From WLOX Channel 13: “Margaritaville coming out of the ground in Biloxi”
The landscape in east Biloxi is undergoing a massive makeover with the new Margaritaville casino coming out of the ground on the 5th Street on Back Bay.
“It’s a game changer in South Mississippi,” said Margaritaville President and CEO Tom Brosig, as he gave us a tour of the construction site.
Brosig has been working on a casino project at this site for several years. Once he partnered with superstar Jimmy Buffett and acquired the rights to the name Margaritaville, he knew he was going to create a casino that would capitalize on an acclaimed brand that everyone is familiar with.
Construction is moving along at a dizzying pace. The company owns 26 acres in east Biloxi. The total casino footprint is 82,000 square feet with 26,000 square feet of gaming space.
The nearly $60 million project will feature a restaurant, buffet, and events center. There’s even a giant volcano inside, along with a marina and other outdoor amenities.
Brosig can’t wait to capture the essence of Buffett’s song Margaritaville when they cut the ribbon and open a new chapter in the coast’s casino story.
“With music going and people having fun in the sand and docks and on boats, then I’ll feel fulfilled. I love to see people having fun,” Brosig said.
The casino is scheduled to open by Memorial Day 2012.