Developers seek 'hotel' site

Interest is growing in developing the vacant lot adjacent to the Palm Avenue parking garage.

“We’ve talked to three different parties who are very interested,” said City Manager Bob Bartolotta.

The city has expressed its desire to have a hotel built on that property, but Bartolotta said a mixed-use development would also be favorable.

At the Feb. 22 City Commission meeting, commissioners are going to be asked to approve an “invitation for negotiation,” which will allow city management to begin negotiations with developers.

Bartolotta said he wants to find a company that will start building within 12 to 15 months.

Contact Robin Roy at [email protected].
 

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