Shores Fine Wine & Spirits plans to open a store in the Grand Cypress shopping center in St. Johns County where Winn-Dixie previously operated, owner Reekee Patel said Aug. 25.

The Shores is part of the changes coming to the building at 100 Little Cypress Drive as grocer Aldi prepares the space for its brand.

Grand Cypress is near Nocatee at southwest U.S. 1 and Race Track Road.

The building, which housed a 41,525-square-foot Winn-Dixie and an affiliated 2,088-square-foot separate liquor store, is planned to be divided into three units, according to a service availability request with city-owned utility JEA. The request means the project is being explored and does not mean a deal is done or in negotiation.

Aldi was confirmed for the site when it was issued a sign permit April 16 by the

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