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Plans call for a wellness center will be built at 19303 South HWS Cleveland Boulevard in the Avenue One development. That’s near 192nd & West Dodge Expressway. According to a building permit, the 15,000 sq. ft., 2-story medical building, the business’ name is Aviva. We could not find additional information regarding this business but will provide updates as information becomes available. – Isaiah Ang

A new documentary called “Blue Baby” offers a candid look into Boys Town and the work being done there. The film takes audiences into one of the homes at Boys Town and follows eight boys through their highest highs and lowest lows. “Blue Baby” is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. – Mark Champion

Dundee Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week for its branch office under development at Regency Landing northeast of Interstate 80 & Pacific Street. The bank has existing offices in Dundee, Blackstone, Benson and Little Bohemia.

Raymond Partners, an Arizona-based real estate developer, has sold more than 20 percent of the 35 condo units planned for first phase of its west Omaha condo project. The Residences at Heartwood Preserve will be a luxury condo development, consisting of three, 6-story buildings in the 500-acre Heartwood Preserve development southwest of 144th & West Dodge Road. The first building, phase one, is slated to open in the fall of 2028.

The Latino Center of the Midlands is undergoing a $10 million renovation and expansion. The project was kickstarted by a $2.8 million award from the State of Nebraska’s North and South Omaha Recovery Grant Program and is scheduled to be completed in early 2027. Once finished, the center will go from 17,000 to 29,000 sq. ft. The Latino center expansion was part of a bundle of South Omaha projects submitted in an application led by nonprofit Canopy South. – Mark Champion

Hydes Slydes, an Omaha burger-and-fry concept that grew from a food truck into two brick-and-mortar stores, will be spotlighted on the YouTube show America’s Best Restaurants. The episode is expected to air in February and will feature the 16859 Q Street location near 168th & Q. Hydes Slydes also operates inside The Grover Inn near 42nd & Grover. – Nicole Buntgen

Red Door Woodfired Grill plans to take over the former Spirit World store in Aksarben Village. The 8,000 sq. ft., corner space is located at 6680 Center Street. Opening is planned for the second quarter of 2026. Red Door Woodfired Grill has six Kansas City locations and is known for its scratch-made food and signature smoky pecan, oak and hickory blend. The company also plans to open a restaurant in Gretna.

Panorama Wellness Production, formerly Eat-Fit-Go, is closing, according to The Auction Mill, which is liquidating all business assets from the company’s production facility. Panorama Wellness Production operated a 25,000 sq. ft. facility, making vacuum-sealed meals that were shipped nationwide. The auction will include restaurant and mass food production equipment as well as office equipment and furniture. Bidding will close in late November.

Nebraska Cancer Specialists plans to open a full-service clinic at the recently announced Bryan Elkhorn Campus to be built southwest of 204th & West Center Road. The 10,000 sq. ft. clinic will be Nebraska Cancer Specialists’ sixth Omaha-are location and 16th location in Nebraska and Iowa. Phase I of the Bryan Elkhorn campus will include two medical buildings totaling 137,000 sq. ft. The clinic is expected to open in 2027.

Grand Patisserie, a popular French bakery at 14451 West Center Road, plans to open an additional location in Aksarben Village by the end of this year. Grand Patisserie is taking the 2,800 sq. ft. space formerly occupied by Rexius Nutrition at 2283 South 67th Street. Rexius had previously moved around the corner to 6464 Center Street.

Wander + Wonder Kids Play Café will hold a ribbon-cutting Monday, November 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at 120 North McKenna Avenue in downtown Gretna. The business will have a full-service barista serving beverages and food items and a “thoughtfully designed play area for independent and imaginative play.”

Trinity Financial Group has purchased the American National Bank building at 7921 Dodge Street for $1.8 million. The bank plans to vacate the 4,856 sq. ft. building at the end of this year. At that time, the building’s exterior and interior will undergo extensive renovations with completion planned for July 1st. Trinity will relocate from its current office at 13520 California Street.

Crews are demolishing a small industrial building in Millwork Commons to make way for a City of Omaha-owned, 600-stall parking garage. The block is bounded by 11th, 12th and Nicholas streets as well as Millwork Avenue. The city recently purchased the ground for $600,000. The $25 million garage is scheduled for completion about a year from now.

Marigold’s Mercantile, a home goods store, will take over the former Book Nook space in Aksarben Village. Opening is planned for January. The 1,500 sq. ft. space is at 2115 South 67th Street next to Godfather’s Pizza.

The Millard Public Schools Foundation is raising money to create an eSports room inside the new GreenState Millard Activity Center, which is being built on a 40-acre site just west of 204th and Q Street. The room will house 16 eSports stations complete with desks and headsets. – Mark Champion

Scooter’s Coffee at 1209 South 119th Street will close permanently on October 28. The location will remain open until 7 p.m. that day. Omaha-based Scooter’s Coffee has more than 850 locations nationwide. – Nicole Buntgen

The Omaha Streetcar Authority Board this week amended several contracts related to final design and mainline construction. OSA amended its contract with Alfred Benesch & Co., increasing the contract cost by $6.7 million for construction engineering services for the Harney Street Bridge project. Jacobs Project Management Co. will provide additional engineering services and serve as owner’s representative for mainline construction for an additional $6.7 million. HDR’s contract was amended to add $6.5 million for additional design and engineering services. The amendments are within the budget for professional services. The $440 million streetcar line is anticipated to open in September 2028. – Isaiah Ang

A building permit has been filed for Prestige Flower Child, a health-conscious restaurant chain, at 120 Regency Parkway on the north side of Regency Shopping Center. Construction has started in the parking lot northeast of Bonefish Grill and Borsheim’s. The 5,002 sq. ft., one-story structural steel frame building will include a commercial kitchen and covered outdoor patio dining. – Nicole Buntgen

KMR Fusion & Sushi Bar is coming soon to 906 North 16th Street, Suite B, just west of the Tip Top Apartments and next to Elie’s Chinchorro. An opening date has yet to be announced. The business previously appeared in property listings as Umphium Fusion & Sushi Bar. – Nicole Buntgen

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools plans to replace Little Waves Family Swim School at 17602 Wright Street in Legacy Village. Aqua-Tots has a current location near 144th & Fort Street. According to a building permit, the pool facilities will largely remain, while the lobby and bathrooms will be renovated. – Isaiah Ang