FL Vaccine Passport Cases Target Venues, Cities, Cruise Lines

Sarasota FL

13 October, 2021

6:40 PM

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FLORIDA — The Florida Department of Health is investigating potential violations of the state's ban on vaccine passports. In April, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order banning vaccine passports — documentation that indicates whether an individual has received the COVID-19 vaccine or not — in Florida. This executive order prohibits businesses from asking customers to see proof of their vaccination status before providing services or allowing them entry. "Requiring so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports for taking part in everyday life — such as attending a sporting event, patronizing a restaurant or going to a movie would create two classes of citizens based on vaccination, and…it is necessary to protect the fundamental rights and privacies of Floridians and the free flow of commerce within the state," according to the executive order. In an email to Patch, the Florida Department of Health said it "now has the authority to enforce penalties on applicable entities and institutions that require documentation of vaccination or post-exposure status." As of Oct. 8, more than 100 entities throughout the state are under investigation by DOH. Some entities appeared on the list several times. The following venues, cities, counties and businesses are under investigation and were provided to Patch: Saint Edward's SchooliThink Financial AmphitheaterHouse of BluesStraz Center, Patel ConservatoryNext Generation BalletAllied UniversalAmway CenterGrovenor House CondominiumIThink AmphitheatreKravis CenterThe Rock Boat (Norweigian Cruiseline)Raytheon Technologies Broward Center of the Performing ArtsMoffitt CommunicationsMobile MiniiThink Financial AmphitheatreAllied Universal/G4S and Bay Care Health SystemsNaples Community HospitalKravis CenterCity of Miramar, Vernon E. Hargray, City ManagerMemorial Hospital West2021 I/ITSECDaily's PlaceStrazFinancial Center AmphitheaterLive NationAlachua County Public LibraryFlorida Department of Law Enforcement, Jacksonville Region, Counterterrorism SquadPlaza LiveAmerican Gas AssociationMiami MarlinsMetcalf, Jessica NATTDr. Phillips Center/Walt Disney Theater (Broadway Series)Membership of CWA 3176ECPI UniversityMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Zack Brown ConcertAGA: 2021 Operations ConferenceFeld Entertainment StudiosAdventHealthVertex AerospaceiThink Financial Amphitheater / Maroon 5 concertBroward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker.iThink Financial Amphitheatre and The ParkerTitusville, Florida's Space CoastGasparilla Music FestivalDr. Phillips CenterNew World SymphonyEquinoxiThink Financial AmphitheatreMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in TampaMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in TampaArmory Center for the ArtsSeafarers International UnionAT&TiThink Amphitheater organized by Live Nation EntertainmentThe Doctor Phillips CenterThe Big Arts Sanibel IslandJP Poindexter & Co employees.Straz Center for Performing ArtsTampa AmphitheaterDepartment of Defense employeesLive Nation concertOrange CountyRiverview High School Preforming Arts CenterCarnival Cruise LineAllion Insurance, Florida Amphitheater Live NationLive Nation Concerts, MidFlorida Credit Union AmphitheatreDoctor Phillips CenterAlachua County Library DistrictRoyal CaribbeanAlachua County Library District (own entity/not ran by Alachua County)Alachua County Board of County CommissionersNorton MuseumDavid A. Straz CenterAlachua County Library DistrictSeafarers International UnionWBENCAlachua County Public LibraryDr. Phillips Performing Arts CenterAmerican Public Transit AssociationOrange County Convention CenterFlorida Trail AssociationPlantation Police DepartmentJewel ToffierTitanium Yoga, "Vax Only" classesOrlando Lowndes Shakespeare CenterMayor Lauren Poe, City of GainesvilleMayor Jerry Demings, Orange CountyJohns Island ClubGeo GamingSkydive DelandStarbucksVan Wezel Performaing Arts CenterCoast is Clear Music FestivalMerrill Gardens at Champions GateThe Saber Legion, a Florida Charter sponsored event called Florida Kyber Open on Nov. 14 at XL Soccer World OrlandoNorton Art GalleryAllegiant Airlines at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airportAmerican Maritime Officers Union / Training Facility4740 Grassendale Terrace Amway Center - Harry Styles concertFlorida Repertory theaterMilitary defense contractorDisney Cruise LineMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Dr. Phillips CenterHouse of Blues LeidosTampa Amphitheater/Live Nation eventiThink Financial Amphitheatre/Zac Brown ConcertiThink Financial Amphitheatre MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre/Live Nation, Brooks and Dunn ConcertMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, David Aldean ConcertGovernment contractor for Booz AllenIntegrity Title and Guarantee LLCGovernment contractor for Booz AllenHouse of BluesHouse of BluesNorthrop GrummanLeon County Government, County Administrator Vincent S. Long