Office Evolution is expanding its Jacksonville-Town Center location, adding almost 3,000 square feet to bring more offices, amenities and technology to the space at 5011 Gate Parkway, Building 100, Suite 100. This marks the second expansion in four years for franchise owner Michael Wielgus, who owns two other Office Evolution locations on the First Coast.
The expansion responds to significant shifts in workplace preferences and business operations following the pandemic. "We're responding to professionals' desire to work near where they live and limit their commute, offering a more cost-effective way to do business with turnkey, on demand solutions," said Wielgus. The trend toward localized workspaces reflects broader changes in how companies approach office space and employee flexibility.
Scheduled to welcome new and existing members in early 2026, the expansion will increase the Town Center space from 10,562 to 13,549 square feet, adding 14 individual and team offices. When completed, the location will feature 56 offices, three conference rooms, two private phone booths, a coworking lounge, two community kitchens, and a mail center. The technological upgrades include a private VLAN, a dedicated fiber internet circuit with commercial grade ethernet/WiFi, and an Atlas Sound Masking System for noise reduction and voice privacy. Members will maintain 24/7 secure access with an entry fob.
The expansion addresses multiple business needs in the evolving work environment. "More businesses are coming to Jacksonville and setting up small satellite offices with us, while others are using our meeting rooms to unite in-office and work-from-home employees," Wielgus explained. This flexibility supports companies adapting to hybrid work models while maintaining professional meeting spaces and operational infrastructure.
Wielgus and his wife, Kelly, who opened the Town Center location in April 2018, previously expanded it in 2021 to accommodate high demand. They subsequently added two additional locations: Jacksonville-Bartram in 2020 and Jacksonville-Brooklyn/Riverside in 2023. Collectively, the three sites support over 800 small businesses, solopreneurs and enterprise companies, representing more than 1,300 members. The member base primarily includes professionals in transportation/logistics, financial services, legal services, real estate, and information technology.
Beyond physical expansion, the company emphasizes community building through networking and social events. "We're also planning to continue offering special networking and social events to build a community and help our members develop friendships, business referrals and partnerships," Wielgus added. This approach recognizes that successful flexible workspace environments require both physical infrastructure and professional networking opportunities.
The continued expansion of flexible workspace options like those offered at https://www.officeevolution.com/locations/usa/florida/jacksonville/ reflects broader economic and workplace trends affecting both local businesses and national corporations. As companies reevaluate their real estate strategies and employees seek greater work-life balance, flexible workspace providers are positioned to play an increasingly important role in supporting business operations and professional collaboration.
