PK BUSINESS SCENE

“Six of our Hemmingway’s employees live on the property,” Jilene Foust said, adding that she sees a huge need for affordablehousinginthearea.

The Racetrack is for lease, and the Fousts said there are no plans for that building at this time They hope to add some community spaces to the redevelopment and also improve thespacefortheresidents Asofpresstime,thereweretwo homesavailableforrent.

MotorboatInn

1762ParkRoad36,Graford(onthepeninsula)

(940)260-7874,info@motorboatinncom

The Motorboat Inn on the peninsula has a fresh new look and has been completely transformed by the new owners. Alex Payne is leading the project and has given the old inn much more than just a facelift. Every room in the inn was repainted over the winter, along with the installation of new windows, light fixtures, carpet and TVs The first noticeable changes are the new Motorboat Inn sign and vintage boat outfront Thesign’svibeevokesthenostalgicfeelofthelake and PK’s fun atmosphere The business is taking reservations for the summer season, and Payne said bookings have been verystrong.

JuniperRidgeDevelopmentandMarina

3071ParkRoad36,Graford

(940)260-2610,jr-pklife(realestatewebsite)

(940)779-3737,marina@jr-pk.life(marinaemail)

AlexPayneandhisgrouphavemadesignificantprogresson the new luxury housing developments They have sold 11 of the 13 homes, and the lakeside pool nicknamed “The Bunker” isnowopen,providinganawesomeplacetorelax

TheJuniperRidgeMarinaisopenandtakingreservationsfor 30- and 40-foot boat slip rentals, and it also has rental space for personal watercraft The conveniently located marina is open and ready for the season, with a protective wave barrier to protect all the vessels at the marina in this highlydesirablelocation.

TheRetreat

1782FM2951,Graford(onthepeninsula)

(940)779-2333

The third development by Alex Payne and his group is the rebirth of the hillside cabins collectively known as The Retreat. All of the cabins have been remodeled and are availableforshort-termrentalorsale Thecabinshavegreat views,andhaveaccesstothenewpoolandthesoon-to-becompletedclubhouse