Those of you who have followed our blog for a while will recall that during our stay at Jekyll last year lots was happening. The old gas station had been torn down and a new gas station/convenience store was under construction. The old strip mall housing the grocery store and gift shops had been demolished and the merchants set up in temporary trailers. Lastly, we were one of the last people to see the old convention center as it was scheduled to be destroyed the day we were there.
Well, I am happy to report that lots has been happening and it is all good - make that great!! First (and most important in the Captain's eyes) is that the new convenience store / gas station opened for business in February 2011. But know that this was not just any ordinary gas/convenience store as it housed.....wait for it.... a Dairy Queen. Yes, a Dairy Queen. So you can imagine where our first stop was on our arrival at Jekyll. Afterall who can pass up a blizzard treat. We were going to earn it, after all, with our pedaling about the island.
But there is more! The grocery and shops were still housed in their temporary location, but the convention center....holy cow! We were surprised at the sight and in speaking with a couple of the construction workers it sounds as if the new center will be completed around February 2012. Pretty quick work if you ask me.
No new news on the future strip mall which will again house the grocery and gift shops, but we have no doubt it will come along quickly as the convention center is completed.
As for the ambiance of the island. I know many of the residents, us also, were concerned that with the new construction the island would lose much of its charm. I am happy to report that as of yet that does not appear to be the case. The two lane road with surrounding trees that serves as access to the island remains intact and all over the construction area greenery has been fenced off in an effort to preserve it.
It really is looking great and we can't wait for our next stop at Jekyll to see what more good things have come from the renovation.
The Admiral
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A truer beacon of civilization the Captain cannot imagine!
This was the first time I have visited the Siesta Key area and first time in this hotel. We stayed in room 108, the one bedroom suite right next to the registration office. I would definitely consider returning to this hotel. The best thing about the hotel is LOCATION. It is a two minute walk to eat and shop and a less than 5 minute walk to the beach. The public beach is a short bike ride away and well worth the extra time to get there. The hotel staff was friendly and very quick to meet our needs. The continental breakfast was a little disappointing....juice/coffee and muffins. We grabbed muffins for snacks and went next door to the Broken Egg for a full breakfast. The hotel itself is really quaint. The screened in patios were really nice, especially for our two little dogs. The suite was a little cramped on room. The bed pretty much took up the entire room and we had to squeeze by it to get to the bathroom. The bathroom was clean and had adequate space. The biggest issue was the bed is on wheels and on a tile floor. Not suitable for honeymooners!
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