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South Seas opening new Captiva Landing waterpark in December Aerial view of Captiva Landing waterpark at South Seas with slides, splash zones and lounge areas.

Aerial view of Captiva Landing waterpark at South Seas with slides, splash zones and lounge areas.

South Seas opening new Captiva Landing waterpark in December

Chuck Merlis November 17, 2025

South Seas is opening a new 2.5 acre waterpark on Captiva Island this December.

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand

Chuck Merlis November 3, 2025

Clearwater’s Original Hooters founders reclaim the global brand and revive the local spirit that started it all.