North Port’s Rapid Growth Creates Opportunity for Prime US-41 Land Site
NORTH PORT, FL — North Port has quickly become one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, transforming from a quiet Gulf Coast community into a vibrant hub for housing, commerce, and business expansion. With a population that has surged nearly 19% since 2020 and is projected to keep climbing, the city is attracting national retailers, healthcare providers, and major employers seeking long-term growth.
Amid this surge, a 3-acre commercial site at 12580 S. Tamiami Trail (US-41) is now available for purchase — presenting a rare opportunity to secure frontage along one of Sarasota County’s most dominant retail corridors.
Why North Port is Booming
- Population Growth: The city now has more than 88,000 residents, with strong household incomes averaging $97,528 within 5 miles.
- Healthcare Investment: Sarasota Memorial Hospital is building a major new acute-care campus in North Port, cementing the area as a regional healthcare hub.
- Business Expansion: More than 300 new businesses have opened in the past two years, strengthening the local economy and diversifying services.
- Infrastructure Development: Investments in I-75 corridors, utility expansions, and a new business park are unlocking thousands of acres for future growth.
About the Site
- Size: 3 acres
- Zoning: Commercial General — suitable for retail, medical, automotive, QSR, or multi-tenant development
- Location: Signalized hard corner on US-41, minutes from Cocoplum Village Shops and Murdock Circle
- Visibility & Access: Prime frontage with excellent ingress/egress on a high-traffic corridor
- Demographics:
- 57,330 residents within 5 miles
- 9,532 employees nearby
- Household income near $100K average
Development Potential
With North Port’s surging population and rising demand for retail, medical, and service-based businesses, this property offers flexibility for:
- Medical office users tapping into Sarasota Memorial’s expansion
- National retailers or restaurants seeking prime US-41 frontage
- Automotive or service tenants leveraging strong traffic counts
- Multi-tenant retail strip or mixed-use project to serve surrounding neighborhoods
Contact
For pricing and details, contact:
Paul Rutledge – Senior Broker Associate
📞 813.999.1942 | 📱 941.228.2198 | ✉️ prutledge@lqcre.com
Zachary Ellis – Associate
📞 813.540.3320 | 📱 813.493.3437 | ✉️ zellis@lqcre.com
