Finding new life for old Kmarts

[thelakelander]

Between 2012 and 2017, the First Coast witnessed every local Kmart store being closed as the long time national retail chain struggles to survive. In a city filled with an increasing amount of mostly vacant retail centers, former Kmart stores have become redevelopment beacons. Here is a look at the fall and adaptive reuse rebirth of six former First Coast Kmarts.

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[Charles Hunter]

Plus, the former K-Mart at 3435 University Boulevard North became the University Park Library several years ago. The Friends of the Library Bookstore is also located there.

[Fallen Buckeye]

There's also the Kmart on Normandy that has been turned into a Uhaul rental and storage.