Palm Aire Plaza

For Lease

5897 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Palm Aire Plaza. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 4,264 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Palm Aire Plaza.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

Diane Lawson

Core Commercial Group

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 14,030 SF
  • Date Updated May 14, 2026
Situated at the entrance to Palm Aire Country Club, this property offers a coveted location for prospective restauranteurs. With its prime position in a prestigious golf and raquet community, this space presents an exciting opportunity for a 4,000+ square foot restaurant. The surrounding area boasts a dynamic mix of residential and commercial activity, ensuring a steady flow of potential patrons. Additionally, being in close proximity to The Mall at University Town Center and University Parkway enhances the visibility and accessibility, making it an ideal setting for a restaurant seeking to establish a strong presence in this vibrant market. Just moments away, tenants can also leverage the proximity to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, catering to both local and visiting clientele. Additionally, the nearby Ringling Museum of Art and the idyllic Nathan Benderson Park provide opportunities for engaging with the local community and attracting patrons seeking leisure and cultural experiences. This thriving location at Palm Aire Plaza presents an exciting opportunity for businesses to establish a strong and dynamic presence within the Sarasota landscape.This restaurant space has a full kitchen and seating, covered patio, outside seating and outside cooler/freezer. Outside areas are not included in the square footage. Increase your seating capacity by taking advantage of additional outdoor area in the rear. Imagine twinkle lights and picnic tables under the large canopy of Live Oaks. This property offers a very competitive lease rate, providing an attractive setting for businesses seeking a prominent location. Ample parking is available, ensuring convenient access for both tenants and visitors. With a competitive CAM rate of $8, this property presents an appealing opportunity for businesses seeking a well-positioned location. AI was used to alter some photos.
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Highlights

  • Full kitchen system
  • Located at the entrance to Palm Aire Country Club
  • New 400 unit luxury apartment community coming soon adjacent
  • Outside cooler/freezer (not part of sf)
  • Outside covered patio (not part of sf)
  • Potential for additional outdoor seating
  • Situated in the UTC corridor with a bustling 2 million + sf of commercial space

Getting around

  • 19/100

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  • 48/100

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Location

  • City Sarasota, FL
  • Neighborhood University Park - Palm Aire Country Club
  • Zip Code 34243
  • Market Southwest Florida Coast

Points of Interest

  • ChargePoint

    0.35 miles

  • Shell

    1.16 miles

  • Wawa

    1.28 miles

  • 7-Eleven

    1.30 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    1.36 miles

  • Speedway

    1.50 miles

  • Marathon

    1.97 miles

  • BJ's Wholesale Club

    2.12 miles

  • Mobil

    2.69 miles

  • BP

    2.83 miles

  • Cell Phone Lot

    3.76 miles

  • Overflow Lot A

    3.86 miles

  • Shade Parking

    3.94 miles

  • Short Term Parking

    4.10 miles

  • Long Term Parking

    4.11 miles

  • Rental Car Parking

    4.19 miles

  • State Street Parking Garage

    4.97 miles

  • Palm Avenue Parking Garage

    5.11 miles

  • Tailgate Parking

    5.27 miles

  • Celery Fields Parking Lot

    5.48 miles

  • Outback Steakhouse

    0.98 miles

  • Freddy's

    1.03 miles

  • Applebee's

    1.04 miles

  • Burger King

    1.12 miles

  • Taco Bell

    1.16 miles

  • Checkers

    1.17 miles

  • McDonald's

    1.22 miles

  • Demetrios Pizza & Grill

    1.22 miles

  • CAVA

    1.31 miles

  • Smoothie King

    1.34 miles

  • Detwiler's Farm Market

    1.12 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    1.29 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    1.36 miles

  • Publix

    1.55 miles

  • Target

    1.72 miles

  • The Vitamin Shoppe

    1.88 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    2.00 miles

  • Saks Fifth Avenue

    2.03 miles

  • Marshalls

    2.05 miles

  • Macy's

    2.05 miles

5897 Whitfield Avenue Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    5897 Whitfield Avenue is located in University Park - Palm Aire Country Club, which is home to a total of 5 listing(s). Retail space at Palm Aire Plaza asks $23.00/SF/YR per square foot.

  • The property includes 4,264 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 4,264 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in University Park - Palm Aire Country Club is 59. The average household income here is $103,041 per year.

Contact Listing Broker
Diane Lawson

Core Commercial Group

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