The company made the following announcement on their Facebook page today.
George Artz, founder of Coconuts on the Beach passed away
On Friday, December 23rd, we lost our George Artz. He was the owner, creator and visionary of our iconic oceanfront establishment. It was started as a dream of his in the 70’s, and it’s because of him and his endless dedication, creativity, and hard work, that Coconuts on the Beach has turned into a world famous destination in the wonderful little town of Cocoa Beach, Fl. Many of the people who visit Coconuts on the regular are lifelong friends of George and his tight knit family whom he loved so dearly. His legacy will carry on through the hard work of his children and his dedicated employees, who were also like family to him. George was an incredibly special man, and if you were lucky enough to know him, well, you were lucky enough. Fly high, George, and rest easy. Thank you for all that you’ve accomplished!
