KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Kissimmee is ready to revamp what was once a thriving shopping center. On Tuesday night, city staff will present the commission with a proposal to redevelop the old Kmart and Big Lots site on West Vine Street.

“We see this project as a catalyst for additional development, to attract investment, to create jobs along the commercial corridor on Vine Street,” said David Rodriguez, Kissimmee’s economic development director.

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“The city acquired that property to come back to the market as part of an RFQ, to invite developers to submit proposals to have that property redeveloped,” Rodriguez said. “Has been underutilized and vacant for many years.”

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