Look for retailers of all types opening new locations throughout Florida. The state continues to see a population increase and retailers are following suit. Major cities such as Miami, Orlando and Tampa are seeing new growth, along with other suburban markets.
Related Group (Related), alongside partners Torose Equities and LNDMRK, announced that national furnishings brand West Elm has signed a lease for over 12,000 s.f. at The Dorsey Wynwood in Miami. Spanning six combined storefronts, West Elm’s space will occupy a prominent corner. The expansive layout offers the brand a seamless retail environment in one of Wynwood’s most highly trafficked areas, positioning it at the heart of the neighborhood’s ongoing evolution.
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar — an upscale restaurant and bar — opens at Bell Tower, a shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers. The new 10,366-s.f. Tap 42 is located near Nordstrom Rack and Trader Rick’s and will be the chain’s 12th location in Florida, and only the second outside the South Florida region. Similar to other Tap 42 locations throughout the state, the new Bell Tower location will feature comfortable interior seating with a prominent bar and a large outdoor patio space. However, this restaurant will be the first of Tap 42’s locations to offer a 3,415-s.f. rooftop venue in addition to the restaurant’s 6,951 s.f. of interior space.
Four new tenants have signed leases to join Nora District, a $1B mixed-use project underway in downtown West Palm Beach. The new tenants include fine jewelry retailer Luce; women’s fashion retailer Pompanos Boutique; group fitness gym studio SWEAT440; and eyewear brand Warby Parker, which will open this fall. The project’s first phase — which will be delivered this summer — totals more than 100,000 s.f. of retail space and 55,000 s.f. of creative office space. Additional confirmed tenants at the property include Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, H&H Bagels, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Juliana’s Pizza, IGK Hair Salon and Le Labo Fragrances.
Edens has added a new wave of retailers to join the roster at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, a 403,000-s.f. open-air retail center in Palm Beach Gardens. Recently opened concepts include Skin Laundry, MeTime Salon, TINA Stephens, ZOE Boutique and Vagabond Kids Apparel. Committed tenants that will open soon include Pura Vida Miami, Sweathouz, Tweeds Custom Suits, Humanaut Health, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Muse Paintbar and Laser Away. Existing tenants include Whole Foods Market, REI, CMX Cinemas, Life Time Fitness, The Cheesecake Factory and Yard House. In addition to the new retail concepts, Edens has revitalized Downtown Palm Beach Gardens with facade work, new decorative elements, landscaping, signage and outdoor furniture.
Tavistock Development Company has signed five new tenants to join Lake Nona West, a 405,000-s.f. lifestyle shopping center located within Orlando’s master-planned community of Lake Nona. The tenants include Cañonita Mexican Restaurant, Nordstrom Rack, Barnes & Noble, discount retailer Homesense and Total Wine & More. This new round of lease signings brings the total preleased space at the property to more than 300,000 s.f., which includes a 150,000-s.f. Target anchor store. Tavistock, master developer of Lake Nona, expects to open Lake Nona West in spring 2026.
Bread & Vine, the fast-casual franchise known for its globally inspired menu and a selection of 20+ macaron flavors, is expanding its footprint with three new franchise locations now in development. A location is currently under construction in Tampa and is on track to open its doors in August. A new Illinois store, located in Geneva, is set to follow later this year, with a Boston-area franchise already in early development.
Kitson & Partners has begun opening the first wave of retailers at The Shops at Yellow Pine, a 120,000-s.f. shopping center located within the master-planned community of Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda. Five Guys, Marshalls, Ace Hardware, Five Below and Hope Chiropractic are already open at the center, while Panera Bread, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Verizon Wireless are expected to open this summer. Several more tenants will follow later in the year, including Carvel, Papa Johns, Yummy Thai & Chinese, HomeGoods, Ulta Beauty, Aesthetics Lounge & Spa, Fountain Pools, Tipsy Nail Salon, Seymour Orthodontics and Tampa General Hospital urgent care and medical services. Restaurant Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill will occupy its own building overlooking Sunset Lake.
