A Ft. Lauderdale man will spend three years in federal prison for using stolen credit cards to buy over $60,000 in park tickets and hotel reservations at Universal Orlando Resort, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Westport is known for being a beach town, as the location plays a significant role in town culture. Westport residents can often be seen taking strolls by the shore and walking dogs in the fall and winter, and tanning, swimming and sailing in the summer. A significant addition to the sunset views are restaurants. However, as the pandemic surges ahead, many restaurants have been forced to close. Including the Pearl at the Longshore Club Park.
According to the Pearl’s website, the Longshore Inn has had many famous visitors throughout its long history.
“The 1910 owner Fredrick Lewis was known to have lavish parties hosting Harry Houdini, Babe Ruth, Buffalo Bill, and F. Scott Fitzgerald,” the website says. “It is debated to be the direct inspiration for Fitzgerald’s work ‘The Great Gatsby.’”