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The Split Saga Has Another Twist; And The Lazy Lizard Moves On
posted (February 10, 2015)
The last time we told you about the Lazy Lizard Bar, the iconic business located at the Caye Caulker's Split, it was with the news that bar owner Immer Perez won a minor victory against his landlord who was trying to get him evicted from that property. Well, yesterday, he lost his case in the Supreme Court, and he must vacate within a month's time.

As we told you the last time, the property owner said he found a buyers, but Perez said that he couldn't because there was a caution on the land. Well, yesterday in court, Naima Barrow, attorney for the landlord, proved to Justice Courtney Abel that a sale has been arranged, and that it is legal and binding. Barrow also proved that she has the money for the sale of the land in escrow while this dispute is being resolved.

Justice Abel ruled against Perez and ordered that he needs to vacate the property within 30 days' time - or by March 10th.

This evening, Immer Perez spoke with us via telephone, and he explained that due to a non-disclosure agreement, he cannot discuss the case. He did say though, that he was disappointed at the outcome, but must respect the court's decision.

His liquor licenses were granted up to the time that the dispute was settled in court, so because the case ended yesterday, Perez does not have a license to sell liquor. So, he will be selling smoothies. He told us that he intends to look for business owners who might purchase his liquor stock, which includes 40 cases of Beer. He says that if he can't find anyone, he'll have to just give it away.

He plans to re-open as the Lizard Juice Bar and Grill on the leeward side of the Island. He expects to have that up and running around Easter.

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