By ESTEVAN MEDRANO
Port Isabel-South Padre Press
press@portisabelsouthpadre.com
Representatives of local breweries, bars, liquor stores and retailers were invited to attend a comprehensive presentation on the liabilities facing persons and businesses certified to sell alcohol as the peak financial period for South Padre Island commences. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Annual Spring Break Retailers Meeting took place last Tuesday at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Several TABC representatives of the South Texas area, Audit and Investigation supervisors representing San Antonio and local code enforcement officials hosted the event.
The purpose of the annual meeting was to discuss public safety and the TABC presence on the Island conducting open compliance inspections.
“This year, I’m hoping for a very successful year,” said TABC Sergeant Michael Ramos. “We’re here to serve you. We’re employees of the State, and our goal is to have a safe Spring Break. We want all of these young men and young women who are going to be our future doctors and attorneys … to have a good time, but we also want them to go back to their school and continue on with their academics … It comes down to how we serve and the amount that we serve while their here in your bars and your restaurants.”
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