TAMARAC, Fla. — Work has begun on Top 100 retailer City Furniture’s 120,000-square-foot showroom in Sarasota, Fla.
The showroom, located at 145 University Town Center Drive in the University Town Center shopping, dining and lifestyle destination, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025 and will be the Tamarac, Fla.-based retailer’s 25th location in the state and third in the Tampa market, joining locations in Plant City and Clearwater.
“We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to the Sarasota community. This new showroom will allow us to better serve our customers with a vast selection of high-quality, stylish home furnishings,” said Ryan Cronin, City Furniture president. “Our state-of-the-art showroom will feature the latest in-home décor trends, a comprehensive mattress gallery, and our beloved KC Café and Wine Bar. We aim to create an inviting and inspiring space where customers can discover beautifully designed furniture and enjoy a seamless shopping experience. We’re committed to providing exceptional service and look forward to becoming a part of the Sarasota community.”
This showroom will feature a dedicated space for home décor, a mattress gallery, free interior design help and the famous KC Café and Wine Bar, where customers can enjoy a wine, beer or light bite while they shop. Builder Miller Construction says the showroom’s interior will feature two escalators, a service elevator, state-of-the-art lighting and audio/visual packages.
The showroom will sit adjacent to the recently opened 55,000-square-foot Tesla showroom and service center, the first addition to the 60-acre mixed-use development.
“Sarasota-Bradenton is the fourth fastest growing region in the country. With new residents flocking to the area for our unrivaled year-round outdoor lifestyle, there’s an increasing demand for quality home furnishings,” said Rex Burgher, executive vice president of national leasing for Benderson Development. “We are thrilled to welcome City Furniture, which will help serve the growing design needs of residents and complement the home furnishings collection at UTC.”
City Furniture will join a lineup of home and design retailers at UTC, including Florida’s first Homesense; Natuzzi Italia; Bassett; Birch Lane, Wayfair’s furniture specialty brand; Crate & Barrel; Pottery Barn; Ethan Allen and more.