Business

Three businesses close in South Mississippi. Here's what to know

Stories by Biloxi SunHerald journalists, with AI summarization

Three businesses in South Mississippi have now closed their doors: Flamingo Landing, a Claire’s jewelry store and Tiki Bar and Grill.

1. Flamingo Landing on Bayou Bernard shut down despite its popular location and waterfront views. Customers expressed surprise, and online comments suggest that the area has an oversaturation of restaurants.

2. Claire’s, with three locations in South Mississippi, announced its closure at The Promenade in D'Iberville. This follows their bankruptcy filing. The other two locations remain open for now.

3. Tiki Bar and Grill in Gautier closed as well. The restaurant tried to draw patrons with themed nights and an entertainment venue. However, their journey ended as they bid farewell to loyal customers.

Read more in the stories below:

Flamingo Landing on Bernard Bayou in Gulfport has closed two years after it opened with waterfront dining and live music. By Mary Perez

NO. 1: WATERFRONT VIEWS, FOOD AND TUNES WEREN’T ENOUGH TO KEEP THIS MS COAST PLACE OPEN

Location is everything in real estate and the restaurant business, but sometimes it isn’t enough. | Published August 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

Tiki Bar and Grill has space for a romantic dinner, family meals and weekend entertainment. The new Gautier restaurant is open at the Mary Walker Marina. By Courtesy of Tiki Bar & Grill

NO. 2: ANOTHER WATERFRONT RESTAURANT SUDDENLY CLOSES IN SOUTH MS. HERE’S THE LATEST

Last Friday, a catfish basket was advertised as the special of the day. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

The Promenade shopping center in D’Iberville provided a huge boost to the city’s tax base after Hurricane Katrina. By JOHN FTIZHUGH

NO. 3: THIS BOUTIQUE HAS THREE BOUTIQUES IN SOUTH MS. WHICH OF THOSE WILL CLOSE?

Claire’s has three jewelry boutiques in South Mississippi, one of which is closing after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.