Fugitive's ex-resort back in business

Watkins' Beach Club has new name, new manager, new policies

By C.S. Murphy , Amy Upshaw

Photo by Rick McFarland

As recently as April 30, the pool at Spring River Beach Club contained stagnant water, and the resort near Hardy appeared run-down. The pool, miniature golf course and other amenities reopened last week under new management and a new name - Sunterra.

ADVERSTISMENT

HARDY - After fugitive developer Wayne Watkins fled to Mexico nearly two years ago, his Spring River Beach Club fell into disrepair and closed after more than 20 years of operation.

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