City pushes for action as Sapphire Bay remains unfinished

City pushes for action as Sapphire Bay remains unfinished

It was touted as a destination that would draw visitors and boost tax revenue. But a decade later, Rowlett’s embattled ‘sapphire bay’ development along Lake Ray Hubbard remains unfinished. City leaders took a big step in trying to jump-start progress, telling developers they’re in default of the agreed-upon deal. “We view that the developer has not fulfilled their obligations, and...