Medical practice begins work on 88,000-square-foot complex, HQ

BRADENTON — One of the largest construction projects of the past year in the Bradenton area is underway, with the groundbreaking of Coastal Orthopedics future headquarters.

The 88,000-square-foot, two-story complex and medical facility will house clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center, physical therapy department, administrative offices and diagnostic imaging services, including digital x-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), among other services, according to a statement. The concrete foundation will be poured in the coming weeks, the release adds, and the project is expected to be completed in spring 2022. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held March 9.