A Tampa developer is betting big on Nocatee’s weekend crowd, with plans for a 63,225-square-foot, open-air destination called The Hub at Nocatee, slated to arrive at the Marketplace at Nocatee in 2028. The project is designed as a walkable village of restaurants, shops and entertainment clustered around a central courtyard built for lingering, not just quick errands.
Plans and where it will sit
In a press release via Nocatee's blog, Center Connect Development said The Hub at Nocatee will be tucked in next to the Marketplace at Nocatee, just west of Valley Ridge Boulevard South. Early plans call for outdoor seating, weekend live music and, in a nod to how many residents get around, dedicated golf-cart parking. The project footprint covers roughly 63,225 square feet and is targeted for a 2028 opening.
Developer background
According to Center Connect Development, the company has rolled out similar Hub concepts in the Tampa area, including The Hub at Bexley in Land O' Lakes and The Hub at Lexington Oaks in Wesley Chapel. Those centers mix service businesses and entertainment options, pairing things like barbers and candle bars with escape rooms and golf simulators, a tenant blend the developer appears poised to replicate for Nocatee.
Design and amenities
Conceptual site plans depict several smaller retail buildings arranged around a shared gathering space, with programming aimed squarely at weekend foot traffic and live performances. The center is envisioned as an urban-style marketplace, with dedicated golf-cart parking called out as a key feature that lines up with Nocatee’s well-established cart culture; see Jacksonville Daily Record for more.
Why it matters for Nocatee
Nocatee is still one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing master-planned communities, which goes a long way toward explaining why a lifestyle-focused retail hub is landing here. Hoodline’s coverage of rapid housing growth and recent restaurant churn in the area suggests operators see both demand and opportunity for curated centers built to host events and soak up weekend crowds; read our report on the local boom for context.
In announcing the project, developer Paul Bissett said, “We see The Hub at Nocatee as a place that will bring people together in a meaningful way,” according to the release on Nocatee’s site. He framed The Hub as a social-first complement to the Marketplace’s daily-needs retail, positioning it as a natural home base for events and weekend meetups.
What's next
Center Connect says leasing announcements and construction timing will roll out as the project moves forward, with tenant lineups likely to surface first through local coverage and permit activity. The Jacksonville Business Journal has initial details on the deal and is expected to track permits and leasing as they develop.
