Several years ago, in an effort to improve the appearence of State Rd 7, Margate banned all pole signs Since then, many businesses have begun to use their trucks as an adjunct to their store signage. It makes sense considering the setbacks from the street most of these storefront shops have. It has been the center of some controversy lately, as the town council is allowing the exisiting regulations dealing with these uses to be overlooked. As more businesses struggle to survive, should signage regulations be relaxed, or should they be tightened to improve the area's overall appeal? Article...

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The big banner on the roof is well placed and easy to read. It's probably an effective lure to catch the attention of passing traffic. Simple message and easily read at a glance. The window graphics would probably be better at larger scale and eye level. An easy fix. Uniformity in hanging the window graphics would also improve the appearence of the restaurant. The small banner hanging from the eves should be relocated so as not to distract from the logo sign and the window graphics. ...

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Another waste of good window space. How about a photo or two, a description of a Filipino meal, and a menu? Maybe this is the next discovery of a great restaurant, but it won't happen unless they can get customers interested enought to actually order and enjoy a meal. If you are paying for a store front, it's a false economy not to use it to advertise your product or services. It's like throwing away money every month. ...

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Spring is in the air, and we are having a sale. And here's a whole mess of  advertising to get you to come in and spend, spend, spend. Are the legging's the focus of the sale? What about all the other merchandise. This doesn't seem like a big draw to me. One positive note, the contrast of the yellow paper and the black letterings has good visibility. Using more of the available space, and perhaps a photo of the leggings and easier to read text would attract more eyeballs. ...

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