Economist: Miami Beach Would Lose $227 Million If Liquor Sales Stop At 2 A.M.

CBS Miami

October 15, 2021

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Nearly $227 million in liquor sales, an economist predicts that’s how much the City of Miami Beach will lose every year if bars and clubs begin closing at 2 a.m.

City leaders are pushing for the rollback, hoping it is a solution to the crime surrounding the late-night party scene.

People living on the beach want to see less crime, but they worry closing bars early might not resolve the underlying issue.

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