Jensen Beach Marina Owner Proposes Replacing Tiki Hut with Large Restaurant

Residents raise concerns over potential traffic, noise, and environmental impacts of the new development plan.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The owner of Four Fish Marina in Jensen Beach, Florida is proposing to replace a previously planned two-story tiki hut and pool with a 6,100-square-foot restaurant on the same footprint. This change has upset nearby residents who are concerned about the potential for increased traffic, noise, light pollution, and environmental impacts from the larger commercial development.

Why it matters

The proposed change from a smaller tiki hut and pool to a much larger restaurant has sparked backlash from the local community, who feel the new plan does not align with the character of the area and could negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. This highlights ongoing tensions between development and preservation of the local environment and quality of life.

The details

Integra Marinas, the owner of Four Fish Marina, is seeking approval to build a 6,100-square-foot restaurant in place of the previously planned two-story tiki hut and pool. The restaurant and tiki hut-pool combination would occupy the same footprint at the marina. Nearby resident Kiki Sottak has voiced concerns about the potential for increased traffic, noise, light, and environmental impacts from the larger commercial development.

  • In February 2026, Integra Marinas proposed the change from a tiki hut and pool to a 6,100-square-foot restaurant.

The players

Integra Marinas

The owner of Four Fish Marina in Jensen Beach, Florida that is proposing the development change.

Kiki Sottak

A nearby resident who has voiced concerns about the potential impacts of the proposed restaurant development.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The change has upset neighbors because of the potential for traffic, noise, light and environmental impacts.”

— Kiki Sottak, Nearby resident (tcpalm.com)

What’s next

The proposed development plan will need to go through the local approval process, during which residents will have opportunities to voice their concerns and the potential impacts will be further evaluated.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between development and preservation of local character and quality of life in coastal communities. As marina owners look to expand commercial operations, they must carefully balance the needs of the business with the concerns of the surrounding neighborhood.