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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Too bad the Tropicana LV is old and can't compete with the mega casinos it sits adjacent (Mandalay, Luxor, MGM, NY NY etc).<br><br>The problem was the owner of Tropicana was an idiot and overpaid for the Las Vegas property. No land is worth $30 PER ACRE. Poor business decisions led to this.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 6th 2008 8:18PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tropicana is a dump. The owners haven't updated anything since the 80's. I'm not surprised it is finally going to be sold and demolished. I'm more surprised it has lasted this long.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carrie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 6th 2008 10:18PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[How dare you say that about the Tropicana...yes it is old...yes it is outdated...yes it has had its days...yes it is in danger...but one thing to be remembered is that the TROPICANA is one of the original LV strip landmarks that made its origin in the 1950s.  That was a time when Las Vegas was just coming into being...I feel that the Tropicana should be somehow remodeled extensively so that it can be saved because it is 'old Las Vegas' and those oldies should be saved for future generations to study them and see what LV was like in the 1950s.<br><br>J Alan]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[J Alan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 1st 2008 7:19PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Big whoop dee doo, I hurt your itty bitty feelings about a DUMP! If the owners put some money into it, brought things up to code, replaced the crap that's there and capitalized on its history then WHY DON'T THEY? Calling it a dump because that is what it has become. Go take a look at Tripadvisor.com from people who have stayed there RECENTLY and not 50 freaking years ago and its pretty apparent from the pictures that the place isn't even safe.<br><br>Keeping it how it is now people will think, "Geezus,, living in the 50's was like living in a cesspool." Is that what you want? Do you drive the same beater you did in high school so your kids can see how you lived so they can be appreciative? Maybe you do, I hope it's smogged and not dropping parts. <br><br>No where in my original post did I say, "YAY! They are tearing it down!! WOOO!!!" <br><br>Lighten up Francis.<br><br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carrie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 7th 2008 9:15PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm sure the bean counters have concluded demo'n a dinosaur on a property that is worth more as a vacant lot might be a bit more profitable than saving the building for posterity and the enjoyment of a few history fan's.<br><br>THe new owners can put up pictures and show a movie. Maybe they even have a library or historical foundation in Vegas that is already keeping records?<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bob]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 9th 2008 11:36AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[That's a good idea Bob. They could do a restaurant that is Old Las Vegas memorabilia with pictures, movies, Blue Plate specials and a dress code- reliving the days when going to a casino was an Evening Out and the women dressed up and the men all looked like James Bond. Have Rat Pack music in the background and an original Ocean's 11 feel. Maybe a nice cigar bar as well.<br><br>If they do that, I want a cut for brainstorming! ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carrie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 9th 2008 3:28PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Trouble on the Las Vegas Strip: Tropicana Files For Bankruptcy]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/06/trouble-on-the-las-vegas-strip-tropicana-files-for-bankruptcy/</guid><description><![CDATA[I agree with J Alan.  We're gonna miss the old girl.  We've been going there for a week every winter for the last few years.  Beds were comfortable (if not beat up a little), staff was very friendly, service was great, nice little casino with $5 blackjack all night long.  Great location.  Nice pool.  Even the food wasnt that bad...and the price was right.  Unpretentious and comfortable.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul M]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 31st 2008 1:43PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>