PETITION – “Save Chops/Save Downtown”
Dr. Aker (Aker Eye Source) has sent a letter to Chops saying that
he is expanding his business and is going to take over the space currently
leased by Chops. Their last business day would be Saturday, May 9, 2015 in
observation of Mother’s Day.
This petition is asking Dr. Aker to consider:
·
One of his other
properties for the expansion of his business
·
Extending Chops lease
to allow more time to find a new location
Major Concerns:
Chops (Titusville's ‘Cheers’) has been in this current
location for eight years and has been the focal point in the rejuvenation of
historic downtown Titusville. It's the place where everyone brings their
out-of-town friends/relatives/business associates to impress them with the best
restaurant Titusville. It is also where everyone goes before heading to Titusville
Playhouse, The Dance Studio, Dave's Downtown Lounge, Playlinda Brewery, etc. In
addition, these businesses (as well as the rejuvenation of downtown) will be
negatively impacted by the loss of Chops in downtown Titusville. Several of
these businesses (as well as realtors) have expressed concerns about loss of
business, their future viability and the ability to attract new businesses and
people to Titusville if Chops not longer exists in historic downtown.
Our Request: Support the continuing re-development of downtown Titusville and
these local small businesses by signing this petition: You support is needed! SAVE
CHOPS/SAVE DOWNTOWN
We LOVE "CHOPS" and every single person working there, and all the friends we met there. We go there for almost every special event in our lives. We cannot lose a great restaurant , if anything we need more here in our Titusville. Dr.Aker what are you thinking, I know you even have patients (which I am one), that find in Chops their livlihood. Please reconsider.