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Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco.
➢ DRAWING RESULTS FOR THE 2025 QUOTA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE DRAWING ENTRY PERIOD –Learn More.
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Relevant to hospitality professionals operating in FL.
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Florida Hospitality Headlines
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Restaurants/Food Service – Public Records.
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Relevant to hospitality professionals operating in FL.
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How to Get a Liquor License in Florida [in 2023] | Beverage License Specialists.
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Background & Context
3 stories
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When no-show deposits become consumer-protection violations.
Charging a no-show fee is permitted; the boundary cases are (1) failure to disclose the fee at booking time clearly, (2) charging more than the posted fee, and (3) charging after a same-day cancellation that is allowed under the posted policy. Each becomes a consumer-protection complaint when the booking confirmation does not match the charge.
Why It Matters
State consumer-protection bureaus pursue patterns of small undisclosed charges aggressively because each affected guest is a potential complainant.
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Most liquor licenses do not transfer with the business.
In most FL jurisdictions, liquor licenses attach to the licensee, not the business entity. Selling the business does not automatically transfer the license; the buyer typically applies for a new license, which can take 60-180 days. Operating during the gap is illegal in most states and may not be insurable.
Why It Matters
Restaurant acquisitions that close before license transfer can leave the buyer dark on alcohol service for months — typically 30-50% of revenue at full-service venues.
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Two questions you can ask about a service animal — and the eight you cannot.
Under ADA, staff may ask only (1) "Is the animal required because of a disability?" and (2) "What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?" Anything beyond — proof of disability, proof of training, demonstration of the task — is a violation. The animal can be excluded only for actual disruption, not breed or perceived risk.
Why It Matters
ADA complaints in hospitality settings are among the easiest to substantiate because staff scripts often deviate from the two-question rule. Settlements include training requirements that exceed the cost of training upfront.
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DateJul 11, 2026
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