Nick Patel, Sen. Corey Simon as well as Suwannee County officials and representatives from Feasterco Construction, Florida Commerce, the City of Live Oak and First Federal Bank break ground on the new Hampton Inn & Suites in Live Oak. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
A rendering of the new Hampton Inn & Suites coming to Live Oak. The five-story hotel will feature a brand new design. (COURTESY)
Suwannee County Commission Chairman Franklin White lived up to his pledge.
Four years ago White told Lake City Hotels chief operating officer Nick Patel that if he made a “gorilla” of a hotel on the no…