The Hotel contributed greatly to the Mackle's transition from subdivision builder to city builder - from local businessmen to managers of public companies - from local merchandiser to a worldwide sales force - from a South Florida success story to the international recognition that occurred in the 50s and continued in the 60s and 70s. The family atmosphere, the attention to detail and the statement of quality that the Hotel made inured to the benefit of the Mackle Brothers in many ways. An entire book - or several books could be written about the 25 year history of the Hotel. I will simply list some memories, a few stories and some of the more notable guests of the Hotel. My Memories Every August - before school
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Some of the other Stories Some of the other stories worth mentioning but are too involved to expand on here: The Nixon Family's and the Nixon Administrations connection with the hotel. Nancy's story of bartender Frank and Watergate. The Nixon - Kennedy meeting. The destruction of the waterfront villas and the golf course during Hurricane Betsy of 1965. The Sale of Key Biscayne Hotel
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The Guests A few of the many renowned guests of the Hotel from the 1957 and 1958 Key Biscayne Hotel "Guest Book" magazines in the archives. There were many more over the years! |
