A massive expansion of AVENTURA MALL was done between 1996 and the year 2000. A Southeast Wing; anchored by Bloomingdale's, Burdines and 24-screen megaplex, was built. Three existing anchors were enlarged and three parking garages constructed. When all construction dust settled, the shopping hub encompassed approximately 2.3 million leasable square feet, with a tenant list of over 250 stores and services.

Bloomingdale's became the first store to open in the expansion wing, in November 1997.

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