Hopping around to island businesses

PUT-IN-BAY — Representatives from the Ottawa County Improvement Corp., the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and First National Bank of Bellevue's branch on Put-in-Bay recently spent a day visiting with island business owners and managers. Highlights from the day, with excerpts from the corporation, included: • "A tour of the historic Park Hotel with Lesa Jenkins, showcasing 152 years of charm and original stained glass." • "We ran into Eric Booker of The Boardwalk and The Upper Deck, celebrating 40 years with a retro lobster bisque sale. On June 11, they sold 735 cups at 1985 prices." • "Ty Winchester of Pasquales Cafe joined us curbside to chat a bit. Pasquale's is known for serving up brunch favorites: not just eggs Benedict but lobster Benedict, too." • "We made a quick stop into Misty Bay Boutique where Suzi Krupp helped us beat the heat with cooler attire, then visited Blu Drift Boutique where Olivia Jenkins shared how the former garage was transformed into a stylish retail space." • "We spoke with Bret Klun of The Keys and enjoyed the restaurant's scenic waterfront view." • "Maria and Milo, owners of Margaritas on the Rock, gave us a tour of their newly renovated, beachy Airbnbs, an absolutely amazing transformation." • "Jessie of Jessie's Jewelry showed us her stunning, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces." • "And we closed out the day with Andrea and Bob Gatewood at AB Lodging to discuss the summer season." "Thank you to all the businesses who took time to connect with us," the corporation wrote. "Cheers to a healthy and happy summer season."