Friday, June 2, 2006 IRB Home Town Celebrity, Cory Lopez to Open Marquee Retail Store...
City to Dedicate Lopez Signs in Recognition of Surfing Achievements...
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida One of IRB's
favorite son's, World Championship Surfer, Cory Lopez will be opening
a new Surf and Skate shop on Gulf Blvd. next to Coasters Bar and Grill. The
Grand Opening is slated to take place sometime in June or July (exact
dates *TBA). Cory and big brother Shea, grew-up surfing in IRB and are
widely regarded as two of the top Pro Surfers in the World, having won
six (6) X Games Gold Medals between them and two (2) US OPEN Titles.
Cory's father Pete will also be involved with the shop. The final name
is still yet to be announced. The city of Indian Rocks Beach also
plans to dedicate official signs that will commemorate the accomplishments of
the World Famous "Lopez Brothers" in the sport of surfing.
The sign unveiling ceremony will be coordinated with the Surf Shop
Grand Opening celebrations this summer. Cory and brother Shea will be
competing for their 4th ESPN X GAMES Gold Medal in Puerto Escondido,
Mexico July 2-6. For more information, log-on to the official Lopez
website via www.LopezBrothers.com. Current Lopez updates also available
on www.Gulfster.com.