THOMASVILLE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Thomasville City Council approved to amend a previous alcoholic beverage ordinance, allowing for the consumption of alcoholic beverages within Thomasville’s entertainment district.
The ordinance takes effect Wednesday, Oct. 1 and allows alcoholic consumption in the district from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Businesses in the entertainment district can soon sell alcohol to those dining outside and customers can also take their drinks outside the store.
Beverages must be purchased from a licensed location within the entertainment district, be served in a clear plastic cup, no larger than 16 ounces, and have an identifying logo from the location the drink was purchased.
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Co-owner of Tvelo Brewing Co. Maurice Jackson said it’s been difficult saying no to customers.
“There were some restrictions and one of them being alcohol leaving the property and you just hate to tell the customer no of any kind,” the local said.
“There are a lot of shops around here that we call friends that sell clothing apparel, and are wishing more foot traffic would come about, so I think even those in this area that again don’t sell alcoholic beverages will benefit because there’s just more people roaming around downtown and looking for a place to spend some dollars,” Jackson said.
However, alcoholic consumption is not allowed on properties like a church, daycare, school or in a private parking lot within the district.
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