Lake Nona’s bold, new shopping destination secures over 300,000 square feet of premier retailers, including Nordstrom Rack, Total Wine & More, Barnes & Noble, and Homesense, joining anchor tenant Target.

Lake Nona announces five standout tenants to Lake Nona West, the community’s 405,000-square-foot outdoor lifestyle shopping center planned to open in Spring 2026. Designed as a pedestrian-friendly district that blends retail, dining, and entertainment in one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing regions, the project is experiencing strong tenant demand. 

Premier Brands, Major Momentum 

Anchor Target will be joined by Nordstrom Rack, Barnes & Noble, Homesense, Total Wine & More , and casual dining restaurant Cañonita, bringing total pre-leasing to 300,000 square feet.  Lake Nona West will also include dining, boutiques, fitness, and personal-service concepts to create a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. 

Set on 54 acres along Lake Nona Boulevard near Boggy Creek Road, Lake Nona West will extend the community’s signature placemaking with wide, shaded walkways, art-lined plazas, and lush gathering greens. The open-air district blends dynamic storefronts with public art and flexible social spaces, creating a welcoming environment that invites discovery, connection, and community. A custom art program will add bold murals and special features that complement Lake Nona’s existing collection, while pocket greens and hard-scaped plazas provide great spaces for pop-up events. 

“We are delighted with our tenant lineup. I think it’s a great testament to Lake Nona’s regional significance and the thought and effort that Tavistock devotes to placemaking. We look forward to announcing a number of highly regarded national and first-to-market tenants soon. Honestly, we couldn’t ask for stronger leasing momentum,” said Skipper Peek, senior vice president of commercial development at Tavistock. 

Culinary Cornerstone: Cañonita 

Cañonita, the first restaurant confirmed for Lake Nona West, will bring Las Vegas’s favorite Mexican cuisine to Central Florida. Frequently recognized on “Best of Vegas” lists over the last 25 years at The Venetian Resort, the concept fuses authentic recipes with the modern energy of Mexico City. Its Lake Nona location continues the concept growth by Tavistock Restaurant Collection and shows the commitment to bring first-to-market dining experiences that complement Lake Nona West’s national retail lineup. 

Innovation & Industry Accolades 

True to Lake Nona’s progressive vision, Lake Nona West will include 20 Level 3 EV chargers in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging. Mercedes-Benz chargers are accessible to all EV drivers and offer a charging speed of up to 400 kW, allowing some vehicles to recharge in about 20 minutes. This expands Lake Nona’s EV network, which includes Level 2 chargers at Town Center and other locations, designed for longer visits. 

“Lake Nona represents the kind of forward-thinking, design-driven community that perfectly complements our vision for the future of mobility,” said Sharon Baker, Vice President of Site Acquisition at Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging. “Florida is one of the leading EV markets in the U.S., and drivers are hungry for amenities and experiences that align with charging dwell times and their lifestyles – Lake Nona West is ideally positioned to meet that demand.”  

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