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​Recent North Port Development

 

  • Home Depot, Super Wal-Mart & Lowes open in North Port

  • Atlanta Braves complex is completed.

  • New Wal-Mart Neighborhood grocery store opened in 2016

  • 4th area Elementary School now open plus new charter school

  • 2nd area Middle School now open

  • University of South Florida now in North Port

  • State College of Florida now offers classes in North Port

  • New high technology school open as of 2018

  • 4th Walgreen's now open 

  • 4the area Publix Supermarket open

  • 20,000 square foot, 20 million dollar, 24 hour Care Facility is now open, expanding in late 2017

  • New Motel under construction as of January 2020

  • First, Second & Third phase of Sumter Blvd. expansion completed

  • Sidewalk program is expanding

  • 33,300 Square Foot Community Teen Center now open

  • Benderson shopping center with Ross, Panera and 5 Guys Burgers now open, 2017/18 expansion 

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North Port Area Information

 

The City of North Port is located within southern Sarasota County essentially between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on the west coast of Florida. North Port consists of 105 square miles, it is the 4th quickest growing city in Florida with the present population of 65,000. 

 

The City of North Port, Florida’s 4th fastest growing city and 4th largest in land area, is strategically located on Florida’s Gulf Coast midway between Tampa and Naples. This thriving young community [founded in 1959] has the amenities and assets that make it an attractive location for new business, industrial, office development and quality city living.

 

Over the past ten years North Port has experienced a steady increase in population and in July of 2008, became the largest city in Sarasota County. Impact fees, utility and land costs in North Port are among the lowest in southwest Florida.  A young, skilled workforce and opportunities for additional training and education through local colleges and universities such as Manatee Community College and the University of South Florida add to North Port’s appeal as a great location to do business.

 

The quality of life in and around North Port makes it a prime destination for those looking to settle in southwest Florida.  Gulf Coast beaches are just minutes away and the City offers a variety of shopping and dining options along with arts and cultural activities.  North Port has housing choices for every income level from gated, golf course communities, large estate homes, to small and mid-sized single-family units on platted lots.  As a community of families, North Port promotes diversity, inclusiveness and civic pride. 

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