State officials opened a vaccine clinic in Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday
The site is only for residents living in the 34202 and 34211 zip codes where the average household income is $136,423 and $132,357, respectively
The 3,000 residents started receiving first dose of the vaccine on Wednesday
The dose will continued to be administered in the area on Thursday and Friday
In response to the criticism, DeSantis said: 'If Manatee County doesn't like us doing this, then we are totally fine with putting this in counties that want it'