Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

Signage has been removed from the venue formerly known as The Parrot Live, Big Top Live and Cock & Bull.
Signage has been removed from the venue formerly known as The Parrot Live, Big Top Live and Cock & Bull.
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  • Manatee-Sarasota
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A deal to purchase the former Big Top Live bar and music venue has fallen through, after the would-be buyers discovered what they describe as a “mess” involving unpaid taxes and permitting issues.

 

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