I guess that depends on what you call an eyesore. It's not exactly in the same category as a run-down house trailer with a couple of dead pickups in the yard.
As a frequent flyer, I LIKE the old PC airport. It's small and handy, no need to arrive 2 hours before scheduled departure to clear security. During peak travel times, there could be a little more parking, but other than that I'm going to hate to see it go. Beats the toot out of, say, Atlanta or Orlando. "Progress" isn't always better for everyone.
BTW, I've still got all my teeth.
I too love the convenience and no hassle of small PFN and VPS airports BUT it is quite expensive and it is such a pain to not be able to fly anywhere without having to go through Atlanta or another major hub. No good answer here.
Who knows whether the new airport will indeed offer new routes and MORE (not less) convenience - it will truely be ironic if after hundreds of millions, we are left with +/- the same thing. Anyone have any information on this?
As to growth and development - these are, especially in a State like Florida, inevitable - however we should all do our part to make sure that this is managed as best as possible.