Fort Lauderdale city officials are considering a plan to roll back bar closing times in the downtown entertainment area, a move that local business owners warn could severely impact their livelihoods.
Under the proposal, closing times along Himmarshee Street would shift from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekdays and from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m. on weekends.
Ian Lowe, owner of Original Fat Cats Bar, said late-night patrons—including hospital employees, night-shift workers, and hospitality staff—make up a major portion of his business…