While still without a response from the City of Kelowna or his building91裸聊视频檚 property management group, Taco Time owner Ray Heathcote said the response to his from the community has been incredible.

The Taco Time at Dilworth Shopping Centre is set to be replaced by a Starbucks in the near future91裸聊视频攖he coffee giant91裸聊视频檚 16th location in Kelowna.

Heathcote started the petition to nix the Starbucks and 91裸聊视频渉elp save your Taco Time91裸聊视频� on June 27, and at the time of publication of this article it has over 7,500 signees, with the next goal being 10,000.

91裸聊视频淭o put it in one word: overwhelming,91裸聊视频� Heathcote said. 91裸聊视频淚n the best way.91裸聊视频�

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Comments on the petition are plentiful and show the community91裸聊视频檚 immense support for the local business.

91裸聊视频淚 used to live in Kelowna and they were always fast and good food. Save the tacos!!91裸聊视频� James Chevalier wrote in support of the petition.

91裸聊视频淪afeway behind has Starbucks in it. This business is just fine where it is. People need to eat a burrito or taco and get off the stimulants for a long while. VIVA TACO TIME!91裸聊视频� James Brychun wrote.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a great family place!! And a longtime landmark!!91裸聊视频� Linda Price wrote.

And 91裸聊视频渓ongtime91裸聊视频� it certainly is. The petition states Taco Time has 91裸聊视频渟erved your community for over 40 years.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淣ever missed a lease payment and always been a great tenant,91裸聊视频� reads the petition. 91裸聊视频淏ut overnight there was a demolition clause in the lease that the property management company is trying to enforce.91裸聊视频�

It continues, 91裸聊视频淲e paid our dues in rent, taxes and more than enough blood, sweat and tears to survive. Longstanding businesses deserve more than a pat on the back and a kick in the butt from corporations that aren91裸聊视频檛 part of your community.91裸聊视频�

The closing date of the restaurant has not yet been announced, and if the Heathcote and his staff have their way, it won91裸聊视频檛 be any time soon. It is believed the restaurant has more than two years left on its current lease at the Dilworth Shopping Centre location.

Heathcote claims he is still waiting on a response from the city to the petition which continues to grow on a daily basis.

The property management group, the Peterson Group, has yet to respond to a request for comment.

at Dilworth Shopping Centre has posted this statement on the front door of their shop.

91裸聊视频� Michael Rodriguez (@MichaelRdrguez)