On March 5, 1982, Ray and Beverly Berry opened the first Fresh Market in Greensboro, North Carolina.  The fulfillment of a dream, The Fresh Market was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.  They have acheived that goal…in a big, big way.  Now St. Petersburg will experience the same opportunity to enjoy their quality and service.

Beginning in October, the Cocoanut Grove shopping center on 4th Street will be raised and the preparations will begin for construction of the new store.  Smith’s Commercial Division, headed by Jim Williams and Tom Young brought the parties together to build this dream store for St. Petersburg.  Williams says “having the right set of circumstances come together at the right time has made this possible.” Young and Williams have worked with local construction firm Hostetter Construction and architech Randy Wedding to fine tune the details.  The Fresh Market could not be more pleased.  “We are excited about both our continued expansion in Florida and our entry into St. Petersburg,” said Randy Kelley, senior vice president of real estate and development for The Fresh Market. “We have been interested in the St. Petersburg area for a long time and appreciate the positive response we have received  from the city and from its residents.

Smith will be hosting a Welcome Party on October 19th and will keep the status updates on their Fresh Market page of their website.  If you can’t make the party, watch for the store to open.  We’re sure it will make for a great neighborhood gathering place.

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