In a marathon meeting, St. Pete Beach commissioners put off a decision on the TradeWinds Resort expansion, leaving residents on edge. The heated discussions, which stretched late into the night, ended with a postponement to Tuesday, April 23rd. The expansion, if approved, promises transformative changes but sparks debate and concerns among locals.
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St. Pete Beach city commissioners found themselves at odds over the proposed expansion of TradeWinds Resort. The lengthy meeting, starting at 4 p.m., extended until midnight without a final decision.
The ambitious plan spans four phases across two decades, aiming to revitalize the iconic resort with 629 new guest rooms and expansive commercial spaces. However, residents voiced concerns over increased traffic and environmental impact, echoing sentiments from previous debates over resort expansions.
New details are emerging on TradeWinds Island Resort’s massive expansion that, if approved, will feature Florida’s first publicly accessible glass-bottomed observation deck.https://t.co/VkHbKAkoSA
— St. Pete Catalyst (@stpetecatalyst) April 9, 2024
Despite proponents highlighting economic benefits and community enhancements, the decision was deferred, leaving the future of TradeWinds Resort uncertain.
