South Florida

Shoppers are seeing new stores at malls across Florida. Take a look

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Across South Florida, shopping complexes are adding new shops and restaurants.

At Dadeland Mall, newcomers such as Dick’s House of Sport and Alo Yoga mark a shift toward experiential shopping and wellness-focused retail.

Meanwhile, Aventura Mall, recognized as the best mall in the country, integrates exclusive brands and cultural experiences. At Sarasota's University Town Center, chef-driven restaurants and Florida's first L.L. Bean store broaden the consumer choice palette.

See the coverage below.

After being closed for 47 days because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Mall at University Town Center reopened at 11 a.m. Wednesday. By James A. Jones Jr.

NO. 1: FLORIDA SHOPPING DISTRICT IS ADDING 12 STORES AND RESTAURANTS. SEE WHAT’S COMING

You can see it right off the highway. | Published April 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Black Friday shoppers on the move at Dadeland Mall near Lululemon look for bargains on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. By Lex Foderé

NO. 2: NEW STORES ARE COMING TO A BIG MIAMI MALL, AND OTHERS JUST ARRIVED. SEE THE LIST

The new arrivals include restaurants and clothing shops. | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

An aerial view of Carsten Höller’s 93-foot glass-and-steel slide and Robert Indiana’s ‘Love’ sculpture are among the art installations welcoming visitors to Aventura Mall on Sept. 25, 2024, in Aventura, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 3: THIS MIAMI AREA MALL WAS JUST VOTED BEST IN THE COUNTRY. HERE’S WHY IT’S NO. 1

What South Florida favorite destination didn’t make the Top 10? | Published June 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

An aerial view of The Esplanade at 19505 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura. That’s Aventura Mall in the background on the sprawling land.

NO. 4: 17 NEW STORES AND RESTAURANTS ARE COMING TO AVENTURA. WHERE ARE THEY PUTTING THEM ALL?

It’s not Aventura Mall but it’s close. | Published June 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.