Archive for February, 2008

The Sunflower Gourmet Opening in the Grand Landing

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

The Sunflower Gourmet of Grand Haven, Michigan will be opening in the Grand Landing in April. The Sunflower Gourmet is going to be a neighborhood grocery store experience with a twist. They will be having some of the finest packaged gourmet foods as well as a deli area. Have a gourmet specialty favorite? Go ahead and make your recommendation.

Fresh, local & organic ingredients will be offered when available at the Sunflower Gourmet. They will also be carrying high-end housewares, including, but not limited to, Pillivuyt, Dansk, Emile Henry. The Sunflower Gourmet will also be offering packaged gourmet products from some of the finest companies across the globe, including olive oils, artisanal cheeses, handmade chocolates, gourmet rubs, vinegars, etc. Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Peets coffee from California, and some other surprises you won’t want to miss!

The Grand Landing is going to be bustling this summer with so many new shops to draw us in over and over again. The Sunflower Gourmet sounds just like a place that we could become real familiar with.

Check out the website for updates:  Sunflower Gourmet

Grand Haven and Spring Lake Schools Delayed 2 Hours Today

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Grand Haven and Spring Lake public schools are delayed 2 hours today. Fruitport community schools are closed for the day today, Thursday. Further updates will follow as necessary.

Due to icy roads and drifting snow from the snow storm yesterday many schools are closed or delayed in the area today.

For more information in regards to your school closings click the school closings icon on the right side of this page.

Visit the Grand Landing in Grand Haven, Michigan

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

The Grand Landing resort is open for business in Grand Haven, Michigan. The 120,000-square-foot Village at Grand Landing includes 34,000 square feet of retail, 8,000 square feet of office, and 40 residential condominiums along the south channel of the Grand River at US-31 and Jackson Avenue.

Plantenga’s Cleaners

Jimmy John’s - Gourmet Sandwiches - America’s #1 Sandwich Delivery!

Earth’s Edge - Outdoor Gear with such names as Patagonia, North Face, Marmot, Go Lite, Prana, Smartwool, Dansko, Watergirl, Royal Robbins, Arborwear, Keen, Chaco, Merrell, Mountainsmith, Capilene

Sweet Temptations

Sunflower Gourmet - Opening in April 2008

Culver’s

Also the Channel, Rockpile Surf Shop and other signature shops will fill the store space on this phase of the villiage.

The next phase scheduled to begin this year will have all-main-level condos at Harbor View, Waterfront condos fronting the South Channel, and a nine-story Tower featuring penthouses and condos on the upper levels and a hotel on the lower levels.

The 130 condominiums vary in size from 767-square-foor units to a 4,000-square-foot penthouse. Prices run from the $180s to $1 million. Thirty percent of the residences in The Village building have been purchased; 60 others throughout the development are reserved.

The waterfront amphitheatre at the Grand Landing will be a multipurpose facility that will feature a stage, floor-level and tiered seating that can be covered by a portable sailcloth. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, concerts, theatre and other live performances will entertain crowds at the amphitheatre. During the winter months, the amphitheatre will be transformed into an ice skating rink for all to enjoy!

Grand Landing is the ideal place to experience the rich history and character that Grand Haven provides though all four seasons. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home, a venue to celebrate a special occasion or a day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Grand Landing is the place to be.

For more information go to : grandlanding.com/


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