TIPTON — Area residents who miss CoCoNuts, the beach-themed restaurant on U.S. 12 that closed in 2017, will have reason to celebrate soon. A southeast Michigan couple has purchased the building and they plan to open soon as Flamingo Beach Grille & Bar.

The menu will be very similar to what guests were used to before, said Kelly Tucker, who will own and operate the new restaurant with her husband, Eric. It will include steak, seafood, pasta and burgers, along with some vegetarian options.

The owners plan to eventually have live entertainment on weekends.

The Tuckers have been married for 21 years. Kelly previously served as general manager for two restaurants, and Eric is a retired machinist. After Eric retired, they were looking for the next chapter in their lives and decided to open their own eatery.

The restaurant can seat about 100 people, plus close to that number on the patio, and another 14 at the bar. 

The Tuckers live in Temperance but plan to relocate to a home on Vineyard Lake.

The target for opening is April. 

Flamingo Beach Grille & Bar will be located at 4321 Michigan Ave., Tipton. More information is available on the restaurant’s Facebook page.