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Mayor previews Margaritaville timeline: announcement expected May 1, hotel to close July 1 for renovation
Summary
Mayor Philip Johnson told the council to expect an announcement around May 1, 2026; the hotel is slated to close July 1, 2026, for a 12–15-month renovation with reopening expected in late 2027.
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Mayor Philip Johnson gave a public update on the Margaritaville project during the March 16 meeting, "noting a revised timeline including an anticipated announcement around May 1, 2026, hotel closure on July 1, 2026, a 12-15-month renovation period, and an expected reopening in late 2027." The update was informational; no formal council action was recorded in the minutes.
The minutes do not include contract terms, funding sources, or permitting details for the project. The mayor's timeline sets public expectations for closure and an extended renovation period but leaves financing and operational details to later briefings.
