Smiling and exchanging pleasantries with nearly everyone inside the restaurant, even going inside the kitchen to meet surprised staff, Governor Charlie Crist created quite an impression at Wings Plus in Coral Springs Thursday afternoon.
The governor, who attended an event in Pompano Beach earlier during the day, seemed happy to be among friends, and seemed to know many by their first names. In the midst of happily posing for pictures during his less-than-an-hour sojourn, the governor also talked about “always fighting for the people.”
“I want to try to keep cutting taxes,” Crist said. “I know it is hard, but I am doing everything I can to stimulate the economy. Small businesses are our backbone and I continue to meet with small business owners as much as I can. Cutting taxes is the biggest help I can give them.”Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook, Vice Mayor Vince Boccard, commissioner Ted Mena, City Manager Mike Levinson, and Assistant City Manager Erdal Donmez were among those who greeted Crist. The governor had a ready smile for all those he met, and a warm hug for Brian Walsh, Wings Plus owner.
"He has been here a couple of times before,” Walsh said. “He likes our food and the family atmosphere. It was hastily arranged, but I’m glad that he came.”