Join the fight to keep Minnie's Beach Cafe' Alive!

This is Kathy Smart. Myself and Mary Doub are the owners of Minnie's Beach Cafe'. I never thought I would have a need to do this, but I'm afraid it is time to put my pride aside and try to save one of the last "mom & pop" establishments left on Anna Maria Island. Due to the construction by the town and county, that was meant to be finished in three months, and has gone onto three years, we are in financial trouble. Mary and I have depleted our savings, and not taken a pay check in two years. This is our last shot. We cannot borrow against our home as we have no income.

I have been out of work completely for two months as I am home recovering from major surgery and radiation. This is for Minnie's, ourselves, our employees, and all of you who have come to call Minnies "home" over the past 25 years.