The Colemans own the whole IMTT tank farm property adjacent to the Tavern. St. Rose isn't exactly a hotbed of economic development (aside from the Bunge grain expansion). It's a community landmark, and a quaint throwback to pre-chain, pre-standardized times. Does Coleman want to turn it into a Rivershack-style spot? 'Cause St. Rose isn't exactly a prime spot for after work yups to hang out while they pretend to soak up local culture.

Seriously bummed about this one. If the landowner doesn't want the place, offer to sell to the present operators--they'd jump at a chance to buy. Another branch of the family owned the land and sold it out from under the operators.

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Posted by oilattorney4lsu

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Member since Jul 2009

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Posted on 11/13/13 at 11:30 am to hungryone

The St. Rose community is small and close. They just have to tell Coleman they'll boycott anything he puts there. Money talks.

Murica!

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Posted by BlackenedOut

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Posted on 11/13/13 at 11:50 am to hungryone

Hijack: My first real job was at an IMTT tank farm in Avondale. Summer after my senior year in high school, I had to be in Avondale every morning at 5:45 to clock in and worked til 3 cleaning tanks, cutting grass, insulating pipelines, and all other awesome tasks in the oppressive summer heat.

There used to be an awesome po boy market near Avondale shipyards that sold a 12 inch roast beef, tall boy, and pack of cigarettes for like 8 bucks. That was the best part of that job.

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