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Tesla set to open Sarasota store by end of April, employ 50 people

The electric vehicle manufacturer has built a 55,000-square-foot showroom and service center at University Town Center just off I-75.


  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 11:45 a.m. April 5, 2024
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Tesla preparing to open its new Sarasota store at University Town Center.
Tesla preparing to open its new Sarasota store at University Town Center.
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Tesla could open its new store in Sarasota as early as the end of April.

The electric car manufacturer has built a two-story, 55,000-square-foot dealership at University Town Center in the mall’s eastern district, facing the Macy’s and backing up to Interstate 75. 

Earlier this week, crews were putting the finishing touches on the dealership, working mostly inside. Outside, it looked ready to go with the signage up, the exterior complete and the parking lot empty but for a few work trucks.

 


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Louis Llovio

Louis Llovio is the deputy managing editor at the Business Observer. Before going to work at the Observer, the longtime business writer worked at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Maryland Daily Record and for the Baltimore Sun Media Group. He lives in Tampa.

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