What are locals entitled to?

I am fed up with this attitude that I get from the locals in Islamorada. They are upset when they do not get a locals discount. Should you not be greatful that there are visitors in “your” establishments paying “your” bills? I am ticked off when I walk into a joint and the management has decided that since my license doesn’t have an Islamorada address, that I should pay more for their services rendered. In this case I am thrilled to come all the way back to Homestead, to spend my hard earned dollars.

Let’s start in Homestead and travel throughout the year the year. Beginning in January, I am delighted when sweaty cowboy and cowgirls are spending their very hard earned dollars in my neighborhood. Then, in November; How rediculous would it be to get a “locals” discount to the most important Nascar weekend? Our city has done us a favor by controlling traffic and giving all of these visitors a place to park. I have met several drivers, teams, and owners, in this towns establishments. Noone has EVER acted like we owed them anything, so why should we act like we deserve more than them?

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