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Sinclair Lewis house at 177 Surfside Avenue
Summary
The 4-1 rezoning lets three Vilano Beach lots become single-family homes — on the site of the house where Nobel Prize winner Sinclair Lewis once stayed. Preservationists called it a demolition request; the applicants say demolition isn't the intent and a 14-page cultural resources review still applies.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
The Romain family, which can build one home per platted lot.
⚠️Who could be affected
Preservationists worry an irreplaceable piece of Vilano Beach history could be lost.
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