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Monday, October 14, 2013

Closing After 83 Years: Santoni’s Market Blames Beverage Tax For Drained Profits

An iconic family-owned grocery store in Higlandtown will close its doors by the end of the month. Santoni’s is pointing the finger at Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake for sales loss.

The grocer cites the mayor’s beverage tax levy on Baltimore City retailers as the sole reason for its business failure.

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4 comments:

  1. You can't fix stupid.. How much tax can you collect from a CLOSED business?

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  2. Just one less store to rob in Baltimore CIty.

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  3. PR Release in preparation for the Mayor's signature and release.

    "We are proud to announce the forthcoming opening of another crack house conveniently located for the use of residents and transients of Charm City as a direct result of our legislative efforts.

    Don't forget to stop by for your ballots prior to the next election."

    /sarc

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