Fred Focus: Who's going into Long John Silver site in Central Park?

December 7, 2017

Your Weekly Updates

The Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism is pleased to bring you Fred Focus, an e-newsletter that goes out every Thursday. Fred Focus keeps you up-to-date on Fredericksburg events and business news.

Here's what's coming up

Here is a list of some of the events scheduled in the Fredericksburg area over the next week.

To add your event to VisitFred.com, contact Fredericksburg Visitor Center Manager Danelle Rose.

Starbucks moving to Long John Silver building in Central Park

Starbucks has signed a lease to take over the former Long John Silver location at 1699 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Central Park. Starbucks will renovate the existing building, which will have a drive-through and is scheduled to open in April 2018. Starbucks will relocate from its inline space across the street at 1670 Carl D. Silver Parkway.

Escape Room coming to downtown Fredericksburg

Connect Games Escape Room has leased the space at 1011 Caroline St. and plans to open soon. Escape rooms are a really fun activity that allow groups to try to get out of a locked room using a series of clues. It will be a great addition to downtown Fredericksburg.

Fred is Fun!

We are happy to roll out a new video series called "Fred is Fun" that takes a look at the many great things about Fredericksburg from a child's perspective. We worked with Enterprise Screen Video Communications on the series, which features the Motts Run Reservoir, Benny's Pizza, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and the local branch of the Children's Museum of Richmond. Enjoy!

Watch Videos (YouTube)

Fredericksburg deeds for November

Click below to see a full list of Fredericksburg properties sold in November. The list includes the sale of land behind Fredericksburg Square to Tradition Homes, an acquisition by Friends of the Rappahannock and the sale of a Snowden Office Park condominium.

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Billiken's opening Friday

Billiken's Smokehouse at The Chimneys will open Friday (tomorrow) at 623 Caroline St. in downtown Fredericksburg. This will be the second location for owners Greg and Sharon Shalawylo (the other one is at Lake Anna).

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Fredericksburg sees jobs, business growth

The City of Fredericksburg gained nearly 800 jobs during the second quarter of 2017, according to recently released data from the Virginia Employment Commission. Fredericksburg's average employment during the three months ending June 30 was 24,962, up from 24,175 the previous quarter and 24,198 in the second quarter of 2016. The number of business

establishments rose to 1,672 during the quarter, up from

1,649 in the first quarter. The data are from the VEC's

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

Go behind the scenes at the Fredericksburg parade

This week's edition of the "Freehling Finds" video series takes you behind the scenes at the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade, offering a glimpse into all the work that goes on to put on the annual event (which occurred this past Saturday).

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Pickleball players enthused about new city courts

A ceremony was held Sunday to dedicate the new pickleball courts at Kenmore Park -- the only ones of their kind between Richmond and Arlington.

Read On (Fredericksburg.com)

'A Stopover in Fredericksburg'

A reporter with Prince William Living recently visited the Fredericksburg region. Here is what he found.

Read On (Prince William Living)

Preliminary subdivision plat submitted for Highlander Park

The City of Fredericksburg is now reviewing the preliminary subdivision plat for the planned 91-home Highlander Park project off the south side of Lafayette Boulevard at Young and Willis streets.

Read application (Fredericksburgva.gov)

Fredericksburg featured on travel blog

Fredericksburg was recently featured on a blog covering Virginia shopping destinations that are accessible by rail.

Read on (Virginia.org)

Super Rico reviewed in FLS

Super Rico, a restaurant off State Route 3 in Fredericksburg that specializes in Peruvian-style charcoal chicken, was featured in today's FLS Weekender section.

Read On (Fredericksburg.com)

What's on the ARB and EDA agendas?

Fredericksburg's Architectural Review Board and Economic Development Authority will both meet Monday. Click here for the ARB agenda and here for the EDA agenda.

Property of the Week: 1701 Fall Hill Ave. (Quarles building)

Adjacent to the canal path -- you could walk to work! Suites from 750 to 7,500 square feet. Very competitive rental rates with generous tenant improvement allowances for qualified tenants. Conveniently located near downtown Fredericksburg.

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