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Classic Steak 'n Shake! - Tampa, FL.

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Steak 'n Shake 2315 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL. This Steak 'n Shake restaurant opened in 2002, and consists of a 1970's look and feel. Steak 'n Shake's primary road sign, advertising the 4 meals, 4 items, 4 bucks promotion. Also known as the $4 menu (until 2016), or 24 meals under $4 (2016-2018). Ready to go back to the retro days? Steak 'n Shake has your answer! Now entering through this door, the 2315 above is the address. Welcome to Steak 'n Shake! First, you are greeted with the checkout area after you pass through the doors. Now this is a retro store! From the neon lights to the checkerboard tiles, this is a Steak 'n Shake! Looking towards the opposite direction from one of the tables. It is now time to eat! I got a macaroni and cheese kids meal with fries. In sight, it must be right since 1934! It's a meal at Steak 'n Shake! Overview of Steak 'n Sha...

Publix and Home Centric: Brandon, FL (Bloomingdale)

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When you think Publix, you might think of green and gray, but this post has something different for the new stores! Also includes the Home Centric as a bonus. A parting image of the two Publix stores, the new one (1681) and the old (315). Publix #1681 shown 4 days before opening. We will get to that store after we visit the old one. Former Publix #315/Future LA Fitness 855 E. Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL. - Bloomingdale Square This Publix opened in 1986 along with Walmart as another primary anchor. Store 315 closed on January 15, 2020 after 34 years at this location. This store's last remodel was Bamboo in 2011, replacing the Kiwi interior. This store's outside look is all 1980's. When LA Fitness opens, the 1980's look will be removed in favor of a more modern look. Enter here for the final photos of store 315, taken in March 2019, May 2019, and January 2020. The walkway is all 1980's, so this is a single vestibule ...