SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Construction is moving forward on IKEA’s new Sarasota location, part of a wave of major retailers drawn to the area’s growing population and strong economic indicators.
Development continues across Sarasota with car dealerships, retail stores and coffee shops filling the landscape. Some residents have concerns about traffic, but many look forward to the convenience and economic opportunities the growth brings.
“I think it’s surprising every year when you return and you see how much growth there has been,” says Jane Carter, a part-time resident…