Bank of America preps move, Benderson marketing Ellis space

Bank of America is preparing to move from the first floor of a 13-story tower at Main Street and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota to a smaller stand-alone branch on Fruitville Road.

The big bank's shift a few blocks east could bring big changes to Main Street—including the possibility of more retail.

In March, the bank's downtown branch will move from the ground floor of the Ellis Building, one of downtown's most prominent towers, freeing up more than 27,000 square feet of commercial space.