FCC Coronavirus Response

Saturday, March 14, 2020

At this time, the Board of Directors and Management would like to provide an

update to the membership on our Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. We

expected this would be a fluid situation wherein our decisions would be based

on new information that comes to light throughout this unprecedented situation.

We have watched the news conferences, conferred with experts and carefully

studied the recommendations of federal and local authorities. At the forefront

of our hearts and minds is the health and safety of our membership and the

dedicated team who serve you with Fiddlesticks Pride.

On Thursday, we shared with you some additional procedural changes in

regards to buffets. While we have implemented those changes, we have found

that they are not enough to create a sense of safety around group gatherings.

The members in attendance and the staff handling those events continue to

raise concerns given the new recommendations regarding social distancing

from Governor Ron DeSantis. While he doesn’t have the authority to cancel all

mass gatherings, he has strongly urged those in charge to consider postponing

their events and practicing social distancing whenever possible.

It is our duty as a staff and Board to consider the health and wellness of our

community over the inconvenience or disappointment associated with the

changes below. Based on the recommendations of the aforementioned federal

and local agencies and our goal to protect the health and safety of the

community, the Board and management agreed to adopt the following updates

to the hours and operations. These changes will go into effect at the close