CLEARWATER, Fla. — Palm Pavilion in Clearwater Beach is just a few months away from celebrating 100 years.
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Palm Pavilion is being taken over by new ownership
The Hamilton family has run the restaurant since 1964
Dozens of patrons spent Sunday at Palm Pavilion and thanked the current owners
However, that birthday will be under new ownership.
Sunday is the last day the current owners will be running the bar and grill.
Dustin Denunzio said Palm Pavilion has been one of his favorite places in the area for a long time.
“History in Florida is not that deep compared to New York or Boston, and some of these other cities,” he said. “This is as historic as it gets.”
Co-owner Hoyt Hamilton said his family has owned the place since 1964, but it’s been going strong since 1926.
He said there are a lot of emotions when moving on from a place he and his siblings have spent so much time running, but added that now is the right time for them to move on.
“I hope the people of Clearwater and from all over the world that have come here understand and remember us. Thank you so much,” Hamilton said.
Beachside Hospitality Group will be the new owner.
The restaurant will be closed for a few days while the group makes a few changes.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, the company has 15 different restaurants across the state, including three in the Tampa Bay area.