...this is a 15-second snapshot of a supermarket in Naples.

[demmiblue]

Link to tweet

This is so foreign to me. In Michigan, at least in my area, 99.9% wear masks at the grocery store. We also have plastic shields between the customer and the cashier as a further form of protection.

[wcmagumba]

1. Looks much like mine here in Red KS....unfortunately....nt

[GoCubsGo]

9. My family tell me that parts of Arizona are like that, as well. nt

[Johnny2X2X]

2. My best friend just left Naples

He'd been living in Northern CA when the business he was working for shut down. Found a job in Naples, moved across the country. It was like a different world, the reddest of the red, no one cared one bit about Covid. His job didn't work out and he found a better one back in Northern CA.

[FM123]

3. Yep. That was in east Collier county.

"In its motion to dismiss the case, the county argued its mask order is constitutional and it has the right to exercise its police powers to enforce it in the name of "public welfare" to curb the spread of COVID-19."

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2020/12/01/coronavirus-florida-north-naples-alfie-oakes-refiles-lawsuit-challenging-collier-county-mask-order/6464086002/

[demmiblue]

15. Thanks for the link.

Ugh, there is nothing more to say about these people. They are incredibly selfish.

[genxlib]

36. I figured that had to be a small business with a particularly defiant owner

It's the unmasked employees that gives it away.

He probably doesn't allow the employees to mask-up

Nothing like killing off your customer base as a marketing tool.

[superpatriotman]

4. Rich and white

No problems here.

[OnDoutside]

44. Rich, white and loves playing Covid Roulette.

[Paper Roses]

5. Is Florida exempt from Covid19? What the heck is wrong with these people?

In my neck of the woods)Mass.), you can't go anywhere without a mask. I thought it was now a national directive. Every store, restaurant, no matter what they sell or serve has a sign..."no mask, no service".

These Florida residents help to spread the Covid menace. Is there no regulation in that state?
This makes me very angry. How many other state allow this behavior?

[Chainfire]

21. Our governor, in his infinite wisdom

not only does not promote masks, but he stopped local cities and counties from enforcing mask regulations. Our county had a mask ordinance but it is meaningless. Our Republican majority know that the virus is all a hoax anyway.

[Stuart G]

54. Guess the name of a governor who DOES WEAR A MASK?...NY Governor Mario Cuomo

............................I wonder why????.........

If you ever have had pneumonia, then you will wear a mask always..It is a place that if you go once,
you really don't want to go again..Yes, I have been there...................

Oh....and gloves too........................................................................

[PatSeg]

39. I think we should just guarantine

the entire state until the pandemic is over. No one in and no one out. Let herd immunity prevail, because so many people refuse to take it seriously.

I'm just kidding of course, as I have friends and relatives in Florida and it is not their fault they are surrounded by idiots. As for Naples, I believe I read that local public health ordinances require masks in stores, but apparently no one is enforcing it.

[Hokie]

6. Publix should change their color scheme from green to red

They are awful. Unfortunately in south Florida they dominate the market.

[demmiblue]

17. It isn't Publix...

it is Oakes Farms Market (thanks to FM123 for the link above).

[Roland99]

42. Looks like a Sprouts. Wonder if they're run by the same

[csziggy]

55. No, it's a locally owned farm store chain

Here is the history of it from their website: https://www.oakesfarms.com/our-history/

Normally I would be happy to support a local run business but what they are doing is idiocy.

[Hokie]

51. I saw the green and assumed Publix.

My mistake and thanks for the correction. My wife tells me the mask wearing % in the one near us is not very good.

[OriginalGeek]

33. Our Publix requires masks

although I have seen a belligerent customer or two inside the store. 99.999% of the customers and all the employees are masked and constantly cleaning.


I hate that the daughter of the founder spent some of her inheritance donating to Rump but if I want a clean store with good prices (especially for bogo items) and wide variety of stock and who goes out of their way to hire special needs kids, Publix is about the only game in town. I won't shop in Winn-Dixie or Wal-Mart and Aldi is too far away for regular shopping. Costco is a little farther too but we do get a lot of the large quantity non-perishable stuff there. I love Costco but they don't have a lot of things I need in smaller quantities and I can't use the larger quantities fast enough to keep them from spoiling. Although their gallons of vodka for 13 bucks have been a major help these last four years.

[onethatcares]

46. I feel the same

Publix has this market covered in Pinellas Cty. What you wrote is exactly how I see it and I have to buy my groceries somewhere. I'm more upset about not paying the Imalokee pickers 1 cent a pound for tomatos.

Sometimes ya just gotta pick your battles..

[Blue_true]

53. The Publix that I shop at also require masks.

And shopping carts and baskets are collected and cleaned by a dedicated attendant (no multi-tasking). Looks like the same percentage of customers use masks. You get the occasional non masker, but those people stand out like sore thumbs.

I agree with you, if a person want quality items like cashews, fruit, free-range chicken, vegetables, Publix is the only choice.

[Vinca]

7. The Vermont town where I shop passed an ordinance. You have to wear a mask if you enter

a local business. I was at the grocery store this morning and 100% of the people inside were masked. Thank heavens for sanity. That's why the local hospital has recorded 3 Covid deaths to date.

[Nanjeanne]

8. OMG What is wrong with people??????

[GumboYaYa]

10. That is crazy. I go to the supermarket at 7:30 am Wednesday morning.

It seems like that is always a low traffic time. Almost all the other people there are super careful like me, double masked with gloves. if I saw that in a store, I would not go in. Everyone in St. Louis wears a mask to the store where I shop.

[roamer65]

26. With this behavior, I would question them getting it.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

38. No, they were bitching about foreigners and yankees getting vaccines in FL. nt

[onethatcares]

47. No

they're the number 12 supporters that can't name who the running back that ran for a record when the offensive line fell down in order for him to get that record with the coaches ok, without looking at the Goog.

and of course all those folks with Yankee licence plates. :shrug :

[PatSeg]

12. Oh yeah

That's Alfie Oakes' business. He is a big Trumper and even booked two buses to take people to DC on January 6th. Said it was a great experience. He got put in Facebook jail recently for his political rants and is looking for another venue for his bullshit. Its all about FREEDOM and he will not be silenced.

Meanwhile, he has openly violated public health regulations, really tempting fate. A lot of customers praise him, but others have left brutal reviews on Yelp because of his dangerous positions on COVID.

[PatSeg]

16. Here is Alfie's take on January 6th

The events of January 6th through my eyes ...
😢
Alfie Oakes

Unfortunately anyone that was not at the Trump rally on Jan 6th has to navigate through the lies and blatant and obvious deception perpetrated by the media, I was there ...it was the most peaceful beautiful demonstration from well over one million people that I've ever witnessed.

To be tarnished by .001% is really sad!

As hard as it is for good and honest people to believe this was a total set up to make President Trump and his supporters look bad,I am assuring you it was just that! I have to hand it to them it was an incredibly clever tactic orchestrated by those that will stop at nothing to ensure the Globalist take over of our United States. I watched with my own eyes as Capitol police invited happy and enthusiastic Trump supporters into the Capitol. They were totally unsuspecting they would be part of the ruse.

Leading the group was the obvious six or eight paid actors(used in other events such as BLM riots, hard to believe they would be that blatant and sloppy) ... followed by a small group of aggressive Trump supporters caught up in the moment, these paid actors lead the charge. Out of nearly 1 1/2 million great loving peaceful Americans supporting Liberty, Freedom and our great President this small handful incited by the paid actors unfortunately chose to cross the line. Let's not forget that one of these unfortunate souls a 15 yr military veteran and mother caught up in the moment, completely unarmed lost her life at point-blank range ALL for the sole purpose of legitimizing this planned event!

I have now found ONE thing that I completely agree on with the ever corrupt main stream media on.....This is truly one of the lowest days in our country's history!

https://www.facebook.com/OakesFarmsMarket

He's been spreading this garbage for months and he is just getting worse. I have a feeling he could end up with a lot of lawsuits coming his way. His business practices and negligence are going to make a lot of people sick.

[demmiblue]

22. Good lawd, the first sentence:

Unfortunately anyone that was not at the Trump rally on Jan 6th has to navigate through the lies and blatant and obvious deception perpetrated by the media, I was there ...it was the most peaceful beautiful demonstration from well over one million people that I've ever witnessed.

1,000,000 people, pfft! The whole passage is delusional. He is on the path to Pillow boy's level of nuttery (or maybe he is already there). Hopefully you are right regarding the lawsuits!

[PatSeg]

31. I know he got sued awhile back

regarding his farm workers, but can't recall the details now. Then the local school district cancelled their contract with him because of his defiant stand on COVID and masks. He's built a very impressive business and now he could easily lose it all because of his extremist views. Mixing your politics with your business is never a good idea. In his case, he could also be killing people.

He seems to be well educated and articulate, until you actually listen to what he's saying. It just dawned on me, this guy could end up running for office some day. He's more attractive and well spoken than Trump, which could make him even more dangerous.

[Maraya1969]

28. Can't they get him on Rico if he took people there who broke in and did shit? Even if he stayed

outside?

I would love for this asshole to go to jail.

[PatSeg]

32. I was wondering if any of the people

who went with him were part of breaking into the Capitol. I haven't heard anything so far, but he sure is drawing a lot of attention to himself down in Florida. Another entitled jerk who thinks he's above the law and doesn't expect to be held accountable for anything. You know, early on he could have just backed down and shut up, but like so many republicans, he just doubles down. Eventually, all of this will catch up with him.

[cwydro]

13. I'm in a red county in NC, and just about everyone is masked up.

I rarely go anywhere, but if I see a non-masker - I stay a long way away.

[flamingdem]

14. The owner of this store took 100 people to the attack on congress

A real creep! He got funds for this, can't remember the source.

[PatSeg]

18. I just posted his take on January 6th above

He's really spreading a lot of lies, as well as COVID.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

19. Weird, because over on Florida's Southeast coast, I haven't seen anything but masks inside.

As well as up in Gainesville where I was this weekend.

Of course, those are two of the bluest strongholds in the state.

[lpbk2713]

23. I just left a Lakeland Publix about two hours ago.

Spent about twenty minutes there. Didn't see one face without a mask.

[Chainfire]

20. Up here, near the Capitol

Almost all of the customers wear mask, the employees do not.....

If you enter many business up here with a mask, they look at you like you are from some other planet.

[snowybirdie]

24. Seed to Table or Oakes Market

Owned by a crazy rtumpster who paid for buses to DC for the rioters. No sane person shops there. And most seniors can't get vaccinated here. Been trying for over a month!

[Maraya1969]

25. I think I know that place from reading on FB. They are connected, (I believe) with a seed to table

restaurant and to big MAGA idiots.

In FM most place require masks; actually most places in Naples probably require masks too. But you've always got your crazies.

I've written 2 negative Google reviews for companies here for not wearing masks. One was a store and one was a restaurant.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

27. Such places should have warning signs posted outside: "Warning: Maskless Morons Inside"

There should be designated places for maskholes to gather.

[BlueNProud]

29. The cashier's are idiots for exposing themselves all day like that.

[LeftInTX]

30. There is no social distancing either!

I was gonna comment that maybe the clip was before Covid 19, but I see 3 masks, so it's recent...

Disgusting!!!! These people are acting so casual about everything....The cashiers and baggers all appear to be seniors...They are leaning into each other when they talk...It's like there is no Covid.

I'm not the type to get on and berate people who don't wear masks, (had an experience on Black Friday at a redneck travel stop called Buccees) but this is ridiculous... Even Buccees had about 40% of customers wearing masks and all of Buccees workers were wearing masks.

Sure, you can't go around asking people if they have an ailment like COPD etc...but this is ridiculous....

This group is so casual.....

What is wrong with people?

[ornotna]

34. Oaks Farms

Big time wing nuts.

[GulfCoast66]

35. Here in purple south lake county I rarely see anyone without a mask.

But if you drive 25 miles north to really red Lake county you see less.

20 miles to the east in Orlando masks are pretty much 100% and many restaurants are still keeping capacity low to allow distancing.

[Sancho]

37. we just returned from Publix in Clearwater...everyone is wearing masks...

Pinellas went for Biden. Seems like Naples is different.

[tavernier]

40. Don't bother coming to the Keys, Naples

Because every store in this county will insist that you wear a mask.

[maryellen99]

41. That place is full of wealthy MAGA Republicans

I should know I have relatives that live down there.

[onethatcares]

49. pricksnott lives there

can't say much more that that about the place.

[NurseJackie]

45. Plastic shields here too...

This is so foreign to me. In Michigan, at least in my area, 99.9% wear masks at the grocery store.

Plastic shields here too. And every-other-lane is closed because the cashier would be too close to the customers in the opposite lane to their rear.

Funeral home directors, embalming chemical plants, grave diggers, vault-makers, casket makers and cremation services all appreciate the contribution to their industry.

[PatSeg]

48. Many One Star Tripadvisor reviews for Oakes Farms Market

Shame on You!
This place has no social distancing and no required mask wearing. There is a large sign out front, which I unfortunately saw upon exiting, that says ..."if you have a medical issue, not required to wear a mask....". Seriously? More than 50% of individuals in the store, employees and shoppers, young and old, didn't wear a mask. I couldn't wait to get out of there. I am very disappointed in this business!! I don't care how good your produce is, I WON'T BE BACK !!!!!!

Coronavirus City
Great food selection and top brands. Could be a great place to shop and eat, but the implied NO mask policy for customers and employees makes this store a Covid super spreader place, first time shopper here, would have been a good customer but I’ll NEVER go in that store again....unless I want to catch Covid.

Covidy
No mask on cashier, no one wiping carts, no distancing. I was so sad to see this place was not cdc compliant. This was my go to place for dinner and snacks when traveling through Naples. Fresh Market it will be from now on.

Doctor
Lived here 32 years and been to the store a few times old and new. Prices very high. Not enough organic vegetables and fruit Nobody wearing masks. As doctor not safe.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34467-d11666598-Reviews-Oakes_Farms_Market-Naples_Florida.html#REVIEWS

Those were all just in January. Supportive reviews often praise Alfie Oakes as a freedom-loving American. One said: "There are tik tok China reviews on here I can tell! Nothing but hatred from the left as always!"

Another five star reviewer said: "They are so very pro-America. They believe in freedom and individual liberties. They believe that every individual has the right to decide what's best for them." (i.e. masks or no masks)

[FelineOverlord]

52. this is a 15-second snapshot of a supermarket in Naples

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[PatSeg]

56. Brian Williams did a story on Alfie Oakes tonight

and played the video of the maskless customers and employees in his store! Now the patriot is famous nationwide.