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Hotel at Gulfport Marina: What's Gulfport Saying?
Here's what some Patch readers had to say about one councilor's suggestion to build a hotel at the Gulfport Marina. What do you think? Join the conversation!
During the city council's most recent workshop, Councilor Christine Brown shared a few "big ideas" for the future of the Gulfport Marina. Brown suggested looking into allowing a hotel a the marina, along with a lighthouse restaurant and water tower. Learn more in our article, "Hotel at Gulfport Marina?"
Here's a selection of comments posted on Gulfport Patch in reaction to the news:
Bob Newcomb: "A boutique hotel of 44 rooms with an attached restaurant, pool and spa would not only be attractive to boaters, but would serve a real need in our city for additional lodgings. Some have visioned a much larger resort hotel on the site because a small hotel would not attract the "big flag hotels." Precisely the reason for a smaller, boutique hotel. There are private investors with a dream that could make it pay."
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Mickey Birt: "It sounds like a nice idea- as long as it's SMALL. Parking and tourist traffic is going to be an issue for those of us who live here."
Linda Wallis: "I live in the Marina district and think liveaboards, boat lifts and a larger ship store make sense. I am NOT FOR a hotel in the marina district at all."
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Phyllis Rosenblum: "As a marina districts homeowner, I am totally against having a hotel there. I just cannot fathom it. Makes little sense. What about the unsold rooms at the sea breeze and the peninsula. Are we really saying we want to develop Gulfport this way? I bet most owners in the marina district will oppose any such move."
Bill Church: "Visited the area again yesterday - Does the city own the USCG axillary building? If so that piece of property is perfect for a small hotel - great view, room for parking, access to the park - a short hop from downtown - plus lots to do in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties for the touristas."
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