--- title: Midtown East Welcomes The Gatorbug Boutique in Raleigh, NC description: Family-owned woman's boutique, The Gatorbug, opens its second brick and mortar at Midtown East in Raleigh, NC. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/100050536_1178173929222254_4943400687888236544_o.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Midtown East Welcomes The Gatorbug Boutique in Raleigh, NC [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) July 23, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [The Gatorbug,](https://thegatorbug.com/)a contemporary women's boutique, recently celebrated a socially distanced opening of its second brick and mortar storefront, located at Regency’s [Midtown East](https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/60742/Midtown-East)in Raleigh, NC. Conceptualized in 2018, the family-owned apparel and accessory shop provides “coastal luxe” style at various price points for women of all ages and sizes. ![The Gatorbug Boutique rack of colorful dresses](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/100501381_1178173992555581_6987771353751355392_o.jpg?width=1000&name=100501381_1178173992555581_6987771353751355392_o.jpg) Owned by family members Catherine Carter, Dawn Carter and Sydney Jarrell, The Gatorbug was established in 2019 at its flagship location in Atlantic Beach, NC. The product of a shared familial love of fashion, shopping and entrepreneurship, it got its name from the family’s late matriarch, Patricia, who coined the nickname as a term of affection. > ![Annie Dlugokecki Headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-07-22%20at%2011.02.27%20AM.png?width=242&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-07-22%20at%2011.02.27%20AM.png)It’s so exciting to have The Gatorbug open at Midtown East," said [Annie](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/2029/Annie-Dlugokecki)[Dlugokecki](https://www.regencycenters.com/employee/2029/Annie-Dlugokecki), Leasing Agent. "The gorgeous women’s boutique is fueled by Sydney, Dawn, and Catherine’s stylish taste and passion for what they do. Their energy just shines through in every part of the business. ![The Gatorbug merchandise display with accessories and a seating area](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/100050536_1178173929222254_4943400687888236544_o.jpg?width=1000&name=100050536_1178173929222254_4943400687888236544_o.jpg) > We had originally planned to keep our stores exclusive to coastal towns and thought our next location would be the Wilmington area,” said Sydney Jarrell, Co-Owner. “Shortly before an appointment we had booked with a commercial real estate broker, I drove through Midtown East to shop at Wegmans. I saw the open space next door to Drybar, called my cousin, and told her I found the perfect location for us. The next day I met with Annie to look at the space—and we had to have it. ![The Gatorbug staff at the Grand Opening holding balloons spelling 'yay!'](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/89199241_1113402405699407_9060671421482532864_o.jpg?width=1000&name=89199241_1113402405699407_9060671421482532864_o.jpg) Offering a chic, fashion-forward inventory including apparel, shoes, jewelry, swimwear, accessories and more, The Gatorbug is home to everything from designer dresses to seasonal sales and trendy gift options for every taste, style and budget. ![100057623_1178173885888925_2494116744629583872_o-2](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/100057623_1178173885888925_2494116744629583872_o-2.jpg?width=728&name=100057623_1178173885888925_2494116744629583872_o-2.jpg) Joining the Wake Forest Road corridor inside Raleigh’s beltline with a curated mix of retailers, Midtown East is anchored by key merchants including [Wegmans](http://www.wegmans.com), [Drybar](http://www.drybar.com), [New Balance](http://www.newbalance.com), [Crumbl Cookies](https://crumblcookies.com/), [Snooze A.M. Eatery](https://www.snoozeeatery.com/), [Cava Grill](https://cava.com/) and [Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com/), etc. Learn more about Midtown East [here](https://visitmidtowneast.com/), and follow along on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/VisitMidtownEast/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/VisitMidtownEast/) for more updates. ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Nov 22 Local Influencer Opens 'Dandy' Pop-Up Boutique at Regency's Brooklyn Station](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/local-influencer-pop-up-shop-dandy-brooklyn-station) [Sep 30 Regency's Dunwoody Village Welcomes Two Star-Studded Local Merchants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/dunwoody-village-barn-village-threads) [Aug 18 Chasewood Plaza Opens EllaB Pop-Up Shop After Connecting via Instagram](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/chasewood-plaza-ellab-pop-up-instagram) [Mar 06 Regency Centers Welcomes Postino to Village District in Raleigh, NC](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-welcomes-postino-to-village-district-in-nc) [Feb 08 Regency's Village District Gears Up for 75th Anniversary Celebration](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regencys-village-district-gears-up-for-75th-anniversary-celebration) [Nov 16 Regency Embraces Fall with Events and Partnerships from Coast to Coast](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/fall-events-2023) [Dec 09 Regency's Midtown East Welcomes Four New Star-Studded Merchants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/midtown-east-welcomes-four-new-merchants) [Nov 04 Regency's Ultimate Tailgate Takeout ft. @bruno.luca.doodles](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regencys-ultimate-tailgate-takeout-ft.-bruno.luca.doodles) [Jan 23 The Shops at Stone Bridge Takes Shape With Exciting New Retailers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-shops-at-stone-bridge-takes-shape-with-exciting-new-retailers) [Dec 05 Tatte Bakery & Café Opens at Regency’s Westbard Square](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/tatte-bakery-café-opens-at-regencys-westbard-square) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Oct 30 Chic and Simple Lake Pajamas Joins Atlanta's Paces Ferry Plaza](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/chic-and-simple-lake-pajamas-joins-atlantas-paces-ferry-plaza) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com/) - [News](http://investors.regencycenters.com/news-releases) - [Fresh Look](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/fresh-look) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) [Find a Property](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) [Leasing Agent](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) ![Reg Listed NYSE](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog2018/images/stock-ticker.svg) [Regency Centers Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Twitter](https://twitter.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/regencycenters/) [Regency Centers LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/regency-centers/) MEMBER **S&P 500** Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. ©2026 Regency Centers [Terms of Service](https://www.regencycenters.com/terms-of-service) [Privacy Policy](https://www.regencycenters.com/privacy-policy) Cookie Settings ![Quantcast](https://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-XHwFJLhjBpfmt.gif) ![](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/100057623_1178173885888925_2494116744629583872_o-1.jpg) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Regency Centers", "url" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers" }, "dateModified" : "2024-10-25T14:34:16.859Z", "datePublished" : "2020-07-23T15:52:49.000Z", "headline" : "Midtown East Welcomes The Gatorbug Boutique in Raleigh, NC", "image" : [ "https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/100050536_1178173929222254_4943400687888236544_o.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-gatorbug-opens-at-midtown-east", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4081/img/vast.png" }, "name" : "Regency Centers" } } ```