A long vacant property on National Avenue has new life.

Bolt Bevs and Bites at 1808 S. National Avenue has been remodeled into a drink and snack business.

Bolt offers coffee, energy drinks, kids’ drinks, breakfast items, snacks, sweet treats, and more.

The dress rehearsal before the grand opening of the business starts tomorrow, May 22, with hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. then 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

They will be closed for Memorial Day.

Following the soft opening this weekend, regular hours will be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Co-manager Claire Bradshaw said, “We are from PIttsburg. We like the small town feel, the community connection, and were able to purchase a building here in Fort Scott.”

The owner of the business is Mick Marietta.

The building is the former Taco Tico restaurant. “It’s been vacant for a long time,” Bradshaw said.

“It’s been gutted, with remodeling starting last fall,” said Co-Manager Emery Kafka.

The remodeling includes a drive-through with a canopy on the front of the building.

Currently, the staff includes 20 people ranging from high school age up, and they are still accepting applications, Bradshaw said.