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Lakeshore Mall renovations aim to attract more retailers, customers

Work is underway on the new Dick’s Sporting Goods store at Lakeshore Mall, but there’s still a lot to be done before Gainesville shoppers don’t have to drive to the Buford or Cumming stores. - photo by NAT GURLEY

0718LAKESHORE 2 — Work is underway on the new Dick’s Sporting Goods store at Lakeshore Mall, but there’s still a lot to be done before Gainesville shoppers don’t have to drive to the Buford or Cumming stores. - photo by NAT GURLEY

The renovation of Lakeshore Mall reached new heights Wednesday. Construction crews used a helicopter to hoist nine commercial air conditioners to the rooftop of Dick’s Sporting Goods for installation. The units varied in size, with the largest ones capable of 50 tons of cooling.