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Pier Sixty-Six

REIMAGINED

Pier Sixty-Six Readies To take the next step in the property’s redevelopment, Tavistock
made the decision to close the hotel in June. However, they
for Exciting Future want one point to be clear: all of Pier Sixty-Six’s waterfront
dining venues and Marina are currently, and will remain, open.
While Marina and “While the renovation of the hotel property is significant,

we are taking care to ensure that the remainder of the
Waterfront property is still welcoming and accessible to our neighbors
and visitors who frequent our world-class marina and one-of-
Restaurants Continue a-kind waterfront restaurants,” said Jessi Blakley, vice
president of Tavistock Group and Tavistock Development
Welcoming Locals Company. “We anticipate the reimagined Pier Sixty-Six will

debut in 2022, however, neighbors and boaters will start to
ier Sixty-Six has been witness to Fort Lauderdale’s
see significant upgrades and improvements long before we
maturation, as the destination has gone from “where re-open the entire property. Short-term investments include
Pthe boys are,” to where millions flock annually to enjoy enhancements to our marina, both the north and south
our beautiful waterways, beaches and growing food, arts sides, as well as adding significant roadway landscaping to
and culture scene. Now, the iconic property is about to enhance the property’s curb appeal.”
experience its own evolution.
Pelican Landing Expands Dock & Dine
The City of Fort Lauderdale recently approved Tavistock Program; Offers Sunday Brunch with a
Development Company’s plans to reimagine Pier Sixty-Six
Side of Waterfront Views
as the destination’s “social harbor.” Anchored by its famous Locals can now enjoy enhanced “dock & dine” privileges at
spire-topped Tower – which will remain a beacon in the
the Pier Sixty-Six Marina when visiting Pelican Landing
East Fort Lauderdale skyline – the vision for the new Pier restaurant. Calling in advance to reserve space (954-728-
Sixty-Six will include a new hotel, residential, office and
3578), boaters will receive complimentary slip access for
retail components, all tied together by a Marina vessels up to 70 ft. for up to three hours. While guests are
Promenade, which will connect the Pier North and Pier
dining, they can also take advantage of the Marina’s in-slip,
South properties on each side of the 17th Street Bridge. The high-speed, tax-free fueling so they can continue exploring
large-scale redevelopment project is expected to last several
Fort Lauderdale’s waterways right after their meal.
years with construction beginning this summer.

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