Food and Thought and Thoughtful Threads has announced plans to expand its current space at Gateway of Naples by approximately 1800 square feet of space. Owned and managed by Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), Gateway of Naples is a 65,000 square foot shopping center located on 2100 Tamiami Trail North in Naples, Florida.

Food and Thought and Thoughtful Threads, a combination organic supermarket, café, nutritional and beauty products, books and clothing store, plans to expand to approximately 12,612 square feet of space in fourth quarter 2016. According to owner Alfie Oaks, approximately 60% of the additional space will be dedicated for grocery and retail products, with the balance used in the prepared food section of the store. Food and Thought positions itself as a retail outlet where consumers can obtain comprehensive knowledge about the benefits of sustainability, organic farming and healthy eating.

“Tenant expansions are a sign of long-term success and confidence in the shopping center, and this additional space will enable Food and Thought to offer an expanded product offering to its customer base,” noted David Donato, Senior Vice President of CRC’s Commercial Division.

Continental Realty Corporation, headquartered in Baltimore and founded in 1960, is a full-service commercial real estate investment and management company. The privately-owned firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of more than three million square feet of space, as well as apartment communities featuring more than 8,000 units. Positioned throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, the value of the portfolio exceeds $1 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com