Sand Key Residents Concerned Over Cabana Club Plans

While the rebuilding of the aging Cabana Club is a welcome change to residents, some condo owners are concerned about their view. Most noteably, the owners of the Cabana Club condos. There are 2 condo buildings with 90 units on the property. The proposed hotel building would be constructed to the south, where there is currently a pool and parking lot. Most of the condo owners have givine approval of the projcect, but some fear the new 6 story building will obstruct their view. Back in 2000 a 13 story building was proposed and met with much oposition.

The Cabana Club is owned by the Belleview Biltmore hotel, and serves as a beach club for hotel guests, providing a beachfront pool, and gulf front dining at the Cabana Grill restaurant. The structure was deemed unsafe by officials back in 1998. Repairs were done in order to stay open, but it was only a matter of time before a major overhaul would occur. The redevelopment is part of the larger historic preservation of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel in Belleair.