Dozens of Florida companies businesses and other entities have been reported to the state for 'vaccine passport' complaints.
The complaints are in reference to a new state law that prohibits governments, schools and businesses from requiring proof of a vaccination against COVID-19. Those that break the law can be fined 5,000 dollars.
And a number of Tampa Bay Region establishments are on the list--including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, the Gasparilla Music Festival, among others.
The list—which was first reported by the Orlando Sentinel— includes businesses, performance halls, government offices and other establishments across Florida. Many names are repeated or misspelled. Some listings are vague or reference national chains.
Other places on the list point to specific events, like the Zac Brown Band concert at MidFlorida in Tampa or the Harry Styles concert at the Amway Center in Orlando.
Michelle Gutenstein Hinz, a spokeswoman for the Gasparilla Music Festival, which is also featured on the list, said the festival is not aware of an investigation. The Festival took place earlier this month and required attendees 12 and older to show a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of vaccination.
Paul Bilyeu, director of communications for the Straz Center said the center had seen the media reports, but otherwise had no comment. According to the Center’s website, visitors five and older must show a negative COVID-19 test result or vaccination card at the door.
Allegiant Air, which flies out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is also featured on the list. A spokesperson told the Tampa Bay Times “that the inclusion is completely without merit as Allegiant, like all other domestic carriers, does not require vaccination proof from customers.”
An email from the Florida Department of Health says that this is not a list of suspected or confirmed violators and “ includes all entities that have been the subject of complaints from the public regarding the vaccine passport law.”
The Department provided the list of parties with “vaccine passport’ complaints to WUSF as follows:
Saint Edward's School
iThink Financial Amphitheater
House of Blues
"Straz Center, Patel Conservatory,
Next Generation Ballet"
Allied Universal
Amway Center
Grovenor House Condominium
ITHINK Amphitheatre
Kravis Center
The Rock Boat (Norweigian Cruiseline)
Raytheon Technologies
Broward Center of the Performing Arts
Moffitt Communications
Mobile Mini
iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
"Allied Universal / G4S and Bay Care Health Systems"
Naples Community Hospital
Kravis Center
"City of Miramar Vernon E. Hargray, City Manager"
Memorial Hospital West
"""2021 I/ITSEC""
Daily’s Place
Straz
financial center amphitheater
Live Nation
Alachua County Public Library
FDLE, Jacksonville Region, Counterterrorism Squad
Plaza Live
American Gas Association
Miami Marlins
Metcalf, Jessica N
ATT
Dr Phillips Center/Walt Disney Theater (Broadway Series)
membership of CWA 3176
ECPI University
Mid Florida Credit Union ( Zack Brown Concert)
AGA : 2021 Operations Conference
Feld Entertainment Studios
AdventHealth
Vertex Aerospace
iTHINK Financial Amphitheater / Maroon 5 concert
Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker.
IThink Financial Amphitheatre and The Parker
Titusville, Florida’s Space Coast
Gasparilla Music Festival
Dr Phillips Center
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
Equinox
iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa
Armory Center for the Arts
Seafarers International Union
AT&T
iThink amphitheater organized by Live Nation Entertainment
The Doctor Phillips Center
The Big Arts Sanibel Island
JP Poindexter & Co employees.
Straz Center for Performing Arts
Tampa Amphitheater
DoD employees
Live Nation concert
Orange County
Riverview High School Preforming Arts Center
Carnival Cruise Line
Allion insurance, Florida Amphitheater Live Nation
Live Nation Concerts- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Doctor Phillips Center
Alachua County Library District
Royal Caribbean
Alachua County Library District (own entity/not ran by Alachua County)
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Norton Museum
David A Straz Center
Alachua County Library District
Seafarers International Union
WBENC
Alachua County Public Library
The Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center
"American Public Transit Association
Orange County Convention Center"
Florida Trail Association
Plantation Police Department
Jewel Toffier
Titanium Yoga - “VAX ONLY” classes
Orlando Lowndes Shakespeare Center
"Lauren Poe, Mayor City of Gainesville"
"Jerry Demings, Mayor Orange County"
Johns Island Club
Geo Gaming
Skydive Deland
Starbucks
Van Wezel Performaing Arts Center
Coast is Clear Music Festival
Merrill Gardens at Champions Gate
The Saber Legion - Florida Charter sponsored event: called Florida Kyber Open on November 14th at XL Soccer World Orlando
Norton Art Gallery
Allegiant Airlines at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport
American Maritime Officers Union / Training Facility
4740 Grassendale Terrace
Amway Center - Harry Styles concert
Florida Repertory theater
Military defense contractor
Disney Cruise Line
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Dr. Phillips Center
House of Blues
Leidos
Tampa amphitheater / Live Nation event
Ithink Financial Amphitheatre / Zac Brown Concert
Ithink Financial Amphitheatre
Mid Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre / Live nation- Brooks and Dunn Concert
Mid FL amphitheater - David Aldean Concert
Government contractor for Booz Allen
Integrity Title and Guarantee LLC
Government contractor for Booz Allen) in
House of Blues
House of Blues
Northrop Grumman
Leon County Government, County Administrator Vincent S. Long
