Following a marathon meeting Tuesday, Kissimmee leaders voted to create special permits for businesses that want to sell alcohol after midnight, similar to a move initiated by the City of Orlando last year.
The $250-per-year permits would affect approximately 12 businesses, leaders noted, but the debate proved contentious. Business owners complained about a power grab by the city as they filed out of the meeting.
“Closing my business at 12 o’clock, at midnight, I won’t be able to make it,” one woman said. “I won’t be able to accomplish that dream.”
A related discussion to…..