The Dinner Before 911 | Tampa News

A quiet dinner on the eve of 9/11—just before the world changed forever—became a haunting relic for former Florida Governor Bob Martinez. Seated with President George W. Bush and his brother Jeb at Colony Restaurant on Longboat Key, they enjoyed a casual Tex-Mex meal, unaware that the next morning would plunge the nation into war. Martinez still treasures the signed menu, a poignant keepsake he displays at home—a silent witness to a fleeting moment of peace, normalcy, and friendship before the terror of 9/11 reshaped everything. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ca2dbcda7bc5d0db