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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 9:12 am
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Exactly. And now he's modified Coral Casino so hotel guests will only have access to the restaurant, not the incredible pool and fitness facilities.
https://www.noozhawk.com/montecitos-...-hotel-guests/

He's also in a huge dispute with his long-term life partner (they are not married). Sounds like he's a real gem to have around.
https://www.independent.com/2021/09/...tecito-estate/

I can't imagine being 80 years old and living a life that full of conflict, but if you watch the documentary on his life, his entire life has been filled with it. A very pugnacious man. This is really huring Montecito (the town) as they are not collecting transit / occupancy taxes (TOT) which is a significant hit to their budget.

My favorite property in the USA and maybe the world. Very sad what he has done to it.
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