Jane Castor's lead on coronavirus response continues to yield national media hits

[RandySF]

Castor has been making the rounds on national media for weeks, seen as a leader in a state that’s been criticized for lackluster response to the virus, including of DeSantis who was late to issue a stay-at-home order and never ordered beaches closed.

Castor did criticize the decision to reopen bars, calling it a “mistake.” DeSantis’ administration has since blocked all onsite alcohol consumption at bars and nightclubs, though those businesses can still sell packaged booze to-go.

This isn’t the first time Castor has found herself in the spotlight, landing there thanks to a host of leadership efforts praised in other locales.

Castor, like neighboring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, was ahead of the state in limiting restaurant capacity, calling for half-capacity and early closures on March 17. Two days later she restricted all gatherings to no more than the individuals, an action also taken in St. Pete.



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