Former bank property finds new purpose as a bookstore

A former bank location in Venice is getting a new purpose. 

Goodwill Manasota recently purchased and renovated the space to open the Albee Farm Bookstore. The store will include an attended donation center. It’s located at 400 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass N. 

Sarasota County property records show the location was purchased for $1.55 million. The property was previously owned by Truist Bank before switching hands to Stephany Inc., a Florida corporation. The deed shows that Goodwill Manasota purchased the property in July 2022.