TD* wrote:Lousy Publix...

Have perfectly good stores, and leave vacancies in shopping centers to build across the street.

I think people in Tallahassee worry too much about who's going to fill vacated store fronts. This city does a commendable job reusing those spaces as compared to others throughout our state and various other cities our size around the country. That said, I can't fault Publix for seeking to improve the quality of service it provides to its customers. I wish there were more companies that took pride in their corporate image and took steps to improve upon or build new facilities (Sears, KMart, City Hyundai, just to name a few).

It's hard for me to think of Publix as lousy considering the fact that they've helped to maintain and enhance the overall quality of life we enjoy as a community. So what if they leave an empty building behind here and there. Eventually someone scoops them up (Hhgregg, Golds Gym, State of Florida...)

KMart really needs to spruce things up! I honestly think more people would shop there if that store was in better shape. I don't bother to even look at K-Mart's newspaper circular because I just hate that store soooo much. I like to go to places that are clean and inviting, and K-Mart definately isn't.

^I'm not sure this item on the GM agenda as a re-submittal means construction could begin soon.

I passed the other day but I didn't notice anything more than a space available for lease sign. Did you see something with a rendering of some type?

Thanks Seaty!

So looks like our two anchors will be Publix and Academy Sports... I'd rather have seen Adademy Sports sign the old Sportsman's Warehouse building. I can't think of a more perfect, more obvious replacement store for that spot.

SPC II wrote:By vehicles, do you mean of the construction/demolition variety, or like a pickup truck?

I passed today and I didn't see anything that would make me think activty is pending.... There were a few vehicles... but nothing that looked like it could demolish. Keep an eye out to see if they add more trucks to the site next week.