After nearly two dozen residents expressed unanimous opposition to a proposed liquor store in west Ocala, just like they did in 2021, city officials once again voted to deny the project.
Virwa, Inc.’s request for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor was denied by the Ocala City Council during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening.
Virwa, which does business as Spot on Liquors and is owned by Shoaib and Zarian Shikarporia, had been targeting a new location at 1500 W Silver Springs Boulevard, Units 1 and 2…