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Tampa bars and nightclubs penalized for COVID-19 violations Aaron Mesmer reports TAMPA, Fla. - Five popular Tampa bars and nightclubs are appearing before City Council today after repeated COVID-19 ordinance violations, and at least two well-known bars have already been hit with suspensions. City attorneys say MacDintons Irish Pub, Club Prana, The Ritz Ybor, Club Skye and King Corona Cigars and Cafe have all been given plenty of opportunities to come into compliance with the city’s ordinance, but code enforcement officials have found they are still consistently in violation. "We're here ag...

Seminole Heights business owner takes new step to enforce wearing masks A Tampa Bay business owner’s frustration over a lack of mask-wearing has led him to post a new, very direct sign outside his Seminole Heights shop. and last updated 2021-02-24 23:16:05-05 TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay business owner’s frustration over a lack of mask-wearing has led him to post a new, very direct sign outside his Seminole Heights shop. “We want to keep our families safe in our community,” said Jesse Utterback, owner of Smoke Signals Smoke Shop. “We pride ourselves on being a com...

Tampa City Council holds more hearings to consider suspending alcohol licenses No liquor licenses suspended for now and last updated 2021-02-22 18:59:14-05 TAMPA, Fla. — Two Ybor City businesses went before Tampa City Council on Monday for hearings to consider suspending or revoking their alcohol licenses. Hearings were for Purple Heart Bar Lounge and Grill and 7th and Grove in Tampa, part of a citywide crackdown on reckless behavior, targeting repeat violators of the mask mandate. “It’s important to note that we’re here today as a last resort,” said Susan Johnson-Vel...

Tampa City Council members heard the cases of two more bars and nightclubs accused of repeatedly violating COVID-19 safety guidelines.

4 Ybor City bars may lose liquor license for allowing patrons to ignore mask mandate Elizabeth Fry reports YBOR CITY, Fla. - The city of Tampa has made it clear: Inside a business, you must wear a mask, except if you're actively eating or drinking. However, in Ybor City, they say not everyone is following the rules.  "We found that there are approximately 10 establishments that have ignored the warnings and ignored the first citation and ignored the second citation," said Gina Grimes, an attorney for the city of Tampa.  Monday morning, Purple Heart Bar Lounge and Grill, Seventh & Grove, The...