Mark Taormina News Today

The old Sears is one of several large vacancies in the city. City leaders see the properties as opportunities for redevelopment.

The BMW motorcycle dealership in Plymouth Township, as well as the Ducati dealership in Birmingham, would relocate to Livonia in a new building.

The Sunoco station on the Livonia/Redford border will receive a massive facelift in the coming months.

If approved, a Staybridge Suites would open at the former location of Mountain Jacks and LEsprit beauty academy at Merriman and Schoolcraft.

Development of a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in Missouri is advancing.

The new fast-casual restaurant at Seven Mile and Haggerty wants to add alcohol to the menu for both serving inside the restaurant and for carryout.

A proposal to transform the corner of Eight Mile and Inkster into a lively gateway with food and music likely will not become a reality.

Mixed-use developments combine elements of retail, residential and public amenities in one spot. Similar to a traditional downtown like Farmington.

The Livonia City Council recently looked at plans for the proposed Portillos restaurant planned at the Millennium Park shopping center on Middlebelt.

Portillos, known for Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs and chocolate cake, plans to locate a restaurant along Middlebelt south of I-96 in Livonia.