County Legislator John Kennedy says that the area would be...

County Legislator John Kennedy says that the area would be a good location for a park. Credit: News 12

A once-popular Suffolk restaurant has become an eyesore in its Lake Ronkonkoma community.

The Bavarian Inn has been vacant for six years. It's mired in a tax dispute with Suffolk County and has become a magnet for graffiti and troublemakers.

The county, which now owns the waterfront property, is trying to figure out what to do next. County Legislator John Kennedy envisions a park, and neighbors tell News 12 they believe it would be a worthwhile investment.

But some believe the property should be sold to a developer to keep it from being a burden on the county.

The Nesconset-Sachem Civic Association plans to have a meeting about the property on Thursday.

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