Broward County Turns by Night

When talking about nightlife, you just cannot exclude alcohol. It just won’t do. So, the moment you admit that a city or a county in general offers plenty of bars, nightclubs or restaurants, you instantly say yes to alcohol. From this point of view, Broward County has certainly made an impression. This is one area that has found it rather difficult to say no to alcohol, especially to beer. In this part of the country, people generally drink more beer than other types of beverages and to prove it, you have quite a significant number of recognized and well-appreciated breweries like Mack House or Laser Wolf. It’s true that other types of beverages are not that well represented in bars, but this is when nightclubs come in the picture and set the scale balancing things a bit. Indeed, important, fresh clubs like The Dubliner or Pawn Shop lounge offer customers the chance to try all sorts of beverages and not just beer.

Now that the season has almost arrived, it might a good idea to give a few pointers as far as nightlife is concerned. You might be surprised to hear, but Broward County has quite the vivid nightlife. It’s true that during the day, places like Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and of course the almost famous Hollywood of Broward County, might seem quiet, even a bit dull. However, during the night, these cities completely change and become the ideal location for entertainment. No wonder so many tourists decide to visit these cities year after year. The bottom line is that the nightlife here is more vivid than you ever thought. It’s true, this is good news for tourists, but what about entrepreneurs. Surely you can imagine that you can actually run a profitable business like a bar or a restaurant, if the nightlife permits. Now that Broward County is welcoming more and more nightclubs like American Social or Bar Stache, both in Fort Lauderdale, it would appear that investing in this field might just be the break you have looking for. Prepare for the season and invest in a business that owns a complete liquor license. In some cases you might even be able to purchase a tavern or a restaurant, the actual building and its license.

You might have to make a few changes and work on reputation, where it is needed, but other than that, you should be just fine. The Broward County nightlife permits you to make a living out of entertainment. So, check the newspapers or one of the many dedicated websites and discover real opportunities. Many cities change from day to night. Bars, restaurants, cafes, all establishments of this kind open their doors to tourists and locals looking for entertainment. However, here is one important mention to all entrepreneurs who see the potential in the Broward County nightlife. Without owning a liquor license, purchased and annually renewed, your business plans will certainly not make it. So, consider this aspect, take all measures of precautions and see what type of business you would like to own. It could be a brewery, but at the same time, nightclubs with a great cocktail variety are a delight for tourists.

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  Posted Sep. 21, 2015 at 4:41 PM
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  MILTON — Special events in Santa Rosa County may soon have access to a special permit that would allow alcohol sales on Sundays.

  Commissioner Rob Williamson brought the issue to the board because he is concerned the extreme physical endurance course Tough Mudder may not return without such an incentive.

  In the spring, the Santa Rosa Press Gazette reported restrictive alcohol sales times may keep the roughly 11-mile obstacle course through mud, freezing water and tear gas from returning next year.

  According to a report prepared by the Brooklyn, New York, based Tough Mudder, Inc, the event contributed more than $6.1 million to the local economy, as well as attracting more than 14,500 out-of-market visitors.

  Tough Mudder traditionally offers those who cross the finish line a free beer for their efforts after both the Saturday and Sunday runs. However, Tough Mudder took place in East Milton where liquor laws prohibit Sunday sales entirely.

  Tourist Development Council Director Julie Morgan said Tough Mudder organizers have “shown interest, but have made no solid plans” to return to Santa Rosa County in 2016.

  “We’re still in initial talks,” she said.

  Williamson’s proposed amendment does not directly name Tough Mudder, but special tourist events. Commissioner Jayer Williamson asked exactly what sort of qualifications an event would need to receive an alcohol sales permit. He said he had several questions such as what number of anticipated attendees might be necessary and the nature of the event.

  By the end of discussion, Commission Chairman Don Salter asked Williamson to work with County Attorney Roy Andrews to come back Thursday with details on how the permit will work.

Bill Appalls Duval County’s Citizens

It is well known in commerce that the merchandise of alcohol is very strictly regulated by the relevant authorities. One reason for this is to be able to control in some way the quantities of alcohol that is being distributed, and additionally, to avoid the selling of alcoholic beverages to minors. The requirements that the state imposes so as to grant a business the permission of selling alcohol are related to specific details such as the place and the time where alcoholic beverages shall be consumed. Consequently, the United States limits the consumption of alcohol to minors below the age of 21 and does not permit the production of distilled spirits intended for personal consumption.

Furthermore, there are clear limitations on the alcohol that is merchandised by grocery stores. The fact is that the regulations differ from state to state and some counties are even given the possibility of modifying certain rules as they desire, but only to a limited extent. For instance, in the state of Florida spirits can be purchased from retail stores, but the containers should not be larger than 1 gallon. In addition to this, anyone who desires to purchase beer or wine is free to do so from supermarkets and other businesses that are given permission to commercialize low-alcohol spirits. Up to the present moment, people couldn’t purchase alcoholic beverages from retail stores and grocery stores, but a bill that was recently adopted may change the situation. The Florida House panel has recently adopted a bill that will empower retailers such as Wal-Mart to sell liquor. The reason for this is to increase the sales in craft beer. Not many are aware of the fact that state regulations stipulate that liquor has to be sold only in specialized stores and thus be separated from the rest of the grocery store. It is only natural that much opposition has arisen after the passing of this law.

The first to publicly manifest their disapproval was the sheriff of Duval County that argued the fact that this will have serious repercussions visible in the increase of underage drinking. He voiced the concern that making alcoholic beverages more available to the public does not necessarily represent the removal of a so-called barrier between businesses. Moreover, grocery chains such as Publix disagreed with the resolution taken owing to the fact that it affects the infrastructure that the grocery store has developed especially for the sale of alcoholic beverages. While many are of the opinion that this law will only be beneficial to the running of the business, the truth is that for smaller stores the removal of this wall will actually be more expensive owing to the fact that the liquor licenses costs thousands of dollars that will automatically go down the drain, not to mention the investments made in infrastructure. Additionally, many store owners and employees alike do not have the necessary knowledge of alcohol in order to know how to sell it. Despite all these arguments the bill passed with a 9 to 4 vote.    

Beneficial Changes for Palm Beach Business Owners

Whether you own a bar, restaurant or grocery store, getting a liquor license is extremely important. The main reason for this being that the federal and national laws are very strict as far as commercializing alcohol is concerned.  

Taking into consideration the approach of the busy season, bars, restaurants and shop owners should prepare for an increasing demand, especially in terms of alcoholic beverages. This means not only filling their stocks, but also having all the paperwork in accordance with the law. The summer is, undoubtedly, the time of the year when a large number of tourists, especially northern, come to Florida to spend their holidays, and one of the most popular counties is Palm Beach. However, for restaurant owners, the beginning of the season is a double-edged sword: one the one hand they are starting to have more clients, while on the other, they may not be able to fulfill their demands, due to legal concerns. For instance, if a Palm Beach bar or restaurant has international customers; it will be quite confusing for everybody to see that they can get wine and beer, but not whiskey, vodka or other hard alcoholic beverages. But this confusion is something normal for locals, since legislation regarding alcohol commercialization varies not only from one state to another, but also between the counties of the same state.

Although the facilities in the area have reached the highest levels of quality, some clients may still be disturbed by the legal limitations in terms of liquor selling and buying, especially if they come from regions or countries where alcoholic beverages can be obtained without any effort. Clients’ satisfaction is extremely important for those who want to create a strong brand and become known in the industry, which is why not being able to serve people whatever they need represents a considerable drawback. For this reason, as soon as the tourist season approaches, owners strive to get their liquor license.

Although wine and beer authorization may be easier to obtain, those who want the extra mile also apply for licenses of selling distilled spirits. Fortunately, the changes that have been recently made to the legal system of the state of Florida seem to be beneficial for those who are trying to develop their businesses. In spite of the fact that the federal law is still somehow restrictive as far as alcohol consumption and commercialization are concerned (there are certain hours when selling alcohol is prohibited, not to mention that you cannot purchase it from any grocery store), the law that took effect starting July 1^st, 2015 brought a considerable increase in liquor sales.

Apparently, with the season blooming and the laws supporting the alcohol trade, it seems that it is the perfect moment to take advantage and start (or improve) your business in the industry of entertainment. Although alcohol sales have represented an issue years ago, now it has become easier for traders to attract tourists, due to their larger possibility to offer them what they want. The law was aimed to support local businesses: at the moment, bars and breweries are able to store and transport 64 ounce growlers, as compared to 32 or 128 ounce, quantities that made the containers either inefficient or difficult to transport.