The closure of a popular waterfront pub has been an emotional experience for the woman who it was named for.

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The pub will be closing Sept. 30 and Sexsmith said its 含羞草研究社渘ew owners don含羞草研究社檛 want to run Rose含羞草研究社檚 the way it is含羞草研究社� and she has no idea what their plans are.

Despite the tears, Sexsmith is excited about the future.

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Sexsmith has co-owned the pub with her brother George Hanna, since 1989, which she described as 含羞草研究社渁 successful partnership.含羞草研究社� Her children have also worked at the pub and her grandchildren are now old enough to sit and enjoy a drink on its deck.

General manager Andrew Neville said it came as a little bit of a shock for the staff. He also is unable to discuss details for the future plans of the building.

The popular pub operates as both a pub and nightclub and according to its website, 含羞草研究社淩ose含羞草研究社檚 is the only true waterfront pub in Kelowna.含羞草研究社�

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The pub has been operating employs 58 workers, including some seasonal staff, Neville said.

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