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301 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Signalized intersection retail building with first-floor showroom, offices, meeting rooms, and garage/storage space.

Space Size9,636 SF
Lot Size9,623.00 Acres
Days on Market300

Property Features for 301 Central Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 9,636 SF
Lot size 9,623.00 Acres
Property subtype LAND
Zoning DTE
Lease Type NNN

Building Details

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Sarasota Landmark Retail location for redevelopment $25/SF/Yr

Size
9,636 SF
Type
RETAIL
Lease Type
NNN
Availability
AVAILABLE
Landmark retail location in downtown Sarasota, formerly occupied by BlueLine, available...
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Listing Agency: RKW Button
Listed By: Jeff Button
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Nov 12, 2025 Changed: Aug 14 Last Checked: Aug 14 at 8:04AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This landmark downtown Sarasota retail building is offered for lease or sale. The property includes a first-floor layout featuring showroom space, meeting rooms, private offices, and garage/storage space. A partial second floor adds additional admin and work offices.

The building is located at a signalized intersection on Central Ave at Fruitville Rd. The property is zoned DTE (Downtown Edge).

With the existing combination of retail and office-oriented interiors, the space can be renovated to support retail or alternative use consistent with the zoning designation.

Key Highlights

  • 9,336 SF retail building at the signalized intersection of Fruitville Rd and Central Ave in downtown Sarasota
  • Zoned DTE (Downtown Edge)
  • First floor includes showroom area, meeting rooms, private offices, and garage/storage space

Property Analytics

Current Use

Blue Line Construction Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Florist Clothing & Fashion Store Pet Store Veterinary Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$3.75 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,803
Businesses Nearby
159k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 47% Dining 17% Shops & Services 16% Hotels & Casinos 13%
Publix Groceries
37,584 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Whole Foods Market Groceries
34,548 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Sunoco Shops & Services
18,817 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Hotels & Casinos
15,303 visits/mo 0.3 miles
First Watch Dining
10,428 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 34236, FL

14,083
Population
11,661
Households
1.2
Avg Household Size
66
Median Age
62%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
3.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,912
Density / Sq Mi
$96,400
Median Household Income
$48,828
Median Earnings
$2,010
Median Rent
$917,100
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Sarasota, FL

$33.1 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$17.5–$45 /SF/Yr
Price Range
9,063 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 24% below the average of $33.1 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Sarasota, FL

6.3% 2020
4.6% 2021
3% 2022
3.3% 2023
3.4% 2024
3.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Signalized intersection retail building with first-floor showroom, offices, meeting rooms, and garage/storage space.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 301 Central Avenue Sarasota, FL.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $25 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9,336 SF retail building at the signalized intersection of Fruitville Rd and Central Ave in downtown Sarasota; Zoned DTE (Downtown Edge); First floor includes showroom area, meeting rooms, private offices, and garage/storage space
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