Westfield Countryside (formerly Countryside Mall) is a shopping mall in Clearwater, Florida. Situated near the coastline on the Gulf Coast, it serves over 9 million customers every year. Its current anchor stores are Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, Sears, and Whole Foods Market. The mall also features a 12-screen Cobb theater, numerous restaurants, and a full-size ice skating rink.
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History
The mall opened on September 8, 1975. Opening anchors included Maas Brothers and Sears, with JCPenney and Robinson's opening a year later. Of the four original anchors, Sears and JCPenney currently remain; Maas Brothers is now a Macy's (formerly Burdines), and Robinson's is now Dillard's. A six screen movie theater was built next to the mall across from JCPenney. However, declining attendance led it to close in 2000; it has since become an LA Fitness center.
In 2002, as part of their expansion into the United States, Westfield Group acquired Countryside Mall in a $4.8 billion deal that involved 13 other shopping centers. The mall was renamed "Westfield Countryside" by the new owners, dropping the "Shoppingtown" name in June 2005.
In April 2009, work for a $12 million renovation project began. The mall's interior look was completely updated with new relocated escalators, new flooring and ceilings, additional skylights, an expanded children's play area, and a completely redesigned food court. Dozens of planters and fake columns were removed, and an entourage of new stores were brought to the mall. The renovations were completed in November 2009.
In December 2011, Countryside Cobb-12 Cinema was added to the 2nd level of the mall. In 2012, Westfield Countryside also added Bar Louie, BJ's Brewhouse & Restaurant, Grimaldi's Coal Fired Pizzeria, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. In 2013, PF Chang's China Bistro was added to finish out "Restaurant Row".
Pinellas Counties' first Whole Foods Market opened in September 2014 on the 1st level just outside Sears.
In late 2015, Nordstrom Rack opened their first and only Pinellas County location at Westfield Countryside.
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Anchors
Current anchors
- Dillard's (225,000 sq ft.)
- JCPenney (166,000 sq ft.)
- Macy's (215,000 sq ft.)
- Nordstrom Rack (85,000 sq ft.)
- Sears (224,000 sq ft.)
- Whole Foods Market (40,000 sq ft.)
Former anchors
- Burdines
- Maas Brothers
- Robinson's
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