The reality is that at present many businesses specialize
in commercializing alcoholic beverages and heavily rely on it order to make
profit. At present, the income that most businesses such as supermarkets or
restaurants generate is represented by alcohol purchases, whether they like to
admit it or not. Not just anyone is allowed to sell wine or beer in the state
of Florida and this is when the topic of liquor licenses comes into discussion.
In essence, the liquor license is a special permit that gives the business the
right to merchandise alcohol such as wine, beer and so on for full-service
alcohol establishments. The reason for which the merchandise of beverages is
regulated by the authorities is that they desire to have some sort of control
over the quantities that are being sold and in order to limit the access to
citizens such as children that are not yet of age.
Among the many specifications that a business
owner has to comply with is the actual location where beverages can be served.
For instance, you are allowed to consume a cocktail inside a bar or have a
glass of wine in a restaurant. In addition to this, there are many outdoor
locations in warm places like Miami Beach that have been especially set up in
order to comply with the needs of clients that desire to take a drink on
sidewalks and cafes. As opposed to other counties in the state of Florida that
are prohibited from selling alcohol between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7a.m.,
Miami-Dade County gives liquor stores the possibility of operating at all
hours. This is just one of the reasons for which the number of tourists that
come to Florida increases each year. However, the world was surprised to find
out that the Miami Beach mayor, Philip Levine, gave his consent to the passing
of a new bill that prohibits both the sale and the consumption of alcohol in
areas such as patios, sidewalks, cafes and many bars between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.
The proposal passed from the first reading and the area targeted is Ocean Drive.
The main argument is support of this ban is represented by the mayor’s belief
that Ocean Drive has developed in recent years into an alarming place owing to
the fact that all the night life is concentrated in this spot. By this he
referred mainly to the fact that more police resources are needed in order to
safeguard the citizens.
Furthermore, city hall has received numerous
complaints regarding the behavior of those who consume alcohol in the sense
that they have come to disturb the citizens. Even the studies that have been recently
carried indicate that the crime rate is significantly increased in Miami as
compared to other cities. On the other hand, there are those who do not fully
agree with the imposed ban arguing that the nightlife attracts tourists which
is the equivalent of creating job opportunities and giving small business the
chance to make some profit. To conclude, while many totally agree with the
decision taken by the mayor, others believe that the presence of the police and
the impossibility to serve alcohol outdoor will have a significant impact on
the local economy.
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