ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — People who live in St. Pete Beach say the Publix that was damaged by a fire this week was an important resource for people still dealing with the impacts of last year’s hurricanes.
“All of our rooms are suites, and they all have full kitchens, full size refrigerators, coffee maker, toasters, and it’s really been a lifeline having those amenities here, with the Publix right across the street,” said Robert Czyszczon, general manager of Plaza Beach Resorts. “It’s going to be very detrimental to a lot of our patrons that are staying at the hotel.”
The Plaza Beach Hotel is across the street from the Dolphin Village plaza, where that fire started in a CVS on Tuesday. Wendy Athens has lived in the hotel since November…