St. Pete hotel struck by lightning twice in afternoon storm

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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. 

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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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