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Tampa council sends contested Davis Island alcohol permit back for revisions after wide public opposition
Summary
Residents near 340 E. Davis Blvd. urged denial of a special‑use permit for on‑site alcohol at an ice‑cream/restaurant project, citing proximity, noise, parking and public‑health risks. Applicant agreed to tighten hours and remove outdoor furniture; council treated the item as first reading so staff can add conditions before second reading on Dec. 4.
An applicant seeking a small‑venue alcohol license at 340 E. Davis Boulevard faced extensive public opposition at Tampa City Council, and council elected to treat the measure as a first reading with conditions to be finalized before a Dec. 4 second reading.
Neighbors and civic‑association leaders said the proposal — which would allow beer and wine sales and an expanded outdoor area — would intrude on adjacent single‑family homes. Debbie Zomerman and other Davis Island Civic Association representatives urged the council to deny AB 2‑25‑20 in part because they said the record lacks evidence that the use is of city‑ or area‑wide importance and because a requested parking waiver was added between readings.…
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