Magistrate to take up Daytona Beach’s Plaza Resort violations

The future of a Daytona Beach landmark is back before a Volusia County special magistrate Tuesday, as the Plaza Resort on A1A faces a growing list of unresolved code violations and potential fines.The property has sat vacant since back-to-back hurricanes in 2022 caused extensive damage. Owner Jonathan Eid told News 6 at the time that saltwater infiltrated roughly 161 to 170 guest rooms. Four years later, nearby business owners and unit owners say little has been done to fix it.The county first notified Eid of the violations in May. The current list includes damaged exterior walls and roofing, broken windows, exposed wiring, damaged gates and handrails, and an unmaintained, unsecured pool. The county says the violations remain unresolved and is now asking the special magistrate to impose a fine.The building was officially declared non-compliant due to the code violations and public health and safety concerns. The stalled property has had a direct impact on the surrounding area. The Seab