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All-Around the Beverage Underground Spill Update: Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast Has Less Than 1% Chance of Oil on Beaches in Latest NOAA Forecast

From Tampa Bay to Beyond Marco Island is the Best Bet and Best Deal for Florida Visitors.

While the BP Oil Disaster continues to affect the entire economy of the hospitality and tourism business from Louisiana to the Florida Keys the forecast for Southwest Florida indicates that it may be the safest place in Florida to vacation and convention in the entire State.

SUMMER SLAM: More Restaurants Abruptly Shut Down in Southwest Florida

The Grillroom’ in Coconut Point Mall ‘and Uno Chicago Grill in Naples both closed their doors this week leaving employees in the dark and without jobs heading into the long hot summer. There was no indication that either restaurant was closing

G. David Howard Celebrates 35 Years of Comedy at Pewter Mug with 2 shows in Naples Monday May 3

CHIVAS REGAL BRINGS GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS’ “FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE” TO THE PEWTER MUG. LATE H.I.P. SHOW!
G. David Howard returns to Naples for two shows on Monday May 3 and the restored restaurant landmark the Pewter Mug. Chivas Regal Scotch and The Beverage Underground will sponsor two shows, including a late night H. I. P. Show (Hospitality Industry Professionals) for friends of our business. Tickets are just $10 for each show and reservations with tickets and two menus will be offered at both shows.

AC DC TRIBUTE PARTY ROCKS NAPLES WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18

The SVEDKA Rock of the Ages Tribute Concert Tour rocks Vision Nightclub in Naples this Wednesday November 18 as we’ll be ‘Back in Black’ for a night of classic rock. The newly remodeled Vision will be the destination for a mid-week party to remember with AC/DC classics played back to back for a two-hour show performed by the best touring tribute known as “Highway to Hell”. Tickets will be available at the door and the $20 cover includes $4 Svedka cocktails all night and a Kill the Keg Party that starts at 6 PM.

TRIBUTE: Elizabeth Keller Founder-Owner & ‘First Lady’ of Naples’ Legendary Witches Brew

Mrs. Elizabeth Boyette Keller founder, owner and the heart and soul of the Naples iconic Witches Brew Restaurant, Lounge and Package store passed away Saturday July 10, 2009. ‘Betty’ was in her seventies…and she is undeniably ‘The First Lady’ of Restaurant Ownership in Southwest Florida. The Witches Brew was a Naples’ landmark for 43 years before closing on May 1, 2004 and Betty Keller and The Witches Brew launched the careers of some of the area’s most successful restaurant owners, chefs, managers, entertainers, bartenders and servers past and present.

Ruth’s Chris and Blu Sushi Pull the Plug in Naples

VOLATILE MARKET, CRIPPLING LEASES CRUSH TWO MORE AREA FAVORITES

Ruth’s Chris Steak House stay at the Coastland Mall lasted just over two years as they closed their doors on Saturday May 23, 2009, and a week later Blu Sushi closed their Naples location after five years of struggle on Third Street South. Crippling rents, a below average season and rising costs of operation have effected the industry throughout Southwest Florida, but even though the latest casualties are well known names, neither locations demise came as a big surprise.

Pazzo! has been successful with a great new look and menu that gives you so many affordable options to enjoy excellent and authentic Italian comfort food. Plenty of app sized items, perfect for grazing over a drink on a night off or after a shift.