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1990 - The Avenues
The Avenues opened in 1990 with Sears, JCPenney, Gayfers and Dillards as the major anchors. A $10.5 million renovation of The Avenues was completed in April, 2005 and included a newly designed entryway, stained glass windows, a neutral color scheme that includes Italian limestone flooring on its lower level and new lounge chairs, benches and lamps; new restrooms, lighting, ceilings and a children's "soft" play area.
The Avenues is positioned for its market of young, family-oriented customers with mid- to upper level incomes who are involved in their communities.
Offering 1.32 million square feet of retail space, 5 anchors and 165 specialty stores, The Avenues remains Jacksonville's most popular enclosed shopping mall.
Other enclosed shopping centers within the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area.
Orange Park Mall - Orange Park
Located just outside of Duval County, Orange Park Mall opened in 1975 as a 750,000 square foot center featuring Sears, Ivey's and May-Cohens. Unlike many of Jacksonville's shopping centers from this era, Orange Park Mall has done a decent job of evolving to stay competitive. In 1984, while Gateway, Normandy and Philips struggled to survive, Orange Park expanded 910,000 square feet, adding a JCPenney and a food court. To combat newer open air centers like Oakleaf Town Center, the mall underwent a major facelift in 2005. This project also included bringing in Dick's Sporting Goods as an additional anchor. Today's major tenants include Sears, Belk, Dillards, JCPenney, Dicks and AMC Orange Park 24.
www.orangeparkmall.com
Ponce De Leon Mall - St. Augustine
Belk, JCPenney and Regal Cinema are the anchors for this 187,000 square foot, 23 store mall. In need of renovation and with increasing competition nearby, this center is now at the crossroads that Jacksonville's older malls faced 25 years ago.
www.poncedeleonmall.com
Prime Outlets - St. Augustine
This outlet mall is currently undergoing a 90,000 square foot expansion that includes Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th as a main anchor.
http://www.primeoutlets.com/cntrdefault.asp?cntrid=1079
Article by Ennis Davis
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