Historic Myakka River Restaurant - The Bean Depot

For Sale

4370 Garden Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

This Port Charlotte property for sale is located at 4370 Garden Road. The current listed sale price for Historic Myakka River Restaurant - The Bean Depot is $1,150,000. Historic Myakka River Restaurant - The Bean Depot is situated on a lot that is 2.35 acre in size.

Contacts

Geoffrey Paul

American Property Group of Sarasota

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 1,316 SF
  • Lot Size 2.35 Acre
  • Date Updated Oct 6, 2026
The historic Bean Depot restaurant including assemblage of + - 2.35 Acres of properties including: 4345 Garden Rd, 4351 Garden Rd, 4494 Sturkie Ave, 4499 Sturkie Ave, 4503 Sturkie Ave, 4509 Sturkie Ave, 4381 Garden Rd, 4300. Garden Rd ands 4370 Garden Rd Port Charlotte, FL 33953American Property Group of Sarasota, Inc. presents The Bean Depot and Historic El Jobean Hotel Site, a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece of Florida history with redevelopment potential in El Jobean, Charlotte County. The offering includes The Bean Depot restaurant along with the former El Jobean Hotel site at 4381 Garden Road. Originally constructed in 1923 by El Jobean founder Joel Bean, the hotel became part of the community's colorful history, with connections to Hollywood productions, sport fishing, circus performers, and legendary daredevil Leo "Suicide" Simon. The El Jobean Hotel was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 for its significance in community planning, development, entertainment, and recreation. Although the original hotel no longer stands, the property presents a unique opportunity to pursue the rebirth of this historic destination. The offering includes the hotel site and associated rights and interests held by the Seller, creating the potential for reconstruction of a hotel or development of another compatible commercial use generally within the historic building footprint, subject to Charlotte County and all applicable approvals and regulations. Combined with The Bean Depot and adjacent properties included in the portfolio, the site offers potential for a hotel, hospitality, restaurant, event, entertainment, or destination-oriented concept that celebrates the character and history of El Jobean. Qualifying rehabilitation or restoration work within the portfolio may also be eligible for certain federal or Florida historic-preservation tax incentives, subject to applicable requirements, certifications, and approvals. Prospective purchasers should independently verify eligibility. Reconstruction of the former El Jobean Hotel should not be assumed to qualify for historic tax incentives solely based on its former National Register listing.
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Highlights

  • Former El Jobean Hotel originally constructed in 1923
  • Historic El Jobean redevelopment opportunity
  • Hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999
  • Includes The Bean Depot restaurant and former hotel site
  • Opportunity to recreate an important piece of El Jobean history
  • Potential historic-preservation incentives for qualifying work
  • Potential hotel, hospitality, restaurant, event or destination use

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Location

  • City Port Charlotte, FL
  • Neighborhood El Jobean
  • Zip Code 33953
  • Market Southwest Florida Coast

Points of Interest

  • Mobil

    2.36 miles

  • RaceTrac

    4.23 miles

  • Shell

    4.65 miles

  • Sam's Club

    4.67 miles

  • Murphy USA

    4.99 miles

  • Speedway

    5.15 miles

  • BJ’s Gas

    5.63 miles

  • Recreational Vehicle Parking

    6.16 miles

  • McDonald's

    2.31 miles

  • Twisted Fork

    3.18 miles

  • Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza

    4.77 miles

  • Perkins

    4.78 miles

  • Dubz BBQ

    4.79 miles

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    4.90 miles

  • Applebee's

    4.92 miles

  • Culver's

    4.93 miles

  • Panera Bread

    4.96 miles

  • First Watch

    4.96 miles

  • Publix

    2.40 miles

  • Winn-Dixie

    4.22 miles

  • ALDI

    4.76 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    4.85 miles

  • Ross

    4.97 miles

  • TJ Maxx

    4.98 miles

  • Port Charlotte Town Center

    4.99 miles

  • Heritage Plaza

    5.35 miles

  • Marshalls

    5.42 miles

  • Target

    5.45 miles

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