According to Circle K staff, the Mills 50 gas station and convenience store on the corner of Virginia and Mills Avenue at 1349 N. Mills Avenue [GMap] will be closing this Thursday, December 17 and demolished sometime in early 2016.
We reached out to the City of Orlando who informed us that no permits had been pulled for the demolition of the gas station building at this time.
We’ve also reached out to the former property owners but have yet to hear back.
We will update this post once we’ve learned what the new owners have planned for this high-traffic lot.
Putting in my personal plea for a tex mex restaurant in this area (mills/50). Why or why do we not have one????
According to a little birdie in my ear, it will be a Starbucks indeed.
The vacant corner of Nebraska and Mills would be perfect for a College Park sized Starbucks; easy in and out…
The article is from last week, so it seems Kobe has renewed interest in opening.
Stephen Cagnina that’s a good one. It slipped our minds
Kobe steakhouse, “coming soon” since 1995.
Kobe Steakhouse bought the Chevron property. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-kobe-steakhouse-colonial-20151209-post.html
And what about the double property across from Snap?
That could be changing? Tease!’
Be careful what you say Catherine, you know things come in threes!
The Hood’s Up location has been untouched because the owner wants to keep it in the family. That could be changing though. The Tire Kingdom location is up for lease, not sale. They’re hoping someone can just move in the space. And the old Chevron next to the Safety Council building is in limbo after the fire they had. But it would be interesting to hear if the City does provide incentives to soil remediation projects or if that’s a domain of the EPA.
I’d say that is probably a hell of a guess.
Such a problem solver U0001f60d
7-11 right across the street 🙂
That gas station on bumby is privately owned and they’ve just not sold. That’s what I’ve heard. It’s not about gassy dirt.
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I heard the city was relaxing the remediation requirements but these buildings continue to sit empty.
Unfortunately that is why there are a number of vacant lots and buildings up and down Colonial in Mills 50. Old gas stations (also the old tire place). Another site is on Bumby in the Milk District. Shouldn’t the city contribute to cleanup if it would mean these sites don’t sit unused forever?
I heard it’s going to become a donkey show
A rare case for creating better urban design and sense of place along our street corners.
It would be nice to replace it with something that offer better urban design. Gas stations are a terrible detriment to the urban fabric unless designed correct which almost happens.
I hope its another nail supply store.
Wha wha wha. Please. Cross the street for your gas and nasty food and soda. No bar please. 17-92 has more than enough.
We would think so.
Wouldnt any new owner need to do extensive soil remediation?
Bridget, there are a few more changes happening in your hood!
I just want Mills 50 to look and feel like exactly like Baldwin Park… Is that too much to ask?
That is just what the area needs!
Nah, the lot is too small. We thought that too though
That’s ok. Once it’s a bar, you’ll be able to get $9 beers there.
WHOA… HOPE WE CAN PUT A NEW UPSCALE BAR THERE
There go the gas prices across the street at 7-11.
Another Dunkin donuts ?
Andrew Elder – NOOOOO! Our polar pops!
I’m betting on a Starbucks.
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Interesting. What would it be?
My husband is devastated! ! ! This is where he gets his lawn mower gas and 79 cent soda on the weekends!
Where will you get your cigarettes Adam?
Strange things are afoot at the Circle K…
Damn! No more 79 cent drinks at this corner!
(You’re welcome for the tip)