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3 fired from Pickles n Pub for allowing disabled patron in wheelchair.

Two bartenders, 1 general manager, fired by owners of Pickles n Pub for allowing disabled person in wheelchair, caregiver, on premises.

Fort Myers/Iona, Fl; A report has been received that two bartenders and a general manager were fired from the Pickles n Pub bar and grill on McGregor and Old San Carlos Blvd for allowing a person in a wheelchair on the premises.

The man in the wheelchair and his caregiver reportedly took a table where they were served by the two bartenders. One of the general managers also approached the man and his caregiver to check on them, but then the owners intervened, reportedly firing both bartenders and the general manager, and trespassing the man in the wheelchair and his caregiver from the premises. The owners were also heard yelling; "No letter of recommendation for either of you!" at the three that they fired.

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