9 Arepas Attains Full Quota License

Our Broward County client, 9 Arepas, has secured their quota license. This license permits the Pembroke Pines establishment to sell beer, wine, and spirits (liquor).

License owners pay an annual license fee. The state does not set the price for a license, itself, on the open market. It is decided by supply and demand. A transfer fee, which is not to exceed $5000, is also enforced.

Contact us for your liquor licensing needs. Whether you need to buy, sell, or seek financing, we have the tools for you to succeed. See a full list of services here.

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How much does a 4COP liquor license cost in Florida?

Congratulate The Brass Tap On Miami Opening

We would like to congratulate our client, The Brass Tap, in Miami, Florida. Thank you for allowing us to assist you with your food and beverage licensing needs.

Visit them at 9010 SW 72nd Place, Miami, FL 33156

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Congratulations to our New Licensees - 8/28

We are proud to announce our most recent licensees. We would like to congratulate them for completing steps towards improving their business via liquor sales. By working with us at Liquor License FL, they are able to to sell alcohol based on their establishment's needs.

See licensees listed below:

9 Arepas - Pembroke Pines - 4COP quota license
Bayside Liquors - 312 W Ardice Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 - 4COP quota license
Annie B's - 8501 Placida Rd Unit a4, Placida, FL - 4COP-SFS
Cinema 31 Studios - 2172 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 - upgraded to 4COP quota license
Foremost Liquors & Wines - 644 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL - new location, 3PS license
Isabella's Bistro - 6800 Placida Rd, Englewood, FL - beer and wine 2COP - and food service licensing
Rusty's Raw Bar Cape Coral - 4631 SE 10th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904 - upgrade to 4COP quota license
Stuart Boathouse - 49 SW Seminole St, Stuart, FL 34994- 4COP SFS license


Call today for information on buying, selling, or refinancing a quota license.

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3 Types of Liquor Licenses You Should Know

2COP: This type of license allows your establishment to sell beer and wine for consumption on premises as well as package sales. Your customers may consume them inside or outside of your establishment. This is typically used for restaurants and bars.

Keep in mind, the price depends on your location and population. However, the annual renewal fee is $392 in a majority of Florida's counties.

4COP-SFS (Special Food Service License): Consumption on premise ONLY beer, wine, and spirits. You must meet the requirements which are the same across 90% of Florida. These requirements are a venue of 2,500 square feet or more, licensed to serve 150 persons or more with division of hotel and restaurants, and must maintain 51% or more of gross sales in food and non alcoholic beverages (49% or less beer, wine, and spirits.

4COP/3PS Quota License: This is the highest series available in Florida. Restaurants, bars, and lounges who want to sell liquor in addition to beer and wine need the 4COP license. It allows consumption on/off premises and package sales of beer, wine, and spirits. If an establishment plans to engage in bottle sales for off site consumption, the 4COP license is required.

Thanks to the way that these license are distributed, you will have limited competition in your sector. Prices are based on supply and demand. Therefore, you can expect to pay between $50,000-$700,000 depending on the county you operate in. Don't worry. Third party financing is available with no credit check required. 

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More information is available about each license at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/

Plan ahead and give your self plenty of time to secure the license you need. You don't want to wait until the last minute as sometimes licenses are hard to come by. When you need assistance in buying, selling, or financing a license, contact us at Liquor License FL.

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Sarasota Italian Eatery Owners Plan to open Sister Restaurant

A new dining and drinking option is on the way for Sarasota residents

Cassariano Italian Eatery owners, Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, announce plans to open a sister restaurant near The Mall at University Then Center at 243 North Cattlemen Road in late September. A blend of bistro flavors and fine cuisine will be the main features their authentic contemporary dishes.

Reported by the Herald Tribune, the new facility will have 220 seats inside and out in a "cozy yet classy" setting. Patrons should expect warm lighting, Italian pictures, and copper accents in the bar area that provides a full offering of beer, wines, and cocktails.

Cassariano will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

If you are interested in improving sales at your restaurant/establishment by serving alcohol, please contact us at Liquor License FL. We have the tools and resources to get you set up efficiently with a liquor license. Contact us today!

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Fort Myers Downtown House of Pizza to expand, add craft beer bar

The heavily-frequented downtown pizza parlor is known for it's good eats, but also tight space. The long standing Downtown House of Pizza plans to double in size this fall.

"The goal is to give people more space to dine," says owner Jason Kohn. "we're also adding a second oven, that's a huge component of this."

Kohn wants to debut the expanded property in September or October, depending on permits and construction speed. They plan to remain open during most of the renovation, but will have to close for a few days when the kitchen is expanded.

The most notable news is the addition of craft beer. "We're going to put in a craft beer bar for customers to enjoy. That'll be kind of in the middle between the new dining room and the current location," Kohn said. "We want to be more accessible all-around."

Kohn opened Downtown House of Pizza in August 2005. Sold as whole pies or by the slice, the restaurant is known for its scratch-made, hand-tossed, New York-style pizzas.

Kohn states that the small restaurant can turn out close to 1,000 pizzas on busy days. With a second oven and expanded area, the business will be able to improve on their previous success.

"This has been a long time coming," he said. "We've needed this."

Downtown House of Pizza is at 1520 Hendry St.; call 337-3467 or visit http://downtownhouseofpizza.com for more info.

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26 restaurants in Fort Myers, Naples earned awards for best wine lists

Lee and Collier County wine lovers have some new additions to make to their favorite restaurant list. The New-Press reports on Wine Spectator Magazine's winners of the Restaurant Awards. This annual competition honors restaurants with the best wine lists, internationally.

Twenty six restaurants in Lee and Collier Counties (18 in Naples) earned recognition. That's an outstanding accomplishment considering more than 3,700 dining destinations in the U.S. and more than 75 countries made the list of winners.

Sale E Pepe Restaurant on Marco Island was awarded a Best of Award of Excellence this year from Wine spectator Magazine. (Photo: Corey Perrine/Naples Daily News)

Each year, panel. comprised of expert judges considers variables like location and quality of wine producers, price, style, menu pairings, service and number of selections.

Naples Bleu Provence earns the Grand Award for the fourth consecutive year in a row. This select distinction (only belongs to 91 restaurants worldwide) honors the best wine programs including top producers, harmony with the menu, and superior presentation.

The French and Mediterranean restaurant opened near downtown Naples in the year 1999 by Jacques and Lysielle Cariot.

"We are thrilled to be included in this select group," Bleu Provence states via news release. "Celebrating our fourteenth year of being recognized and awarded by Wine Spectator is something we once dreamed of."

More: Search all of the 2018 Restaurant Award winners

See the list of Southwest Florida restaurants honored in wine Spectator's 2018 Restaurant Awards here.

Bacardi Rum Heiress Sells $19 Million Coral Gables Mansion

Hilda Maria Bacardi, whose family owns the Bacardi Rum franchise, sold her Coral Gables mansion Thursday for $19 million. That figure is $8 million less than it was first asking, according to listing records. 

The great, great granddaughter of Bacardi Rum founder, Facundo Bacardí Massó, listed the property in 2016 for $27 million and then re-listed it for $25 million in 2017.

Ms. Bacardi, 49, purchased the property in 1994 for $3.9 million, according to property records.

After an eight-year renovation was completed in 2016, the property was expanded into a 12-bedroom, 14-bath mansion. Miami-based architecture firm Portuondo Perotti designed the estate. They incorporated Honduran mahogany doors and handmade copper exterior lighting.

The “Casa Costanera,” located on 300 Costanera Road is a Mediterranean-style estate boasting over 20,000 square feet of livable space. Located in the southeast corner of the exclusive Cocoplum Island in South Coral Gables, it is situated on a 1.3-acre plot of land and backs up to the canals of Lago Maggiore connecting to the Biscayne Bay. With 480 feet of water frontage, the property borders a stone pier on its southern end, just past the property’s multi-lane lap pool.

Barbara Estela and Hilda Jacobson of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the listing agents associated with the property, declined to comment.

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Winter Park City, Orange County Seeks Change

 Laws regulating liquor licenses have always been challenged and discussed by all business owners, local or not. The truth is that this segment of the entertainment market has the potential to bring significant amounts of profit and business owners are not going to let these sums slide through their fingers. At least, this is what a part of the Winter Park community of Orange County is arguing. This is one city that is determined to make a difference and it does not seem willing to quit on its goals. Apparently, the problem is simple, at least when having to expose it. It seems that a change is desired as far as the 1965 law that currently regulates the issue of liquor licenses in the city of Winter Park. This act is the reason for which several businesses were not awarded with licenses, as they do not fulfill the required conditions.

You might think that this legislative act is accepted statewide, but the truth is that there are certain differences, which of course separate Winter Park from other locations. Apparently, the 1965 act states that establishments holding 200 seats will receive licenses, while statewide, the 150 seats will grant you with the permission to sell liquor. Still, businesses that have applied for a license of this kind have received approval, even if the establishments did not have 200 seats. In other words, the statewide provisions have been preferred instead of the ones listed in the 1965 bill. So far, there have not been any difficulties and most importantly no complaints. Still, a change with undisclosed reasons has appeared, a change that has made the 1965 act valid once more. Consequently, several entrepreneurs have been denied the right to sell alcohol because of the insufficient number of seats. As expected, this fact has displeased a great number of individuals, who have not been shy about showing their disapproval. The question is what has triggered the change. What has made the bill valid once more? According to the unpleased crowd, there is not point is putting aside Winter Park from other cities.

Frankly, there is some truth to the message launched by the crowd. Business is what holds this city strong, as anywhere else in the world. Once you begin to cause difficulties and problems in this domain, scaring off all potential investors, the city itself will be the one suffering. Entertainment will also be a profitable domain, no matter how many people agree with this idea or not. Therefore, liquor licenses will be demanded on a regular basis by a great number of clients. Why force these entrepreneurs to start off with a large investment, making it difficult for them to recover it? The matter is still under the debate, although several other provisions have been accepted. It seems that things are about to change and entrepreneurs might be getting some rather good news. In all accounts, complicating the business environment is never a good idea, especially in locations with an increased level of potential like Winter Park, Orange County.

Volusia County Gives Up Alcohol Sale Ban

Generally speaking, obtaining a liquor license is of paramount importance for every business that either desires to enter the alcoholic beverages retail business or to generate some extra income by making available the purchase of alcohol such as restaurants or grocery stores. But obtaining the permit truly represents the hard part owing to the fact that in the United States the permits are released according to the regulations of each state. The regulations are meant to control the quantities of alcohol that are being sold and in order to limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages to a certain age. According to the license purchased, the business owner is required to meet a couple of specifications. For instance, in the state of Florida, the selling of alcohol is forbidden between 3 and 7 a.m. although each member county is given the possibility of modifying the state regulations as it desires.

A clear example of this is represented by the city of Ormond Beach that has decided to abandon the Blue Law statute. The Blue Law refers to the fact that some activities are limited on Sunday for religious considerations. Although the ban is of a religious nature, merchants are prohibited from commercializing alcoholic beverages. The reason for which the authorities have decided to remove the ban is explained by the fact that many small businesses were losing customer that preferred to go Daytona Beach instead. If you take into consideration the fact that restaurants, whether indoor or outdoor, obtain more than 50% of profits from the sale of wine than from offering exquisite menus, then it is pretty clear why a liquor license can represent the equivalent of increased revenues. In addition to this, the committee of Volusia County has reached the conclusion that the Blue Law has become quite out-of-date. Nevertheless, the competent authorities have not given up on the regulations that prohibit revenues from selling alcoholic beverages between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., whether indoor or outdoor, owing to the fact that by allowing people to purchase alcohol at late hours might set a bad example for the community and thus resulting in an increased crime rate. Besides this, the behavior of inebriated people risks of disturbing the general population. For instance, Florida has been subject many times to incidents related to the overconsumption of alcohol.         

The recent reports of shooting incidents, particularly those of Daytona Beach where the shootings were accompanied by acts of violence such as assaults and even stabbing, have led to the closing of bottle clubs in order to prevent such unpleasant situations. In other words, the bottle clubs from Volusia County are required to comply with the same regulations. To conclude, it is clear that no one can escape state regulations and that the modifications that each county can apply to the existing regulations are significantly limited. Besides the reasons presented before, alcohol bans on beaches are maintained in order to preserve the general order because many people tend to dump the trash on the beaches thus littering.  

The New Collier County Alcohol Regulations Boost Beer Sales This Season

Following the new law that came into effect on July 1^st, the entire state’s regulations on alcohol were improved, which allowed brewery owners to hope for a boost in beer sales this year. With the season being in full effect and tourists coming in the county from all over the States, brewers finally saw their wish come true when they reported record sales of beer. The alcohol container laws had been long disputed and starting July 1^st, brewpubs finally saw their dream come true when the new law which permitted them to sell 64oz growlers took effect.

The tourist season is very important in Collier County, as much of its economy relies on it for the rest of the year. To this extent, with the new law coming into effect just as the season started, breweries were finally able to sell their product in this highly convenient packaging. For many people the previous packaging was quite uncomfortable because they would either have to buy too many bottles, or buy a huge quantity which would get warm and become hard to drink. Many consider the 64 oz. growler to have the perfect size and business owners could not agree more.

Since this law was passed at the beginning of July, they managed to make considerably more profits and they are happy to be able to accommodate their clients properly. In addition, they expect the sales to continue their level until the season is finished. Furthermore, as some owners have even had to hire new employees to be able to cope with the demands of their clients and this just goes to show how necessary this law was, especially in a towns such as Naples that rely on tourism during the season. While this county has many national parks, this does not mean that tourists do not like to relax after a hike and enjoy a beer in the proper packaging. While some may say that this quantity is only popular because of the novelty feel, the constant rise in sales has proven that it was a truly necessary addition to the county laws.

All in all, the new law has definitely helped Collier County brewpub owners with its new law. This was certainly long awaited and many people expect the 64 oz. growler to maintain its popularity even after the season has ended. Local businesses are very excited about the new law and are eager to present their customers with the new bottles. In fact, they started to get prepared even before the law came into effect, by ordering the bottles in advance and having them ready for the big day. Their efforts certainly paid off and people appreciate the new packaging and the Collier County beer.