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Temporary alcohol waiver for Junction 311 Florida LLC, dba Florida Road Races, in partnership with the Run and Help Foundation, formally requests permission to serve beer in Fort De Soto Park on March 28, 2026.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the temporary alcohol waiver for Junction 311 Florida LLC, dba Florida Road Races in partnership with Run and Help Foundation, Inc. for the Shamrock Distance Classic.
• The beer will be donated by our local beer sponsor for numerous events held in Pinellas County, to the Run and Help Foundation, Inc. The beer will be given to the athletes and volunteers at no charge after the race’s conclusion near the finish line. We will request enough beer to serve our anticipated participants.
• The beer in cans will be kept iced in coolers and served to runners for consumption.
• The beer will be served by two adults, both of legal drinking age, under direction of Run and Help Foundation Inc. Anyone who even appears to be under the age of 21 will be required to show legal identification. No one will be served without proper ID proving their age to be 21 or older. Less than 5% of our athletes are under 21, however, strict guidelines will be maintained at all times.
• Beer will not be provided until 8:00 a.m. and will be cut off no later than 12:00 noon or when the last participants leave Ft. DeSoto Park, whichever comes first. There will be no access to any remaining beer after 12:00 noon.
• We will create a small compound within Ft. DeSoto Park, using snow fencing or barricades around an existing pavilion, restricting all beer consumption to be within this compound. We will position at least one volunteer at the entrance to ensure no beer leaves the compound. We will also post a sign at each exit, advising participants that no beer is permitted beyond the compound.
• Anyone trying to consume an excessive amount of beer will be denied, though this is unlikely to happen after a race early in the morning. However, it will be monitored closely by race officials and volunteers.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
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Summary:
The execution of this document will allow beer to be provided at the Shamrock Distance Classic on 3/28/2026 in accordance with the event coordinator’s guidelines as specified. The County Administrator’s approval of this document allows the Organizer to obtain the State of Florida’s temporary alcohol licenses for this event.
Background/Explanation:
The waiver process was established to allow events to receive a temporary waiver for the duration of the event.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign these waivers is granted under (Code Section 6-47(b)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Paul Cozzie, Director, Parks and Conservation Resources
Partners:
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Attachments:
Special Event Application
Alcohol Site Map
Alcohol Temporary Waiver
Request Details
COI Liquor Liability