Specialty Grocer Joins Retail Line up at Buffalo Ridge Shopping Center for Golf Cart Access

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) November 19, 2008 -- The Villages, the largest single-site mixed-use real estate development in the U.S., is pleased to announce The Fresh Market^® has opened in Florida’s friendliest hometown. The Villages’ location marks the specialty grocer’s twenty-second store in Florida and joins the retail line up at the 1.2 million square foot Buffalo Ridge shopping center including: Super Wal-Mart, Beall’s, Golden Corral, McDonald’s, Bonefish Grill and many more.

We are pleased to become an integral part of the largest single-site mixed-use development in the U.S. Also family-owned and operated, The Villages is a community whose lifestyle, values and philosophy are perfectly aligned with The Fresh Market

At its newest store located at 3740 Wedgewood Lane the specialty grocer’s full-service philosophy will incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an inviting atmosphere.

“We are pleased to become an integral part of the largest single-site mixed-use development in the U.S. Also family-owned and operated, The Villages is a community whose lifestyle, values and philosophy are perfectly aligned with The Fresh Market,” said Brett Berry, president and chief executive officer.

About The Fresh Market^®

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. The Fresh Market currently operates 84 stores in 18 states, concentrated in the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with plans for continued expansion in these areas. The Fresh Market is a family-owned, privately held company and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.thefreshmarket.com.

About Crossman & Company

Crossman & Company is the largest third-party retail leasing and management company in Central Florida, based upon the total number of retail square footage. Founded in Orlando, FL in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties. Our current real estate portfolio includes approximately 7 million square feet valued in excess of $1 billion. Crossman & Company also supervises the retail leasing for The Villages, FL including the town centers of “Lake Sumter Landing” and “Spanish Springs”, plus the “Buffalo Ridge” and “Antrim Dells” shopping centers. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407.423.5400 for more information.

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