Greeter Minutoli a local city icon in Laguna
A longtime Laguna Beach greeter, Michael Minutoli, brightens mornings at Greeter's Corner with a captain’s hat, red gloves, and a floral blazer. He greets motorists by type and shares stories of Larsen the famed town greeter, while living modestly, relying on community support, and dreaming to be a rock star.
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Colorful Stranger Finds Welcome and Widespread Acknowledgment
Minutoli, a cheerful transit figure, greets passersby from a convertible. Many ignore him, but a few smile and comment, offsetting the negative gestures. He says the positive waves teach resilience and openness amid scrutiny.
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