Ellenton Premium Outlets set for expansion with new hotels

The Ellenton Premium Outlets may undergo a major expansion with plans to add two hotels to the popular shopping destination. Gulf Coast Factory Shops Limited Partnership is seeking approval for a new General Development Plan (GDP) that will bring both a 122-room Woodspring Suites Extended Stay Hotel and a 124-room LivSmart Studios by Hilton to […]

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Cirque Italia Builds in Palmetto After Bradenton Denial

Cirque Italia, a nationwide traveling circus, is currently developing over 13 acres of vacant land in Palmetto, just south of US-41 & US-19. They’re constructing facilities with flexible work areas, storage, a restaurant, and an outdoor entertainment venue. Back in the 1980’s, this site was home to Fun City, which featured an outdoor go-kart racetrack […]

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New Starbucks Coming to Creekside Commons in Parrish

Plans have been filed with Manatee County to build a third Starbucks Coffee Restaurant in north Manatee County. This will be in the Creekside Commons plaza in Parrish, located on the southeast corner of the property, directly across US-301 from AutoZone. Plans show a 2,500 sq. ft. restaurant with single lane drive thru. It has […]

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New bank branches by Suncoast Credit Union & Fifth Third Bank.

Suncoast Credit Union & Fifth Third Bank Open New Branches

Both Suncoast Credit Union and Fifth Third Bank recently opened new branches in north Manatee County. Suncoast Credit Union opened their 5th Manatee County branch on the northeast corner of US-301 and Victory Road in Ellenton. This location was formerly a SouthState Bank, and before that it was occupied by the Manatee River Community Bank. […]

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Big Retail Moves: Home Depot and CVS Coming to Moccasin Wallow Road

Plans have recently been filed to build a new Home Depot with garden center and CVS pharmacy off Moccasin Wallow Road at the northwest corner of Cater Road. The Home Depot will be 107,519 sq. ft. and the garden center will be 28,113 sq. ft., for a total of 135,632 sq. ft. This is adjacent […]

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