Lakewood Ranch Hard-Corner Retail Development Site

Highlights:

• Prime hard-corner retail development site in Lakewood Ranch, the #2 best-selling master-planned community in the United States
• High visibility with frontage on 44th Avenue East and White Eagle Boulevard
• Significantly higher traffic counts expected upon completion of the 44th Avenue Extension in the Spring of 2026, which will connect Lakewood Ranch all the way west to Anna Maria Island
• Rare commercial opportunity positioned in a dense residential area
• Zoned Planned Development Mixed-Use (PD-MU) allowing for a variety of commercial uses

Description:

This prime 3.3 +/- acre hard-corner retail development site is available in the award-winning, master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch.

Located east of Interstate 75, Lakewood Ranch spans the eastern side of Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. It is one of the nation’s fastest-growing communities, with an annual growth rate of 7.14%.

Positioned at the southwest corner of the intersection of 44th Avenue East and White Eagle Boulevard, this site offers exceptional visibility and access. Upon completion of the Cortez Road extension project, 44th Avenue is expected to become a major east-west corridor in Manatee County, connecting Lakewood Ranch to Anna Maria Island. White Eagle Boulevard, running parallel to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, serves as a key connector between State Road 70 and State Road 64.

This rare commercial opportunity is situated in a high-density residential area, with limited remaining commercial parcels available. Nearby communities include Central Park by Neal Communities, Ryan Homes at Amber Creek, Esplanade Golf and Country Club, Indigo by Neal Communities, Ryan Homes at Avalon Woods, and Lennar at Aurora at Lakewood Ranch.

This site is located in the heart of the award-winning community of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with frontage along the soon-to-be-extended 44th Avenue East.

Lakewood Ranch is a 33,000-acre master-planned community on Florida’s west coast, spanning Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Consistently ranked among the best places to live since 2021, the community offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping, dining, parks, trails, schools, clubs, and golf facilities.

Nearly 48% of Lakewood Ranch is dedicated to open space for conservation and recreation, featuring designated areas for tortoise conservation and 150 miles worth of trails and pathways.

As one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S., Lakewood Ranch has an annual growth rate of 7.14%. It is a true multi-generational community, home to residents of all ages and life styles.

Visit https://lakewoodranch.com for more information.

This 3.3 +/- Acre Retail Development site is available in highly sought after and successful Master- Planned Community of Lakewood Ranch. Positioned within a highly residential area, this Commercial Development Land has the potential for a ludicrous income opportunity.

Positioned on the expanding 44th Avenue East, This property will only continue to become more desirable to developments.

Development in the area includes:
-Large Retail Development at the corner of 44th Avenue East and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard- This development will feature a three building shopping center that will be complete with 15 retailer opportunities.
-Amber Creek by Ryan Homes at the North West Corner of 44th Avenue E and White Eagle Blvd- a 15 Building townhome site
- Ryan Homes at Avalon Woods at the Corner of 44th Avenue and Loraine Road- a 217 Single Family Hone Residential Neighborhood
-Lennar at Aurora at Lakewood Ranch- A 247 Single Family Home Site

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