Thank you all for the outpouring of support. We know you all have the same question "Why did The Sandy Parrot close?" Here is a statement from Joel that I hope will clear up any questions and dispel the untrue rumors ---
I intended to send this out on Sunday explaining why we closed The Sandy Parrot however Sunday morning I took Carol to the hospital. She is still in the hospital and hopefully will be home in a few days. However Carol's health issues preceded our decision to sell The Sandy Parrot. We made our decision because of my health problems.
For those of you who visited us this winter you know I was never there. In January I developed back problems which only got worse in February and March. For two months I could hardly walk due to sciatic nerve pain in my right leg. April 7th I had back surgery to relieve my spinal cord which was pinned between two vertebras. Unfortunately I have permanent damage to my back and can no longer work. Carol, Renee and I discussed our options and as a family we decided it was best to sell The Sandy Parrot. Regretfully we closed our doors last Sunday night.
I must tell you, the past six years were wonderful years and if I could I would do it all over again. We were honored to entertain you with the best bands and the best music in SW Florida. We were blessed to have the opportunity to fellowship with the best customers and staff in SW Florida. Interestingly when you think about what brought us all together it was the music and because of that we are in the process of finding a buyer who will continue the music. We have been contacted by many interested parties and I believe someone will reopen The Sandy Parrot very soon.
Carol, Renee and I mean this...we love you and wish you only the best now and in the future.
God bless you,
Joel, Carol and Renee
I intended to send this out on Sunday explaining why we closed The Sandy Parrot however Sunday morning I took Carol to the hospital. She is still in the hospital and hopefully will be home in a few days. However Carol's health issues preceded our decision to sell The Sandy Parrot. We made our decision because of my health problems.
For those of you who visited us this winter you know I was never there. In January I developed back problems which only got worse in February and March. For two months I could hardly walk due to sciatic nerve pain in my right leg. April 7th I had back surgery to relieve my spinal cord which was pinned between two vertebras. Unfortunately I have permanent damage to my back and can no longer work. Carol, Renee and I discussed our options and as a family we decided it was best to sell The Sandy Parrot. Regretfully we closed our doors last Sunday night.
I must tell you, the past six years were wonderful years and if I could I would do it all over again. We were honored to entertain you with the best bands and the best music in SW Florida. We were blessed to have the opportunity to fellowship with the best customers and staff in SW Florida. Interestingly when you think about what brought us all together it was the music and because of that we are in the process of finding a buyer who will continue the music. We have been contacted by many interested parties and I believe someone will reopen The Sandy Parrot very soon.
Carol, Renee and I mean this...we love you and wish you only the best now and in the future.
God bless you,
Joel, Carol and Renee