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Council approves two downtown sidewalk-cafe permits with alcohol, sets safety stipulations
Summary
The Bradenton City Council on May 14 approved sidewalk-cafe permits for Orange Blossom Coffee (1166 Third Avenue W.) and Loaded Barrel (450 12th Street W.), both allowing outdoor seating with alcohol sales under conditions including a 5-foot clear pedestrian path and posted site plans.
Bradenton City Council approved sidewalk-cafe permits for two downtown businesses — Orange Blossom Coffee at 1166 Third Avenue West and Loaded Barrel at 450 Twelfth Street West — during its May 14 meeting, allowing limited outdoor seating where alcohol is sold under staff-recommended stipulations.
Planning staff said the permits align with the city’s comprehensive plan goal to encourage sidewalk activity downtown while preserving pedestrian access and ADA clearance. Greg DeLong, assistant director of planning and community development, told council that sidewalk cafes must “maintain a minimum of 5 feet of clearance” so pedestrians have an unobstructed, ADA-compliant path.
Orange Blossom owner Melissa Lilly said outdoor sales are a small…
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