Pair of downtown Sarasota restaurant buildings sold for $8.5M

El Melvin Cocina Mexicana is in the 1300 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
El Melvin Cocina Mexicana is in the 1300 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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A pair of downtown Sarasota restaurants now have a new landlord.

Sarasota family office Baird Inc. has acquired commercial properties at 1355 to 1373 Main St., home to Café Amici and El Melvin Cocina Mexicana. 

The buildings include 12,527 square feet and offer a blend of restaurant, retail and art gallery/studio spaces. This acquisition underscores Baird’s strategic commitment to investing in downtown real estate.

 

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