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Salty’s and Thunderbird Sell, Gulfport Nutrition Gets Official, McDonald’s Reopens For the past eight years, familiar face J.P. Brewer has run Salty’s Bar, a downtown Gulfport staple. Sunday, July 11 was Brewer’s last day aboard the ship after selling the business at 5413 Shore Blvd. S. “The day that I saw [the former bar] ‘On the Rocks’ for the first time, it was my vision to purchase it, remodel it and give it a ‘neighborhood, laid back vibe,’ where everyone is welcome and comfortable. I can pass the torch knowing my goal has been accomplished,” Brewer posted to the bar’s Facebook page on July 8. For locals, however, not much will change, according to Brewer. “The staff will stay in place, the events and bands will also remain on the schedule,” Brewer wrote. “I do believe in my heart, the new owner, and his general manager, have Salty’s Bar along with this community in their best interest, and will continue to make it one of the best bars around!” The bar has become a local hot spot, recently hosting portions of Gulfport’s First Annual Pride this year. Brewer says she will continue to live in Gulfport and run Salty’s Sandwich Bar, nearby at 3121 Beach Blvd. S.
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By Abby Baker
Surfs Up? The future of the Thunderbird Resort is unclear after the iconic 50-year-old retro hotel on Treasure Island’s waterfront sold for $25.5 million in June. That multimillion-dollar price tag does not include the price of the business. According to the Pinellas County deed, the original owners of the resort were a Tampa family group headed by David King. The buyer is Hollywood, Florida-based Thunderbird TI Holdings
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