Pinellas County is already home to some very tasty beer, and on Tuesday the County Comission looked to build a more welcoming environment for craft breweries and tasting rooms:

On Tuesday, the County Commission voted to allow businesses zoned as “light manufacturing” to sell alcohol, a rule change that takes effect immediately. While there’s no telling if the move will inspire an influx of independent breweries, county officials are hopeful.

John Cuevas, the county’s zoning manager, said that in the last month he’s received more phone calls from interested brewers than ever before.

“The craft beer industry is picking up around here and our code is accommodating that,” he said.

via Tampa Bay Times