Tom Spurling, the owner of Ernie's Cafe and Steak House, died Nov. 5 at age 64. Spurling owned the downtown staple, beloved for its old-school breakfast and lunch service, for 28 years.

A seaside vacation inspired Joylyn and Devin Bowen of Al & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe to make bagels. “We were at the beach for our anniversary. We often go there to dream of business opportunities ...