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Council permits limited use of Centennial logo on Point Distilleries product after contentious debate
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing Point Distilleries to use the city’s Centennial logo on a limited 100-bottle run of spiced rum; the measure passed 4–1 after public comment from residents who urged non-alcoholic alternatives and some council members raised concerns about promoting alcohol.
Port Richey City Council on May 13 approved a resolution authorizing Point Distilleries to use the city’s Centennial logo on a limited run of 100 commemorative bottles. The vote was 4–1 with Vice Mayor Chris Mayer the lone dissent.
The Centennial Committee had recommended allowing the distillery to produce a commemorative “aged spiced rum” bottle using the official centennial artwork. Under the proposed arrangement, Point Distillery would manufacture the run and Spartan Manor — which holds the liquor-license distribution capability — would handle distribution and sales;…
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