Kravis Center faces probe for possible vaccine passport law violation - WPEC

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is among dozens of facilities under the microscope by the state for possible vaccine passport law violations.

According to list obtained by CBS 12 News, the Florida Department of Health is investigating the center and other more than 100 other businesses and venues like the Miami Marlins, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and even Starbucks.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law in May. It prevents businesses and governments from requiring customers to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The health department is the enforcement arm of the law, and can impose $5,000 in fines per violation.

A spokeswoman for the Kravis Center sent CBS12 News this statement: "The Kravis Center has adopted a Covid-19 policy which we believe is in the best safety and health interests of our performers, patrons, volunteers, staff and the public at large. We believe our policy is in full compliance with all applicable laws."

The Kravis Center's policy requires patrons show proof of a COVID vaccination or a negative test. State officials tell CBS 12 News policy is, in fact, technically in line with the state's ban on so-called vaccine passports.

And, the Kravis isn't the only entity on the state's massive list that is following the rules. CBS 12 News found business after business being investigated by the state, despite the fact their vaccination policies are in line with state regulations.

Starbucks, for instance, is on the state's list. But, the company does not have a vaccine requirement for patrons or employees. The company only encourages employees get vaccinated. West Palm Beach's Norton Art Museum, also on the list, has a similar policy to the Kravis ( allowing a testing opt out) but they are also on the list.

The state's list even mentions a seemingly nonexistent vaccine requirement for an FDLE counterterrorism task force in Jacksonville. It also says the state is looking into the U.S. Department of Defense's requirement that all employees be vaccinated.

Local governments facing inquiries from the state also expressed surprise, saying their policies were compliant with current regulations.

"[Employees] are not being punished [for not being vaccinated],” the Mayor Wayne Messam of Miramar said, regarding his city's presence on the list. “It’s such a surprise we are being investigated and a surprise the city manager would be named individually. There is no penalty for not being vaccinated.”

Miramar has a similar testing opt-out policy.

A Florida Department of Health spokesperson cautioned the list is not a reflection of guilt or even active investigations. Instead, the list is a complication of the complaints the FDOH has received from everyday Floridians regarding businesses and other organizations. Each complaint is currently being assessed.

CBS12 News obtained a list of the other venues and entities that have received a complaint and may face a possible "review" by the Florida Department of Health:

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

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