Miami’s South Beach can now party all night, after the banning on alcohol sales after 2 a.m. was temporarily halted.
Reports are that earlier this week a judge ruled that the last call for booze in parts of South Beach could be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.
This came after numerous attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints from city residents regarding nightclubs.
According to a representative for Story nightclub, a Miami-Dade County judge has temporarily blocked the intended prohibition, allowing Miami Beach nightclubs to serve alcohol until 5 a.m. during spring break.
Reports are that documents from Miami Dade County Court show that the business filed a motion on Wednesday to withhold enforcement of the city ordinance until after March 27, when spring break travel is at its busiest.
It is further reported that Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Reemberto Diaz approved the motion at a hearing on Wednesday.
This stopped the new city ordinance for at least 30 days before it takes effect, according to a spokesperson for the club.
According to the motion, lawyers for Story said the business will suffer significant and irreparable harm when the challenged ordinance takes effect.
In a statement, Sean Burstyn, attorney for Story Nightclub said that hundreds of hospitality workers depend on the club for their livelihoods, adding that enforcement of the ordinance meant unemployment for these people.
However, the statement said that Story remains in business and is confident that it will prevail in court.
