Retailer reopens south Sarasota location 10 months after Ian

Bealls Florida has reopened a store in south Sarasota County that was shuttered for 10 months due to Hurricane Ian damage. 

The Bradenton-based retail chain held a grand reopening Aug. 4 for the store, at 4251 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Bealls President Tianne Doyle joined the local store team to ring bells and cut the ribbon before the doors opened, according to a statement, and the first 100 customers received free gift cards. 

Bealls first opened this location in October 2001 and has been serving the community since 1962, the release states. The newly remodeled store features Beall’s most updated store design and offerings including expanded home and beauty assortments, enhanced apparel offerings for the whole family, a completely new store design and self-checkout.