Martin County demolished the Sand Dune Cafe following fire New Year's Day. A new cafe is expected to be built in its place.

"This is an asset," Abbate said, referring to the old cafe as an excavator lifted and crushed what was left of it April 8.

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners said the fire had left the building and surrounding structures in disrepair, leading to their removal. Video shows the demolition of the cherished spot.

Martin County demolished the Sand Dune Cafe following fire New Year's Day. A new cafe is expected to be built in its place. The new cafe is expected to cost about $4 million. JENSEN BEACH — Sand ...

Plans to rebuild the Sand Dune Cafe in Jensen Beach took a step forward April 22. Martin County commissioners tentatively approved the Parks and Recreation Department's plans for improvements ...

The new cafe's name will be revealed soon, Vargas said. "This is an asset," Kevin Abbate, Martin County Parks and Recreation director, said Tuesday, referring to the café as a excavator lifted ...