Virginia Beach Golf Course Deal Sparks Debate | Virginia Beach News

A $17.9 million sale of Virginia Beach’s National Golf Club is sparking heated debate, as Dragas Companies plans to renovate the course and build up to 660 homes—with nearly $20 million in city funding and a new childcare center. But residents are furious over the secretive timeline, claiming the city negotiated with Dragas for over a year before public proposals were even sought. At a public hearing, critics called the process rushed and unfair, with one urging council to reject the deal outright. Concerns also mount over bald eagle nests on site, though the city attorney insists all information was publicly available. Mayor Bobby Dyer defends the transaction as a fair, competitive real estate deal, noting the city voluntarily issued a request for proposals. The vote is set for July 14, but one councilwoman says too many questions remain—and even if approved, a full year of due diligence must pass before closing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80aaa51773c2ee39