Sarasota couple opening new Italian restaurant

BUYER: Chianti Cucina Inc. (principals: Edward and Josephine Pizzuti), Sarasota
SELLER: Tamiami Trail Investments Inc
PROPERTY: 3900 Clark Road, Units 1-3, Sarasota
PRICE: $1 million
PREVIOUS PRICE: $1.03 million, September 2005
LAW FIRM ON DEED: J. Kevin Drake PA, Sarasota

PLANS, DESCRIPTION: Restaurateurs Edward and Josephine Pizzuti purchased three condominium units in Lakeshore Village Plaza for $1 million.

The price equated to $198 per square foot. That figure is higher than the two-year average price per square foot for retail space ($146) in the Tampa Bay area, according to the CoStar Group.