way? <cite>Unknown361 posted [p:945214962] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Just charge DeSantis after the election if Dems wins, he belongs in a jail cell with the inmates. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MaverickXeo 09/29/20 3:44:55 PM #36:	MabusIncarnate posted... What's worse in your brain, a few hundred bar owners lose their business, or a few thousand human beings lose their lives? Honest question. To be fair, it's NOT just the bar owners. How many have staff that aren't working either? --- --- MaverickXeo --- <cite>MaverickXeo posted [p:945231766] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>MabusIncarnate posted... </cite> <quote>What's worse in your brain, a few hundred bar owners lose their business, or a few thousand human beings lose their lives? Honest question.</quote> To be fair, it's NOT just the bar owners. How many have staff that aren't working either? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCodeisBosco 09/29/20 3:53:39 PM #37:	Is anyone actually surprised that Florida, of all states, is doing this? --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. <cite>TheCodeisBosco posted [p:945232118] in South Flor... [t:79002842]...</cite> <quote>Is anyone actually surprised that Florida, of all states, is doing this? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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