11/03/2026
‼️THE PALLET BAR & GRILL IS UNDER ATTACK‼️
To all of our customers, friends, and everyone who has supported The Pallet Bar & Grill over the past 8 years, I want to start by saying THANK YOU. Your support has meant everything to us, and now I am asking for that support once again.
As many of you know, we host outdoor live music approximately 30 times a year, totaling around 65 hours of music annually. We have built great relationships with our neighbors, with the exception of one individual who has been harassing my staff and me for the past five years.
Those of you who have been here know that I personally work with every band's sound technician during setup and throughout the evening to keep the volume as low as reasonably possible. We also follow a strict schedule to comply with the county noise ordinance.
Despite our efforts, the Sheriff's Department continues to receive calls, sometimes every night we have music. Each time deputies respond, I have been told that we are complying with the noise ordinance and that the calls are considered nuisance complaints.
Now, because this individual has not gotten the outcome he wants, he has filed a formal complaint with the county challenging our ability to continue serving b**r and w**e on our outdoor patio. His property is within 300 feet of our property boundary, and the county is requiring us to apply for a special exception just to continue operating our restaurant as we have for the past eight years.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE:
📍 Shalimar County Office on Eglin Parkway
📅 November 10th
🕜 1:30 PM
This hearing is open to the public, and anyone who would like to show their support for me, my staff, and this local business is welcome to attend. You will also have an opportunity to speak if you wish.
And here's why this is about so much more than just live music.
If we are unable to continue our outdoor operations as usual, it could mean losing the ability to host Christmas parties, retirement celebrations, school board functions, school graduation parties, fire department celebrations, military family events, and so many other gatherings that we have proudly hosted throughout the year.
This isn't just about me or The Pallet Bar & Grill. It's about 25 employees and their families whose livelihoods depend on this business. It's about the local organizations, schools, military families, first responders, and community members who have made this place part of their celebrations and traditions.
For eight years, we have worked hard to be a part of this community, provide jobs, support local organizations, and give people a place to come together and celebrate.
I have always tried to be a good neighbor, operate responsibly, and follow the rules. I am simply asking for the opportunity to continue doing what we have done for the past eight years.
If The Pallet Bar & Grill has ever meant something to you, if you've celebrated a birthday, retirement, Christmas party, graduation, or just enjoyed an evening with friends here, I would truly appreciate your support on November 10th.
Please consider showing up. Your presence could make a real difference.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for eight incredible years. Let's make sure there are many more to come!
WE ARE NOT READY TO GIVE UP ON THE PALLET BAR & GRILL! ❤️
