High Springs Herald

yippee wrote on Nov 2, 2009 11:15 PM:

" I hope so..... "

to mayor wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:44 PM:

" its election day and your out. see ya........ "

alchohol wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:31 PM:

" so why did Floyd's fail when it had a full bar? And why do Alice's and Bev's do so well without selling a drop of alcohol? Why are there places downtown that are greater than 500 ft from a church and thus eligible for alcoholic sales that remain vacant? if alcohol is in such high demand then these places would be rented in an instant to these so-called restaurants. "

flourished wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:38 PM:

" I agree times have hit a bump in the road. But what I disagree with is your post and I quote:
"In the last couple of years, High Springs has just flourished with new and lasting growth, has it not?"
And your last comment:
"It is not the city governments fault."
So you admit this City is NOT flourishing. You were just mistaken and giving ole Jim an attaboy.
And of course now since it is not flourishing as you said, it CANNOT be "Good ole boy Jim I got my BMX tracks" fault.
Maybe someone like a city offical promised the beach bar a liquor license and couldn't deliver. oops. And maybe someone oficical like the new Mexican place to hang in, "we'll get you that license".
ANyone of those running against him will have a more honest and transparent operation. Even Kearney would make a better commissioner. "

Flourished again wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:13 PM:

" The beach burger place closed because they couldn't sell beer with their burgers thanks to the puritans in town. Remember a certain commissioner who must have had a drunk uncle Earnie, saying if we let resturants sell alcohol people will be haveing six shots in a row. Wack-jobs who want to control everyone. The dress shop closed because the old lady got older and retired. And Deans building is hard to stay in.
Spin it any way you like but then the Bush legacy hit, the economy tanked and there we are. We are all hanging on and marginal businesses are going away. It is not the city governments fault. The nasty people in town always need to blame, carp, and think power comes from tearing down the opposition rather than education, compromise, and understanding all people have the cities best interest at heart. Gabriel has demonstrated that desire to help the city for many years. We don't need smooth talking jovial commissioners, we need doers like Gabriel with a track record of involvement. "

flourished wrote on Oct 31, 2009 10:39 PM:

" That beach burger place closed. The long been there ladies clothing store closed and is still empty right across the street from the bike shop. The place east of the bike shop is empty, but may have something there in next month. I saw a shop closing and has a for rent sign put up last night next to the music junction. And if you ask everyone except for the Great Outdoors the word flourished does not exsist. More like hangin on. 441 buildings that have been for sale for the last two years are still vacant. Montage closed its doors. I understand the water bill that Gabriel voted to RAISE takes a huge cut out of the bottomline of many businesses. And don't forget about the fire assessment fee he also voter FOR, and RAISED. Oh and don't forget the $3524 sewer impact fee for anyone wanting to build a new home he also pushed thru, and made sure his home was free. Theres one on water too. Don't know how much. "

downtowner wrote on Oct 30, 2009 2:09 PM:

" I stand corrected. There are some wonderful new businesses downtown mainstreet. It is such a pleasure having the BMX Bike Track here. It helps so many of our businesses. I think each business owner should salute Mr Gabriel for being such an intergral part of this acquisition and explain how this and the lower fees have helped bring new and prosperous businesses to our community.
In the last couple of years, High Springs has just flourished with new and lasting growth, has it not? As an old timer here, I welcome all the new businesses to town and wish them the same prosperous future as High Springs has provided myself. "

High Springer wrote on Oct 30, 2009 1:16 AM:

" Mr. Gabriel came up with the idea to lower fees for new businesses some months ago. I think they were cut in half. He showed the new commissioners how to tear down the old barriers that slowed down a business from getting approved. He brings events to High Springs that bring customers, like the BMX events. He is looking out for small businesses. He is a small business owner like many of us. He is always available to help. We need to keep him in office. "

downtowner wrote on Oct 30, 2009 12:37 AM:

" "Our Downtown Has Never Looked Better"????

Mr Gabriel - I respectfully disagree with you.
Look out your front door, past the beautiful flowers and plants the city provides and maintains for you as well as other downtown businesses. Do you not see the empty buildings for lease and sale? I am so proud that the city has two very hard working women that water and care for the plants in and around town however, who can do business with a closed store?

Let's get businesses interested in coming to High Springs once again. Flowers and Plants are nice but open stores are better, don't you think? "

NO wrote on Oct 29, 2009 10:27 PM:

" NO "