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KC Market (Kosher Central), the South Florida kosher supermarket chain, has opened a grocery location serving Lakefront Estates and the Okeechobee area. The opening brings a kosher shopping option closer to the community’s newly arrived families, with a temporary store in nearby Buckhead Ridge. Ah Blick’s October 10 coverage describes the supermarket as available for use and shows Rabbi Zusha Ausch affixing its mezuzah.
Kosher Central was founded in 2009 by Yossi Gopin, according to Specialty Food News’s account of the company’s expansion. Its South Florida presence includes Hollywood, Boynton Beach and Hallandale Beach; the latter two branches also appear in the Orthodox Rabbinical Board’s current market directory.
Across its South Florida business, KC combines everyday groceries with fresh produce, meat, fish, dairy, baked goods and prepared food. Its online store lists deli and catering, sushi and bakery departments alongside household essentials. Specialty Food News describes a supermarket format that also gives space to independently operated food counters, including bagels and hummus.
The Lakefront opening was part of preparations for the residents’ first Shabbos. Ah Blick identifies Rabbi Ausch as a member of the community’s rabbinical committee. October 10 is the report’s publication date; the exact day of the mezuzah ceremony is not established.
Temporary location, address and Google Maps#
The store is using the former Ridge Market building in Buckhead Ridge, outside Lakefront Estates. Lake Okeechobee News’s October 18 report identifies the building; the excerpt and summary supplied to the Report describe a temporary arrangement while the permanent store building is being completed.
1110 Buckhead Ridge Road, Okeechobee, FL 34974 — former Ridge Market building. Google Maps calls the street Buckhead Drive and lists the former business at 1110 Buckhead Drive. A Florida state record uses 1110 Buckhead Ridge Road for Ridge Market.
Open the location in Google Maps · Driving directions from Lakefront · Walking directions
The directions may display the former Ridge Market business name and its closed status. That is the old listing, not confirmation of KC Market’s operating status.
How far from Lakefront?#
Google Maps routes were checked separately for walking and driving on October 19, 2026, from the main entrance at Rambam Boulevard and State Road 78 to the former Ridge Market building.
| Travel mode | Route distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | 1.3 miles | 28 minutes |
| Driving | 1.3 miles | 3 minutes |
Both first recommended routes follow State Road 78 east. These are dated Google Maps estimates; add the trip from your home to the entrance and any parking time. The walking estimate does not establish continuous sidewalks along the route.
Reported shuttles and pricing arrangement#
A community update supplied to the Report says shuttles are provided between Lakefront and the temporary store. A pickup point, timetable and operating contact have not been confirmed.
The contributor also identifies Kol Mevaser as the source of a statement by Yidel Perlstein of Lakefront Developers, who reportedly said the development team contracted with KC to provide reasonable pricing. The Report has not reviewed the recording or contract, or compared a basket of store prices. These shuttle and pricing details remain attributed community information.
The opening report does not provide a current hours schedule or a branch-specific kosher certificate. The wider chain’s departments do not establish the temporary store’s selection. Residents should confirm hours, stock and supervision directly with the store. The shopping guide provides separately researched local and regional alternatives.
Sources for this report#
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Specialty Food News — Kosher Grocer Expands in Florida#
Mark Hamstra; KC Market history and supermarket format
Reviewed October 19, 2026. Identifies founder Yossi Gopin and 2009 founding, describes Hollywood and Boynton Beach stores and independently operated food counters. Hallandale was planned at that report's date; its later presence is corroborated separately. Does not describe the Okeechobee branch.
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KC Market (Kosher Central) — online supermarket departments#
Shop by Department; KC Market / Kosher Central branding
Indexed official website text reviewed October 19, 2026; direct text retrieval returned a loading shell. Lists groceries, produce, fresh meat and fish, dairy, bakery, deli and catering, sushi and household departments. Used for chain background, not temporary Okeechobee branch stock, services or prices.
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Orthodox Rabbinical Board — KC Market locations in its market directory#
Kosher Central KC Market entries for Boynton Beach and Hallandale
Reviewed October 19, 2026. Lists both branches and food counters at KC Hollywood. Used to corroborate South Florida locations, not certification of the temporary Okeechobee store.
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Ah Blick — KC supermarket opening and mezuzah ceremony#
Yiddish captions dated 29 Tishrei 5787
Reviewed October 19, 2026. Publication date. Original captions describe planned stock; the English version's stronger inventory claim is not adopted.
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Lake Okeechobee News — Glades County officials welcome Lakefront Estates residents#
Katrina Elsken; KC Market paragraph
A contributor supplied the excerpt identifying the old Ridge Market Building in Buckhead Ridge and a summary describing temporary use while the permanent building is completed. The full article could not be retrieved (HTTP 403). Title, byline and publication date were indexed by Muck Rack. Reviewed October 19, 2026; no other article claims or attendee details are adopted from this source.
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Florida DBPR — Ridge Market address in quarterly city-fee distribution report#
PDF page 1430; Ridge Market, license 3200470; January–March 2026 reporting period
Indexed official text reviewed October 19, 2026. Lists 1110 Buckhead Ridge Rd, Okeechobee. Used only to corroborate the former Ridge Market address, not KC Market licensing or operating status.
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Google Maps — former Ridge Market building at 1110 Buckhead Drive#
TheRidgeMarket&Cafe place listing and map pin
Browser review lists 1110 Buckhead Dr, Okeechobee, FL 34974. The old business is marked permanently closed; this does not establish KC Market's operating status. Route destination coordinates are 27.1376035, -80.8896687; the place marker is approximately 5 metres away.
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Google Maps — walking from Lakefront's entrance to the former Ridge Market#
First recommended walking route reviewed in a browser, 28 minutes and 1.3 miles via FL-78 E. Origin is Rambam Boulevard / SR-78, 27.1277648, -80.9074055. Destination is the former Ridge Market building, 27.1376035, -80.8896687. Excludes travel within Lakefront; does not establish sidewalk continuity.
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Google Maps — driving from Lakefront's entrance to the former Ridge Market#
First recommended driving route reviewed separately in a browser, 3 minutes and 1.3 miles via FL-78 E. Origin is Rambam Boulevard / SR-78, 27.1277648, -80.9074055. Destination is the former Ridge Market building, 27.1376035, -80.8896687. Excludes travel within Lakefront and parking; not live traffic.
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Lakefront Estates main entrance — Google Maps#
Place pin and arrival point reviewed October 9, 2026
Google Maps identifies Lakefront Estates at 28020 FL-78 and places its pin at Rambam Boulevard and State Road 78 (27.1277648, -80.9074055). This entrance is the shared destination for all nearby driving and walking estimates, rather than a home or the community center.
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Community-supplied account — KC shuttles and Perlstein's Kol Mevaser pricing statement#
Contributor's account received October 19; interview date not established
Contributor reports shuttles to the temporary store and identifies Kol Mevaser as the source of Yidel Perlstein's statement that the development team contracted with KC to provide reasonable pricing. The recording, contract, shuttle timetable and actual price comparison have not been reviewed. These details are explicitly attributed, not independently verified operating or pricing commitments.
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Esri World Imagery — Lakefront entrance and Buckhead Ridge location map#
World Imagery tiles at zoom 16; map crop and image hash saved with the graphic
Retrieved October 19, 2026. Source credit is Esri, Vantor, Earthstar Geographics, and the GIS User Community. Capture date unknown; imagery is used for location context, not current construction status.
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