Wow the long awaited and needed shopping center for the Northwest portion of SB appears to be another step closer to reality. It will be nice to have a selection of stores nearby that will service the greater Verdemont area.

However it will be interesting to see what obstacles the small group of residents who favor no growth in Verdemont will try to place before this investment group. These self appointed individuals who feel they are the people’s choice in representation of the 5th Ward and know what is best for Verdemont have managed to curtail any improvements or the establishment of a Community Services Center for the youth and seniors located in the Verdemont. Their approval is specifically tied to their own personal land holdings in this area and what will enhance the value of said land, nothing more. Most if not all their actions have been contrary to our elected Councilman and his efforts to enhance the 5th Ward to include Verdemont.

The pending shopping center will bring with it much needed improvements to the Kendall / Palm intersection and will become a viable place for one and all to shop locally.