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John G

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Don't know, bit my family has parked there for years and years...

Sort of "Customary"...

Don&#039;t know, bit my family has parked there for years and years... 
 
Sort of &quot;Customary&quot;...

miznotebook

[QUOTE="pompanoqueen, post: 847681, member: 14833"]I noticed today that there's a notice of public hearing by the Highlands House and all that is listed is "major development" Any idea what is going on?[/QUOTE]
There is a request to change the use of the property from bed and breakfast to bed and breakfast with a restaurant open to the public.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="pompanoqueen">I noticed today that there&#039;s a notice of public hearing by the Highlands House and all that is listed is &quot;major development&quot; Any idea what is going on?</blockquote>There is a request to change the use of the property from bed and breakfast to bed and breakfast with a restaurant open to the public.

Teresa

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They already have a restaurant open to the public. And I hear good things. Wanting to go soon.

[QUOTE="Teresa, post: 847694, member: 170"]They already have a restaurant open to the public. And I hear good things. Wanting to go soon.[/QUOTE]
Didn't know that. Just reporting on what the request that was on the Planning Commission agenda. I'm sure the food is good, maybe I will join you!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Teresa">They already have a restaurant open to the public. And I hear good things. Wanting to go soon.</blockquote>Didn&#039;t know that. Just reporting on what the request that was on the Planning Commission agenda. I&#039;m sure the food is good, maybe I will join you!

Jenksy

Been a restaurant. Found out they weren't ok to be a restaurant.

Been a restaurant. Found out they weren&#039;t ok to be a restaurant.

[QUOTE="miznotebook, post: 847695, member: 12430"]Didn't know that. Just reporting on what the request that was on the Planning Commission agenda. I'm sure the food is good, maybe I will join you![/QUOTE]
Appreciate the info. Yes, I figured they were expanding restaurant or something like that. Come on let's go.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="miznotebook">Didn&#039;t know that. Just reporting on what the request that was on the Planning Commission agenda. I&#039;m sure the food is good, maybe I will join you!</blockquote>Appreciate the info. Yes, I figured they were expanding restaurant or something like that. Come on let&#039;s go.

pompanoqueen

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Oh good. I get a little nervous when I see those signs and I'm seeing more and more lately.

Oh good. I get a little nervous when I see those signs and I&#039;m seeing more and more lately.

carson

[QUOTE="carson, post: 847740, member: 24977"]They have incredible brunch.[/QUOTE]
 this is what I hear. also awesome burger? how are the fries?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="carson">They have incredible brunch.</blockquote> this is what I hear. also awesome burger? how are the fries?

Garner

Highlands House is fantastic - fabulous burger and I'm a fry snob and they are among the best along the A. Because the restaurant is now open to the public as opposed to a component of the bed and breakfast, they are required to get the use change.

Highlands House is fantastic - fabulous burger and I&#039;m a fry snob and they are among the best along the A. Because the restaurant is now open to the public as opposed to a component of the bed and breakfast, they are required to get the use change.

Yup let's all forget they are asking for forgiveness over the required permission...

Great brunch, must be OK.

If it was a titty bar, probably not the same support, but yet same principle...

Yup let&#039;s all forget they are asking for forgiveness over the required permission... 
 
Great brunch, must be OK. 
 
If it was a titty bar, probably not the same support, but yet same principle...

Go to private beach front with signs if you want to see real BOOBS. #customaryuse

I noticed today that there's a notice of public hearing by the Highlands House and all that is listed is "major development" Any idea what is going on?

I noticed today that there&#039;s a notice of public hearing by the Highlands House and all that is listed is &quot;major development&quot; Any idea what is going on?

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