St. Pete hotel struck by lightning twice in afternoon storm
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A hotel in St. Pete was struck by lightning not once but twice during a storm on Wednesday.
The Mari Jean Adults Only Gay Hotel announced on Facebook the damage it took from a storm that rolled through St. Pete.
No one was harmed by the lightning strikes, but the nearly 100-year-old building sustained damage to the facade facing Central Avenue, sending bricks toppling down onto the sidewalk.
The hotel shared the following statement:
We want to thank all of our amazing guests and community members who have extended concern -- the restoration project will likely be an expensive process, so we greatly appreciate your support during this time!
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