PONTE VEDRA, FL The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club here is preparing to unveil phase two of its $45 million improvement project in September. This phase consists of the expansion of the 75-room Inn and the construction of a 2,900-square-foot oceanfront fitness center, called Surf Club s Gym. The new, four-story Inn will consist of 20 additional guestrooms and a presidential suite. The two-story lobby will feature 5,000 square feet of retail space.
The expansion of The Inn is part of a three-phase plan in anticipation of the resort s 75th anniversary celebration in 2003. Phase one included the restoration and expansion of the property s golf course and club, while phase three will include the addition of 25 guestrooms to the Island House building. In addition, phase three will also include doubling the size of the hotel s spa. (5/29/01)