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15 acre commercial development site along South River Road, zoned ILW
Marketing description
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly visible 15 acre commercial development site along South River Road, zoned ILW - Industrial Light & Warehousing, within the rapidly growing Wellen Park Corridor. The property backs directly up to greenspace and retention ponds located within the Sarasota County owned Englewood Sports Complex, providing a defined rear boundary and buffering from adjacent uses. The site includes approximately 6.03 acres of usable land following approved wetland mitigation, with all non-developable acreage located at the rear of the property. This layout allows for an efficient building footprint and strong road frontage. Wetlands and mitigation areas are approved and clearly delineated under the current civil plan, offering clarity and certainty for future development. Positioned on a major arterial roadway, the property benefits from excellent visibility and traffic exposure and has received positive feedback from engineering and trade professionals regarding its development potential. Utilities are readily accessible, with electric service at the property line, water connection on the south side of South River Road, and planned sewer service via a lift station connecting to an 8-inch force main through the Englewood Water District. The substantial buildable footprint is well suited for a wide range of commercial or light industrial users seeking visibility, accessibility, and a strategic location within one of the area’s fastest-growing corridors. The property is located less than one mile from where South River Road transitions into Dearborn Street, near the local post office providing you plenty of convenience and accessibility for your commercial project.
Investment highlights
• 15± Acre Commercial Site Zoned ILW
Rare large-scale opportunity with Industrial Light & Warehousing zoning in Sarasota County, allowing for a wide range of commercial and light industrial uses.
• Prime Wellen Park Corridor Location
Situated along South River Road within one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial and residential corridors.
• Approved Wetland Mitigation with Defined Buildable Area
Approximately 6.03 acres of usable land with wetlands and mitigation areas approved, delineated, and located at the rear of the property, providing development clarity and reduced entitlement risk.
• Efficient Site Layout with Strong Road Frontage
Site configuration supports an effective building footprint with excellent visibility and accessibility from a major arterial roadway.
• Buffered Rear Boundary
Property backs directly to Sarasota County-owned Englewood Sports Complex greenspace and retention ponds, offering natural buffering and a clearly defined rear boundary.
• Utilities Available or Planned
Electric at the property line, water available on the south side of South River Road, and planned sewer via lift station connecting to an 8-inch force main through the Englewood Water District.
• High Visibility and Traffic Exposure
Located on South River Road with strong daily traffic counts and exposure ideal for industrial, flex, or service-oriented users.
• Proximity to Dearborn Street and Local Services
Less than one mile from the Dearborn Street corridor and near the Englewood Post Office, offering convenience for employees, logistics, and customers.
• Positive Preliminary Development Feedback
Site has received favorable input from engineering and trade professionals regarding feasibility and development potential.
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