A longtime Lewisville hangout spot is now closed, with an envisioned hotel, restaurant and entertainment area expected to fill its shoes in the coming years.

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Sneaky Pete’s was a waterfront bar, restaurant and event venue along the south shoreline of Lewisville Lake. Its last day in business was Sept. 28.

Earl Adams first opened the venue in 1989, later passing ownership to Nick Mehmeti. Mehmeti told Community Impact in 2022 that he became the owner of Sneaky Pete’s after he lost a bet rolling dice.

Sneaky Pete’s didn’t own the land it sat on . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages Lewisville Lake and owns most of the property around it, and the city holds the lease on that property. Vendors like Sneaky Pete’s operate there through agreements with the city.

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