LAKE WALES, Fla. — After sitting vacant for decades, the historic Walesbilt Hotel has officially entered its next chapter.
Crews this week began clearing debris from inside the 10-story hotel, marking the first major step toward restoring the long-dormant downtown landmark and transforming it into a new destination for visitors and residents.
City officials say the internal demolition phase is expected to take about a month, with roughly 20 dumpsters of debris removed each day…