Post #388677 by Bodotikiman on Sun, Jun 22, 2008 8:49 AM

Here is what I was told by Tom the bartender not Jim, sorry my mistake. By the way, he is the only one that can make the Clipper Mai Tai. Two items: The first is that Sheraton Corp. went to court so that they do not have to pay royalties to the Gelson family for the name. Sheraton won. This means that Sheraton Corp. no longer has to put the name Yankee Clipper on the actual hotel, but all references and inquires MUST ultimately lead back to the name Yankee Clipper. I'M guessing it will be something incorporated into the name such as DBA. Such a farce and shame. Second, The Wreck Bar must be intact along with the outside of the building....but....get this....it (The Wreck Bar) most likely will only be a space for such amenities as a breakfast nook in the manner in which the Marriott Courtyard chain. does it. WTF? The final plan also calls for an escalator to the second level of the building (where the main bar will be) as you walk in, to direct you to reception, along with a very long and sweeping outside concourse for pick up and drop off. Lets see what really happens, my gut tells me that the petition circulating is very crucial along with constant contact with Ft Lauderdale Historical Society. I have been told that the society has already let numerous items on the docket become null and void. WTF?