Has anyone actually seen any evidence that this is a "go"? Equipment, materials, workers? This all seem to be happening way too fast for SXM...

Still May. What do you expect? Not scheduled to start yet.

I believe it was supposed to start in June. Island time means June 32nd.

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We're there 6/2 to 6/13 we'll be watching...

We'll take over the watch from 6/10-21! --sxmdoc

We are here now through June 5th and there is no evidence of pending demo or construction. We have dined at Orange Fever, Aloha and Sun Beach and everything is "business as usual!" We haven't chatted with any of the proprietors though, so not sure what date they plan to close.

If you get the chance, would be interested to hear what the owners of the various restaurants tell you. Although the workers should know also what date they will be closing, one would think..

My husband asked the server at Sunbeach if they would be open on Friday (we want to go back for their ceviche "trilogy"!) and they said, "we are open every day, rain or shine!" They were very busy, too. We are off to Pinel today, but will be back on Orient Beach tomorrow - will see what we can find out.

We will be there June 16th through July 2nd. My parents just returned a couple of weeks ago and told me they asked the owner of Orange Fever when they have to leave, and they said probably not till July. I hope! We will see, can't imagine being there and not being able to eat a Orange Fever.

I thought I read somewhere that Cheryl said she was going to be closing the end of May? I think it's very possible that the owners of the businesses are as in the dark as we are...

I could see that happening......must make ordering supplies high anxiety.

I would agree. It's got to be a very difficult time for them.

Cheryl was closing out on her stocks of supplies as she was told the end of May was when she had to close. She had several items not available due to this situation.

I read that May 29 was last day of business for Andy and Cheryl's. I'll be there all of June until mid July. I'll keep an eye on what's going on down there. I'll be looking for you June people!

OK "June People", hope you get a last shot at your favorites! Keep us up to date and I especially hope that Cheryl is not still waiting next June!

I just hope that when all those places close they keep up with the seaweed removal on that stretch of the beach. Would be a shame to have it build up like the ferry dock at Cul De Sac. Its been a a thick stinky mess for the last three weeks.

We are here now and no signs at all. Talked to the owner of Orange Fever and he has not been given a date. I Think its going to take away that rustic beach feel

When we were there in April to May we heard that the demo was re-scheduled to start in the middle of June.

Just for fun (and maybe posterity) Here's the way the endangered 8 or so places looked on the morning of June 3, 2015. Kind of shabby.

Agreed. Cheryl's is supposedly closed until after the renovation. Were the others open? They kind of don't look it. Is Cheryl off island already? As it looks like all the license plates, etc., are still there?

No evidence as of today, June 6. Cheryl appeared to be open. Ate at Orange Fever. They are going week by week

Now hearing consistent reports from many who have visited one or more of the affected shops that they are closing by app. next Monday 6/15

So, they are all still open as of now?

Yes. For those coming here in late June or July they might not want to count on things happening on "Island Time" to keep these landmark places open for them.

We just returned Saturday, and as of Friday (our last day on the beach) Le String, Adam & Eve, Aloha and the Brothers all appeared to be closed and cleared out. Sun Beach Clubber (our favorite), Ethnic, Andy & Cheryl's and Orange Fever were all still open... and Chez Leandra (I think).

What bars will be open next month? I am not that familiar with the north end of Orient. We usually just spend the week at Orange Fever.

Bikini, LaPlaya and the others north of those.

Pedros, Kon Tiki, Kakao, Bikini, La Playa, Waikiki, Coco Beach & Palm each should all be open.

..plus Papagayo and the Perch at Club O and the restaurants in Orient Village.

Went down at app. 3pm and There were people on the roof of Le String (which was open) and Aloha (which was closed) - looking like they were taking things down. Andy & Cheryl's and Brothers were both closed... but I think that's because it was Monday... the young lady at Chez Leandra also confirmed that this was their last week.

Thanks. Makes me sad no mussels from Orange Fever.

Went down just before noon. Brothers and Aloha look like they have called it a season (Closed). All the other businesses in the proposed rehab area were open.

OK, thanks for the continuing updates!

Olivier at orange fever told me he would be closing on the 15th

Did any of the places involved have a clue when the 'renovation' will actually start?

Carol will let you know this saturday when we get there.

Oh, ok, I thought you were already on island. Have a great trip!!

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Had lunch at Orange Fever today. All looks the same so far.