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Your Responses: What Should Fill This Empty Storefront?
A question about what type of business should fill the former New Tampa Blockbuster space sparked a lively discussion on Facebook. Here's what people said.
After the at New Tampa and Bruce B. Downs boulevards, .
Arey Eiderschnay left a comment under the article that said, "we have enough eateries, groceries and retail out here. maybe a service business like a doctor, dentist, hair salon or office space."
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But food was on the minds of many on Facebook.
"fresh market or whole foods," wrote Rebecca Kreitzer Gaier.
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"I would love Fresh Market...my son would say GameStop!" added Katy Danskin Overton.
Taryn Baldanza Jones reasoned the square footage was only large enough for a deli or shoe store/boutique.
"Oooh, what about Chipotle or Jamba Juice?" she then added.
But not everyone's stomach was leading their thoughts. Heidi Feldman Mathey said she would like to see an Old Navy or Kohl's. And Michelle Borders Hacker said she wanted the neighboring eye doctor to expand.
"That guy is so nice!!"
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