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Tampa-Area Malls Are Reopening: International Plaza & Westfield centers

I cannot wait to go shopping! Been waiting for this announcement about malls opening back up. Westfield shopping centers announced they to reopen Friday, May 15   Operating hours will…

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I cannot wait to go shopping!

Been waiting for this announcement about malls opening back up.

Westfield shopping centers announced they to reopen Friday, May 15   Operating hours will be adjusted, with locations open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

It has locations in Brandon, Countryside and Citrus Park. People are asked to visit the malls' websites for specific store and restaurant operating hours.

The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota plans to open at an earlier date: Wednesday, May 6, with it operating from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

International Plaza and Bay Street in Tampa also plans to open at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6.

Simon Property Group announced its Tampa Bay-area malls will reopen Monday, May 4:

  • Ellenton Premium Outlets
  • Tampa Premium Outlets
  • Tyrone Square

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