Virginia Beach City Council heard from dozens of residents Tuesday night as it weighs whether to sell the city-owned Virginia Beach National Golf Course to Dragas Companies, with supporters and opponents making their cases before an expected council vote next week.
The developer has proposed investing nearly $40 million into the nearly 190-acre property, replacing the golf course with a mixed-use community that includes 659 for-sale homes, parks, trails and open space. City leaders have said the golf course has operated at a loss for years and estimate redevelopment could generate about $3.4 million annually in new tax revenue.
Supporters of the sale said the proposal addresses multiple city needs…