However, a possible redevelopment of the site was proposed in July 2020 for a potential redevelopment for an open-air retail center with a hotel, residential apartments, and office space, much like Pier Park to the west in Panama City Beach[1] The mall, built by Charles N. Agree, opened in August 1976 with Sears and Gayfers as its anchor stores.
Cost Plus World Market and Linens 'n Things were both added to the mall in the late 2000s, resulting in the relocation of existing stores.
[4] Linens 'n Things became Bed Bath & Beyond, while Cost Plus World Market has since moved to Pier Park at Panama City Beach, Florida.
[6] On December 5, 2018, owner Hendon Properties announced the mall's permanent closure, citing rebuilding costs as the primary factor after catastrophic damage from Hurricane Michael.
[8] On Saturday, December 17, 2022, Planet Fitness relocated next to Kohl’s near Target and Denny’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.