He said he envisioned businesses, entertainment, rentals, residential space and possibly a hotel. The project, he said at the time, could include a convention center spanning two blocks from C to F Street that incorporates the historic Casino Ballroom. Lupoli announced in June he plans to invest $400 million to $600 million into his properties, but so far has not submitted any plans with the town planning department. Also on that block are the Candy Corner, Farr's Famous Chicken and the Community Church, also known as the Singing Church. Those properties include Cascade Restaurant, JB’s and a string of walkup eateries like Sal’s Pizza. Not only does he own the Hampton Beach Casino complex, but also adjacent properties between D Street and C Street. Lupoli’s purchase of the property comes at a time when he is looking to redevelop his properties at Hampton Beach. Previous story: Sal Lupoli's vision for massive $400M-plus redevelopment of Casino complex Lupoli expands Hampton Beach footprint with Mainsail purchase “We were very lucky to have several interested parties.” “He couldn’t raise the necessary capital,” Hartnett said. They nearly closed on a sale with Realtor and former “Bachelorette” contestant Christian Smith in October, but it fell through due to financing issues. The couple decided to put the property on the market in June to retire in Key West, Florida, in the offseason. The Hartnetts bought the hotel for $2.6 million in 2014 and ran it for more than a decade. Sal Lupoli has bought the Mainsail Motel and Cottages, adding to his portfolio of beach properties that includes the Hampton Beach Casino.

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