This 350,000 square foot mixed-use shopping center was developed on 42 acres in three phases commencing in 2001. Plaza Venezia is home to Southeast Orlando’s famous “Restaurant Row” which features numerous high grossing restaurants, many of which were unique to Orlando when they joined the project. The center is anchored by a built-to-suit Publix Supermarket, a Barnes and Noble bookstore, a Wells Fargo Bank branch and the first location of Darden Restaurants’ critically acclaimed Seasons 52 casual dining restaurant. Construction financing on the project was provided by Regions Bank’s predecessor AmSouth Bank and Wells Fargo Bank’s predecessor, First Union Bank. Permanent financing was provided by AIG. Plaza Venezia continues to anchor the vibrant Southeast Orlando real estate market with nearly 100 percent occupancy.