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What pandemic? Miami residents flout stay-at-home orders to tan on yachts amid coronavirus crisis NewsColony As the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic that has left thousands dead and hospitals overwhelmed, residents of Miami Beach took advantage of sunny skies and warm weather to jet ski and get tans on yachts. Some of South Florida ’s well-heeled citizens decided to flout stay-at-home orders issued by local governments and take to the waters off the Star Island neighborhood of Miami Beach where they water paddled, fished, and even drank Corona beer. Several other Miamians in bikinis and tights decided to take advantage of the balmy 80-degree weather to get in some exercise on Sunday. The images from South Florida make it seem as if there were no national emergency over the mounting toll caused by the spread of the coronavirus. Florida state officials on Sunday reported an increase in the number of confirmed cases. Miami Beach residents enjoyed a leisurely day ...