'Valued' Florida boutique to leave corner storefront after 40 years: 'Part of our retail family'

A beloved Winter Park boutique is closing its doors on Park Avenue after 40 years of business, but the city is hopeful the store will find a way to stay in the area. Winter Park City Manager Randy Knight told FOX 35, "Tuni’s has been a valued merchant on Park Avenue for many years. We are hopeful they will be able to find another location along the Avenue and continue to be part of our retail family."The owners of Tuni – which opened on Park Avenue in 1986 – announced the closure of its Park Avenue storefront after celebrating 40 years of business at this location. This comes after the shop's owners announced a "national business" is taking over the space.Why is Tuni moving off the corner?The sudden move comes after the store owners claimed the new landlord – Benderson Development – made the decision to lease the historic Park Plaza storefront to an undisclosed national brand.FOX 35 has reached out to Benderson Development, inquiring about their alleged decision to bring in another bra