Alcohol permits for venues in Ybor, West Tampa and South Tampa
Summary
Five businesses — two small venues with package sales, two on-premises-only venues and one restaurant — moved one step closer to serving liquor, with final Council votes due October 15.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The five applicant businesses and their patrons.
Nearby residents raised concerns about noise and late-night activity at the Ybor Gateway and Palma Ceia locations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Evening — September 24, 2026
Five businesses — two small venues with package sales, two on-premises-only venues and one restaurant — moved one step closer to serving liquor, with final Council votes due October 15.
Council Evening — June 25, 2026
Three liquor permits passed first reading — with conditions like fixed hours and no single-use bar in Barrio Market — while the Palma Ceia permit was pushed to September.
Related development
AB2-26-10 — 6203 North Florida Avenue
The venue can legally sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-site and package consumption.
AB2-26-03 Palma Ceia Special Use 2 (Small Venue)
No decision yet; neighbors' support/opposition correspondence was filed and the debate resumes in September.
AB2-26-09 Ray Charles Blvd Special Use 2 (Large Venue)
Enables larger events and sales at the Ray Charles Blvd venue.
AB2-26-14 KS Ybor Gateway East 2 Special Use 2 (Large Venue)
Supports a large Ybor entertainment/market destination while limiting standalone bar use in one space.
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