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🌱 Why Johnsons’ founder now regrets selling his Wilton Manors strip club

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Johnsons' founder now regrets selling his Wilton Manors strip club

Also on today's calendar: Island City Stage presents the Tony Award-winning Play Eureka Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 95, low: 79.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Johnsons Owner Matt Colunga Speaks Out (outsfl.com) — Wilton Manors readers learn that Johnsons' founder, Matt Colunga, says his sale of the local strip club to Pride Holdings Group led to broken promises, bounced paychecks, and unpaid bills. He describes financial distress across the company's venues, worries about lingering liability in his name, and says he's now seeking accountability and a fresh start.
   

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