Christy reels in Big Fish
Big Fish owner Christy Dove is ready to move on, and that means closing her four year old Coral Bay boutique.
“Things haven’t picked up as I’d hoped, and I figured it was best to shut down now before I start losing money,” Christy tells us. “It’s been my dream business, but I’m moving off island. I may reopen Big Fish in the future, either in the states or here on St. John, but I’m taking a breather from retail until things turn around.”
Unable to escape the draw of tourism, after 13 years on St. John Christy is moving to Orlando, but her family is staying and she’ll continue to be actively involved in the family business, Book-It V.I.
Big Fish plans to close on or around July 1, and until then everything is on super-sale. Big discounts for both tourists and locals.
We wish Christy the best of luck in her new adventure, and she assures us she is leaving with mixed emotions.
“I’ll miss the whole gang at the Cocoloba Complex. We’re a pretty tight knit family and Coral Bay just might be the most entertaining place on earth!”
See our interview with Christy back in 2007, here!
May 30th, 2009 10:59
We’ll miss you and Big Fish, Christy! It was a wonderful store and a great place to hang out, too.
May 30th, 2009 12:33
Wow…we’re sad… one of our favorite stores
May 30th, 2009 12:53
good luck christy on your new adventure in orlando………
be well
rosi
May 31st, 2009 20:27
Good Luck!!
June 3rd, 2009 08:18
No! We aren’t getting back to StJ until June 30th! Please keep some stuff for us!!!!!