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Developer Faces Foreclosure While Reviving Abandoned Hotel Project

6/7/2025

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Developer Ken McDermott is determined to breathe new life into the abandoned Washington Square hotel project in Tallahassee, even as a foreclosure lawsuit looms. Leon County officials are pressing him to reopen sidewalks, warning of potential legal consequences. With a troubled past casting doubt, residents are watching closely as a strict timeline for repairs is anticipated.

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Story summary

Developer Ken McDermott is determined to breathe new life into the abandoned Washington Square hotel project in Tallahassee, even as a foreclosure lawsuit looms. Leon County officials are pressing him to reopen sidewalks, warning of potential legal consequences. With a troubled past casting doubt, residents are watching closely as a strict timeline for repairs is anticipated.