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Council OKs first reading of four small-venue alcohol permits tied to JC Newman properties in Ybor City
Summary
On first reading the council approved four special-use permits for small-venue alcoholic beverage sales tied to JC Newman Cigar Company properties and related sites in Ybor City; second readings are scheduled for June 26, 2025.
Tampa City Council on Thursday approved on first reading four special-use permits to allow small-venue alcoholic beverage sales at properties tied to the JC Newman Cigar Company and related parcels in Ybor City.
The four ordinances, each presented separately, passed unanimously on roll-call votes with one councilmember absent; second readings and final adoption are scheduled for 10 a.m. June 26, 2025, at Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.
What the council approved - 1601 E. Columbus Drive (Parcel 3): Alcohol sales for indoor and outdoor areas totaling 20,717 square feet; outdoor amplified sound limited per the site plan. First-reading approval passed; revision sheet added to record. - 2701 N. 16th St. (Parcel 2, the historic cigar factory): Alcohol consumption on premises in about 8,025 square feet of indoor area; one waiver to reduce required…
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