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Do you ever try to predict the future? This post in a Dixieland Facebook group got us thinking about the future possibilities of Dixieland + what residents would like to see open up in the area.
Nearly 30 individuals provided ideas spanning three basic categories: dining, specialty storefronts, and grocery. Commenters wanted mom and pop diners, pottery + quilting stores, and organic grocers to join the ranks of existing Dixieland businesses, including Hillcrest Coffee, Method Tans, Establish 37, and Uli & Co.
To keep the conversation going, we asked on Instagram and Facebook what new kids you’d like to welcome to the block. You suggested:
🥘 Dining
- Fresh Kitchen — @kalesnicole_12
- “An upscale taco place, like Bar Taco vibes.” — @madisynelyse
- “A speakeasy or an upscale Asian restaurant (like Hawkers) or a specialty brunch spots” — @andallthatjazz96
- “Brewery” — @chasecheek
- “Dixieland Mini Mall turned into an eatery, similar to the Joinery.” Tonya R.
- “A coffee window with freshly made croquetas and Cuban coffee.” — Stephanie K.
- “More drive-thru options. I would love to get a delicious fruit or peanut butter smoothie without having to unload the little ones.” — Brittany E.
🧶 Specialty storefronts
- “A plant shop, a ceramic clay throwing shop.” — @meraki_in_bloom
- “A decent size non-commercial gym” — Mike V.
- “Rock climbing gym! Closest ones are vertical ventures in Saint Pete and then another one in Orlando, Lakeland would be perfect in some of the downtown warehouse type buildings.” — Linz L.
- Lululemon — @syddcollins
🛒 Grocery
- “A central Lakeland Aldi! And more farm to table type restaurants!” — @katkatikatie
- Trader Joe’s — @lindseyorca
- “I’d love a mini grocery store” — Abby J.
- “A mini grocery store to grab milk” — Joyce P.
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