Gulf Coast Town Center


Gulf Coast Town Center is an outdoor shopping mall in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. Opened in phases between 2005 and 2007, the center features Bass Pro Shops, Belk, Best Buy, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, LA Fitness, Marshalls, Regal Entertainment Group, Staples, and Target as its anchor stores. It is managed by CBL & Associates Properties.

History

One of the first tenants confirmed for the mall site was a Belk department store, which was announced in 2003. The first phase included Staples, Petco, Jo-Ann Fabrics,Babies "R" Us Best Buy, Residence Inn by Marriott, JCPenney, and several restaurants. The final phase, completed in 2008, included Ron Jon Surf Shop, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Borders Books & Music, the latter of which is now closed.
On June 4, 2020, JCPenney announced that it would be closing as part of a plan to close 154 stores nationwide.,