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Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? Decision up in the air after county defers demolition vote

Published: April 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Tags: vilano beach, st. johns county, townhomes, development, morning show, magic beach motel, st. augustine, politics

The Magic Beach Motel, established in 1951 in St. Augustine, has become a well-known tourist destination in Northeast Florida -- but its future is in doubt.

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Will the Magic Beach Motel vanish? Decision up in the air after county defers demolition vote

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