UPDATE: Did Eric von Kuersteiner Sell The Fire Island Pines Resort?

 
It has been rumored for months, but several sources are reporting that Eric von Kuersteiner and his life and business partner Tony Roncalli have sold the Pines Commercial Properties a.k.a. Fire Island Pines resort on Fire Island. The complex, which includes The Pavilion nightclub, Blue Whale restaurant and the Hotel Ciel, has long been the epicenter of the gay beach destination and Von Kuersteiner had grand plans to turn the humble island community into a high-end destination. But recent economic hardship and community resistance had put strain on von Kuersteiner's plans.
 
It is rumored that 20-something entrepreneur Seth Weissman [UPDATE: See Gawker's recent profile here] has made a bid for the real estate.Nothing is known about the byers plans for the spaces. This is a breaking story and we will continue to deliver the news as we receive it.
 
We have learned that while the deal has not been closed, the deadline for withdrawal  has passed. He hear that von Kuersteiner will still own the Ascension Party, the dock and freight service.
Unconfirmed sources  are claiming Pines real estate agent Jon Wilner is brokering the deal. His office and Weissman had no comment on the situation.