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Charlotte region eyed for Crystal Lagoons resort

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte region is already home to a huge man-made lake as well as whitewater rapids. Could a tropical beach resort be next?

That’s the vision of local developer Jake Palillo as outlined in a recent article by Cornelius Today. Palillo told the news outlet that he’s under contract on a total of 270 acres of farmland off Highway 73 in the Huntersville area, with tentative plans for a Crystal Lagoons resort.

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According to its website, Crystal Lagoons has developed technology that allows for the creation of lagoons with clear, turquoise waters and white, sandy beaches in any part of the world.

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