"More specifically, the letter, provided to the Union-Tribune by Pavlacka, said that in the months since October, when a second warning letter had been sent to him, a new incident had come to light involving consumption of alcohol, resulting in a negative guest experience. The letter continued, We trust that you will honor this decision and refrain from operating your business at the hotel in the future."
"Widely known only as the Sandcastle Man, Pavlacka has been a beloved figure in Coronado for nearly two decades because of his artistic, whimsical and sometimes personal sand creations that area displayed near the Hotel Del. He insisted Monday that he has never consumed alcohol in the beach area where he works. There was no alcohol. I don't drink alcohol out there, he said in an interview."
"The hotel, in an emailed statement provided to the Union-Tribune, said, We can confirm that Hotel del Coronado and The Sandcastle Man have parted ways effective February 5. We wish The Sandcastle Man continued success. While there was never a written contract or agreement between the hotel and Pavlacka, the Hotel Del does own portions of the beachfront, according to the California Coastal Commission, and as such has the right to control that property as long as public access isn't impeded."
Hotel del Coronado formally terminated its long-standing arrangement with sand sculptor Bill Pavlacka, effective Feb. 5, citing violations of hotel policies. A human resources letter said a new incident since October involved alcohol consumption that produced a negative guest experience and followed a second warning. The hotel asked Pavlacka to refrain from operating his business on the property. Pavlacka denied consuming alcohol on the beach and said he would not contest the decision. The hotel confirmed the separation and noted the Hotel Del owns portions of the beachfront and can control that property so long as public access is not impeded.
Read at www.sandiegouniontribune.com
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