New Lexington Two Keys location has no city-issued permits. Did work begin anyway?

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Lexington city officials and neighbors of a new location of the storied Two Keys Tavern are at odds over plans for the new South Upper Street location to host live music and whether it has the appropriate signoffs from the city.

Carlo Vaccarezza, the owner of the former Pollo Azul at 503. S. Upper St., said in late February he was teaming up with Seth Bennett to relaunch Two Keys Tavern at 503 S. Upper St. Vaccarezza said the plans for the relaunched bar, which has been a University of Kentucky mainstay for more than 66 years, include a new outdoor patio and live music…

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