They’ve been open for months but never had a chance to host an official ribbon cutting due to the busy tourist season. The management team of The Smokin’ Oyster Brewery is inviting the community to their official ribbon cutting on May 16th.
Peter Ennis and Nick Ruland, who own Wahoo Willie’s and Snug Harbor restaurants, partnered with local resident Hank Leitnaker to reopen S.O.B. The land and building are owned by the Freeland Group. 
S.O.B. was owned by the Freeman family and closed after Hurricane Ian did severe damage inside the building on September 28th 2022.
In June of 2023 Freeland purchased 4 parcels 340 & 401 Old San Carlos Boulevard, and 935 & 939 Third Street which included the S.O.B property.
The restaurant reopened at the end of 2024. The Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 16th will be at 10AM and the community is invited to attend and help them celebrate.