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Flyers grounds itself

Posted in Everything changes, tagged , , , on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

A long-standing business on Whidbey Island is calling it a day.

Flyer’s Restaurant and Brewery, which sits on State Route 20 in Oak Harbor, announced its closure Wednesday on social media.

The statement from management:

 

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Flyers Restaurant and Brewery has made the very difficult decision to cease operating permanently.

We want to thank our countless guests and all of the great employees we have had here over the years; your support helped us bring award winning food, beer and service for nearly two decades here in Oak Harbor.

We genuinely appreciate all of you and know that without this continued support, none of this would have been possible.

On behalf of Jason and the Tritt family, I want to say thank you for everything!

We wish you all Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Tony Savoy
Owner/Brewer

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Waterfront art biz closing

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on August 6, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville’s waterfront is losing a business in the next few weeks.

Meet Market, described by its owners as “a space to inspire creativity and build bridges of collaboration,” is closing at the end of August.

Located at 7 NW Front Street, the business, which launched in 2022, was many things in one — an art supply store, public studio, and community center.

In addition to running the business, owners Andrew Ziehl and Cade Roach have been heavily involved with the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Board of Directors and Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

Meet Market, which has hosted live music events and numerous classes and workshops, was a driving force behind Coupeville’s first Pride Festival weekend.

The owners announced the closing in a post on Instagram:

It’s with a heavy heart that we’re here to say August will be our last month open on Front Street.

Unfortunately, even with the new ideas we implemented earlier this year for how to make our space and idea more financially sustainable, it just isn’t possible with the operating costs on Front Street.

We’re endlessly thankful for the two and a half years that we had in this incredibly magical spot and the relationships we built there.

The community that showed up – your love, openness, time, donations, and art – truly transformed Whidbey Island.

We still believe in this important mission to make art accessible to all, in a safe and affirming space.

Maybe one day we’ll be able to secure a new home for Meet Market.

Until then, we’ll still be putting on the Coupeville Pride Festival every June.

Everything in the shop is now 30% off until we close, and all of the supplies on the studio side are FREE to whoever wants them.

Please help us give them a good home, or better yet, pass them on to a young artist.

We love y’all. Keeping showing up for each other, especially our youth who need it most.

❤️ Cade and Andrew

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Forgotten Treasures closes doors

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on August 5, 2024| Leave a Comment »

There were DVDs inside. And they were $1 a pop.

Coupeville’s go-to spot for $1 DVDs is no more.

Forgotten Treasures, which sold a bit of everything, from records to furniture to Star Wars and Barbie collectibles and much more, has closed.

There is a newly installed “for lease” sign out in front of the building at 40 N. Main as of Monday morning.

On their Facebook page, store owners posted the following:

Matt and I had to make the hard decision after five years to close the Forgotten Treasures doors for good yesterday.

Unfortunately, with the increasing cost and the slowing in sales our numbers were just not adding up.

We have really enjoyed getting to know all of our customers and community.

And have appreciated all the support to us and our business all these years.

Thank you!

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Arrivederci to Ciao

Posted in Business profiles, tagged , , , , on April 15, 2024| 4 Comments »

A Coupeville foodie institution is no more.

Ciao, which has served up Italian treats for 13 years on North Main Street, closed for good Saturday.

It occupied the building which formerly housed The County Deli.

Ciao owner Mark Laska released the following statement on Facebook Monday:

 

Thirteen years ago, we said Ciao, opened our doors, and were named Best New Business.

We welcomed an incredible community to dine and shine. We have celebrated you as you have celebrated us!

From birthdays, weddings, retirements, graduations, wakes, car shows, re-enlistment ceremonies, “Irish” funerals, Tango Tuesdays, and Carnavale to movie nights, wine-pairing dinners, proms, date nights, class reunions, First Thursdays, and magical music, we’ve done it all — together!

We have created so much beauty together and will cherish those glorious moments of togetherness.

On April 13th (our thirteenth anniversary), we said Ciao again.

But this time, it is goodbye with a hearty helping of grazie!

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Harada Physical Therapy closing Coupeville clinic

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on January 31, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Erick Harada and parents Steve and Kathy, part of a family which has given much to Whidbey.

One of the most prominent storefronts in Coupeville is hitting the open market.

After a successful run in what will always be “the Videoville building” to me, Harada Physical Therapy is pulling up stakes in Cow Town, while moving its clientele to its Oak Harbor location.

The Coupeville storefront in question is at 101 S. Main, right across from the elementary school.

In a letter to his clients, owner Erick Harada had the following to say:

 

As some of you may have heard, we will not be renewing our lease for the Coupeville clinic.

It has been a great 9+ year run in a town that holds a special place in my heart.

However, the ever-changing landscape of physical therapy that includes a nationwide shortage of physical therapists and insurance challenges have made it difficult to keep this location open.

We have started the transition of combining our staff into our Oak Harbor location where we hope to continue serving our Coupeville clientele.

For the time being, we will continue to operate under limited hours in Coupeville until our lease has run its course.

As a business owner, I am constantly balancing the economics of running a successful business, fairly compensating my employees, and being able to help as many members of the Whidbey community as possible.

I thank every one of you who have supported Harada Physical Therapy over the past 20+ years and appreciate your understanding while we continue to evolve and grow.

Your support allows us to do what we love best, which is helping others to live their lives to the fullest.

Thank you for trusting us with your health and we look forward to another great year on Whidbey.

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