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Beach Sights: The Pink Castle
Learn more about the landmarks that make the beaches special.
The Don Cesar Beach Resort and Spa on St. Pete Beach is a ten-story hotel built in the late 1920s. The enchanting historic resort welcomes visitors as they travel over the bridge toward St. Pete Beach.
The Don was named after Don Ce-Sar in Vincent Wallace's light opera Maritana. Built by Thomas Rowe, the architecture is a Mediterranean and Moorish blend. The castle has been featured in popular films, and housed presidents and other celebrities.
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Some believe the Don Cesar is haunted by Thomas Rowe and his long lost love Lucinda. Employees reported "seeing a man in a Panama hat walking with a woman hand in hand in the lobby and garden."