"According to Miami New Times: Jimbo's daughter Gail Araujo, who has power of attorney over her 85-year-old dad's estate, claims the place has been operating on generators since the city shut off power two years ago. She tells the TV station high gas prices has made it impossible to stay open. She says once the remaining supplies run out, Jimbo's will close." (Jimbo is
not dead even though it sounds that way.) The family told me that Permits/licenses that Jimbo has in his/his wife's name will run out the end of March and they are not renewing them. My nephew married Jimbo's Granddaughter - so I am extended family by marriage.
Blogger Stephanie Kienzle tells me that the
Swerdlow plan for Biscayne Landing/Munisport that I reported on March 8th was rejected by the North Miami Council: "North Miami City Council voted NO to Swerdlow. Blynn was the lone supporter, Steril didn't vote."
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Personally, I think Jimbo's has run its course. As quirky and off-beat as it is/was, sadly, the deterioration over the years has led to the demise of a landmark. Last time I was there it was so disgusting, I didn't even stay for a bottle of beer. Walking around I was hit up by two dudes panhandling.
The Sierra Club is sponsoring a coastal cleanup this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Virginia Key just down the road from Jimbo's. Maybe people could come out for the event, then drop by Jimbo's for a farewell beer. Or encouragement to keep it open.
Jimbo's family submitted a letter to the city of Miami vacating the Virginia Key site at the end of the month.
Jimbo's is a dump. So typical the City of Miami allows it to stay open and then harasses normal hard working people.
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