The Famous C.J.'s On Vilano Beach

The original owner of the property was P.J. Manucy Sr. and opened at 200 Vilano Road in August 1938, as a Grocery Store and Fish Camp which evolved into a Video Store and the Neighborhood Meeting Place we all loved.

In 1976, C.J. Manucy became the owner when his father asked if he would be interested in taking over the business and C.J. said, "Sure!" His dad handed him the keys....the rest is history.

Saturday, July 15, 2006, was a very sad day in Florida History! C.J.'s served their last COLD beer and locked the doors forever.

Thank You C.J., Bunny, Toni , Della, and all the people that made us feel at home!

Bunny & C.J.

Bunny - Fred - George - Bryan


Where Old Friends Use To Meet

	Bunny & Sandy


On The Final Day
Fred the "Mayor" of Vilano Beach
(The Florida Dude is on the right, enjoying Miller Time)	The Last Day Of Fun Around The Bar


The Door Is LOCKED



The Room Is Now Quiet

	The Video Store is also CLOSED


The Parking Lot Is Empty - Gone Are The Good Times !

But the MEMORIES Will Last FOREVER !!

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Madelyn Troyanek of the St. Augustine Record

A. J. - The Florida Dude

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