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NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick. At far left, architect renderings of the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites for Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. At left, Diane Hughes speaks against the112-room, three-story hotel. In the center photo is David Swenton, the developer and at right is Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce President Robert Lott, who supports the hotel.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The proposed $15 million hotel for Flagler Avenue moved closer to reality tonight with City Commission approval on a pair of land-use ordinances, despite two no votes, including that of City Commissioner Randy Richenberg, who is up for re-election in Tuesday's general election.