Apr 10, 2026 - News

IKEA to open store in Sarasota

Yacob Reyes

Exterior of an IKEA store with a bold yellow IKEA sign on a blue wall, clear sky above, and a small Click & Collect Parking sign beneath. — Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

A new IKEA store will soon land in Sarasota.

Why it matters: Right now, Sarasota residents who want to indulge in the Swedish retailer's meatballs and maze-style showrooms have to commit to an hour's drive to Tampa.

That's 59 miles each way. By the time you factor in gas, your budget-friendly end table isn't so budget-friendly anymore.

Zoom in: The store will open in the University Town Center at 147 North Cattleman Rd. and feature a 48,000-square-foot showroom, complete with furnished rooms tailored to reflect Sarasota's style.

IKEA says 5,000 products will be on the showroom floor, ready to grab and go.
And yes, the Swedish Deli will be there with all the staples: meatballs, veggie dogs and cinnamon buns.

What's next: The store is slated to open late this summer.

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