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Las Vegas City Hall/ Las Vegas City Council & The State of Nevada - Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz would like a word with you ...

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July 26, 2011 05:19 PM

Here are two Major Hotel/ Casinos & one of the Largest Retail Shopping Centers in Las Vegas that have failed. The Harmon Building at City Center (Above) is in litigation with MGM, Perini, and a Cement Company for 100s of thousands of dollars.

The photo (Below) is the "Fountainblea Hotel/ Casino that went into Bankruptcy, and both of these buildings will be taken down in the near future.

Las Vegas doesn't need anymore Hotel/ Casinos (Period) ... Las Vegas Nevada needs something other than Hotels & Casinos! Las Vegas needs a HUGE Amusement Park and not a (Ferris Wheel) with several other rides.

What ever happened to the (Largest Water Park) that was suppose to be built in Henderson Nevada, it was going to be the "Largest Water Park" West of the Mississippi.

Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz is very disappointed with what has been going around in his town. And Las Vegas City Council & the State of Nevada better get their crap together soon!

And if you need some help you know where to reach me ... 702 443 7156 ask for Vegas Bob

Vegas Bob is going out this weekend along "The Strip" late on Friday or Saturday night with his (Video Camera). VB is going to capture some videos of GARBAGE to show everyone within the World Wide Web what has happened to (MY TOWN) ... LAS VEGAS NEVADA ...

The Million Dollar Question Answered by (Vegas Bob) "Why doesn't Las Vegas have a Pro-Sports Team?

The "Mafia" ran Las Vegas better then "Corporate America"

"So Stay Tuned" for some very disappointing video footage over the weekend!!!

Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz 7-27-2011

(Above) is a photograph of the "Fontainblea Hotel" which was a estimated 2.9 Billion to build that was sold to Carl Icahn for 156 million. This Hotel/ Casino will be tore down and the materials are being sold back to China.

Carl Icahn offers $156 million for Fontainebleau ... - Las Vegas Sun

www.lasvegassun.com/.../carl-icahn-offers-136-million-fontaineblea... - Cached

Nov 23, 2009 – Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 | 10:32 a.m. - Investor Carl Icahn ...

The photo (Above) is a part of what was suppose to be the "Largest Retail Shopping" complex in Las Vegas Nevada, and this building has been sitting here for over 3 years and will also be tore down in the future.

City Council (Official City of Las Vegas Web Site)

www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/council.htm - Cached
Contact Information. Las Vegas City Council City Hall, Tenth Floor 400 Stewart Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Map) Phone: (702) 229-6405. Fax: (702) 382-8558 ...

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Las Vegas City Hall (Official City of Las Vegas Web Site)

www.lasvegasnevada.gov/information/20212.htm - Cached
2, 2009, the Las Vegas City Council approved plans to move forward with the ...
(Official City of Las Vegas Web Site)

www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ - Cached
The City of Las Vegas (Official Government Site) ... City officials recently ...

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Please Note: Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz has been plugging wonderful photographs/ Videos and Stories of Las Vegas and surrounding areas in the State of Nevada. But VB has become very disappointed with Corporate Companies like MGM, Harrah's, City Council, the Governor, Mayor and everyone else connected to the problems within Las Vegas Nevada.

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Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Wow....lot's of good stuff happening out in Vegas.....Amazing. Can't go wrong with Elvis.....

Jul 26, 2011 05:21 PM

Carla Freund

Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC

NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Vegas Bob - Great Photos! Hopefully they'll continue to find good ways to re-purpose the buildings or supplies and Vegas will find a way to re-purpose their community.

Jul 26, 2011 05:25 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Larry and lot's of good stuff going sour except ELVIS of course, "Thanks for stopping"

And hello Carla, I hope so, and until then I hope they call me for some help ...

VB ;o)

Jul 26, 2011 05:27 PM

Hrisco & Associates

Hrisco & Associates - Roanoke, TX

Roanoke Homes for Sale - Roanoke Neighborhoods

VB, I can't believe that after they have gone to the trouble of constructing those buildings, brand new, they are then going to tear them down, really?

Jul 26, 2011 05:31 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello John and yes they are ... The Harmon Building at the top was suppose to be the number one building at "City Center" and the cement with re-bar was poured wrong and the building is unsafe. The other two buildings have been exposed to outside elements and the specs, etc. are out dated so they will tear them down. There are many more projects across the Las Vegas Valley that will also be tore down, it's very sad ... ;o(

VB ;o)

Jul 26, 2011 05:43 PM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

Bob I love going to Vegas. I like the desert and I like roaming the streets all night in warm weather. I love the shows. But I have a family and I have not been on a Vegas "Vacation" for 12 years or more. We did go to a Church Conference in Vegas about 4 years ago and the closest we went to a Casino with all the kids in tow was a buffet.

However, I can only take so much of the Strip and such and when I go to Vegas I like to get out over to Hover Damn and I have done the Factory Tours (Marsh-mellows and Cranberries). I agree Vegas needs a lot more for the entire family and more than Casinos. I think you have a UFL Football team, Minor League Baseball, and Arena Football (do you)? but more sports would be good. Maybe a giant complex for Travel Baseball competition. Major Amusement Park and Water Complex would be top notch.

Jul 26, 2011 05:45 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Gene and "That;s what I'm Talking About!"

All I ever hear about Las Vegas is (SIN CITY) ... Blah-Blah-Blah!

People come here with their families and most people that roll into Vegas are very disappointed with all the strip joint cards floating around the streets on "The Strip"

Walt Disney Corp purchased some large acreage NE of town, let's break ground and get that Amusement Park built!

VB ;o)

Jul 26, 2011 05:56 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Bob, It seems a shame to tear down those two new buidlings! I do think that you're right, Las Vegas needs something other than just the Hotel/Casino destinations. I would think that it could easily do something similar to Branson. By that I mean provide a venue for multiple musical acts to be on stage much like Caesars has done only for more than one or two artists. I would then suggest that they lower the price of admission to them so that you could afford to take the family to see a musical act. Something like that, I would be interested in.

Jul 26, 2011 05:59 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Tony & Darcy and I love your comment and have been to Branson many times! You are so right, Vegas has become so expensive, shows, buffets, etc, and I know that people from (City Hall, City Council & the State of Nevada) will be reading this post. They have been following VB for quite some time, and I really want them to hear this post and or give me a call ...

VB ;o)

Jul 26, 2011 06:04 PM

Sally Weatherley

EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Bob - These photos are quite shocking and very sad. It's such a shame to see such beautiful, potential hotels turned into a pile of rubble. All this is well hidden from tourists. I had no idea this was going on. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Jul 26, 2011 06:43 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Well thank you so much for stopping by, and the City of Las Vegas really doesn't want anyone too know!

VB ;o)

Jul 26, 2011 06:52 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and morning to you Vegas Bob

VB, that there sure is mighty sad that has to happen, but its sure better that buildings are safe for folks to be able to use them, than to have a whole lot of folks end up having something happen to them.

I think you are right, folks also like to be able to visit a really nice Amusement Park, which families can spend time and have a enjoyable time together.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Jul 26, 2011 08:36 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, VB. I think you are right about not needing another hotel. Vegas is about money - big money...

Jul 26, 2011 11:57 PM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

I remember seeing this buildings and partials when I was there in April. It's to bad that they were started in the first place... at least the last too. The Mall location was blocking what would ahve been a nice view... I'll vote for a waterpark or amusement park... Best wishes

Jul 27, 2011 01:33 AM

Don MacLean

New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA

Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

V.B. , Silly question and it may already be on your resume. When are you going to run and get the change moving.

Like I've said before who knows Vegas better then V.B.

Enjoy the day

Jul 27, 2011 02:11 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Dale and thanks buddy for stopping by and an amusement park would do wonders for Las Vegas, even if the tourists didn't use it the "Locals" would!

And Michael you have been here recently and saw all the hotels, to many ...

And Diane, it is very sad and Las Vegas did have a "Water Park" and they tore it down to put up the Hotel in the middle of the page. Now this hotel is empty and going to be tore down.

Hello Do and I have to agree with you, VB is always on "The Strip" and Downtown on "Fremont Street" ... I see what's going on all the time, and we need some new changes soon!

VB ;o)

Jul 27, 2011 04:54 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

When I was there in November I saw the Fountainbleu. There was no work being done on it at the time though.

Jul 27, 2011 08:49 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Why do they go to such extremes to build the buildings. Does not make sense.

Jul 27, 2011 01:08 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

VB now this is a real eye opener of a post. Who said money does not make money, Carl Icahn got a bargain:))) Keep us posted how things develop. Very interesting information.

Jul 27, 2011 03:32 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Debra and yes you are right, there hasn't been any work done on this building for a couple years now!

And Tom I have no idea, but is is a shame ...

And Endre, the crazy part is Carl Icahn got a smoking deal on this building and he is tearing it down and will get the land for free and pocket some change ...

VB ;o)

Jul 27, 2011 03:58 PM