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Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine

4 of 5 stars
SunshineFun26
Hollywood, Florida
Jul 9, 2009

Our family went here after reading comments on trip advisor. We had a nice time, the people who worked there were quite accomodating to first timers and we found a few small stones to kêep us happy....more

“Excellent BBQ!”

Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ

5 of 5 stars
SunshineFun26
Hollywood, Florida
Jul 9, 2009

We ate here after checking on tripadvisor first. Yummy onion ring starters, tasty tasty pulled pork sandwich, try the spicy ranch sauce! Our family of 6 went in starving and came out some very happy...more

“Rude Rude Rude Owner”

Carolina Motel

2 of 5 stars
TravelingBosnian
Kentucky
Jul 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I never saw such a rude owner/manager of a hotel. She refused to give us extra towels, even telling her maids not to give us any. Our room was not regularly cleaned and had a distinct smell to it as...more

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