Pre-TI Bridge Ariel view of Sunset Inn and Park Street

Another piece of history adjacent to our neighborhood is the Sunset Inn, which has since been known by a number of names including Sunset Bay.  The Hotel, located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Park Street, overlooks Sunset Park and pre-dates the TI bridge, as shown on the photograph of the hotel and environs to the Left.  Stories from the community suggest the guest list that may have included Glen Miller, Marilyn Monroe, Babe Ruth and even Robert Kennedy.

As many of you are aware, the 90- year old hotel, currently know as the Parkview Hotel,  has been purchased by a developer who has rehabilitated properties in other areas of the country.  Unfortunately, Herb Polson, our St Petersburg Councilman, reported at the YCECA 2009 Annual Meeting that there are no active Building Permits for this structure.  The city's plan for the Hotel to be a highlight of the Western Central Avenue revitalization project does not currently look promising.