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Sarasota County and Manatee County

University Parkway Commercial Real Estate

University Parkway runs along the Sarasota and Manatee county line, linking Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, the Interstate 75 interchange, and Lakewood Ranch with retail, office, hospitality, and flex development.

Office building surrounded by palm trees
Office building surrounded by palm trees

At a Glance

Market

University Parkway

Property mix

Retail, office, hospitality, flex, medical office

Key roads

University Parkway, Interstate 75, Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, US-41

What Trades on University Parkway

University Parkway combines regional retail near the Interstate 75 interchange, including the Mall at University Town Center, with office, hotels, restaurants, and flex space. The corridor connects Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on the west with Lakewood Ranch on the east.

Who Buys on University Parkway

Buyers include regional and national retail and hospitality investors, office and flex owner-users who want interstate and airport access, net lease investors, and developers pursuing sites near newer residential growth.

What Moves Value on University Parkway

  • Interstate and airport access: users that depend on regional access pay for proximity.

  • County line: Sarasota County and Manatee County have different zoning codes, fees, and approval processes.

  • Newer construction: buyers compare age and condition against recent competing inventory.

Selling on University Parkway

See how office buildings are priced, what industrial and flex buyers evaluate, or request a free commercial property valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers for owners in this market.

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Find Out What Your Property Is Worth

Every valuation starts with the property’s income and the corridor it sits on. The analysis is free and carries no obligation to list.

Find Out What Your Property Is Worth

Every valuation starts with the property’s income and the corridor it sits on. The analysis is free and carries no obligation to list.