Grocer likely coming to downtown Sarasota development

As construction crews continue to work on the massive redevelopment that is One Main Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a push to fill the nearly 55,000 square feet of retail space that will likely be the face of the long-awaited center.

Leading that push is Kevin Robbins of the commercial real estate firm Harry E. Robbins & Associates. Robbins says negotiations are underway — and an agreement may be imminent — with a grocery store chain for one of the biggest spaces in the development. The unnamed grocery store will be just one of the dozens of retailers or restaurants that will line the bottom portion of the two-tower redevelopment  expected to bring a new energy and vibe to downtown Sarasota.