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Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? #56120 05/27/2015 06:34 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 357 Pittsburgh, PA gotaluvit OP Traveler OP gotaluvit Traveler Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 357 Pittsburgh, PA Has anyone actually seen any evidence that this is a "go"? Equipment, materials, workers? This all seem to be happening way too fast for SXM...

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? gotaluvit #56121 05/27/2015 07:30 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,490 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,490 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA Still May. What do you expect? Not scheduled to start yet.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? SXMScubaman #56122 05/27/2015 07:37 PM Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146 Louisiana o2bnsxm Traveler o2bnsxm Traveler Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146 Louisiana I believe it was supposed to start in June. Island time means June 32nd.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? o2bnsxm #56123 05/27/2015 07:55 PM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,623 originally Long Island, NY/now... irish1223 Traveler irish1223 Traveler Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,623 originally Long Island, NY/now... Quote o2bnsxm said: I believe it was supposed to start in June. Island time means June 32nd. One can hope. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> Robin & Ed One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? gotaluvit #56124 05/27/2015 08:22 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Modi Traveler Modi Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. We're there 6/2 to 6/13 we'll be watching...

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Modi #56125 05/28/2015 05:51 AM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 184 Beautiful Upstate SC sxmdoc Traveler sxmdoc Traveler Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 184 Beautiful Upstate SC We'll take over the watch from 6/10-21! --sxmdoc

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? sxmdoc #56126 05/28/2015 06:03 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC bethy2120 Traveler bethy2120 Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC We are here now through June 5th and there is no evidence of pending demo or construction. We have dined at Orange Fever, Aloha and Sun Beach and everything is "business as usual!" We haven't chatted with any of the proprietors though, so not sure what date they plan to close.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? bethy2120 #56127 05/28/2015 07:16 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! If you get the chance, would be interested to hear what the owners of the various restaurants tell you. Although the workers should know also what date they will be closing, one would think.. Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56128 05/28/2015 07:40 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC bethy2120 Traveler bethy2120 Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC My husband asked the server at Sunbeach if they would be open on Friday (we want to go back for their ceviche "trilogy"!) and they said, "we are open every day, rain or shine!" They were very busy, too. We are off to Pinel today, but will be back on Orient Beach tomorrow - will see what we can find out.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56129 05/28/2015 07:44 AM Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 13 2 20valve Traveler 20valve Traveler 2 Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 13 We will be there June 16th through July 2nd. My parents just returned a couple of weeks ago and told me they asked the owner of Orange Fever when they have to leave, and they said probably not till July. I hope! We will see, can't imagine being there and not being able to eat a Orange Fever.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? 20valve #56130 05/28/2015 08:24 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! I thought I read somewhere that Cheryl said she was going to be closing the end of May? I think it's very possible that the owners of the businesses are as in the dark as we are... Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56131 05/28/2015 09:07 AM Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 331 Detroit Area Mantas Traveler Mantas Traveler Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 331 Detroit Area Quote Carol_Hill said: I thought I read somewhere that Cheryl said she was going to be closing the end of May? I think it's very possible that the owners of the businesses are as in the dark as we are... I could see that happening......must make ordering supplies high anxiety.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Mantas #56132 05/28/2015 09:22 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! I would agree. It's got to be a very difficult time for them. Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56133 05/28/2015 07:29 PM Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 978 Middletown DE, North of SXM mscottc Traveler mscottc Traveler Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 978 Middletown DE, North of SXM Cheryl was closing out on her stocks of supplies as she was told the end of May was when she had to close. She had several items not available due to this situation.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? mscottc #56134 05/28/2015 08:47 PM Joined: May 2007 Posts: 682 Tennessee scuba1deb Traveler scuba1deb Traveler Joined: May 2007 Posts: 682 Tennessee I read that May 29 was last day of business for Andy and Cheryl's. I'll be there all of June until mid July. I'll keep an eye on what's going on down there. I'll be looking for you June people!

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? scuba1deb #56135 05/29/2015 06:28 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 357 Pittsburgh, PA gotaluvit OP Traveler OP gotaluvit Traveler Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 357 Pittsburgh, PA OK "June People", hope you get a last shot at your favorites! Keep us up to date and I especially hope that Cheryl is not still waiting next June!

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? gotaluvit #56136 05/29/2015 10:04 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,490 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,490 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA I just hope that when all those places close they keep up with the seaweed removal on that stretch of the beach. Would be a shame to have it build up like the ferry dock at Cul De Sac. Its been a a thick stinky mess for the last three weeks.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? gotaluvit #56137 05/30/2015 04:47 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 650 Rochester NY Walt Traveler Walt Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 650 Rochester NY We are here now and no signs at all. Talked to the owner of Orange Fever and he has not been given a date. I Think its going to take away that rustic beach feel

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Walt #56138 05/30/2015 07:35 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,056 PA biglar Traveler biglar Traveler Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,056 PA When we were there in April to May we heard that the demo was re-scheduled to start in the middle of June. www.lifewithldub.blogspot.com

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? biglar #56139 06/04/2015 05:50 AM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Modi Traveler Modi Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Just for fun (and maybe posterity) Here's the way the endangered 8 or so places looked on the morning of June 3, 2015. Kind of shabby.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Modi #56140 06/04/2015 07:12 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Agreed. Cheryl's is supposedly closed until after the renovation. Were the others open? They kind of don't look it. Is Cheryl off island already? As it looks like all the license plates, etc., are still there? Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56141 06/06/2015 05:19 PM Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 186 J JulieandKarl Traveler JulieandKarl Traveler J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 186 No evidence as of today, June 6. Cheryl appeared to be open. Ate at Orange Fever. They are going week by week

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? JulieandKarl #56142 06/08/2015 12:01 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Modi Traveler Modi Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Now hearing consistent reports from many who have visited one or more of the affected shops that they are closing by app. next Monday 6/15

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Modi #56143 06/08/2015 12:04 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! So, they are all still open as of now? Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56144 06/08/2015 12:26 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Modi Traveler Modi Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Yes. For those coming here in late June or July they might not want to count on things happening on "Island Time" to keep these landmark places open for them.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Modi #56145 06/08/2015 01:49 PM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC bethy2120 Traveler bethy2120 Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC We just returned Saturday, and as of Friday (our last day on the beach) Le String, Adam & Eve, Aloha and the Brothers all appeared to be closed and cleared out. Sun Beach Clubber (our favorite), Ethnic, Andy & Cheryl's and Orange Fever were all still open... and Chez Leandra (I think).

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? bethy2120 #56146 06/08/2015 01:59 PM Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 21 2 2tannedfannies Traveler 2tannedfannies Traveler 2 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 21 What bars will be open next month? I am not that familiar with the north end of Orient. We usually just spend the week at Orange Fever.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? 2tannedfannies #56147 06/08/2015 02:01 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,490 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 19,490 Likes: 4 Auburn, WA Bikini, LaPlaya and the others north of those.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? SXMScubaman #56148 06/08/2015 02:21 PM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC bethy2120 Traveler bethy2120 Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 190 Charlotte, NC Pedros, Kon Tiki, Kakao, Bikini, La Playa, Waikiki, Coco Beach & Palm each should all be open.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? bethy2120 #56149 06/08/2015 02:22 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! ..plus Papagayo and the Perch at Club O and the restaurants in Orient Village. Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56150 06/08/2015 04:01 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Modi Traveler Modi Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Went down at app. 3pm and There were people on the roof of Le String (which was open) and Aloha (which was closed) - looking like they were taking things down. Andy & Cheryl's and Brothers were both closed... but I think that's because it was Monday... the young lady at Chez Leandra also confirmed that this was their last week.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Modi #56151 06/08/2015 04:06 PM Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 21 2 2tannedfannies Traveler 2tannedfannies Traveler 2 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 21 Thanks. Makes me sad no mussels from Orange Fever. Last edited by 2tannedfannies; 06/08/2015 04:15 PM.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? 2tannedfannies #56152 06/09/2015 11:13 AM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Modi Traveler Modi Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 969 Maine U.S.A. Went down just before noon. Brothers and Aloha look like they have called it a season (Closed). All the other businesses in the proposed rehab area were open.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Modi #56153 06/09/2015 11:22 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! OK, thanks for the continuing updates! Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56154 06/09/2015 11:49 AM Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 riverside ca greg57 Traveler greg57 Traveler Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 riverside ca Olivier at orange fever told me he would be closing on the 15th

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? greg57 #56155 06/09/2015 12:26 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Did any of the places involved have a clue when the 'renovation' will actually start? Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56156 06/09/2015 12:59 PM Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 riverside ca greg57 Traveler greg57 Traveler Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 riverside ca Carol will let you know this saturday when we get there.

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? greg57 #56157 06/09/2015 01:31 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,993 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Oh, ok, I thought you were already on island. Have a great trip!! Carol Hill

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? Carol_Hill #56158 06/09/2015 01:39 PM Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 riverside ca greg57 Traveler greg57 Traveler Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 26 riverside ca We are facebook friends

Re: Evidence of the "North of Pedro's" Construction? greg57 #56159 06/09/2015 07:12 PM Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 60 SXM_Bound Traveler SXM_Bound Traveler Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 60 Had lunch at Orange Fever today. All looks the same so far.