The mostly vacant Seminole Towne Center — once billed as a premier mall for well-heeled shoppers in Seminole County — will shutter most of its property by the end of the month, after years of struggling with closed stores and acres of empty parking lots.

What was once considered the premier mall of North Orlando will close its doors quietly at the end of January.

The mall portion of Seminole Towne Center will close on January 31, with anchor stores remaining open. Redevelopment plans include a mix of shops, entertainment options, and apartments, marking the largest retail property transformation in Seminole County history.

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