ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – Ragtime, a beloved tavern and seafood restaurant in Atlantic Beach, announced Monday its permanent closure after serving the community for more than 30 years.
The restaurant put up a sign on one of its doors announcing the closure.
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“Thank you for allowing us to serve the Atlantic Beach community for the last 30+ years,” the sign says.
“Many people spent their 20s, 30s, and even up to their 60s in this same location and it’s been a wonderful part of the neighborhood. It was almost like a resource rather than a restaurant,” Resident Lee Lanier said.
Ragtime’s Facebook page also listed the establishment as “permanently closed.”
The reasons for the closure have not been disclosed.
The sudden closure came as a shock to the community.
“Oh my God. Ragtime is closed, but hopefully something nice will come in its place” Neptune Beach resident Jim Anderson said.
Ragtime is one of many businesses that have recently announced permanent closures in Duval County.
On Saturday, CamiCakes, a beloved cupcake bakery in Jacksonville, officially closed its doors after 19 years of serving sweet treats to the community.
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In a heartfelt announcement on social media, the CamiCakes team expressed gratitude for nearly two decades of support.
“Thank you Jacksonville for all the precious memories and priceless moments over these last 2 decades!” the post read.
