State Issued Liquor License for Rickenbacker Spot
The 4COP license remains valid through March 31, 2027, for the operator at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco issued a 4COP liquor license on December 20, 2023, for an entity tied to a restaurant at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway. The license is held by Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC.
Why it matters
The license confirms the regulatory path for alcohol service at this waterfront location. The status of the holding company remains a point of interest for state regulators and potential observers.
The 4COP license was issued on December 20, 2023, and remains active through March 31, 2027. Meanwhile, the parent company Gramps Rickenbacker LLC owes $530 in outstanding annual taxes.
The players
Adam Gersten
He is the authorized member who signed the amendment for the operating company.
Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC
This is the Florida company that holds the state-issued liquor license.
Gramps Rickenbacker LLC
This Delaware-based entity acts as the sole member of the licensed operator.
The details
Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC was established in November 2023, with Gramps Rickenbacker LLC listed as the sole member holding 100% interest. While Adam Gersten serves as an authorized member, state records indicate the parent company entered a Cease Good Standing status as of June 1, 2026. The license enables service at the Rickenbacker Causeway location under state regulations.
Timeline
November 14, 2023: Articles of Organization filed for Gramps By the Sea Pop.
December 18, 2023: Adam Gersten removed Aabad Melwani from the company and the parent LLC formed in Delaware.
December 20, 2023: The state issued a 4COP quota liquor license.
June 1, 2026: Gramps Rickenbacker LLC entered Cease Good Standing status.
March 31, 2027: The current state liquor license is set to expire.
Beyond the 305
The issuance of this permit follows the standard framework of the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco 4COP quota license regulations. This process reflects the ongoing state-mandated oversight for full-liquor service permits in our county.
Residents and visitors to the Rickenbacker Causeway should note that the establishment operates under a state-regulated liquor license valid through March 2027. Any updates regarding the standing of the parent company could affect the regulatory status of the location.
The takeaway
The license remains valid for the Rickenbacker location, though the parent company is currently flagged for a tax debt. Keep an eye on the Florida Department of State records if you are following the business's regulatory filings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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