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Say goodbye to a Crystal River landmark once considered one of the first resorts on the west coast of Florida and a haven for Hollywood’s elite. Work started this week to demolish the Port Paradise Hotel, a westside icon for more than 70 years. In its place will rise a new Marriott Hotel, tentatively set to open in about two years. Get more from the Citrus County Chronicle “It had a great run,” Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek said. “But I think in its current state and how old it is, I think it’s a really good thing we’re getting some new investment and a new remodel on that site. I think it’s time for that to happen.”

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