Mall in Mesquite to lease vacant Sears location for entertainment complex
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New Life for Long-Vacant Mall Space: Main Event Entertainment Venue Coming to Mesquite
Say goodbye to the tired, empty former Sears space at Town East Mall in Mesquite – it's about to be transformed into a bustling entertainment hub! The Mesquite City Council has given the green light for lovable larks Main Event to take over the 58,000 square-foot space, showering town residents with a treasure trove of exciting activities.
Last week, the Council voted unanimously to bring Texas' favorite entertainment destination to the dilapidated retail spot, which has been congelado since North Texas waved goodbye to its last Sears store in 2021. As one of the nation's leading entertainment chains with nearly two dozen locations across the Lone Star State, Main Event is sure to ignite a spark that keeps rent-seeking malls from shriveling up and dying off.
Jeff Casper, a local Council Member, hailed this catalyst as the mall's much-needed saving grace. Speaking at the May 5 meeting, he noted that Main Event's arrival would be an effective means of rejuvenating the mall, adding it to the growing list of major attractions already located in the area. And if that weren't enticing enough, Casper emphasized that the fun-filled entertainment venue would also draw crowds from far beyond Mesquite's borders.
Main Event will be setting up shop on the first floor of the former Sears building. The establishment will offer a medley of electrifying recreational activities, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, escape rooms, billiards, and meeting and celebration rooms for all your event needs. This isn't your parents' mall anymore, folks – it's 2023, and Town East is ready to party!
All this fun doesn't come free, though. A whopping 200 new jobs are expected to be created to make sure the good times keep rolling. These newly minted employment opportunities will undoubtedly help breathe new life into the local economy, providing ample chances for working folk to find a slice of the action.
In an exclusive interview, local entrepreneur Teresa Sotelo shared her excitement, telling us, "Thanks to Main Event's arrival, I think a lot of people and youth would go, and it would definitely boost the economy! People would flash their cash because it would bring jobs. I truly believe it's an excellent choice that would be worth the effort."
As Council Member Kenny Green astutely pointed out, people in Mesquite have been impatiently pestering their elected officials for more entertaining options for years. The town used to be a hopping place, with fun activities like mini-golf scattered throughout the neighborhood. But times have changed, and residents are ecstatic about Main Event finally setting up shop in their fair city.
The redevelopment of the former Sears space is merely the beginning, however. According to project planners, Main Event will be only one piece of a larger revitalization plan, which will include more green space, parking lot redesigns, location of pad site on street frontages, and the addition of other restaurants to round out the entertainment district.
Several community members have expressed their gratitude towards local Council members and the leadership at SRB Mesquite LLC, the owners of the Sears property at Town East, for their efforts to bring this exhilarating new venture to life. The influx of excitement surrounding Main Event's move to Mesquite is palpable, and we can't wait to see the transformation take shape!
[1] City of Mesquite Second Amended Project Plans: https://www.ci.mesquite.tx.us/502/Project-Plans[2] Additional details on Town East Mall redevelopment plans: https://www.hillwooddevelopment.com/town-oaks-center
- The new Main Event entertainment venue, set to occupy the former Sears space at Town East Mall in Mesquite, is expected to revitalize the local economy by creating over 200 jobs and attracting visitors from beyond the city.
- As the news of Main Event's entrance into the town spreads, residents are eager to catch up on the latest economic and entertainment headlines, following the announcement of this exciting new development in their community.
