Dick's House of Sports clears its vote at The Gardens Mall
Dick's House of Sports clears its vote, H&H Bagels lands here, and Florida offers up to $500 back.
The old Sears at The Gardens Mall is finally getting a replacement, and it is a big one. Dick's House of Sports cleared a unanimous vote, moving the project closer to reality. The plan pairs the store with an outdoor athletic field on the property. That is a different animal than a standard sporting goods shop. It turns a dead anchor into something people actually walk to on a Saturday. Anyone who has driven past that empty corner of the mall knows how long this has been coming.
Florida will refund the sales tax on your impact windows
If you have replaced windows or doors lately, the state owes you money back. Florida is refunding sales tax on impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors. The purchase has to fall between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2029. Your home must be site-built, carry a homestead exemption, and have a just value of $700,000 or less. The cap is $500, on one property per owner. You claim it after the fact, not at the register, so keep your receipts. Filing takes the state forms plus proof of what you paid. Claims stay open through September 30, 2029.
H&H Bagels is making its Palm Beach Gardens debut
H&H Bagels is coming to Palm Beach Gardens. The New York brand is built on hand-rolled bagels, and it is bringing a sandwich menu too. South Florida has strong bagel opinions, and most of them are loud. This one is going to get tested fast. Anyone who has spent time in Manhattan knows the name, and anyone who has not will hear about it soon enough. Expect a line the first weekend, because that is how this town treats a new bagel counter. It is a small opening that will start a lot of arguments.
J. Crew is adding a Palm Beach Gardens store
J. Crew has announced an upcoming Palm Beach Gardens location. The retailer is known for timeless apparel, footwear, and accessories. That is a familiar name landing in a city that keeps collecting them. For anyone who has been driving south to shop, this shortens the trip considerably. It also says something about where retail money thinks this city is headed. The specifics are still thin, but the plan is on the record. Add it to the growing list of chains betting on the Gardens.
Avenir Town Center picks up a nail spa
Venetian Nail Spa is coming to Avenir Town Center. The salon will run a full menu of beauty and wellness services. Avenir has been filling in steadily, and this is one more tenant on the board. For residents out that way, it means one less drive across town for a standing appointment. Town centers live or die on exactly this kind of everyday business. A nail salon is not glamorous news. It is the sort of thing that makes a new development finally feel finished.
The Burns Road playground and trail remain closed through Friday
The playground and walking trail at Burns Road are closed through Friday, August 14. The closure runs 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 4404 Burns Road, part of scheduled work for the month. If that trail is your morning loop, you need a different plan through Friday. The city also posted a wider list of facility closures for this week. Check it before you load the kids in the car for nothing. The city calendar lists Friday as the final day.
Beeline Highway loses a lane through Friday
FDOT has single lane closures running on Beeline Highway through Friday. They run from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. If Beeline is part of your route, build in extra time or find another way around. The city posted the specific locations. Friday is the last day on the schedule.