Wish List for Winthrop as Construction Heats Up
Motorists traveling Bloomingdale Avenue between Watson and Providence roads can't help but notice the construction under way west of the Winthrop Events Centre and just east of Regions Bank. What's coming, and what would you like to see open?
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What's going on at Winthrop?
Ground is breaking on the tract of land that is designated for retail in the neotraditional community founded by Valrico residents John and Kay Sullivan.
It's the area west of the Winthrop Events Centre — which features the Barn Theatre at Winthrop and the Winthrop Pole Barn — and just east of Regions Bank.
It's already been reported that The Egg & I will open to serve breakfast and lunch at the Winthrop Town Centre. Also, a full-service Italian restaurant is sought for the area, according to the report.
What restaurant would you like to see there?
What other retail offerings would you like to have open at Winthrop?
Let us know in the comment box below and check back for an update on these Winthrop developments.
Rose Anzaldi
6:55 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A Hallmark store.
Robert Greenwood
7:35 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A Seafood restaurant.
Rose Anzaldi
8:29 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Panera is a good one, but there is one at the mall already...it would probably be too close, no?
Sofia Monreal
8:18 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Panera bread!!!!!
Rose Anzaldi
8:30 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Seafood is good too! I almost wish they would do away with Acropolis...their service is just awful...food is okay though.
Donna Chastain
10:27 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Oh no! I love Acropolis and usually have good service. Only thing we don't like is the greek music lol
Karen Taylor
8:33 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Trader Joes
Rose Anzaldi
8:39 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
I wish they would put Trader Joe's, Whole Foods or Fresh Market where the old Borders is at. That's a good location.
Frank
7:56 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
A new Fresh Market is going in the old Albertsons location at Bloomingdale and Lithia/Miller Road!
L Olivet
9:20 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Ceviche, Carmel Wine Bar, or a Martini Bar
Thomas Baker
7:59 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Would love any of these on our side of town!
Frank
7:57 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
Agree with Thomas Baker - good suggestions!
Tails of Luv Pet Sitting
10:34 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Hallmark store would do well. And a good Sushi restaurant
Georganna Bikowski
12:56 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
a ross department store or a golden corral restaurant
Lynne W
6:52 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
No Panera....already at the Mall and on Lithia Pinecrest!
Rose Anzaldi
8:40 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
There is a Ross and a Golden Corral close by. A nice gourmet bakery would be nice!
Linda Parrott-Jessup
11:31 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I agree with Trader Joe's!
Frank
7:58 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013
That would be awesome!
Elizabeth Belcher
5:04 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
How about some local businesses? Isn't it time that we support local businesses that spend their profits in the area, not send it to headquarters out of the state.
Thomas Baker
7:58 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I just hope it stays true to the Winthrop Village look and feel!!!...not just a strip mall!!
Rose Anzaldi
5:42 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
It seems that alot of the little local businesses that have been there have failed. And I do hope it keeps that "Winthrop Village" feel....that's what it's supposed to be about! How about a nice tapas bar? Those are nice...tables outside, a glass of wine, etc..
Joni
10:35 am on Saturday, March 16, 2013
P.F. Chang's , Panera Bread, or Martini Bar