The renovations will include converting the wing of the mall from enclosed space to open-air retail space. The space on the west side of the mall between Burdines-Macy's and Sears will be converted to the outdoor shopping space. The mall has two other anchor tenants: JCPenney and Dillards.

The 100,000-sf, open-air promenade, being designed with Old Florida and European influences, will feature the Cheesecake Factory--the first in Naples--two other restaurants, outdoor seating and a 50,000-sf, 12-screen movie theater. Construction has begun on the Cheesecake Factory, set to open in February. The mall will stay open during construction.

The rest of the mall will remain enclosed, says Glen Harrell Sr., senior general manager of Coastland Center. "It will be a complete renovation of the interior and exterior," and a refashioning of the wing space, he says. Plans are for interior improvements to include ceramic tile floors, centrally located seating areas and bright interiors with natural lighting.