The Ocala City Council has cleared the way for a new Walmart Neighborhood Market in southeast Ocala to sell beer, wine, and liquor when it opens in the coming weeks.
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, council members voted to approve a request from Wal-Mart Stores East, LP for a location permit allowing alcohol sales at the new store, which is located at 3535 SE Maricamp Road.
The approval grants the retailer a “State 3PS” alcohol permit, which authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for off-premises consumption.
According to the permit application, the store plans to sell alcohol between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m., Monday through Sunday, subject to city ordinances that limit Sunday sales hours…