A new neighborhood shopping center proposed for St. Cloud is poised to bring in a big-name grocery anchor and a cluster of convenience-focused tenants, according to reporting. The roughly 50,966-square-foot project is expected to include dedicated space for online pickup and delivery, a standalone liquor store, and a gas station, with Publix and Winn-Dixie identified as likely anchors.
As reported by the Orlando Business Journal, the development proposal outlines the center’s size and its tentative tenant mix. Reporter Riley Benson notes that the plan splits the site into multiple outparcels and tenant bays designed to accommodate both traditional walk-in shoppers and curbside pickup customers.
What the plans show
The proposal maps out a mid-sized retail hub, more neighborhood center than regional mall, anchored by a large grocery store and flanked by several smaller shop spaces. The layout makes room for a fuel canopy and a freestanding liquor store, while also reserving space for staging online orders and handling drive-up pickup. Taken together, the plans are geared toward everyday shopping runs rather than destination-style retail.
Why St. Cloud?…