By Piper Castillo, Times Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Lee Roy Selmon’s restaurant opened in June as the anchor of the newly renovated Park Avenue shopping center in Palm Harbor. The $3.5 million upgrade includes a new roof, wiring, air-conditioning units and a facade with a Mediterranean flair.
PALM HARBOR — The night before the newest restaurant bearing his name opened to the public, Lee Roy Selmon, along with his brothers, Dewey and Lucious Selmon, appeared at a private fundraiser at the eatery on U.S. 19 N. The evening was to benefit the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation and the Palm Harbor Panthers youth football league.
That night, June 13, is one of those rare moments now etched in time, says Greg Lynn, president of the Tampa-based restaurant chain.
"The restaurant was packed inside and out. Jack Harris (a Tampa radio personality) interviewed Lee Roy, and the ...
