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Boca Raton’s Town Center mall could replace former Sears with homes, hotel, shopping

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12 · July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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A redevelopment plan is being considered for the former Sears site at Boca Raton's Town Center mall. The proposal includes a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The site could be transformed into a campus with homes, a hotel, and various shops and restaurants.

A total of 374 homes are envisioned as part of the plan. Further details about the proposed redevelopment can be found through CBS12, the source of this information.

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Category: schools · Published: July 9, 2026 · Source: CBS12 · Reading time: 1 min

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Boca Raton’s Town Center mall could replace former Sears with homes, hotel, shopping

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