Peck and Craig held on. The landmark restaurant is now open again and serving the community of Jacks

Located off Heckscher Drive, near the St. Johns River ferry, Peck has managed the popular restaurant and Jacksonville landmark for almost 13 years. Built in the early 50 s, the Sandollar profited off the growing shrimp market across the river at Mayport. Over the years it became a popular destination for Jacksonville locals.
The flames spread through the ceiling. Fire engulfed the roof and attic. The employees gathered the restaurant s customers and evacuated the building. candy jars for wedding Firefighters rushed to put out the flames, but much of the damage was already done. The total cost of the damage was estimated at around $300,000. The Sandollar was forced to close for eight months.
For the first time in 13 years Peck found herself without a job, her future uncertain. No one knew if the restaurant would ever open again. It took Peck three weeks to find another job after the Sandollar closed.
The prospects after Sandollar burned down were kind of bleak at first it was right towards the end of my last semester of college, and this was my income. I had rent to pay, and the last thing you want to be thinking about during your final semester of college is where am I going to live, Craig said.
Peck and Craig held on. The landmark restaurant is now open again and serving the community of Jacksonville. An official reopening party is scheduled for sometime next month. As for Peck, she is just thankful to be working again. candy jars for wedding