Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Westfield Kicks Off Square Expansion

The Australian based Westfield Group has started construction on a $50 million project designed to add to and reinvigorate Westfield Sarasota mall. Among the changes planned for the mall is construction of a new 50,000-square-foot AMC 12 Theatre, two new sit-down restaurants, an expanded and relocated food court, 20 new specialty shops along with a full interior renovation that will create a family lounge area and a Venetian carousel. The owners currently plan to keep the mall open during the construction.