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Restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks: health permits, alcohol licensing, outdoor dining, delivery rules, food-truck zones — tracked continuously in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CouncilRadar reads every published agenda so you hear about proposals before the council votes.

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City Commission Regular Meeting · Oct 20, 2026
TwinsPlace LLC and Blue Jean Blues will be permitted to operate Friday outdoor street dining, requiring a road closure for the event.
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City Commission Regular Meeting · Oct 20, 2026
Restaurants, bars, and other licensed establishments could receive extended hour permits, changing their operating hours under the new district and overlay rules.
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City Commission Regular Meeting · Oct 20, 2026
The ordinance would decertify the special entertainment overlay district, altering zoning rules for bars, nightclubs and similar venues in the area and significantly changing how they can operate.
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City Commission Regular Meeting · Oct 20, 2026
Restaurants, bars, cafes and other alcohol‑serving establishments would face higher civil penalties for alcoholic beverage violations.
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