South Florida restaurant owner struggles to open after financial help delayed, says county’s promises to pay off extra costs go unanswered

(WSVN) – A South Florida businessman signed up for financial assistance to help open a restaurant. He says business was booming, but when it was time to pay the tab, he was left with a big bill. 7’s Courtney Allen investigates.

Samuel Gilmore wanted to open a restaurant and create much-needed jobs in Miami-Dade’s Liberty City community, but he ended up with an empty building and an empty wallet.

In August of 2023, Samuel opened a soul-food takeout restaurant called “Our Papa’s Kitchen.”…

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