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Louisiana’s First Multi-point Self-serve Kayak Rental Kiosks Now Open In Lafayette, Louisiana
Wanderlust Rentals, Louisiana’s first multi-point self-service kayak rental system is now open in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded by two cousins, Reed Rudasill & Kristopher Guidry, Wanderlust Rentals has officially opened their flagship kayak rental kiosk, located at Vermilionville at 300 Fisher Road in Lafayette, LA. The company is founded on the mission to provide unique outdoor experiences for both locals and visitors who visit the region. For many, owning & packing a kayak is not practical, but many would still love an opportunity to experience the activity. Now, with this newly opened self-serve kiosk, many have access to the activity.
Inside Superior Grill Mexican Restaurant, Opening Mid-July
We have finally got an update for everyone asking us about Superior Grill Mexican Restaurant opening soon at 2320 Kaliste Saloom Road. They are opening next month, in the middle of July!. Now that’s out of the way, here’s what you need to know. It’s a Mexican restaurant concept that...
Live with Brandi Ortiz, E.D. at Acadiana Queer Collective and Peyton Rose Michelle, Grand Marshal of
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, and The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Tea Podcast Studio is sponsored in-part by Mire.Group CPAs: https://facebook.com/miregroupcpa?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 💬 Presenting Sponsor:. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They...
Scooter’s Coffee Drive-Thru Coming Soon To Broussard/Youngsville Area
A new Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru is coming soon to 5900 Ambassador Caffery, next to WhiteWater Carwash, in Broussard/Youngsville. It’s technically Broussard, but Youngsville is just across the street. It’s a weird area, but you get us. Founded in 1998, Scooter’s Coffee offers high-quality drinks, fast service, and...
Cottages Downtown: A New Residential Development Coming Soon to Downtown Lafayette
A new residential cottage court development, called Cottages Downtown, is coming soon to 600 S Washington Street, at the corner of W Congress Street in Downtown Lafayette. The new 2-story residential development will consist of 12 duplexes. Each unit will feature 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a full kitchen. Apart...
Lacey Viator, President, Broussard Chamber of Commerce
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, and The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Tea Podcast Studio is sponsored in-part by Mire.Group CPAs: https://facebook.com/miregroupcpa?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 💬 Presenting Sponsor:. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They...
Moncus Park’s New Large Dog Park Complete, New Farmers Market Pavilion Progress
At the end of 2023, Moncus Park began construction on their new large dog park, called Best Friends Bark Park. Shortly following, the new farmers market pavilion entered into construction. Below are some details about each project. — Best Friends Bark Park Officially Complete:. Exclusively for large dog breeds, Best...
New Construction at Moss Street & Butcher Switcher To Be New LUS Electric Substation
We have been getting lots of inquiries about the dirt work happening at 700 E Butcher Switch Road and Moss Street in North Lafayette. We did a little digging and found that it will be a new LUS Electrical Substation. So what is an electric substation? In short, it is...
Lady In The Bathroom, Chasity Theriot
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, and The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Tea Podcast Studio is sponsored in-part by Mire.Group CPAs: https://facebook.com/miregroupcpa?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 💬 Presenting Sponsor:. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They...
Uncle Bob’s Roundup, A New Food Truck Park Coming Soon To Downtown Lafayette
A new food truck park, called Uncle Bob’s Roundup, is coming soon to 144 E Cypress Street & Lee Avenue, next door to Cypress Flats, in Downtown Lafayette. See Cypress Flats: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/inside-of-cypress-flats-residential-development-in-downtown-lafayette/. Uncle Bob’s Roundup will host 5 food truck spaces(depending on size) and will feature full hookups, power,...
Inside Home Furniture’s New 40,000-square-foot Showroom
Home Furniture Plus Bedding has officially opened its impressive new 40,000-square-foot facility at 5808 Johnston Street strategically situated next to Mazen Grill and directly across from the new, under-construction Subaru of Lafayettedealership. This state-of-the-art Johnston Street location has replaced the former store at the corner of Johnston & Ambassador, marking...
Scout Real Estate’s Jeff Landry & Moroux
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. The Tea Podcast Studio is sponsored in-part by Mire.Group CPAs: https://facebook.com/miregroupcpa?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 💬 Presenting Sponsor:. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire...
Bushido, An All-You-Can-Eat & Drink Sushi & Korean BBQ Restaurant Is Officially Open
The new all-you-can-eat and drink sushi and Korean BBQ restaurant, Bushido, is now officially open at 5741 Johnston Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is located in the former Mr. C’s space. There is a week-long Grand Opening set for Monday, June 17th – Saturday, June 22nd, and it will...
Construction Fronting The Reserve at River Place Apartments To Be Strongpoint Storage Facility
Strongpoint Storage of Youngsville, a new storage facility, is coming soon at 5606 Ambassador Caffery in front of The Reserve at River Place apartment complex near Youngsville, Louisiana. See The Reserve at River Place post: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/the-reserve-at-river-place-on-ambassador-update/. Strongpoint Storage facilities offer climate-controlled units, ground-level access, secure controls, 24-hour surveillance, 24-hour access,...
The Cajun Mamas, Koa Melancon & Sarah O’Pry
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. The Tea Podcast Studio is sponsored in-part by Mire.Group CPAs: https://facebook.com/miregroupcpa?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 💬 Presenting Sponsor:. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire...
Construction of New Opelousas Whataburger, Billy’s Boudin off I-49
Back in August of last year, we shared that Opelousas would be the next Acadiana-based city behind Breaux Bridge, LA to get a new Whataburger restaurant. The location for the new Whataburger was said to be constructed next door to the new Billy’s Boudin being constructed adjacent to the Lowe’s Home Improvement retailer.
Proposed Development for Pont des Mouton & LA Ave Near I-10
Land clearing at the corner of 1100 E Pont des Mouton & Louisiana Avenue near I-10 is making way for a new, proposed commercial development. While still in the preliminary stages, the 27-acre development is proposed to include several types of businesses, such as a major grocery retailer, a mid-sized hotel with over 100 rooms, a strip mall with multiple tenants, two separate retail buildings with multiple tenants, a gas station, and a restaurant. The development will also include ample parking, a roundabout, and a large detention pond.
Former Sears Space at Acadiana Mall to Open as a New CubeSmart Self-Storage Facility
In late 2022, it was announced that the former Sears space at the Acadiana Mall would be transformed into a new self-storage facility along with a car wash. However, the car wash aspect of the project has since been canceled, leaving only the self-storage component. Many have been inquiring about...
Jet Coffee’s 4th Lafayette Location Underway In Former Johnston Street Java Space
About a year ago, we shared that Jet Coffee signed a lease for the former Johnston Street Java(JSJ) space at 3123 Johnston Street. Today, construction is in full swing. See our initial post: Jet Coffee To Expand Into Now-Former Johnston Street Java (JSJ) Space – Developing Lafayette. Current Construction...
Casey White, Marketing Director at the Cajundome
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. The Tea Podcast Studio is sponsored in-part by Mire.Group CPAs: https://facebook.com/miregroupcpa?mibextid=LQQJ4d. 💬 Presenting Sponsor:. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire...
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