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It’s not hard to believe the Belleview Biltmore Resort is haunted. Nestled in the heart of the Town of Belleair, Florida, this rare beauty first opened in 1897 and possesses an irresistible combination of exquisite, historical architecture and furnishings, along with the essence of long-departed guests and workers, whose spirits seem to linger along every corridor and passageway, calling out to modern-day visitors like echoes from the past. This mix of historic and ghostly ambiance inspired me to write novels about a world where Spirits of the Belleview connect with living hotel guests, sharing their stories of temptation, tragedy, choices, friendship and love, hoping to influence the outcome of modern-day turmoil and matters of the heart.
On June 1, 2009, the magnificent Belleview Biltmore Resort, known as the ‘White Queen of the Gulf’, closed its doors to undergo a much needed $100+ million, historically authentic renovation. If all goes well, she will reopen in three years, rejuvenated to her 1930s Era magnificence and ready to receive guests from around the world for yet another century. This website will endeavor to provide renovation updates and interesting facts about Belleair, the hotel and some of its most famous guests.
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