A Williston landmark, The Ivy House Restaurant, is close to reopening after being closed for two and a half years.
The restaurant, located about 20 miles southwest of Gainesville, announced on its Facebook page that it will be opening its doors soon after a long absence. This was confirmed by one of the owners, Waica Micheletti. No precise reopening date has been set.
The restaurant closed when a dryer fire started in the back of the restaurant and spread to the kitchen causing structural damage. Soot covered the outside of the restaurant as well…