Let's Rebuild Borago - Seeking Donations

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Oct 13, '15 · 9:18 AM4,4681

Click here to support Lets Rebuild Borago by Abby Eller

From the Go Fund Me campaign ...

Just a few months after celebrating 15 years of laughter, love, linguine and libations tragedy has befallen our beloved Borago family. On Monday, September 28th during eight inches of rain and dinner service, a short in the ac unit lead to an electrical fire that has forced us to close our doors for the foreseeable future. Thank you to the South Walton Fire Department for all they were able to do; however, we are left with significant damage structurally, emotionally and aesthetically.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Money raised through this fund will offset the cost of cleaning, rebuilding and hopefully reuniting our dedicated staff. Any contribution great or small will truly be a generous gift.

We thank you from the top of our tiramisu to the bottom of our bolognese pot and hope to see each of you in 2016.

Go here to help - Click here to support Lets Rebuild Borago by Abby Eller

Replies

Beach Fanatic

Oct 13, '15 · 12:23 PM#2

While I truly empathize with the owners and staff, I have to wonder, was there no insurance coverage?

Beach Lover

Oct 19, '15 · 2:02 PM#3

While I truly empathize with the owners and staff, I have to wonder, was there no insurance coverage?

I was going to ask the same question....hard to believe fire insurance for a restaurant is not mandatory?

SoWal Guide

Oct 19, '15 · 3:08 PM#4

My guess is that even with good building/business insurance, the cost of being out of business for so long is going to be very difficult for all owners, managers and staff. Plus, the cost of starting back up is going to be rather high.

My heart goes out to everyone at Lily Pads and Borago during this difficult time. Both long time, excellent businesses in Grayton Beach that help make our little town so unique and awesome to live in. We need you both

Beach Fanatic

Oct 19, '15 · 4:14 PM#5

Go Fund Me.

There is a big difference in someone needing money to rebuild and cover things their insurance does not and funding the staff due to not being able to work...

Not sure which this is...

Employees can seek unemployment benefits or other assistance, right? I think all you need to do is show proof of employment.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 19, '15 · 6:13 PM#6

Many mom and pop businesses are under insured. But loss of income is probably not covered. All funds are coming from same pot. And waiters and bartenders rely on tips. Unemployment won't help. Any other time of year they could get work elsewhere.

Maybe calling it a rebuilding fund is not accurate.

Beach Lover

Oct 19, '15 · 9:58 PM#7

They're going to use Nick's while Nick's closes for the holidays.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 20, '15 · 9:30 AM#8

Grayton seafood hiring
Craft bar opening soon
Something new coming to closed Shorty's
Lots of hiring signs along 30A

SWGB

Oct 20, '15 · 12:09 PM#9

They're going to use Nick's while Nick's closes for the holidays.

Beach Lover

Oct 29, '15 · 2:28 PM#10

I'm surprised that any restaurant would be under insured. I've worked for an insurance agency and business owners policies usually have loss of income coverage in addition to the coverage on property.

SoWal Guide

Oct 29, '15 · 2:37 PM#11

Really. Starting next week!

Beach Fanatic

Oct 30, '15 · 8:17 AM#12

I'm surprised that any restaurant would be under insured. I've worked for an insurance agency and business owners policies usually have loss of income coverage in addition to the coverage on property.

In order to claim an income loss, who have to then show you're "income".

Not saying this specific restaurant did anything wrong, but ever wonder why so many don't accept anything but cash? They have ATMs in each business.

Now sure, someone will say " cost of credit card use to an owner is expensive..."

Lots of cash only businesses around here...

Beach Fanatic

Oct 30, '15 · 8:43 AM#13

No one knows you true sales #taxes? #notafan

AdminAuthor

Oct 30, '15 · 11:32 AM#14

From Borago...

Borago at Nick's On The Beach!
We will be opened for the next four months at Nick's On The Beach in Blue Mountain Beach. Our tentative opening is next Thursday, November 5 at 5:00pm. Nick's is located on 30A, 2 miles to the west of Borago. Thank you so much to some super nice folks, Bonnie and Frank Nick for allowing us to use your restaurant while repairs are being made to our building. Please help us spread the word and please share this post. We can't wait to get back open so come see us when we do!!

SWGB

Oct 30, '15 · 5:43 PM#15

In order to claim an income loss, who have to then show you're "income".

Not saying this specific restaurant did anything wrong, but ever wonder why so many don't accept anything but cash? They have ATMs in each business.

Now sure, someone will say " cost of credit card use to an owner is expensive..."

Lots of cash only businesses around here...

They always took my credit card at Boragos. That's a pretty bold statement

I'll visit them at Nick's.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 30, '15 · 5:49 PM#16

Nicks has been for sale. This could be nice a trial.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 31, '15 · 8:49 AM#17

They always took my credit card at Boragos. That's a pretty bold statement

I'll visit them at Nick's.

Matt: please re-read my post. I did not say Borogo. There are several cash only businesses. Just making an observation. You can draw you own conclusion.