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Lake Wales adopts 'Arts, Cultural and Entertainment' district to expand downtown alcohol sales
Summary
The Lake Wales City Commission approved Ordinance 2025-17 on second reading to modify zoning and alcohol rules, expanding areas downtown where alcoholic beverages may be sold and consumed. The measure passed 3-2 after a commission debate on the district's name and purpose.
The Lake Wales City Commission voted 3-2 to adopt Ordinance 2025-17, which amends zoning and alcoholic-beverage sections of the city code to expand where alcohol may be sold and consumed in the downtown area.
Commissioner Williams opposed the ordinance, saying the new designation masked the change in rules. “I just would like to question why it's being called the Arts, Cultural And Entertainment District ... It should be…
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