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/fo...dining-304122/

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.

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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?

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.

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.