Aldi is preparing to open a new store as part of an Aldi Sarasota supermarket conversion, taking over the space of a supermarket that closed earlier this year. Renovations have been underway since winter, and the discount grocer is expected to begin serving shoppers before the end of August, according to some sources. The project highlights Aldi’s steady growth across Florida, where the chain continues to move into existing retail spaces.
The project involves a full renovation of the anchor space at Southeast Plaza, totaling about 129,700 square feet. Work has focused on Aldi’s streamlined interior layout, upgraded refrigeration systems, and updated signage. Exterior changes have been minimal, keeping the building’s footprint largely intact. As of mid-August, the site remained closed, with work nearing completion ahead of an anticipated opening later this month.
Location and History
Southeast Plaza is located at 4230 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, near…..