Description

2.11-acre commercial development and investment opportunity in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch/University Town Center (UTC) corridor, one of Southwest Florida's premier growth markets. Zoned PD-MU (Planned Development-Mixed Use) according to the Manatee County Property Appraiser, this highly visible site offers exceptional access to Town Center Parkway, University Parkway, and Interstate 75 (Exit 213). Positioned adjacent to Hyatt Place (122 rooms), Home2 Suites by Hilton (108 rooms), and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (87 rooms), the property benefits from approximately 317 hotel rooms on Exchange Way alone, with more than 940 hotel rooms within approximately three miles. Recent reports indicate five additional hotels are planned within Lakewood Ranch, including three along the nearby Town Center Parkway corridor, reinforcing the area's continued commercial expansion and increasing overnight visitor demand. According to Seller, all major utilities have been stubbed to the site. Buyer shall independently verify utility availability, capacity, and connection requirements. Located minutes from UTC, reporting 20M+ annual visitors and more than $1B in annual retail sales, the property is surrounded by major attractions, healthcare, dining, and ongoing residential and commercial development. According to RCLCO's 2025 rankings, Lakewood Ranch ranked the #2 top-selling master-planned community in the U.S. and remains among the nation's fastest-growing multigenerational communities. Illustrative marketing materials present The Exchange, a conceptual vision only and do not represent approved plans, entitlements, permitted uses, or future development. Buyer shall independently verify zoning, permitted uses, development standards, utilities, environmental conditions, access, traffic counts, impact fees, and all information material to Buyer's intended use.