News Release Contact: Graham Wilson
November 3, 2006 PRStreet, 919-467-5567
gwilson@prstreet.com
GROUNDBREAKING FOR
BAREFOOT COMMONS
STARTS IN THE FAST
LANE
Ground breaking honors amusement park with the final lap
around the track
North Myrtle Beach, SC (November 3,
2006) - Before
breaking ground on the 100,000 square foot Barefoot Commons shopping center
today, executives took one last lap around the track to honor the Grand Prix Family Thrill Park. Barefoot Commons, located
at the former site of the Grand Prix Family Thrill Park, will be anchored by a
48,000 square foot Bi-Lo Supermarket.
After
the final lap, Bi-Lo executives, the Lazarus family and representatives from 1st
Carolina Properties used “checkered flag” shovels to officially break ground. To
celebrate the start of construction, guests enjoyed a race-themed event which
included a chance for a photo with a Bi-Lo race car which will be displayed at
the future store.
“Today we
were able to honor the history of the Grand Prix which is very dear to local
residents. We were also able to look to
the future of Barefoot Commons and realize that it will provide residents and
visitors a variety of new shopping options, as well as add to the rapidly
growing economy of North Myrtle Beach,” said
Randy Bosse, managing partner for 1st Carolina Properties.
In addition
to the Bi-Lo, Barefoot Commons will also have restaurants, small retail shops
and other specialty stores. The Grand Opening
is scheduled for fall 2007.
About 1st
Carolina Properties
1st Carolina Properties is a Cary, NC based
retail developer actively building quality projects throughout the
Carolinas. Completed projects include
the new Woodside Village Shopping Center in Murrell’s Inlet, SC and Sunset
Commons in Sunset Beach, NC. Through its tenant relationships, 1st
Carolina Properties has developed projects for both regional and national
tenants. For further information on the company visit www.1stcarolinaproperties.com
or contact Randy Bossé at 919.657.5005 or rbosse@1stcarolinaproperties.com