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Tampa City Council Puts Squeeze On The Lime's Request

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By KATHY STEELE | The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 26, 2008

TAMPA - The Tampa City Council today denied a request from the owners of The Lime restaurant to stay open later.

In a 6-1 vote, the council sided with neighbors who said extended hours would increase noise, parking problems and litter and encourage a late-night bar scene on South Howard Avenue.

The Lime's owners said many sports events don't end until after midnight and more people eat dinner later. Their request included staying open until 2 a.m. on some nights.

Councilman Joseph Caetano suggested a one-year conditional license with the restaurant, 915 S. Howard Ave., closing at 1:30 a.m.

But Councilman John Dingfelder said more than 30 e-mails against later hours were sent by residents, many living in nearby Parkland Estates. The restaurant seems to be thriving with the hours it has, he said.

Reporter Kathy Steele can be reached at (813) 259-7652 or ksteele@tampatrib.com.

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