Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSURFSIDE BEACH (WMBF) - A popular Surfside Beach restaurant is back open Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar announced that its Surfside Beach location reopened Monday The restaurant off Highway 17 Business has been closed since a fire earlier this year. Crews with the Surfside Beach Fire Department and Horry County Fire Rescue responded around midnight on Jan Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar thanked the firefighters for their response to the fire and the community for the support Florida lawmakers have sent the governor a measure aimed at providing relief for tens of thousands of condominium owners struggling with rising costs in aging buildings A law passed shortly after 98 people died in the 2021 collapse of a residential tower in the town of Surfside placed strict new requirements on condominium associations The law requires condo associations in buildings older than 30 years to conduct regular structural integrity inspections and to fully fund reserves for needed repairs Many condo associations missed the first deadline to comply with the law in December. In some older buildings, condo owners are being asked to pay steep special assessments that threaten to force some people out of their homes The restrictions have helped slow condo sales statewide Hearing the outcry from condo owners across the state In response, Florida's House and Senate advanced different bills and, this week, finally agreed on a compromise measure. The bill, which now goes to governor for a signature pushes back the deadline for completing a structural integrity inspection and allows condo associations a two-year grace period in fully funding reserves It also allows condo associations that receive approval from a majority of members to secure loans and lines of credit to fund repairs The sponsor of the bill in Florida's House "We have tried to reach that delicate balance between the safety of our constituents as well as understanding the incredible financial impact that sometimes these particular bills that we passed have." Florida's legislature passed a law to address the structural integrity of aging condo buildings in 2022 and amended it a year later Before the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Building in Surfside the condo association had delayed some $15 million in repairs needed to address that building's structural damage Lawmakers said that the condo safety measures may need more attention in upcoming sessions "I'm sure we will have to come back and do more work." Become an NPR sponsor Showers early with isolated thunderstorms arriving overnight Learning history was a day at the beach Saturday as guests turned out for the Treaty of Velasco Reenactment in Surfside Beach treaty signings that brought Texas independence from Mexico with musket and cannon firings lessons from historians and other activities Ralph Hooting and Michael Bailey fire the salute Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach invited people to go stand behind the ribbon after grabbing scissors Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach People gathered behind the ribbon for the official ribbon-cutting Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco held at Surfside Beach Reenactors who were part of the treaty-signing ceremony bow as the Rev JC Dorman fives the prayer Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach signs the treaty with the assistance of Ray Beall on Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach holds up the signed treaty for everyone to see Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach witnesses Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach portraying Interim Texas President David G narrates the events that took place during the original 1836 treaty signing Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach The crowd cheers proudly that they are Texans at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco Saturday afternoon at Surfside Beach Ralph Hooting and Michael Bailey prepare to fire the salute Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach sign the Treaty of Velasco on Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach Reenactors portraying signers of the Treaty of Velasco gather around the signed treaty Saturday afternoon at the reenactment at Surfside Beach members of the Sidney Sherman Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas of Galveston pose for a photo Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco singing at Surfside Beach sit and visit Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach plays Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach dressed in period clothing that they each made pose in their booth Saturday afternoon at the reenactment of the Treaty of Velasco at Surfside Beach Would you like to receive our daily headlines? Signup today Get the latest local and national sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning Receive updates on the latest issue of The Facts Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account 2025) Among the 104 articles on this year’s Town Meeting warrant several stand out for their potential impact and public interest — from a citizen petition to take the Surfside Crossing site by eminent domain e-bike speeds and affordable housing funds There is even a vote on Town Meeting itself A non-binding “sense of the meeting” question will see if voters want the Town Council Study Committee to begin drafting a charter revision that would change Nantucket’s form of government from town meeting to town council composed of nine elected members That charter revision would then need to be voted on at a later town meeting Meghan Perry has submitted a citizen article that would give the town the authority to take the Surfside Crossing property by eminent domain and use it as a “collaborative community property.” The site could potentially serve as the new location for Our Island Home a town-developed affordable housing facility The 13.5-acre parcel off South Shore Road has already been cleared by developers in preparation for the proposed construction of 156 condominium units a quarter of which would be designated affordable under state guidelines the project remains in legal and regulatory limbo following its denial by the Zoning Board of Appeals Developers Jamie Feeley and Josh Posner are now appealing that decision before the state’s Housing Appeals Committee Town counsel John Giorgio noted that the article would only authorize the Select Board to take the property; Town Meeting itself cannot require the board to do so He also cautioned that there are significant legal risks associated with the proposed taking Often citizen articles that force action from the Select Board or town are deemed non-binding meaning that they are not required to be acted on even if they pass But the votes can be a strong indication to elected officials about what the voting public wants them to do a general bylaw proposed by the Select Board would update the town’s rental car regulations in response to the rise of peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms such as Turo The bylaw would classify individuals renting out their vehicles through such apps as rental agencies requiring them to obtain one of the town’s limited rental medallions for each rental car The article would also authorize the Select Board to raise the cap on rental cars from 700 to 800 and give the board greater discretion to reclaim and reissue unused medallions—potentially reallocating them to car-sharing users Select Board member Matt Fee opposed allowing each household to operate one Turo-style rental without a medallion arguing it would undermine the longstanding cap on rental vehicles Town counsel warned that enforcing regulations on private citizens using these platforms would be virtually impossible submitted by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee proposes a general bylaw to limit the speed of e-bikes and similar vehicles to 20 mph on shared-use paths The measure would also require riders to reduce speed when passing pedestrians allowing only a five mph differential when overtaking Article 29: A proposal by Toby Brown seeking greater transparency and accountability for affordable housing funds The article asks the town to rescind unused borrowing authority granted under Article 18 in 2023 which had appropriated an annual $6.5 million override for affordable housing this article proposes that the town adopt a state law allowing municipal employees to receive regular pay while deployed in the armed forces Article 84: A proposal by Campbell Sutton to split Annual Town Meeting into two sessions—one in the spring focused on financial matters Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email (WPDE) — The Horry County Police Department (HCPD) investigated a potential wanted suspect outside of Surfside Beach Monday afternoon Traffic was blocked from entering the Harbour Village and Seacroft communities "The alleged wanted person was not located at the location," police said Normal traffic will resume shortly, and there is no current threat to the community. 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Florida lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill aimed at reforming a condominium safety law passed in 2022 in the wake of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South which killed 98 people in Surfside in June 2021 Condo owners have been facing higher costs because of the 2022 law which requires condo associations to have sufficient reserves to cover major repairs and to conduct a survey of reserves every decade Sponsors of this year's bill said further changes were needed to allow for more flexibility and to lessen the burden of new costs shouldered by residents while ensuring protections remain in place to prevent another potential collapse “Without moving one step backwards on safety, this bill provides options, flexibility, and relief so condo owners and associations can prioritize the most important repairs first,” said Republican state Sen Residents and attorneys say regulations prior to 2022 allowed condo associations to keep fees low by failing to save money for future repairs only to hit residents with steep special assessments when repairs couldn't be put off any longer The mounting cost of funding deferred maintenance and building up reserves has strained residents in the condo haven of South Florida especially retirees and those living on fixed incomes condo owner Kelli Roiter sympathizes with people having trouble paying the higher fees but said she supports rules requiring associations maintain reserves for needed repairs Her building was built in 1971 and sits a few miles from Champlain Towers South “I’m concerned that this building will collapse,” Roiter told The Associated Press in December “There are nights I wake up hearing a creak The bill, which now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis would allow certain condo associations to fund their reserves through a loan or line of credit give residents greater flexibility to pause payments to their reserves while they prioritize needed repairs extends the deadline by which associations have to complete structural integrity studies and exempts some smaller buildings from having to do those analyses “We have strived to reach that delicate balance between the safety of our constituents that live in condominiums, as well as understanding the incredible financial impact that sometimes these particular bills that we pass have,” said bill sponsor state Rep. Vicki Lopez, a Miami Republican “I will continue this work as long as we need to do so,” she added ___ Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Leading RTD Brand Promoting Surfside + Cheesesteak Combo with Sports Bars and Restaurants Nationwide Ahead of Baseball Opening Day PHILADELPHIA, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Surfside the Iced Tea + Vodka / Lemonade + Vodka ready-to-drink (RTD) category leader announces their nationwide "Surf N' Turf" promotion in honor of National Cheesesteak Day and National Cocktail Day – both coincidentally fall on March 24 the beloved Philadelphia-based RTD brand is inviting hundreds of sports bars and restaurants across the country to participate in the "Surf N' Turf" combo featuring Surfside canned cocktails and the iconic hometown Philly cheesesteak throughout the month of April Founded by Philadelphia natives and brothers Matt and Bryan Quigley Surfside has experienced rocketship growth since its launch by independently owned parent company Stateside Brands in 2022 the brand has gained a passionate following in Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware before expanding nationwide to all 50 U.S Surfside ended 2024 as the #1 fastest growing brand in the U.S across all alcohol beverage at scanned retail and has had no signs of slowing down.* Heading into this baseball season the brand is reimagining the gameday experience with their award-winning 0 bubbles canned cocktails – continuing their partnership as the official RTD Vodka Iced Tea and Vodka Lemonade of Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and growing its MLB baseball partnerships to a total of 11 teams for the 2025 season "My first endeavour as an entrepreneur was opening a Philly cheesesteak shop in the South-Central region of the U.S.," said Stateside Brands President and Co-Founder "Now that Surfside is available in all 50 states it feels fitting to have a 'Surf N' Turf' menu combo sold at bars and restaurants across the country." "It's apt that National Cheesesteak Day and National Cocktail Day fall on the same day; a fun and authentic way for Surfside to celebrate with our 'Surf N' Turf' pairing," said Stateside Brands CEO Clement Pappas "From local small businesses to regional chains we're honored to be working with our outstanding partners from coast-to-coast." Whether you enjoy your cheesesteak "wit or witout," there's an accompanying Surfside for easy Surfside canned cocktails have only 100 calories 0 bubbles and are very sessionable at 4.5% alcohol by volume Proudly crafted with vodka and real tea / lemonade the lineup of fan-favorite flavors includes Iced Tea + Vodka Strawberry Lemonade + Vodka and Green Tea + Vodka *Source: Nielsen IQ Total US xAOC + Liquor Open State for Beer Wine and Spirits L52 weeks ending 12/28/2024 brands with minimum 100,000 cases sold in 2023 About Stateside BrandsStateside Brands was founded in 2016 in Philadelphia by two sets of brothers: Matt and Bryan Quigley and Clement and Zach Pappas Driven by a bold vision to make the highest quality craft vodka in America Stateside Vodka is meticulously crafted from 100% U.S grown corn and pot-distilled seven times to deliver a velvety smooth mouthfeel Building on the success of its award-winning vodka Stateside Brands introduced Stateside Vodka Sodas in 2021 a refreshing and flavorful line of ready-to-drink cocktails crafted with premium vodka a line of award-winning premium iced tea + vodka lemonade + vodka and green tea + vodka canned cocktails recognized for its delicious full flavor taste and sunset stripes on the can for good vibes ahead PR Contact: KLG Public Relations | [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: Need To Know words: Despite being less than three years old, Surfside has established itself as a force to be reckoned with within the beverage alcohol industry the Philadelphia-based hard tea and lemonade brand was an instant hit in its home market with drinkers clamoring to get their hands on the bubble-free booze But it didn’t take long for the love to spread elsewhere In Surfside’s first year on shelves, cans were only available for purchase in seven states; by the end of 2023, that number had increased to 48. Now, fans of Surfside can enjoy the brand’s lineup of vodka-spiked teas and lemonades in all 50 But where did the brand come from and how has it been able to find such explosive success in such a short time From its beginnings in a Pennsylvania basement to partnerships with professional sports teams here are eight things you should know about Surfside Requirements for inspections and maintaining adequate financial reserves for repairs have resulted in financially squeezed condo dwellers a growing inventory of condos for sale and most of the associations with buildings older than 30 years blowing a key reporting deadline on Dec Two competing bills that have emerged to relieve the side effects of these new state regulations but they have some substantial differences Ron DeSantis’s possible veto looming over the House version A Miami attorney specializing in condo law sees the Senate version as a dramatic departure from the reforms set down in 2023 “I view the House bill that was passed as a corrective measure intended to be measured in its approach while addressing concerns,” said Jonathan Goldstein a Miami based firm specializing in condo/homeowner association more controversial departure from the status quo that would have dramatic impacts on how community associations are operated and funded.” originally passed in 2022 and tweaked in 2023 were designed to forestall the loss of life like what occurred in the early morning hours of June 24 After the 98 bodies were counted in the crumbled remains of that 40-year-old Surfside building it was revealed that the condo’s board was beset with infighting that delayed $15 million in structural repairs SPECIAL REPORT: Why Florida's new safety inspection law is creating havoc for condo owners Condo buildings have to undergo milestone inspections and maintain adequate reserves to maintain the structural integrity of the association buildings It's brought on six-figure assessments at some associations as the state legislative session enters its final stretch compromises are needed between the two bills for relieving these new financial burdens on condo dwellers in buildings of three or more stories more than 30 years old and for their associations the other 126 — allow condo associations to take out lines of credit so they can meet the obligation to have a reserve of money ready for needed repairs and keep costs from slamming condo dwellers all at once “This is landmark legislation that does provide the financial relief our constituents deserve … through credit lines that can be used by condo associations in lieu of reserves,” said state Rep as she discussed her bill April 23 on the floor of the House So condo owners won’t be hit immediately with a big assessment to fund their association’s reserve was one of the two “no” votes in the House that might be more of a reflection of views in the Senate where more time has been added to meet the new requirements This is an 80-year problem that the House legislation is trying to fix in two years our fixed-income elderly condo owners will become our next wave of homeless,” Caruso wrote in a statement he said he would have read if he had been called on before the bill got a thumbs-up One of the biggest splits between the two bills involves what power a condominium association’s board of directors should have to borrow money The Senate version requires that a majority of the condo membership approve securing a line of credit or a loan to maintain reserves or make repairs while the House version allows the condo board to make the decision The Senate version also allows the investment of reserve funds Florida's condo crisis: Governor DeSantis does not approve of House billLike much of this year’s legislative session this issue has been marked with conflict between Gov DeSantis has indicated his disapproval of the House bill and his support for the Senate version sponsored by Fleming Island Republican Jennifer Bradley moves the required completion of a structural integrity reserve study to the end of 2025 and would also allow condo associations to “temporarily pause” required reserve-fund contributions from owners for up to two years The House version does not have an extension you have people that are getting hit with these crushing assessments," DeSantis said April 23 and this is being put forward basically because of policies that were implemented by the Florida Legislature "So you have a responsibility to … recognize those unintended consequences and help people stay in their homes,” continued DeSantis but they haven’t been willing to do that yet Florida's condo crisis: Constitutional question is in playBut both bills might still mean condo boards get sued if they take out loans or get a line of credit in the effort to meet the financial realities that the state requirements have triggered a West Palm Beach attorney whose practice focuses on condo and homeowner associations The Florida Constitution takes a dim view of any legislative action that retroactively injures an individual’s property rights And an owner might be in court arguing that injury happened to him or her as a result of an association’s decision to rely on a potentially unconstitutional law to take a loan allow for termination procedures — removing it from the "condo" form of ownership — to go forward “A dark cloud with no silver lining is that by getting loans or some other action that has an impact on an individual owner could leave an association open to lawsuits because what they’ve done takes away property rights as prohibited by the state constitution,” Gelfand said The Senate is scheduled to reconvene Monday The News Service of Florida contributed to this report (WPDE) — Leaders in Surfside Beach will continue their pause on allowing new vape shops within town limits The Surfside Beach Town Council voted to extend its moratorium on smoke and tobacco shops RELATED: Surfside Beach puffs up plans as vape shop moratorium nears its final month Town leaders have expressed that this effort is aimed at preventing smoke shops from impacting the family beach atmosphere of Surfside Beach Town planning officials said a new draft plan for zoning related to smoke shops is expected to be presented to the town council in May (WPDE) — A beloved Surfside Restaurant has sent a cease and desist letter to a competitor with a similar name Golden Egg has been a staple in the area for over 30 years building up trust and its reputation with tourists and locals alike the owner said a new business with a similar name is causing problems Golden Eggs Brunchery is a breakfast buffet that recently opened in Myrtle Beach which is located off Highway 17 Business in Surfside Beach said he first found out about Golden Eggs Brunchery from friends and community members asking him if he was opening up another restaurant He also received messages from customers confused about this new business and if it was of any relation to Golden Egg 'Are you opening another restaurant?' I'm like Bofilios said he received a produce delivery meant for Golden Eggs Brunchery “We have people calling asking how much the buffet [at Golden Eggs Brunchery] is,” Bofilios said he’s said he's concerned that he may receive bad reviews or that the other business may be trying to profit off the well-known name in the area Bofilios’ lawyer sent a cease and desist letter on Tuesday accompanied by Golden Egg's registered trademark and a picture of the Golden Eggs Brunchery sign The letter obtained by ABC 15 pleads for Golden Eggs Brunchery to change its name saying that Golden Egg is “prepared to defend its valuable intellectual property TRENDING: Aggressive dogs in Marion Co. neighborhood leaves woman concerned The Golden Egg is trademarked with the United States Patent and Trademark Office under number 5,589,879 Bofilios said he hopes the new restaurant will change its name but they just simply have to do it under a different name," Bofilios said in an email to ABC 15 “I am not worried about them taking business away but I am worried about them using my name and riding on my coat tail” A call to Golden Eggs Brunchery for comment has not yet been returned Rocket ship RTD Brand Kicks Off 2025 with New Line Extensions PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Brands, the parent company of Surfside announces that the Iced Tea + Vodka / Lemonade + Vodka ready-to-drink category leader ended 2024 as the #1 fastest growing brand across all alcohol beverage achieving +360% dollar sales growth versus a year ago at scanned retail across the United States (Source: Nielsen IQ Total US xAOC + Liquor Open State for Beer brands with minimum 100,000 cases sold a year ago in 2023) Surfside will be releasing a series of Green Tea line extensions throughout the first quarter of 2025 that include a variety 8-pack single flavor 4-packs and a new 700ml single can "The Longboard" aimed at stadium venues and convenience stores These new innovations are highly anticipated by the independently owned Stateside Brands continuing to fuel Surfside's meteoric rise in popularity Surfside's rocket ship growth launched in 2022 and has soared to new heights in 2024.  Surfside's sales volume has nearly quadrupled to just under 5 million case depletions through its effective recruitment of new consumers propelling the brand among the top spirits-based RTD brands in the United States Surfside also announced several strategic lifestyle partnerships including the official RTD Vodka Iced Tea and Vodka Lemonade of Minor League Baseball a natural evolution since becoming the #1 selling spirits-brand at Citizens Bank Park in 2023 with the Philadelphia Phillies Surfside's professional sports partnerships grew to a total of 11 teams across MLB Surfside fans can expect that presence to double "Our team is thrilled by the overwhelming response across the country as our team worked tirelessly to keep up with exploding demand Becoming the fastest growing brand within beverage alcohol is an incredible achievement for Surfside," said Stateside Brands CEO Clement Pappas "We credit our success to our outstanding team and distributor partners The launch of our new lemonade flavors this past summer increased our fanbase and we expect continued robust growth momentum in 2025 with our new green tea line variety pack launching and Surfside products hitting the shelves of major chain stores throughout the US." we knew we had a great tasting liquid and really tight branding; I am so proud of how the brand has performed to date," said Stateside Brands President and Co-Founder "I am humbled and grateful to see our Surfside community grow to millions of fans and cannot wait to share our new green tea extensions with everyone The cool thing is people all across America are still just finding out about Surfside for the very first time it feels like we are just getting started." About Stateside Brands Stateside Brands was founded in 2016 in Philadelphia PR Contact: KLG Public Relations | [email protected] SURFSIDE – The Surfside post office branch will close temporarily next month Postal Service announced the temporary suspension of postal operations at the Surfside Branch at 250 95th Street due to the non-renewal of the location’s lease agreement Postal Service is seeking a new location for the Surfside Branch and appreciates its customers’ patience during this process Customers may obtain service at an alternate site at the Normandy Station at 525 71st Street in Miami Beach after the current office closes on Saturday delivery service in Surfside is not affected by the expiring lease and will continue uninterrupted Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Veronica Crespo writes for Local10.com and also oversees the Español section of the website she graduated from the University of Miami where she studied broadcast journalism and Spanish TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. The brand’s vodka infused iced teas have become a top seller in the U.S by spurning malt liquor and focusing on a niche category within the crowded canned cocktail sector During the second half of the twentieth century the unofficial drink of Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood came in a milk carton The admiration for iced tea in the city caught the attention of Matt Quigley and his brother Bryan They spotted an untapped market for an alcoholic version of iced tea “People in the area are drinking a heck of a lot of tea,” Matt Quigley said in an interview with Food Dive “We found [hard tea] is a massive category a vodka-infused tea and lemonade brand that debuted in 2022 It didn’t take long for the beverage to catch on with consumers beyond the City of Brotherly Love Surfside was the second best-selling spirits-based RTD brand in the U.S according to an analysis by Impact Databank As more consumers look for canned cocktails with high-quality spirits Surfside believes it can build a brand that competes with more established players While White Claw has stabilized its position as the top malt-based seltzer Surfside thinks it can occupy a similar space for vodka-based cocktails “We want to be the White Claw of this category,” said Clement Pappas “When the dust settles and the music stops we want to be the brand that is synonymous with [vodka cocktails].” which itself is an extension of the Quigley brothers’ craft vodka business the company sells Stateside vodka and a line of vodka sodas which is planning to expand beyond the Northeast this year The brand sold 4.9 million cases to retailers in 2024 experiencing 378% growth compared to the previous year Boston Beer-owned Twisted Tea was one of the only dominant players in hard iced tea said there was an opening for a better-for-you offering with lower sugar that uses vodka instead of malt liquor Pappas said the stratospheric growth of malt-based beer alternatives in the late 2010s “went boom-bust pretty quick,” because consumers began craving higher quality spirits in the drinks the Surfside team believes its success comes down to its simplicity and packaging The brand learned from others in the RTD category in recent years including Bud Light Seltzer which was “highly confusing to the consumer,” Quigley said Surfside plans to stay in vodka and is not planning to introduce drinks infused with other spirits such as gin or tequila “Our whole mindset is to keep the message really really simple so people know who we are,” Quigley said Spirits-based RTDs are gaining traction with consumers looking for bar-quality drinks they can drink at home or parties. Sales in the category are projected to increase by 6% annually through 2028, according to IWSR Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The CPG manufacturer wants to grow the product into a $1 billion hydration brand by building its presence in everything from energy to cocktails Smucker are among the CPG giants leveraging the brand equity of well-known products to expand into different categories Subscribe to the Food Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Surfside Playhouse is preparing to bring a dose of English mystery to Cocoa Beach with "The Mousetrap," Agatha Christie's enduring theatrical masterclass in suspense a group of suspicious strangers and a killer lurking in plain sight First performed in London’s West End in 1952 "The Mousetrap" holds the record as the longest continuously running play in history with more than 28,000 performances under its belt until the COVID-19 pandemic briefly shuttered its legendary run proving that the appetite for Christie’s twisty storytelling remains insatiable "Agatha Christie’s 'The Mousetrap' is a thriller couched in a cozy mystery," said director Bryan Bergeron "As the world’s longest running stage play this classic whodunit has kept audiences guessing for over 70 years." a snowed-in English manor turned guesthouse operated by newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston the play unfolds as the couple and their eccentric guests discover that a murderer is among them all leading to a final reveal that audiences are famously asked not to spoil this classic mystery feels familiar and comfortable the characters and the setting," Bergeron said "This familiarity grants us the easy opportunity to slip into the mind of a victim a murderer and a plethora of red herrings." Agatha Christie wrote "The Mousetrap" at a time when postwar audiences craved escapism The play explores not only the act of murder but the aftermath of secrets kept too long The delicate balance between suspicion and suspense is a hallmark of Christie’s work "The Mousetrap" has endured in part because of its stagecraft structured with precision and punctuated with moments of dark humor "One intriguing function for this director is discovering the nuggets of humor [Christie] planted throughout the mystery like Easter eggs," Bergeron said "The cast and I have had so many 'AHA!' moments during our rehearsal process Bergeron says audiences do not need to be familiar with Christie's works to enjoy the show "Her works cast such a huge shadow over film board games and all things 'murder mystery,' that it's hard to imagine that her influence isn’t appreciated even if the name Agatha Christie is not familiar." slow-burn mystery where everyone in the room might be a suspect and every alibi has a crack but be sure to keep the puzzle's solution secret to preserve the mystery for future audiences Website: surfsideplayhouse.com Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. 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FRESH DROP: How Shopping at Farmers’ Markets Boosts Resiliency in Humboldt County’s Local Food System » 11:30 a.m.: Humboldt Bay Fire provided more information about last night’s fire confirming there were no injuries They estimate the blaze caused about $120,000 in damage Original Post: Multiple Humboldt Bay Fire engines have responded to Surfside Burger Shack on Fifth Street in Eureka to battle a fire inside Witnesses at the scene report that crews seem to have the blaze under control and are now mopping up.  The commotion caused the evacuation of those at Saturday night’s show at the Savage Henry Comedy Club — “The Roast of Nic Castagnola,” for what it’s worth — located two doors down No one is believed to have been inside Surfside Burger Shack and no one at the comedy show was injured The following video was captured by LoCO colleague Gena Bernabe Fifth Street is currently closed between E and F streets And many of those condos that have met these new inspection requirements find themselves in financial straits to cover the cost of needed repairs that were found The Palm Beach Post on April 16 convened a panel of experts to consider the condition of the county’s condominiums — and what residents can do — almost four years since a 12-story Surfside condo imploded in the early hours of June 24 Revelations that the board of the doomed condo had been beset with infighting about an estimated $15 million in repairs triggered new laws with a timeline for action — to prevent the maintenance deferral that triggered the collapse The law required that residential buildings that are 30 years or older and have three or more stories undergo an inspection and meet certain standards The requirements cover a total of 159,102 condos in Palm Beach County The early numbers suggest the condition of a large chunk of condo housing stock in Florida remains unknown and among the majority of those that have complied massive assessments to address building deficiencies are affecting people’s lives — and the market  A panel The Post convened answered questions about what’s next A legislative bill in the works will tweak some aspects of the requirements but don’t expect any substantial bailout from state coffers even if the state is collecting a $4 fee for every condo unit for the purpose of administering condo regulations A lot of that money has been taken from a trust fund and used for other purposes “There is a substantial part of the population out there who is saying 'Why should we subsidize condominium … unit owners who knew when they waived (funding) the (repair) reserves that they had to pay at some time?’” Gelfand said “The legislators are very hesitant to go down that road because there are a lot of voters who will take them to task for that.” More: Palm Beach County has 110 condos on list of properties ineligible for Fannie Mae-backed loans The panel also discussed what buyers and sellers need to do before a transaction (make sure the buyer knows about any assessments and conditions by supplying the last six months of condo board minutes) and whether the fines could outweigh the cost of the fixes (it depends on how hefty the fines where you live) Sympathy for all involved underscored the proceedings — except maybe the engineers who are experiencing a bonanza in business "These people on fixed incomes cannot afford to live the rest of their life where they expected to live the rest of their lives so it's become a real issue,” said Jonathan Lickstein a broker and the chief operating officer of LoKation Real Estate in Pompano Beach The situation is increasing the number of condos on the market “There is a public lack of confidence in going into condominiums higher supply … Prices are going to decrease.” Missed deadlines and more deferringIn The Palm Beach Post’s series on the issue out of the nearly 600 buildings in this county that must comply with the law 113 condos have yet to clear the initial inspection that was due Dec 29 of them failed to respond to repeated requests for the so-called Phase 1 inspections which means county officials don’t know whether it’s safe to live in those buildings 28 associations had inspection findings that led county officials to request a Phase 2 inspection which none have responded to while another 56 associations submitted Phase 1 reports that were returned for more information or had so little information they were rejected outrightly Clearing this first hurdle has also revealed that degrading potentially deadly condo conditions are by no means limited to that 40-year-old structure in Miami-Dade County which now has a place among the nation’s deadliest nonviolent structural breakdowns saying that the Villa Del Sol condo complex was in danger of collapsing Lickstein had a cautionary tale about one young family who sold their condo and the need to know the status of one’s building He’s seeing lawsuits involving assessments spurred by the new law a condo board meeting before they sold involved a $128,000 assessment ‘There’s a $128,000 assessment on our new unit now,'” Lickstein said “They had to come back to the table in this lawsuit and settle for just shy of six figures investigate your association and be prepared with your Realtor to share those reports.” said many condo owners are going to be faced with stark choices “Either you want to sell your place or you don't want to sell your place,” she said More: Heavy demand for hurricane hardening money closes My Safe Florida Condo soon after opening one of the attendees of the sold-out event that brought about 60 participants together the session confirmed what he's been noticing over the past nine years of being a board member of the Golden Lakes Village condo board in unincorporated Palm Beach County The scrutiny of the association's physical condition has gotten more intense even if it doesn't fall under the new state rules because his condo association is made up of two-story buildings naming finding insurance as the most difficult task "We get questionnaires that are 90 pages long." Anne Geggis is the insurance reporter at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at ageggis@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today someone’s junk is another person’s treasure and the town of Surfside Beach hopes people will find some treasures this weekend The town is holding a Community Yard Sale from 9 a.m MORE INFORMATION | Community Yard Sale Interactive Map There are a total of 45 yard sale locations taking part in the event The town also created an interactive map to help yard sale customers find their treasures COMMUNITY CALENDAR | What’s happening in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee? Here are the participating locations in the Community Yard Sale: (WMBF) - Horry County Fire Rescue crews are working to extinguish a roadside fire in Surfside Beach HCFR closed down Dick Pond Road near Southwood Drive to work on getting the fire under control This is an active scene and people are being asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes while they work on the scene Smoke may be seen for an extended period of time SC (WMBF) - Here’s the First Alert to road closures in Surfside Beach as the town gets ready to host a BBQ festival Surfside Beach announced that Yaupon Drive and Dogwood Drive from 1st Avenue South to Surfside Drive will close at 7 a.m Then Surfside Drive from Hollywood Drive North to Ocean Boulevard and North Myrtle Drive from 1st Avenue North to Hollywood Drive North will close on Saturday at 6 a.m The 2025 Surfside Beach BBQ Festival goes from 4 p.m Click here for more information (WPDE) — A Surfside Beach woman has now been dedicated a post office in her honor State representative Russell Fry was there to give opening and closing remarks on Yout's behalf at the post office on 420 Highway 17 North Nancy Yount moved to Surfside Beach in the 2000s she had marked major milestones in the nation's capital TRENDING: 1 injured after shooting in Scotland County; woman detained She was the first woman to serve as a United States Capitol Police Officer along with serving 20 years in the Fraternal Order of the Police she became Surfside's First Lady after the mayoral election of her husband Bob Congressman Fry gifted Bob and their family a framed copy of the Act of Congress that dedicated the post office in her name She is said to be a dedicated public servant an accomplished woman who spent most of her life helping others Because of her attitude and the way that she approached life They thought very fondly of her because of the way that she made them feel and this was just a small way to honor her life and her legacy," said Fry The post office on Highway 17 will be called Nancy Yount Child's Post Office There was a fire near a hair salon next to Benjamin's Bakery & Cafe in Surfside on Wednesday morning (WPDE) — There was a fire at a hair salon in Surfside Beach on Wednesday morning Officials responded to the scene at Color Outside The Lines Hair Studio right next to Benjamin's Bakery & Cafe Crews retrieved a smoking plastic tub from the salon that appeared to be filled with fabric and towels TRENDING: Bleacher fight ends Dillon, Marlboro Co. high schools basketball game early Employees and patrons of Benjamin's Bakery & Cafe waited outside until it was safe to go back in The Surfside Beach Fire Department along with HCFR responded police department main topic of discussion at town commission meetingCody Weddle – Surfside residents voiced their concerns at a town commission meeting on Tuesday night Several commissioners said they have received dozens of emails from town residents worried that the town plans to abolish the Surfside Police Department Mayor Charles Burkett assured residents that is not the case but he still raised concerns about the department’s performance but we have a few in the police department that have resisted our calls for a change and improvement,” said Burkett Talk about the future and performance of the Surfside Police Department dominated the first half of the city’s commission meeting “This commission would never do anything to dismantle our police department,” said Commissioner Nelly Velasquez Burkett denied that he plans to replace the department and allow the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to take over he said he wants better performance from officers But some of the mayor’s antics also came under fire like his questioning a town police officer who was conducting traffic enforcement in early December “We’re also going to urge you to refrain from directly interfering with officers as they carry out their duties,” said Sean Kelly with the Fraternal Order of Police “If you observe any concerns or areas requiring attention we respectfully request you communicate these issues through the appropriate channels.” The mayor has also been sparring with Police Union President Tammy Campbell That implies that she has got extreme power and that she’s corrupt and that she’s self-serving.” All of this talk about the police department coming only a few days after the town rehired its old police chief It’s still not clear why he decided to come back to the department after leaving abruptly in December – Plans for a new memorial in Surfside are coming to light which will be built to honor the victims of the Champlain Towers South condo building collapse According to Surfside Town Manager Mark Blumstein the greenspace and fountain will honor the 98 people who died when the building collapsed in 2021 The memorial design will be officially presented during a town meeting on Tuesday night (WPDE) — The Surfside Beach Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at a popular Surfside Beach restaurant Crews arrived at Dagwood's just after midnight to a structure fire First-arriving units encountered a smoke condition upon arrival Crews discovered smoke emanating from an air handler "This is a setback for sure but we'll be back Take it on the chin and you give it back to 'em," said Jonathan Staton Firefighters continued their search and located the fire in the ventilation system and the roof Crews credit the quick action of an employee who noticed the smoke and called 9-1-1 as well as the efforts of the responding crews The fire was contained before it could spread further Vodka-based hard tea Surfside was the fastest-growing alcohol brand in the US off-trade last year after it soared by triple digits reported 362% value growth in scanned retail across the US The company cited figures from Nielsen IQ for the year ending 28 December 2024 spirits and beer brands that sold a minimum of 100,000 cases in 2023 Surfside is a ready-to-drink (RTD) brand made with vodka It was founded by Philadelphia natives and brothers Matt and Bryan Quigley who collectively launched Stateside Brands in 2016 The company debuted Stateside Vodka in 2016 which is made from 100% US-grown corn and is distilled seven times Surfside sold 1.3 million cases in 2023 and skyrocketed by 378% to 4.9m cases in 2024 “Our team is thrilled by the overwhelming response across the country as our team worked tirelessly to keep up with exploding demand Becoming the fastest-growing brand within beverage alcohol is an incredible achievement for Surfside,” said Clement Pappas He attributed the brand’s growth to the launch of new lemonade and vodka flavours during the summer Surfside is planning to release a vodka-based green tea range in the first quarter of 2025 in four expressions: Green Tea (eight-pack) Each can contains 100 calories and has an ABV of 4.5% The company has also unveiled a new 700ml canned format which is aimed at stadiums and convenience stores Five expressions will be available in the 700ml size including Iced Tea and Vodka Clement Pappas added: “We expect continued robust growth momentum in 2025 with our new green tea line variety pack launching and Surfside products hitting the shelves of major chain stores throughout the US.” Surfside has also announced several partnerships including becoming the official RTD vodka iced tea and vodka lemonade of Minor League Baseball (MLB) The brand said it had become the number one-selling spirits brand at the home of Pennsylvanian baseball team Philadelphia Phillies Surfside’s professional sports partnerships grew to a total of 11 teams across MLB the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association The brand plans to double its presence this year Surfside was named by The Spirits Business as one of the RTD brands to watch in 2025 Hard tea is expected to rise by 18% in the US by 2028 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again (WMBF) – Court documents provide new details on the undercover investigation that led to the shutdown of a Surfside Beach business Documents were filed on Wednesday asking the court to allow $12,403 that was seized from the Delta Dispensary to be transferred to the Surfside Beach Police Department The police department raided the business on Highway 17 Business back in September following a three-month long investigation who were charged with distribution of marijuana and distribution of marijuana in proximity to a school or park Court documents show that for several years the police department had received reports that the Delta Dispensary was selling marijuana The investigation began in July when documents reveal a detective posed as a customer at the Delta Dispensary and heard another customer asking for “flowers” which can be used as a term for cannabis “Respondent Jason Papotto pulled a vacuum sealed bag from under the counter and he and the customer smelled the bag,” according to the court documents “Respondent Jason Papotto weighed some of the substance on a digital scale The detective then requested $40 worth of the same “flowers” which was then put in a purple bag labeled “Cannabis flower” and also indicated that the bag contained a Schedule I controlled substance The filing alleges that the detective sent the substance to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for testing and it was revealed the substance contained 19.4% THC the detective bought products from the Delta Dispensary in July and August and had those substances sent to SLED for testing they indicated the substance was more than three times the legal THC percentage There was also one time during one of the undercover buys the detective learned that the business received a shipment of its product from Oregon A search warrant was then executed on the Delta Dispensary and documents show police seized the following: Documents allege that the total amount of marijuana seized was 12 pounds The Surfside Beach Town Council permanently revoked the Delta Dispensary’s business license The Papottos said they plan to open another store outside of the town limits Delta Dispensary Court Documents by Kristin on Scribd Delta Dispensary Court Documents by Kristin on Scribd – Surfside has another new police chief: the old police chief One day after Surfside police Chief Wayne Holbrook abruptly stepped down Acting Town Manager Mark Blumstein made the announcement Friday in an all-staff email obtained by Local 10 News “Please join me in welcoming him back to Town Hall,” Blumstein ended the email Doce abruptly resigned himself in December after less than a year on the job It wasn’t yet clear Friday what led the veteran lawman to return to Surfside, but sources tell Local 10 News that Holbrook resigned because of an unhealthy work environment and tensions with Mayor Charles Burkett It all comes amid tension between Burkett and the city’s police officers. The mayor has been seen on body camera videos involving himself in police activity. One woman claimed the mayor pulled her over Doce returns as the Surfside Police Department’s existence gets thrown into question Burkett is expected to place an item on the agenda seeking to have the brand new Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office take over law enforcement on the island community Local 10 News reporters Glenna Milberg and Rosh Lowe contributed to this story Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist Chris Gothner – Surfside Police Department Chief Wayne Holbrook who took over from a chief who lasted less than a year on the job before resigning called it quits himself Thursday — after lasting less than a month as the turbulent town’s top cop Leer en español Sources tell Local 10 News that Holbrook has resigned because of an unhealthy work environment and tensions with Mayor Charles Burkett His emails and access to the police station have been blocked Holbrook promised “stability” amid political drama over the town and its police department when he was named chief in mid-December The future of the entire police department is now in question Burkett told Local 10 News Thursday that he’s not sure why Holbrook resigned Reporter Rosh Lowe has been covering news for nearly two decades in South Florida – A 35-year-old man’s behavior with a “Chucky” doll was disturbing enough that police officers recently arrested him in Surfside Leer en español Rit Arias was waving the doll of the fictional serial killer at people Thursday along Harding Avenue Police officers arrested Arias after he allegedly scared patrons of the Grove Kosher Market at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center He faced a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and breach of the peace More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter – There’s new fallout from a series of confrontations involving the mayor of Surfside and the town’s police department One day after Local 10 News reported on Mayor Charles Burkett’s latest run-in with town police officers Surfside’s police chief is abruptly stepping down as of Friday Leer en español described by Burkett in an interview Thursday as “very popular,” stepped down According to a memo from Acting Town Manager Mark Blumstein Deputy Chief Edward Wayne Holbrook will take the reins of the department Burkett called Doce’s resignation “part and parcel to the toxicity” in the town called Burkett’s interaction during a traffic enforcement operation in which he appeared to tell town officers how to do their jobs “Our officers are just trying to do our jobs,” she said after saying that Burkett has “bullied” her All of this comes as another new piece of body camera video surfaces of a Surfside resident claiming that Burkett pulled her over after she made an illegal U-turn I have a badge,’” the woman is heard saying in the video “Why are you chasing my wife down the streets of Surfside?” “It sounds like an old crazy person yelling at people,” he says in the video or attempt to pull over another civilian — a citizen — that is “He’s not a sworn law enforcement officer and he has no authority to do these things.” Burkett that he “did not pull (the woman) over.” “I followed her because I was right behind her I was right behind her and I did want to talk to her,” he said When asked about Campbell’s assertion that he’s a “bully,” Burkett responded probably because I want a certain level of service for our residents.” Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved SURFSIDE, Fla. – About five months after body camera video was released showing Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett interrupting a town police officer during a traffic stop another clip has surfaced of the mayor involving himself in police activity he’s seen speaking to two officers conducting a stop sign traffic detail “We need to really be focusing on the heavy traffic.” The officer explains that “a lot of times we conduct traffic details together for our safety Burkett then asks the officer if they can “do it separately,” later saying that it “seems odd that you have to tie up two officers.” I’ve just explained to you what we’re doing here,” she responds Local 10 News reporter Rosh Lowe asked Burkett “You’re going to have people who look at these videos and say “The mayor cares about the safety of our residents,” Burkett said of himself “She was positioned right in front of where the stop sign was so anyone coming up to the stop sign from any distance could see one of her parked cars there,” Burkett said Lowe pointed out that Burkett doesn’t have police experience but I’ll tell you what I do have,” Burkett responded Burkett said the officers were “babysitting a guy who’s got a learner’s permit and two cops there while we have all the crime going on Surfside but I’ll tell you what: I would have done it again.” “So I say this with all due respect: What would you say to someone who says “I don’t think it’s odd at all,” the mayor responded A representative from Surfside’s police union said in a statement that “on behalf of the Surfside Fraternal Order of Police we would like to express our grave concerns and strong condemnation of the actions of Mayor Charles Burkett.” have placed public safety and officer safety at significant risk,” the statement read in part Burkett sent Local 10 News a response to the police union statement “Anyone can watch the video and clearly see that “the actions of the mayor,” were NOT irresponsible did NOT place public safety at significant risk and did NOT place officer safety at significant risk Not only do we have a very few officers with poor attitudes but we have a union boss who has trouble with the truth After two decades in South Florida politics including three separate stints as the Mayor of Surfside Charles Burkett is setting his sights higher and he says he plans to put policy — not political posturing — at the forefront of his campaign “The Governor’s race is going to come down to ideas (each candidate’s) platform and what their backgrounds are,” he told Florida Politics Burkett, a 64-year-old real estate investment and management executive, was born and raised in Miami Beach and worked as a construction laborer until he attained a degree in finance from the University of Miami. He bought his first property in 1983. Today, he owns and operates the Burkett Companies which does business in multiple Florida counties and several states Code Enforcement Board and Miami Beach Housing Authority He lost his re-election bid in 2022 by just 35 votes, placing third in a three-way contest Some cited unrest at Town Hall as the reason for his ouster voters liked his anti-overdevelopment platform more than the incumbent Mayor’s and sent him back to the town’s top office Burkett has been mulling a gubernatorial run since. He said as much on one of his websites, TeamSurfside.com: “(Like) all red-blooded When my service to Surfside is complete one day I plan to run for Governor and hope that I can bring the passion and love I have dedicated to our beautiful hamlet on the beach On another website of his (AmericaWantsBetter.org), Burkett outlines Florida-specific priorities likely to be part of his campaign platform limiting gambling to what’s currently allowed in the state limiting housing development until more public transportation is available and supporting environmental stewardship is registered to vote without party affiliation He was previously registered with the Independent Party and Republican Party But he thinks he “might be forced to pick a side” between Democrat and Republican to have a chance at winning and he doesn’t sound keen on choosing the former “I don’t think I could go Democrat because the road they’ve been going down these days isn’t the John Kennedy party my family used to root for,” he said “My (campaign) is not going to be hostile,” Burkett said and if voters think that’s something they want Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner This guy has been surrounded by nothing but controversy He’s been in the news for sexual harassment of one of his police officers not maintaining his buildings… even after the Surfside collapse impersonating a police officer and pulling his residents over… in Surfside he’s king of the asylum… and this move only proves why Good luck running as a Republican after you sponsored the first ever LGBTQ+ event in Surfside Glad you asked for my position on the LGBTQ+ issue which can be found on my positions website humanity has produced people with an unlimited array of views opinions and every other descriptor one could come up with showcasing how we are all different – while at the very same time it’s no surprise that those differences it’s that history has not taught many as much as it should have as long is it doesn’t negatively affect or hurt others,’ should be liberally applied to the debate surrounding sexual orientation 1) Our society has agreed that one reaches majority and the freedom to make decisions for oneself life-altering medical decisions must be delayed until that age 2) While every person has the right to identify as anything they wish – there is no reciprocal moral obligation for any other person to be forced to accept or embrace another’s assumed identity and our successes with same have been a blessing for America the associated proposition that one can change one’s sex or gender at will completely transform one’s self into their biological opposite and naturally function as same The harmful fallout emanating from the above proposition is causing irreparable harm to the noble civil and gender rights movements – think women’s sports for example The notion that boys and men… can “trans”form themselves into girls and women is a notion that goes far beyond those thresholds Bestowing equal protections upon Americans is laudable but the presumption that laws can be passed which defy nature or which obligate Americans to accept and embrace the artifice that one’s God-given gender is alterable Didn’t the Surfside towers come down on his watch right after his city inspected the building This mayor walks around town in shorts and a badge pulling people over I would never trust him with the powers of the Governor’s office!!! The rest partially true with a bit of extra hyperbole added https://teamsurfside.com/mayors-page/f/popular-chief-resigns-why-mayor-pulling-people-over-true I wonder if the Dubai developers he’s so cozy with will be funding his governor’s campaign? Dubai was the Mayor that lost the election He’s was butting heads with developers in Miami Beach 30 years ago You’re thinking of the mayor I defeated Your company website says you’re a developer Good at least this Will finally end his political career in Florida As a Surfside resident I can warn others in the great state of Florida The Town has been in shambles since he was elected They cannot hire good people because his reputation is so bad no one will come work here They had to grossly overpay the town attorney to become the town manager because no qualified person has applied for the job Running for office means that you will always have those who oppose you Rule number one in making political decisions very careful about taking advice from those who give it “anonymously.” GB Rule number two in making political decisions is take a look at each candidate for yourself. In my case, my entire history can be found on my mayor’s website, http://www.teamsurfside.com and my positions website, http://www.Americawantsbetter.org and appreciation for your giving me the opportunity to share That means you’ve stood up for something sometime in your life.” Winston Churchill As a surfside resident I will be voting for Burkett! but because I want him far away from my Town Charles is a great person and leader he has let me stay at his house after Surfside meetings so that I did not have to drive back to Cocoa Beach He also promised to support me in bankrupting the town by doing Abbott Avenue drainage and the undergrounding project He is a man who likes to take charge and has no problem impersonating police officers and pulling people over and spending money on an illegal gate that was removed by Miami-Dade County If your looking for a leader who has been voted out of Surfside office 4 times I strongly encourage you do vote for Charlie Florida needs to make the same mistake Surfside residents have over and over Did I mention he just spent tens of thousands of dollars on an illegal charter amendment special election that the court said was illegal As a legacy resident of Surfside for over 30 years I can state that all of the above is true I sadly made the mistake of supporting him last election and will never make that mistake again anti police and anti anyone who does not follow his religious beliefs and only cares about himself and being in power He thoroughly enjoys the sound of his own voice He is an egomaniac without any real ideas so he just resorts to insults He will align himself with whoever will take him and he will use them because he cannot be successful on his own “ideas” (or lack thereof) This is evident in his inability to even pick a party and his likely AI-generated platform ideas He lacks the ability to hear criticism from his constituents and will retaliate against anyone who threatens his title He is incapable of discerning whether people actually like him or whether they merely tolerate him because of his position in office He’s a poor-man’s Trump – so maybe he does have a chance Charles Burkett is finally coming out of the closet… in more ways than one – if you know what I mean A 64-year-old “bachelor” who has never been seen in the company of women… good luck in Talahhassee He took in my house and made promises during campaign season Shame on me for allowing this grifter to take me twice Hope he spends every last penny of his on his delusion CB is a savvy politician so don’t underestimate him He has thick skin and is good at the “spin” In today’s crazy world stranger things have happened This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. All rights reserved. STAFF LOGIN (WPDE) — A traffic accident prompted a response from multiple agencies in Surfside Beach on Tuesday night Surfside Beach Fire Department responded to the incident ABC15 has requested a police report regarding the incident