‘We care about our people’: Paxon Liquor and Lounge manager disputes neighbors’ noise complaints

The manager of Paxon Liquor and Lounge said people gathering near the business and playing loud music are not necessarily its customers, as neighbors complain about late-night noise and cars parking in their yards.The manager invited News4JAX to see the area on a weekend. The lounge’s parking lot was full, and several cars were parked across the street at a gas station with loud music playing. At one point, a television appeared to be playing a video in the back of an open trunk.The manager, who was not available for an on-camera interview, sent a video explaining her perspective.“We care about our neighborhood…we care about our people,” she said.In a full statement, the manager said: “We understand our neighbors’ concerns and share their desire for a safe, peaceful neighborhood. People gathering near Paxon Liquor and Lounge should not automatically be identified as our customers. We welcome communication with neighbors and local authorities to better understand and address these conce