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popcornjack wrote:

chippewa wrote:

popcornjack wrote:If Margaritaville does take it over, they will not be able to offer any outdoor seating. They tried to install a "cafe district" on that block and an adjacent one where they would shut down Duval Street on those blocks to allow outdoor seating for the restaurants. It was shot down when other restaurants on the street threatened to sue because they weren't being offered the same opportunity.

Couldn't they remodel and open up some of that property and offer outdoor seating without affecting Duval Street traffic? Something like Fogarty's setup?

It's a historic two story building.

Here's a little history about it: http://www.explorekeywesthistory.com/DS ... l%202.html

That was interesting, thanks. I guess most of Duval might fall into the "historic" category.

If they have a good going out of business sale Jack can add personal shopper to his resume.

NYCPORT wrote:If they have a good going out of business sale Jack can add personal shopper to his resume.

I'm actually going down there today. 30% off everything. Hoping to find some cool glassware.

Its funny, but all the times i walked by it and went in i never knew the name. i always went down for my birthday (mid december) and would love their christmas window with the strangest holiday decorations. This year was christmas trolls?!?

FBF was always my go-to place for my annual KW Christmas ornament...even if I was there in mid-summer. Loved browsing and picking up a wedding gift or two. Rarely bought clothes there, but it was one of my favorite places to shop...there and the art coop.

Hoping like he** they don't open another Bath and Body Works, or a Botega Bag shop or some other upscale trap for the cruisers. Keep it unique, please.

popcornjack wrote:If Margaritaville does take it over, they will not be able to offer any outdoor seating. They tried to install a "cafe district" on that block and an adjacent one where they would shut down Duval Street on those blocks to allow outdoor seating for the restaurants. It was shot down when other restaurants on the street threatened to sue because they weren't being offered the same opportunity.

Well, if THAT ain't the squirts.

CindaBee wrote:FBF was always my go-to place for my annual KW Christmas ornament...even if I was there in mid-summer. Loved browsing and picking up a wedding gift or two. Rarely bought clothes there, but it was one of my favorite places to shop...

This is so sad to read. I loved that place when we lived down there. All our holiday gifts came from Freddie's.

popcornjack wrote:
It's a historic two story building.

Here's a little history about it: http://www.explorekeywesthistory.com/DS ... l%202.html

Jack, thanks a bunch for this link. Some interesting stories to find there!
So looking forward to spend a few more days there this year!

SwissParrotHeads wrote:

popcornjack wrote:
It's a historic two story building.

Here's a little history about it: http://www.explorekeywesthistory.com/DS ... l%202.html

Jack, thanks a bunch for this link. Some interesting stories to find there!
So looking forward to spend a few more days there this year!

LOVE the old photos...with the La Concha hotel too!

BahamaBreeze wrote:

SwissParrotHeads wrote:

popcornjack wrote:
It's a historic two story building.

Here's a little history about it: http://www.explorekeywesthistory.com/DS ... l%202.html

Jack, thanks a bunch for this link. Some interesting stories to find there!
So looking forward to spend a few more days there this year!

LOVE the old photos...with the La Concha hotel too!

Thanks for the link, some cool old pics there. I remember the Kress store back in the early 70's.

I was telling the family about this last night. We realized that we have never actually purchased anything from there but look forward to walking though every time we visit KW. Too bad we won't be able to take one more stroll through.

DQ

Last night I was told Margaritaville is expanding into the space as they already own the property.

maid memories wrote:Last night I was told Margaritaville is expanding into the space as they already own the property.

maid memories wrote:Last night I was told Margaritaville is expanding into the space as they already own the property.

Would be a natural "migration" for the Jimmy's empire............

seminoledq wrote:I was telling the family about this last night. We realized that we have never actually purchased anything from there but look forward to walking though every time we visit KW. Too bad we won't be able to take one more stroll through.

DQ

To (mis)quote the guy from mythbusters:

Well theres the problem right there.....