Locals are reacting emotionally as owners confirm a final date and big changes ahead.

A nearly 30-year-old waterfront restaurant is making major changes.

Beloved Lakefront Restaurant Sold In Greenwood Lake, Orange County

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The owners of Emerald Point Restaurant in Greenwood Lake announced they sold the "beloved lakefront restaurant."

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"Thank you for the unforgettable years- for every smile, every conversation and every moment you allowed us to be part of your lives. We will carry these memories with us always," Erin and Frank Lotito wrote on Facebook.

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When Is The Last Day?

Officials confirmed that New Year's Eve will be the last day in business.

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Owners suggest using unused gift cards by the end of 2025.

"Thank you for trusting us with your milestones- birthdays, anniversaries, dates, last goodbyes and family traditions. You welcomed us into your lives, and we will never forget the feeling of seeing familiar faces walk through our doors year after year," owners added.

For nearly 30 years, customers enjoyed the beautiful views of Greenwood Lake and the surrounding mountains while dining inside or outside the restaurant year-round.

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What Will New Owners Bring To Legendary Revenue?

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It's unclear what the new owners' plans are. But Lotito's gave a hint.

"As emotional as this goodbye is, we also feel hope and excitement as we welcome the new owners. We believe that they will nurture what has been built here- honoring its history while bringing their own new dreams to the lake," they wrote.

New owners will be closing the establishment for an undisclosed amount of time for undisclosed renovations.

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