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Lakeshore Mall
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Location Sebring, Florida, United States
Coordinates 27°29′23″N 81°29′14″W / 27.489847°N 81.487184°W / 27.489847; -81.487184
Opening date 5 February 1992; 33 years ago (5 February 1992)
Management BVB Properties
No. of stores and services 65+
No. of anchor tenants 5 (3 open,2 vacant)
Total retail floor area 495,972 sq ft (46,077.3 m2)
No. of floors 1
Parking 2,884

Lakeshore Mall is a popular shopping center located in Sebring, Florida, United States. It first opened its doors in 1992. This large mall has over 495,000 square feet of space for stores. It's a great place to find many different shops, grab a bite to eat, or catch a movie.

Discover Lakeshore Mall

Lakeshore Mall is home to more than 65 stores. It also features a fun food court where you can find various snacks and meals. If you love movies, there's a movie theater right inside the mall too!

What Kind of Stores Are There?

When it first opened, Lakeshore Mall had five main "anchor" stores. These are usually big department stores that attract many shoppers. Over the years, some of these stores have changed. Today, the main anchor stores are Belk and Bealls.

Other Shops Nearby

Because Lakeshore Mall is so popular, other stores have opened close by. For example, Plaza By The Mall was built right next to it. This shows how important Lakeshore Mall is to the area.

A Changing Mall

Like many shopping centers, Lakeshore Mall has seen some changes over time.

Who Owns the Mall?

In May 2013, a company called CBL & Associates Properties sold the mall. It was bought by BVB Properties, who manage it today.

Big Stores Come and Go

Over the years, some well-known stores have closed their doors at Lakeshore Mall.

  • In January 2018, the Kmart store closed.
  • The Sears store, which joined the mall in 1999, closed in October 2019.
  • In June 2020, JCPenney also announced its closing.

Even with these changes, Lakeshore Mall continues to be an important shopping spot for the community.

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