The Róme Venture
Creating the largest LGBTQ resort
and entertainment complex in Florida
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What is The Róme Venture?
The Róme Venture is a community driven project to build the greatest lgbtq resort hotel and entertainment complex in Florida. Having all guests registered, the resort will be able to provide greater security, privacy and comfort. But the goal is for Róme to be more than a multi-venue’d entertainment complex. The intent is to have it be a true community hub for the lgbt people that live in Florida, as well as those that visit our state from around the country.
Róme will be a community hub for it’s ‘Citizens’ and for visitors, it will enhance their visit to the area and regional places of interest. Fellow lgbtq owned and operated businesses will be showcased and promoted within the Róme ecosphere.
Be sure and visit the FAQ Page for much more information
December 2023
A very good friend posted the image above a couple of weeks ago, and I immediate replied to him that this is exactly my position with the Róme project.
Each week I meet someone that says they heard the project had been scrapped. And while this is not true, we are behind schedule and some things have moved and are moving at a snail’s pace. Work has continued however, and we are currently in a bit of a hold as we come to year’s end. Our “money folks” are suggesting that we wait on taking on any additional significant loan debt, believing that interest rates will be moving down some in 2024. So I am monitoring and trying to find the balance of saving on the long-term interest expenses with getting the property open.
Not so long ago, things were moving along nicely. So what happened? While I do not wish to go into too much detail, the short of it is we had an occurrence in which a wrench was thrown into the works, and that triggered a domino effect related to other aspects of the project, including a major one connected to our originally selected property. Making things worse was that this was all happening as suitable lots were being gobbled up, prices were surging and interest rates were on the verge of doubling every few months. In hindsight, we had a prime opportunity window close quickly on us. This required us to take a step back, look at the new landscape and re-evaluate our needs and wants. This exercise has proven beneficial and has put us in a position of seeing a grander, broader plan.
In finishing the year, I wish to note that steps will be taken when they make sense, and I remain committed to delivering a quality product. In the meantime, enjoy your favorite places and support our community’s businesses so they survive.
Here’s to a safe, happy and productive 2024 !
Why do we need a gay resort?
We don’t NEED a gay resort.
But we all agree that we WANT a gay resort. A fun, entertaining place where our community can call home-base. Where the like-minded can find friends easily. Where we can feel safe, and find support, no matter where we may be in our personal journey. And where our patronage gets funneled back into our own community for our direct benefit.
More Frequently Asked Questions Can Be Found Here
We now have just about 30 citizens that we have been trying to reach in order to return their initiation fee, (as it is no longer required to help prove the demand for Róme).
It seems that when some initiation fees arrived via PayPal, they came with email addresses
that are no longer used or monitored.
If you have not received an email asking for how you would like your initiation fee returned, please email: members@theromeventure.com to request a re-sending of that email.
About Us
Creating the largest LGBTQ (non-campground) resort hotel and entertainment complex in Florida. The Róme Venture is a community driven initiative that is spearheading the creation of the largest gay resort, hotel and entertainment complex in Florida, (which features a variety of regional entertainment venues, award-winning themeparks, museums and restaurants, that you may wish to also visit while you are in the area.) Please invite, both, your gay friends and straight allies to become members as well. You will not want them to miss visiting the resort along with you. FAQs
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