Orange Park Mall Sears redevelopment
Summary
A 2-acre vacant parcel next to the hospice on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park is headed toward commercial redevelopment, likely including a childcare facility. No new Blanding driveways are planned; a traffic study with FDOT is underway.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could revive a blighted commercial corridor and grow the tax base, but the alcohol and buffering waivers drew scrutiny.
The developer and future users of the commercial site; area residents gain a commercial option.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Meeting - Aug 4, 2026
The old Sears site at 1910 Wells Road would be demolished and replaced with new national retail anchors, five outparcels, a Parker's Kitchen with fuel pumps, and stormwater ponds. Commissioners generally welcomed it as a fix for blight on Blanding Boulevard but pressed for better signage, lighting and fewer flagpoles.
Planning Commission Meeting - Jan 6, 2026
A 2-acre vacant parcel next to the hospice on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park is headed toward commercial redevelopment, likely including a childcare facility. No new Blanding driveways are planned; a traffic study with FDOT is underway.
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