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Tampa City Council gives preliminary approval for wet zoning for Cigar City Brewing listen

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Tags: Cigar City Brewing, Lincoln Gardens, Joe Redner, Beer, local businesses, jobs, Tampa City Council

Tampa’s Joe Redner infamously made his mark in the adult entertainment business on Dale Mabry. Two years ago Redner’s son Joey took his passion for hand-made artisan beer and built award-winning Cigar City Brewing on Spruce Street at the Redner complex. Joey’s application to add a tasting room on site brought out strong neighborhood resistance.

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