Preliminary site work is now underway on the new Margaritaville Casino in East Biloxi.

That new $48 million development for 5th Street was approved by the gaming commission just a few weeks ago. Work now underway includes soil borings to test the foundation for the project.

The target opening for Margaritaville is spring of 2012.

I have a question… Does everyone think they will get this completed in a year? I am predicting a summer opening at earlies.

Source: WLOX