Daytona Beach pressures Plaza Resort owners to make repairs after yearslong closure

The future of one of Daytona Beach's most recognizable oceanfront hotels remains uncertain as city officials pressure the owners of the long-closed Plaza Resort to address code violations and make repairs needed to stabilize the property.The resort has been closed since it was damaged by a hurricane in 2022. City officials say progress has been made on some exterior problems, but significant work remains.City pushes owners to address violationsThe Plaza Resort's owners have faced fines over code violations as the property has remained vacant for years.The owners say they have addressed several exterior issues, including broken windows, damaged walls and peeling paint. However, repairs are still needed to the roof and other parts of the building to ensure the structure remains secure."This is a very important property to the city of Daytona Beach, and as a lifelong resident, I know it as well as anybody else," said Daytona Beach Special Magistrate David Vukelja.Owners say they are worki