We are very fortunate to be located where we are, basically in the middle of a coastal barrier island preserve area, a rather remote place overall for Florida’s coastline region. I can tell you, after being here since 1979, not much has changed from the Town of Melbourne Beach to the 510 Causeway in Vero Beach. The beachside and riverside preserve areas have remained intact, all owned by USA Fish and Wildlife, the State of Florida, and Brevard County. Actually, the future density growth for this region has all been condensed to one place between the ocean and the river. Guess where that would be? Yes, Aquarina.
The current bubble we live in here, is manageable, park-like, and mostly secure. It’s not a bad place to be in quarantine, and we are fortunate. Look at New York City, where the extreme density of its population has become deadly because of precautions that came too late. The Residents here, it appears, are practicing a good protocol of behavior, keeping their distances from others, and staying inside, except for exercise and acquiring necessities.
Unfortunately, a Resident is awaiting the results of the test to determine if he or she is positive for the Virus. We all wish this Resident the best for a healthy recovery if there is an affliction, and are thankful if the Resident is clear from the Virus. This situation brings up some complicated matters with disclosure if there is an affliction. There is certainly the privacy matter, and there certainly is the public matter. The maybe better road to go down here, if there is an affliction, would be for that person to privately disclose having the virus to those with whom that person had recent contact. We all await how this will be played out. What will the Board’s suggestion be here? We all have been email inundated with Coronavirus data by the Board, which is nice, but a more important action by the Board, with this possible Virus situation in Aquarina, is how any possible Virus disclosure will be addressed by the Board or not, which could impact the whole community.
Our governor has just announced for all to stay inside other than participating in non-group outdoor exercise or traveling for life essentials until near the end of this month. However, all is fluid, and changes to any order can be expected to occur. It’s best for all to stay informed as we move forward. BTW – something to keep in mind is that two locations in our area can be considered an epicenter for any possible presence of the Virus, i.e. Publix, at Driftwood Plaza, and the supermarket on Ocean Avenue in the Town of Melbourne Beach. Both places are the main source for grocery shopping, and therefore, the two places where most folks will gather. Use caution, if and when you go to these locations, e.g. wear gloves, masks, etc., and sanitize the packaging before bringing these packages into your home.
Stay safe fellow Residents. There’s hope on the horizon.
