Gov closing Bars and nightclubs, restriction on all resturants

[New Englander]

This is going from bad to worse. :pray:

[stan the man]

WOW have to cook at home

[Two Bills]

That means another panic at supermarket for all frozen meals and veg!
Given the forgotten cooking skills of many, these extra toilet rolls are going to be used after all!

[shaboobie]

Where did you see or hear this ?

[thomp679]

The order is for nightclubs and bars. Restaurants are to reduce their seating by 50%.

Coronavirus: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders bars, nightclubs closed, restaurant crowd limits (https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/state/2020/03/17/coronavirus-florida-gov-ron-desantis-orders-bars-nightclubs-closed-restaurant-crowd-limits/5066842002/)

[ajbrown]

What I read is that he ordered night clubs and bars to close for 30 days. He did not close restaurants, but rather put some restrictions on them.

Coronavirus Florida: Governor closes bars, limits restaurants - News - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota, FL (https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200317/coronavirus-florida-governor-closes-bars-limits-restaurants)

I wonder if the bar at Mallory is a bar or part of the restaurant?

[Chatbrat]

There will have to be a 24 hr hotline, to instruct Villagers on how to use a microwave and turn on the stove--get ready for lots of things exploding that were stored in ovens

[Two Bills]

Seat them on the squares.
Plenty of room out there!

[Inexes@aol.com]

That means another panic at supermarket for all frozen meals and veg!
Given the forgotten cooking skills of many, these extra toilet rolls are going to be used after all!

Yes, this panic buying has created a real hardship on those of us who cannot get out to physically shop for our food. I rely on Walmart pic-up and because of the selfish people who wouldn't go out to shop, we that relied on this service have no available food source. I did get an order in Sunday evening and pick-up was not available until Tuesday at 6PM. Now I get a message that most of order is out-of-stock. Bread, eggs, milk, crackers, Peanut butter, Boost and frozen foods I ordered....... and they have had to suspend their online shopping. So.... now what happens to those of us who had no other alternative? All this thanks to the panic buying of selfish people who have no consideration of others. And before everyone jumps on this, I do understand that Walmart could not have foreseen this and of course, would be shorted on stock . And I understand we are not the only family with limitations on how we shop..... but this service is used by thousands of young, healthy people who use it as a time saver, who could have considered going in to the store to make their purchases and not overwhelmed the online service to the point it had to shut down. I think at this point I am more concerned over the fall-out from the panic shopping than I am of actually being affected by the virus. I told my spouse we are more likely to die of starvation than the flu, lol.

[jimbo2012]

as of 5pm
Bars and nightclubs must remain closed for 30 days beginning at 5 p.m.

DeSantis said he wants restaurants to stay at a 50 percent capacity limit, and keep tables 6-feet apart. He also said restaurant workers will need to undergo health screenings to ensure they can work around food.

[alemorkam]

ALL bars in Florida will close this evening at 5Pm.

Access Denied (https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article241265686.html)

[karostay]

Don't think Villagers know how to cook.

[JoMar]

Since the bars are part of the restaurants I doubt they will be required to close. I suspect that is for stand a lone establishments.

[karostay]

Restaurants closed no food in stores gas is affordable..I'll just take cooler of ice ride around look for fresh road kill
Darn now everyone will be out looking

[blueash]

If you look at my older posts about Corona I may have sort of suggested that this was just media hype or a hoax and it was fully under control, just one guy from China

But in reality I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic.

I'm counting on you have a bad short term memory, but you're my friends.

[retiredguy123]

Since the bars are part of the restaurants I doubt they will be required to close. I suspect that is for stand a lone establishments.
The Governor's order defines bars as:

"an establishment that derives more than 50% of revenue from on-premise alcohol sales."

[Two Bills]

Given the size of some of TV diners, the six foot rule between tables and customers could be a problem.

[njbchbum]

Yes, this panic buying has created a real hardship on those of us who cannot get out to physically shop for our food. I rely on Walmart pic-up and because of the selfish people who wouldn't go out to shop, we that relied on this service have no available food source. I did get an order in Sunday evening and pick-up was not available until Tuesday at 6PM. Now I get a message that most of order is out-of-stock. Bread, eggs, milk, crackers, Peanut butter, Boost and frozen foods I ordered....... and they have had to suspend their online shopping. So.... now what happens to those of us who had no other alternative? All this thanks to the panic buying of selfish people who have no consideration of others. And before everyone jumps on this, I do understand that Walmart could not have foreseen this and of course, would be shorted on stock . And I understand we are not the only family with limitations on how we shop..... but this service is used by thousands of young, healthy people who use it as a time saver, who could have considered going in to the store to make their purchases and not overwhelmed the online service to the point it had to shut down. I think at this point I am more concerned over the fall-out from the panic shopping than I am of actually being affected by the virus. I told my spouse we are more likely to die of starvation than the flu, lol.

Not to mention the folks who have hoarded alcohol and alcohol prep pads making it impossible for diabetics to secure their testing supplies! Not even easy to find soap!

[asianthree]

Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky have closed all restaurants, bars. Take out only. Volunteer lay-off first. Still takes good amount of staff to run take out.

However without alcohol, their numbers are running about 25% of total intake per day. Growlers can be filled, and dispensed.

Social Media is asking those to support businesses by online ordering, and phone calls.

[jimbo2012]

The Governor's order defines bars as:

"an establishment that derives more than 50% of revenue from on-premise alcohol sales."

Like City Fire, Cody's.........

[gadaboutgal]

Close all the bars==can't happen in The Villages. There would be a major riot:1rotfl:

[karostay]

Given the size of some of TV diners, the six foot rule between tables and customers could be a problem.

Given the size of some of the people in the villages 6' would be tight fit

[Rapscallion St Croix]

If they close the pool bar at Lopez I can return to the idyllic days of swimming in an environment where one can hear the birds chirp instead of an alcohol-fueled cacophony.

[jrm4081@juno.com]

I live in the V. of Duval and if I can help you at all by doing some shopping for you, I will. I can't produce the food that isn't on the shelves but I can try to get what you need if possible. Please let me know how I can help.

[Dianalea]

If none of your friends or neighbors will help/shop for you, please contact me and I'll see what I can do.

[kaseydog]

I don't drive. Have been using Instacart with Publix for a year. Now with the service being overwhelmed deliveries & basic products severely limited. I tries to place an order Tuesday. I received a warning that delivery would be Friday but many basic items(bread,milk,eggs) could be out of stock. This is a real problem for me.

[Drdoug49]

This will finally wake up the virus deniers in TV. This is the new normal, maintain social distancing ( 6 feet). This is no alarmist. Even Fox News has changed its tune and realize they are wrong in minimizing the virus and putting their elderly viewership At risk. Stay safe

[golfing eagles]

If you look at my older posts about Corona I may have sort of suggested that this was just media hype or a hoax and it was fully under control, just one guy from China

But in reality I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic.

I'm counting on you have a bad short term memory, but you're my friends.

Consider it forgotten:clap2:

[Chatbrat]

City Fire Bar & Cody's Bar closed, wow all the DUI lawyers in the area may have to go on unemployment

[rustyp]

Katie Belle's advertisement today is Piano Bar Request Night. What the ? The governor told bars and restaurants to shut down 5 PM yesterday. Is this a technicality of claiming to be a restaurant ? B.S. 1. It says Piano BAR 2. If this place isn't a nightclub please point me to one and describe the difference. What good is a social quarantine if only some play the rules and others duck under technicalities. Could be the establishment has not caught up with a published cancelation notice. If that's the case Thanks for doing your part if not shame on you.

[John_W]

I was on one of the Villages Facebook pages last night about 10pm and they said City Fire outside bar was packed. I looked at the LSL webcam and can only see the square but there what appeared to be two young ladies sitting on the edge of a planter having a smoke. Apparently with no entertainment at the squares the other places are still hopping.

[Nemcfo]

Since the bars are part of the restaurants I doubt they will be required to close. I suspect that is for stand a lone establishments.

We ate in Orlando near the airport last night. The restaurants are open but serving no alcohol. The waiter told us it was by order of the mayor. When we arrived about 5:30pm it was almost empty. By the time we left it was about half full.

[gadaboutgal]

Governor said all bars and niteclubs would close on Tuesday night at 5pm. Restaurants remaining open for now. City Fire claiming to be just a restaurant is not closing their inside or outside bar. wth! Governor needs to address this to save people from themselves and others!

[Chatbrat]

The Gov should shut down all he beaches, the density & behavior of some of the spring breakers are a health menace--they are undoing all the quarantine efforts

Come on DeSantis--close the beaches--these kids are going to infect more people than they know--they think the virus is a joke

[John_W]

March 17, 2020 Clearwater Beach.

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[PugMom]

This is going from bad to worse. :pray:
it will be just like living up north again. we couldnt afford to leave the house, couldnt eat out, couldnt go to attractions due to SEVERELY high costs of living. we did it for years, a month down here shouldnt be THAT bad. @ least there;s no snow to shovel :icon_wink:

[Drdoug49]

Government exist to save people from themselves. Otherwise people will be virus deniers and infect others. Without big government people would be smoking cigarettes in restaurants and saying it’s their constitutional right

[ljr811]

And if you do eat or order out, tip a little extra.

[gmnirr]

thats like a no smoking section on a plane

[asianthree]

We stopped at Piesanos for take out to support local employees. We were going to stop order go to grocery and then pick up.

The manager said there was only one table of 2 in the restaurant if we wanted to dine in. He was correct. Tables were labeled for use and non use according to guidelines. We ordered, before our bread came, other table left, table cleared, and wiped down completely along with seating.

Our pizza arrived, and 2 other couples came in. Pizza was not served to us, and box for us to pack ourselves when we finished.When we left only 3 tables were occupied with 3 people or less. Waitstaff happy to see patrons, using distance to make sure you were doing well. As we finished governor, exect order to close restaurant to take out only.

[champion6]

March 20, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order that directs all restaurants and food establishments in the state to suspend on-premise food and alcohol for consumption.

The Executive Order also requires the closures of gyms and fitness centers within the state.

State officials say, under the order, places may continue to operate their kitchens for the purpose of providing delivery or take-out services.

Being discussed here: https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/no-more-dining-304122/

[DeanFL]

We went to Piesano's this past Wed. Same thing - could only use every other table for dine-in. Seated right away -food was great- and the service was careful and quick. We will sorely miss dining in - but TRULY, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY due to this outbreak.

[coffeebean]

March 20, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order that directs all restaurants and food establishments in the state to suspend on-premise food and alcohol for consumption.
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Just called Miller's Ale House (March 20th at 5:10pm). I was told their dining room is open for business with 50% capacity and as far as she knew, the restaurant will not be closing their dining room.

Could their dining room still be open because they are a bar/restaurant?

[retiredguy123]

I don't think so. They will have to close, except for delivery and take out.

[coffeebean]

I don't think so. They will have to close, except for delivery and take out.
And to think.......the woman who answered the phone heard it first from me. Her response was that their restaurant is in Lady Lake, not The Villages. Why she thought I was in The Villages is beyond me as I never said where I lived. I informed her that this comes from the governor and is for the entire state of Florida.

[Decadeofdave]

Just got even worse. All restaurants carry out food and carry out liquor. No sit in.

[NotGolfer]

Just got even worse. All restaurants carry out food and carry out liquor. No sit in.

I wouldn't say "worse"....we're still blessed if we're up-right and breathing! That said though...you beat me to it. ALL restaurants staying in business will be utilizing carry-out only. NO dining-in!! The governor just mandated it!
Deep breaths now...we can get through this. Might take some planning but you can do it.