The Magic Beach Motel has been a staple in Vilano Beach for over 70 years. It's set to close at the end of September following the approval of a demolition permit from St. Johns County in August. A developer plans to demolish the property before the end of the year in order to make way for condos and retail.

The Magic Beach Motel has stood in St. Augustine as a well-known tourist destination for over 71 years, but soon the charm that it once brought to Vilano Beach will come to an end.

A motel built in the 1950s could soon face demolition if approved by the St. Johns County Board. The Magic Motel, a significant piece of Vilano Beach’s character, finds its fate uncertain as community members voice their concerns.

With all the secrecy surrounding the production’s purpose, locals are speculating -- and they have lots of ideas.