JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The polished floor gleams under the freshly installed lights, waiting for the first wheels to trace their paths across its surface. On Friday, the silence at 9441 Lem Turner Road will give way to the familiar sounds of roller skates and music when Planet Skate opens its doors for the first time.
“This is actually the first family entertainment center on this side of town in over 40 years,” said Terry Harris, the retired veteran behind Planet Skate. “Every day we’re here, people are just knocking on the door, congratulating us for bringing this investment into the community.”
The facility features two roller skating floors and will soon house a full arcade lineup. But for Harris, who grew up just miles away, this opening represents more than just a new business — it’s a deeply personal homecoming…