A controversial $350 million resort project in Northport has landed a major hotel partner in Marriott's Autograph Collection, even as the project faces mounting opposition. The University Beach Resort project was supposed to feature hotels, a 10-acre lagoon, retail, and a water park. However, the developer's track record of unfulfilled promises is raising serious questions about whether the latest hotel announcement will materialize. Much of the opposition stems from what residents describe as a bait-and-switch. The city council hastily approved the private resort, neglecting the plans of a community facility. Read the full story at the 🔗 link in our bio ⬆⬆⬆. #YourTownYourNews #WVUA23 #AlabamaNews #Northport #UniversityBeach #Tuscaloosa #TuscaloosaNews