The massive, empty storefront of Sears and others reminds customers that Eastgate Mall isn't what it used ... the doors leading directly to the food court. But the rest of the 963,700-square ...

Eastgate Mall, Florence Mall and Towne Mall. What was the crowd size on that day? How busy was the food court? How many stores were vacant? Was the parking lot full? Are local malls dying?

FOX19's Dan Wells is live at Eastgate Mall this morning with a closer look at the progress. Developers out of Columbus are building a 41,000-square-foot LA Fitness and many other shops in the area.