Florida Takes Aim at Underage Drinking on St. Patrick's Day

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 15, 2012 - 9:56am

The state of Florida will be cracking down on underage drinking on St. Patricks Day.

The state Department of Business and Professional Regulation revealed on Thursday that the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will be visiting bars on Saturday in college towns like Gainesville and Tallahassee, as well as Jacksonville, and at locations inBroward, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Orange and St. Lucie counties.

Keeping alcohol out of the hands of the underaged is something we take very seriously, said BBPR Secretary Ken Lawson on Thursday. ABT agents are vital to ensuring local communities are kept safe so that everyone may enjoy the holiday.

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