Florida announces 63 quota liquor licenses across 30 counties
DBPR's August 19 announcement confirms 63 quota licenses across 30 counties. Entries close September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT. Selection provides the right to apply for a license; it does not itself issue one.
Official DBPR announcement verified August 25, 2026
2026 quota licenses announced63licenses
Across 30 Florida counties; entry closes September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT.
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Court Decisions & Litigation
Florida court addresses property rights in St. Johns County quota liquor license dispute
In findings following a non-jury trial, the Seventh Judicial Circuit addressed the distinction between the property interest and use rights in a Florida quota liquor license, specific performance, lis pendens, and a later purchaser's knowledge of the pending litigation.
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Beverage Law & Restaurant Operations
Florida's permanent cocktails-to-go law and today's compliance rules
FLLM connects the COVID-era emergency order and 2021 SB 148 to the current rules for qualifying 4COP quota and special food service restaurants, including the updated SFS size and seating thresholds.
Eleventh Circuit clears the way for enforcement of Florida's adult live performance law
The en banc Eleventh Circuit vacated the preliminary injunction in HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Griffin. FLLM explains the continuing litigation and the law's potential liquor-license penalties.
Orlando's special food service liquor-license zones explained
FLLM dates and connects the 2018 and 2021 Orlando local acts that created special-license paths for qualifying smaller restaurants in designated districts.
Florida's 2COP beer-and-wine license offers statewide access without a county quota
A Tallahassee Democrat opinion highlighted the 2COP framework as an innovation tool. FLLM separates the commentary from the current licensing rules verified through Florida DBPR.
Florida announces 63 quota liquor licenses across 30 counties
DBPR's 2026 quota drawing entry period offers 63 licenses across 30 counties. Entries close September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT, and selection gives an entrant the right to apply rather than an issued license.
Florida DBPR reports that the public drawing for the 2025 quota alcoholic beverage license entry period was held May 6, 2026, covering counties across the state.
Online account requirement for ABT licensees and applicants
DBPR says Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licensees, permit holders and applicants must create and maintain an account in the Division's online system.
Track active and inactive Florida quota license lists
DBPR publishes downloadable active and inactive quota-license listings that can help owners, buyers and market participants follow statewide license status data.
Florida's alcohol licensing reform opened the door to more small restaurants
The University of Miami Business Law Review examined Florida's 2023 special food service licensing reform, which lowered the size and seating thresholds for qualifying restaurants while retaining the 51% food and nonalcoholic beverage revenue requirement.
Burger King's Whopper Bar wins Florida alcohol license after 14 years
Greenspoon Marder reported that Florida DABT closed a long-running tied-house licensing dispute and granted the Miami Beach Whopper Bar a 2COP license subject to a consent-order restriction.
Gov. DeSantis signs law making it easier for some restaurants to get liquor licenses
First Coast News covered Florida's restaurant-licensing reform that lowered the special food service size and seating thresholds for qualifying restaurants while preserving the food-sales requirement.
DeSantis seeks to revoke alcohol license for Miami Hyatt over drag event
CBS News reported that Florida regulators moved to revoke the Hyatt Regency Miami liquor license after a December event. Hyatt said the license remained valid while it addressed the administrative complaint.
Florida wine retailer loses challenge to Missouri liquor licensing rules
Courthouse News Service reported that the Eighth Circuit rejected a Florida wine retailer's challenge to Missouri liquor-license residency and physical-presence rules.
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Historical Case · February 3, 2023
Officials moved to suspend Orlando venue's liquor license after 2022 event
WKMG News 6 / ClickOrlando reported in February 2023 that Florida officials moved to suspend an Orlando performing arts venue's liquor license after a December 2022 event. This item is retained as historical enforcement context and is not a current 2026 development.
Bar owners urge state regulator for relief on liquor-license renewals
WKMG News 6 / ClickOrlando reported on bars and breweries seeking relief from liquor-license renewal burdens while COVID-19 operating restrictions kept many businesses closed or restricted. The publisher video plays directly inside FLLM.
