MULBERRY, Fla. — Mulberry’s first food hall is nearing its first year in operation as city leaders and business owners work to build momentum behind a redevelopment effort they say is already bringing new activity to the city.
Depot 303, a city-owned food hall, was designed to attract visitors and spark investment in Mulberry. The project features multiple restaurants and a bar under one roof, with seven food vendors and plans for more.
Jonathan Bucklew, the operator of Depot 303 and owner of The Joinery in Lakeland, said he saw potential in the space and wanted to bring a similar food hall concept to Mulberry…