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Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky landmark sold: What's next for Frankfort's Capital Plaza Hotel
A Central Kentucky landmark is about to get a major makeover after 40 years. The Capital Plaza Hotel on Wilkinson Boulevard announced that it is now under new ownership with a multimillion-dollar renovation in the works. Franklin DevCo, which was organized in 2024 by Georget T. Underhill III, purchased the hotel in December 2024 for $7 million. The 163-room property will be renovated using $33 million in industrial revenue bonds issued through Franklin County and the Franklin County school system. The property also has been awarded a potential $7.5 million in historic tax credits as well as $1.4 million in state tourism tax incentives, according to a spokesperson. The hotel is planning a spring 2027 debut. The update will include a multilevel penthouse, a new grand ballroom and about 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space, according to a news release. The project also will include two new restaurants and a lobby bar. “We know people in Frankfort have a personal connection to this hotel, and we take that responsibility seriously,” said Colin Underhill, representing Franklin DevCo, in a statement. “Our focus is on getting the details right and making improvements that people will appreciate for years to come.
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Heartwood Farm Buys Midway Memories for $320K
The Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale is known as a marketplace for racehorses, including many geldings and racing and stallion prospects. But a 4-year-old filly also drew interest Nov. 12 during the single-session auction—but not for her racing upside—for her potential as a broodmare. Midway Memories...
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Warsaw’s Wayne Sullivan, champion tractor puller, newest member of Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame
Tractor pulling wasn’t in Wayne Sullivan’s blood growing up – actually, it was in his genes. “I was born and raised on a farm in Warsaw, Ky.,” he told the Northern Kentucky Tribune, “And pulled tractors with my dad.”