Waterworks, a beloved Tallahassee entertainment staple and gathering spot, has abruptly closed its doors after 32 years in business.
The midtown landmark located at 1133 Thomasville Road shocked longtime patrons of the tiki bar and restaurant with the announcement of their closure in a Wednesday afternoon Facebook post.
The post read: “We’ve had thirty two years of ridiculously amusing times with Hearty White, Dr. Gorrie, Golden Carrots, Glam, Disco, Prom, Science Salons, Capris, and the best number calling gorilla in the business, Jungo. It’s a good time to wrap it up and we did, last Saturday. Thanks for three fun decades!”
Owner Don Quarello was not immediately available for comment Wednesday.
The post has already generated a great amount of attention with people sharing some of their favorite moments.
One Facebook user commented under the post, “I have so many fond Waterwork memories! Thank you for providing such a wonderful and fun place to our community for so many years. Waterworks will be missed! Best wishes for what comes next in your life!”