KISSIMMEE, Fla. — 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 adjust the city’s noise ordinance to crack down on businesses and homeowners blasting music after midnight was tabled for two weeks after confusion erupted about what was being enacted.
In a third contentious vote, leaders approved Skyview to develop a property in Toho Square over the opposition of hotel union workers, who urged commissioners to accept a bid by Hyatt instead.
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