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PANAMA CITY MALL CLOSES ITS DOORS AND LOOKS TO FUTURE
HURRICANE MICHAEL CAUSES CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO BUILDING
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael and devastating impact the storm had on the Panama City area, Panama City Mall management has been working diligently with all impacted parties, individuals, tenants, insurance companies, lenders, and the community at-large.
While certain spaces in the Mall were damaged less than other portions, most of the Mall including the Common Areas, sustained significant storm and wind damage. Above all, water damage throughout was catastrophic.
Immediately after the storm, third party experts, engineers, and consultants were retained to assist with stabilizing the Mall, assessing integrity of structural and mechanical systems, and testing moisture infiltration. In the weeks since, the vast majority of tenants have removed inventory and fixtures from their leased premises providing an opportunity for Mall Management to assess the full extent of damage. “It is with a heavy heart we announce our decision to keep Panama City Mall closed for the foreseeable future. This decision is an extremely difficult one for us because we know it impacts the community and our dedicated on-site employees. Unfortunately, the order of magnitude to rebuild comes at too great a cost. It is economically unfeasible to rebuild as the cost far exceeds the repaired value of the mall” said Charlie Hendon, President of Hendon Properties. “We’ve been fortunate to serve customers here for the last 42 years and are humbled by the meaningful relationships fostered in that time.”
The closure of Panama City Mall does not include the adjacent Shoppes at Panama City or the Starbucks/Vitamin Shoppe Outparcel. New York’s Famous Pizza reopened on Black Friday and Moe’s Southwest Grill reopened this past Saturday. Construction is well underway in Best Buy, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Palm Beach Tan, Wayback Burger, and Lisa’s Nails. Re-opening dates will be announced shortly.
Mall Ownership has entered into preliminary discussions with Planet Fitness and Bed Bath & Beyond to identify options to operate as outside tenants through the transition and to engage their support for a future redevelopment of the site. “Our customers have expressed time and again the need for a relevant, experiential shopping destination in Panama City, east of the Hathaway Bridge.” said Charlie Hendon. “This community deserves all options be explored.” Any redevelopment plan will also require Mall Ownership to reach agreements with Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Sears (Sertiage) who own their respective buildings and parcels. Dillard’s has expressed intentions to remain open and JCPenney plans to rebuild and reopen next year. A timeline for building demolition is not yet determined.
About Panama City Mall
Panama City Mall is located a short drive north of Downtown Panama City, Florida at the corners of Highway 231, 77 and 23rd Street. Originally developed by Robert B. Aikens & Associates, LLC, Panama City Mall opened to the public in 1976. The 608,339 sq. ft. enclosed mall is anchored by JCPenney and Dillard’s. In August 2013, Shoppe Outparcel from real estate developer CBL Properties of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
About The Shoppes at Panama City
The Shoppes at Panama City is a 55,721 sq. ft. retail center located adjacent to Panama City Mall. Originally developed by CBL Properties, The Shoppes at Panama City opened to the public in 2004. Anchored by Best Buy, the center also includes national retailers America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Coldstone Creamery.
About Hendon Properties
Hendon Properties is a full-service development, brokerage, and management organization with a specific focus on community and regional shopping centers as well as credit tenant build-to-suit developments. The Hendon team is actively involved in all aspects of retail real estate, including: site selection, project budgeting, due diligence, engineering, architecture, construction and leasing. The Hendon Portfolio includes approximately 6 million sq. ft. of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) within the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida.
Store Hours
America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday Closed
Vitamin Shoppe
Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
Planet Fitness
Open 24 Hours a Day
Panera Bread
Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm
Sunday 7am-9pm
Starbuck’s Coffee
5am-9:30pm
Red Lobster
11am-9pm
Moe’s Southwest Grill
11AM-9PM
New York Pizza
Monday-Sunday: 11am-6pm
Palm Beach Tan
Monday-Friday: 8am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-7pm
Best Buy
Monday-Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-8pm
Dillard’s
Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 12pm-6pm
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Want to really surprise your mother? Pick her up a new washer or dryer – Sears
Is your mother one that’s into fragrances, lotions, body washes, etc? Stop into Bath and Body Works and get her their Mother’s Day Tote.
Who doesn’t love looking fashionable? Aeropostale is offering major discounts the month of May including $10 off $50, $15 off $75, and $25 off $100.
Customize your free gift, a 7 piece gift with any $35 Lancome purchase. Worth up to $128. – Dillards
Who doesn’t love Jewelry? Receive up to 70% off Fine and Fashion Jewelry – JCPenney
Want a complete Mother’s Day Gift Guide? Check out what Kay’s is offering.
Go on a Salon date with your mother – JCPenney
Hardworking ladies need soft PJs to lounge in after a lonnngg day – Victoria’s Secret
Perfect her face with A bag of MILK’s best selling mini skincare staples to cleanse, tone, brighten, hydrate, and de-puff. – Sephora inside JC Penney
Buy her some jeans buy one get one 50% off – American Eagle
Receive 50 – 55% off all gold and silver now until Mother’s Day – Milan Jewelers
With Spring Comes Color!
Spring 2018 colors are out! Like Meadowlark Yellow and Little Boy Blue. Cherry Tomato and Red Chili Oil. Pink Lavender and Spring Crocus. And Lime Punch or Coconut Milk.
~ Flowers are in! Fill that closet with a bouquet of colorful florals ~ a scene-stealing Easter dress or flowing party kimono.
~ Glittered sling backs and patent leather boots . . . just the right statement for spring.
~ Stripes are big this spring. Make your statement with tall vertical graphics or strong horizontal ones.
~ Harper’s Bazaar claims nail trends lean toward muted metallics and the combination of black and glitter.
~ Travel celebrity style with pink metallic carry-ons and soft-sided floral spinners. PS: Spring is the best time to buy luggage for that trip to the beach, or for a newly minted graduate.
~ A little secret we’ll share: When demand is high, prices are high. So now’s the times to buy items like BBQ grills, garden supplies and lawn mowers.
~ New lines of home appliances come out in the spring, so why not grab last year’s models at a deeply discounted price?
~ Start trying on prom dresses in March and April. Do so before they get all picked over! And men, don’t forget to get fitted for those tuxes.
~ Beat the winter doldrums by getting a new do or complete make-over. Book an appointment for a mani and pedi. And for fun, do it with your bestie.
~ Registries are not only for the newly-engaged. Expectant mothers and graduating seniors, can make a gift list, too. It make gift-giving a breeze for grandparents and gift-givers who live out of town.
~ Stores that sell sneakers and running shoes often encourage runners to get back on track, sometimes offering up to 50% off before the weather warms up.
~ And speaking of getting back into the healthy groove, why not stop by and join our Mall Walkers Club or start your own Baby Strolling group? Then stop by the Food Court and grab a bite to satisfy those Spring cravings.
~ So, here’s to Spring. May it be the most colorful yet!
Need Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas?
~ chocolate chip cookie cake that says “I Love You”
~ his & her manicure & pedicure
~ attention getting diamond earrings
~ fitness gift certificate for a couple’s workout
~ Fit Bit
~ yummy chocolates
~ a charming bracelet
~ Alexa!
~ matching athletic sneakers
~ candles
~ a little black party dress
~ new phone cover that states his style
~ spicy perfume
~ suitcase with two airplane/hotel/resort tickets
~ backpack with hiking maps
~ high heel dancing shoes
~ workout gear ~ a gift certificate
~ then take her shopping
~ hot new pair of shades
~ Kindle or iPad covers
~ framed photo of the two of you!
~ a timeless watch
~ a pretty spring hat
~ sparkly ring
~ Apple watch
~ sleeping bags
~ warm fluffy red robe
~ cool shaving tools
~ a satiny set of sheets
~ bluetooth speakers & some new tunes
~ that very special card
~ a facial & makeover
~ heart-spaced necklace
~ pink & red cupcakes
~ naughty lingerie
~ a new bow tie
~ barware: electric cork screw, chiller, aerator, etc.
~ new set of coffee mugs
~ new set of fluffy towels
~ Memory Foam pillows
2018: Who Will You Be?
Start this new year as if it’s a blank book. Take a pen in your hand and script a beautiful new story, just for you. Will Chapter One be a new ‘do? Or fun new gear for a walking routine? Chapter Two, “Dance In Red Shoes And Dress Only In Bling!” And will Chapter Three be a tale of new hobbies with friends o’erflowing? However it’s written, here’s to you . . . the very best YOU!
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Kids Rock Events!
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Auntie Anne’s
Now Open at Panama City Mall! Click here to visit them on the web!
Our Mission: Creating Greater Value
- To be the recognized leader among real estate developers by providing a superior product, timely delivery and innovative solutions which exceed the expectations of our tenants, our partners and all other real estate professionals.
- Through a commitment to excellence in all aspects of development – site selection, construction and capital structure – we will reduce occupancy costs for our tenants while maximizing values to our partners and investors.
- To fulfill our social responsibility to positively impact the people and communities we serve.