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General manager Evelyn Baumas, right, and assistant manager Cathy Roof are members of a team that has reopened Sportsmen's Bowl in Inverness. The long-time bowling alley has received a facelift.

Whether it’s bowling, burgers or juicy, authentic Mexican birria street tacos you want, Sportsmens Bowl is right up your alley.

The iconic bowling alley at 100 N. Florida Ave., Inverness, has a new owner who brings his Mexican heritage to the business.

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Ribbon cutting at Sportsmens Bowl of Inverness in 1960.

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A full-liquor bar inside Sportsmen's Bowl offers those bowling, playing pool or listening to music hand-crafted drinks.

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A granite marker is inset into Sportsmen's Bowling Alley marking its opening.

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The Tipsy Bull Cafe inside Sportsmans Bowling Alley offers food and beverages for young and adult alike.

Contact Chronicle reporter Nancy Kennedy at 352-564-2927 or nkennedy@chronicleonline.com. Read more of Nancy's stories at tinyurl.com/yxt69grh

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