What's changing at malls in South Florida? Take a look
This collection of stories highlights changes taking place at malls across South Florida, including new stores, redevelopment projects and unique retail concepts.
Recent mall updates include the opening of new stores like Princess Polly at Dadeland Mall and a large Eataly food hall arriving at Aventura Mall. At Midway Crossings, new anchors such as Aldi and Micro Center have launched.
A planned demolition will clear Sunset Place mall for a set of towers with apartments, a hotel, and a theater, while Sawyer's Walk now features a downtown Target and affordable housing. At Miami International Mall, Elev8 Fun will fill a large former department store space with arcade games, bowling and dining options.
Read the stories below.
View from Red Road side of the 25 year old Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami on Sept. 11, 2024.
NO. 1: SUNSET PLACE MALL WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND REPLACED. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING NEXT
Work on the site is expected to begin in 2026. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Rebecca San Juan
Jimmy Neutron flies above the crowds during the Dadeland Mall Macy's inauguration parade in 2005.
NO. 2: WHAT IS THAT OPENING AT YOUR FAVORITE MIAMI MALL? LOOK AT THE STORES AND THE PLANS
Shopping centers are changing in South Florida. | Published June 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives
Sawyer's Walk development has opened 578 residential units, a public plaza and a new Target, Burlington, Five Below and Aldi supermarket at 249 NW Sixth St. in Miami's Overtown community as of November 2024. A Ross Dress for Less store is next in March 2025.
NO. 3: THESE POPULAR STORES JUST MADE THEIR DEBUT IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI AREA. AND THERE'S MORE
Here's the lineup and opening dates. | Published November 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen
Eataly, the internationally famous Italian marketplace with retail, restaurants and grab-and-go counters, is opening in Aventura. By Pablo Enriquez
NO. 4: HOW 'FLORIDA FIRSTS' ARE DEFINING AVENTURA MALL. HERE ARE SOME OF THE NEWCOMERS
Eataly promises the Italian experience in Miami. | Published April 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen
Dadeland Mall on Kendall Drive. The Apple Store, Cheesecake Factory entrance. By Scott Gabriel Morris
NO. 5: DADELAND MALL'S NEW STORES INCLUDE MIAMI FIRSTS AND CHANCE FOR A DASH AND GRAB
Princess Polly is offering freebies to early birds Saturday. | Published May 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen
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