Manly Toys Faces Closure Battle

A beloved downtown staple, Manly Toys and Hobbies, is fighting for its future as the city eyes replacing it with public restrooms. Amid a sea of community outcry, the store’s owner, Ted Hill, hailed supporters as family while urging the city to find a solution that preserves both business and public need. In a major win, the City Commission granted a temporary lease extension until September 2027, buying time as officials gear up for July’s budget meeting to hash out restroom funding and plans — keeping the shop alive while the city seeks to balance community needs with local commerce. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3a8a33b993ac24d