I know they have tried to condemn the main lodge & list it as unfit to inhabit, but this isn't enough. Not sure if anything really even came of this. Not one thing about this resort makes sense; Not a realistic sale price, No upkeep what-so-ever which would lead me to believe maybe they are not really trying to sell it, true owner is in the shadows, true owner has gone to great length to keep this secret & there has never seem to be any intention of doing 1 thing to revamp the Loaf. For me personally, I give props to Brad for at least being honest & trying his best...not really a whole lot he can do. However as noted before, looks like it's up to us.

What is interesting is what Brad's process is revealing. Kate is a figurehead. Brad is dealing with the Florida bank and the unnamed mortgage backer (UMB). It is beginning to be more apparent the ex-convict Remo Poselli continues to attempt to retain control of the facility. FYI: The bank in Florida is owned by individuals associated and related to Poselli, his wife, and his attorney. They are not going to allow the property to go under. It isn't that Kate paid too much - it's that Poselli paid too much and, now, through this intricate structure, is attempting to preserve some of his capital that he has tied up in the dormant resort.

I have been associated with the Leelanau Ski Club for several years now. Nearly 10 years ago the club assessed the possibility of acquiring the resort. At that time, they estimated its value at less than $3 million. 10 YEARS AGO! The resort is in much worse shape today. It will take substantial sums just to bring it up to a viable state. I have heard estimates of as much as $20 million. Poselli paid John Sills too much. That's his problem. And, now it is all of Cleveland Township's and Leelanau County's problem.

This began when the courses were split from the resort. So, first one in line for blame is Sills. Somehow, to be a 4-season resort, the courses need to be reunited with the lodge and its meeting facilities. But, let's move past blame. Action is now required. I believe it is now incumbent upon township, county, and state leadership to force the hand of the unnamed owners of Sugar Loaf holding it hostage. Condemn the property. Make it a health hazard. It was broken into again in the last week. MAKE IT A PUBLIC ISSUE. GET POSELLI OUT OF THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

This is greatly affecting the tax base of the county and limiting the taxes that would be paid by a working facility. Sugar Loaf needs help; not just due diligence. Leadership is required - now more than ever.