Taco Tuesdays are a thing of the past at Screaming Goat Taqueria in Gulf Gate. Screaming  Goat owner Malin Parker announced yesterday via social media that the restaurant has permanently closed.

Parker opened the taqueria six-and-a-half years ago and had recently been working on expanding to a second location in The Shops at Casey Key, a Benderson property in Osprey.

Screaming Goat amassed a cult following thanks in large part to its vegan-friendly menu and creative flavor combinations, like masa-dusted cauliflower and curried sweet potato. After Parker made his announcement on Facebook, customers and fans responded with an outpouring of support.

"We made so many friends through our customers and employees," Parker says. "I know a lot of people say their workers are like family, but ours truly were. I’m grateful for the relationships I’ve made over the years and I’m going to miss seeing everyone all the time."

Parker attributes the closure to economic issues and is unsure where he'll land next.

"All I can say is that I can’t thank everyone enough for giving us six-and-a-half beautiful years," he says.