Thorntons Gas, Convenience Store Coming to Brandon Boulevard
The old gas station is down at the corner of Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60) and Lithia Pinecrest Road, across the street from the Oaks Bar & Grill. In its place is an upcoming Thorntons gas and convenience store.
Almost a year ago Thorntons Inc. announced its expansion into the Florida regional metro market, evidence of which now is apparent at the corner of Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60) and Lithia Pinecrest Road. There, across the street from the Oaks Bar & Grill, a Thorntons gas and convenience store is taking shape in place of a previous gas station and car wash. A red sign alerting motorists of the development includes a welcome to join the Thorntons team by visiting www.thorntonsinc.com. According to a company news release dated April 11, the expansion into the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater market was to include the first location, in Clearwater, and to add "15 to 20" stores "in the next three years." "Currently established throughout …
Jen Frost
9:58 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I'm not so excited about another gas station in this area. Traffic is already a cluster at this intersection. more ›