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Trooper Island selling raffle tickets for 2023 GMC pickup (WHOP)

Kentucky State Police are selling raffle tickets for a new truck to raise money for their Trooper Island progr...

Tickets are $10 each and are available on the Trooper Island website or any KSP post throughout the state. Officials say last year, Trooper Island Camp set a new record by selling all 35,000 tickets for the 2022 GMC Sierra raffle truck. “Every year, our raffle sales increase and it would not be possible without the generosity of our supporters.”

Here's why Merritt Island Dairy Queen will close Feb. 5 after 58 years (Florida Today)

Mike and Deb Gentile, the owners of Dairy Queen on Merritt Island, told their staff Monday night that they would be closing the restaurant on Feb. 5, bringing ...

The Dairy Queen brand includes more than 7,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada and more than 20 other countries. Karen and Michael Aument and three of their grandsons were among the first at the walk-up window Friday. "We've had our oldest grandchild in a car seat on one of these tables." The Gentiles have become like family. They were treating three of their grandsons to cones and sundaes. But the latest directive, she said, was to install an electronic system for taking orders and payment that would be compatible with smart phone apps and food delivery services. "We're not going to rule anything out," she said. The restaurant had been open less than 30 minutes and already cars circled the parking lot and many of the tables out front were full. They have a one-year non-compete agreement with Dairy Queen. They hadn't planned to close, Gentile said, but for the past 10 years, corporate mandates have increased. 5, bringing an end to almost six decades of cool treats and happy memories. The fast-food franchise, which got its start in Joliet, Illinois, in 1940, opened at 265 N.

Fishers Island Lemonade enters Vermont's ready-to-drink market ... (Vermont Biz)

America's Craft Lemonade Canned Cocktail Partners With Farrell Distributing as Vermont Opens Up Distribution of Spirits-Based RTDs.

All-natural ingredients, premium vodka and barrel-aged whiskey are the base for the full-flavor family of craft lemonade cocktails, which now includes Fishers Island Lemonade Original (9% ABV), Fishers Spiked Tea (7% ABV), Fishers Pink Flamingo (7% ABV), Fishers Fizz (5% ABV) and Fishers Island Spirit Pops (7% ABV). The recipe for the original Fishers Island Lemonade was inspired by the signature house cocktail, the “Fishers,” served at The Pequot Inn which Bronya’s family owned and operated on Fishers Island, New York. Launched in 2014 by female-founder Bronya Shillo, Fishers Island Lemonade is inspired by the signature house cocktail, the “Fishers,” served for decades at The Pequot Inn, which Bronya’s family owned and operated on Fishers Island, NY. [Fishers Island Lemonade(link is external)](https://filemonade.com/), America’s craft lemonade canned cocktail, has partnered with [Farrell Distributing(link is external)](https://www.farrelldistributing.com/) in Vermont, in response to the state easing restrictions around spirits-based beverages. The complete Fishers Island Lemonade portfolio is gluten-free and available direct-to-consumer across the United States and on Drizly in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It was there, that while working as a bartender, Bronya had the visionary idea to package the Fishers Island Lemonade cocktail in a can, allowing fans to take the delicious and distinctly flavorful cocktail with them to best enjoy in their happy place, wherever that may be. Fishers Island Lemonade is recognized as America’s Craft Lemonade Canned Cocktail, winning dozens of awards including the 2021 Shanken Hot Prospects Award for a third year in a row, a testament to its one-of-a-kind taste profile and commitment to quality ingredients. “When I started Fishers Island Lemonade nearly a decade ago, it was a challenge to navigate distribution, with a lot of gray area around where spirits-based canned cocktails fit within laws state-by-state,” said Bronya Shillo, founder and CEO of Fishers Island Lemonade. For more information on Fishers Island Lemonade, please visit “We’ve seen firsthand how eager consumers are to try RTD beverages, especially those made with premium spirits like Fishers Island Lemonade,” said Mark Moore, Portfolio Director of Farrell Distributing. Spirit-based RTDs are growing tremendously and have become the #1 fastest growing segment of all alcohol beverages. Fishers Island Lemonade Original (9% ABV), Spiked Tea (7% ABV), Pink Flamingo (7% ABV) are line priced with an SRP of $15.99 for a 4-pack of cans, Fishers Fizz (5% ABV) has an SRP of $12.99 for a 4-pack of cans, the Variety 8-pack has an SRP of $27.99.

The condo king of Miami bets his new Fisher Island luxury project ... (CNBC)

Jorge Perez and his Related Group are behind the 10-story, 50-unit Fisher Island project that boasts a sell-out price of $1.2 billion.

The last condo that sold on the island last year went for $40 million, according to a representative of Related Group. He also noted that instant admission to the golf club for residents is a huge draw. "That throws out a lot of conventional wisdom on pricing." Jorge Perez, also known as "the condo king of Miami," and his Related Group are behind the 10-story, 50-unit project that boasts a sell-out price of $1.2 billion. "Of course, it bothers me. "Almost 30% of the units are spoken for," said Perez. Nevertheless, should the market slow down a little bit, we're in a fortunate position." A private beach," said Herzberg. It is the last plot of land available for development and an unlikely bet on luxury real estate at a time when the housing market appears to be in freefall. That appears to be echoing all over the city. "We'll continue to have this domestic demand for tax reasons, but at some point political instability or a weaker dollar will pull [international] people in." The project includes a $90 million, 15,000 square foot penthouse and a $55 million ground-floor villa with a half-acre backyard.

Dairy Queen in Merritt Island to close after 58 years (WOGX)

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - A Brevard County ice cream shop staple is closing its doors. The Dairy Queen off Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island has been open ...