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‘It's A Place I Really Called Home': Sad ‘So Long' To Grapevine's Beloved SkateTown

"She was my blood, my life, my soul, you name it," said Owner Mike Vouklizas. "I put everything into this place. It means everything."

(CBS11)

August 21, 2021

Grapevine’s beloved skating rink SkateTown is closing its doors for good on Saturday night, August 21, after 24 years in business.

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And as it turns out, walking away is not easy for the owners or regulars who said SkateTown is more than just any old roller rink.

“She was my blood, my life, my soul, you name it,” said Owner Mike Vouklizas. “I put everything into this place. It means everything.”

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