The brand new watering gap will probably be operated by David Fischer, who additionally owns two different bars on the property – Cocktail, St. Pete’s latest homosexual bar, and The Saint, a sinful speakeasy. Fischer can be proprietor of Zazoo’d, a house decor store, in downtown St. Pete.
Though The Moist Spot will probably be open to the general public, the pool may also be an amenity of the lodge, which is at the moment present process in depth renovations.
Andoniades bought the struggling lodge in 2018 with a plan to convey it again to its former glory by renovating the lodge rooms, plugging in thrilling retail on the bottom flooring, and setting up an attractive pool full with a three-sided out of doors bar.
As soon as full, the lodge will probably be marketed as an LGBTQ lodge, doubtless drawing LGBTQ vacationers from throughout Florida. Building on the lodge is slated to be full subsequent summer time.
The 9,000 sq. foot out of doors area may have a set-up just like the Hollander Lodge, with The Moist Spot Pool Bar abutting the lodge, a resort-style pool on the far aspect of the property, and seating in between.