Restaurant on US 41 in Sarasota sells for $2.1 million

A veteran restaurateur has purchased a freestanding vacant restaurant on U.S. 41 in Sarasota.

Ramiro Ramirez, owner of Avocado’s Cocina Mexicana & Bar in Bradenton, bought the building at 6131 S. Tamiami Trail for nearly $2.08 million. The property is just north of Stickney Point Road.

The deal marks the second time Realtor Adam Seidel of American Property Group handled the sale of the more than 5,500-square-foot property, according to a statement from the commercial real estate firm; he also brokered a deal for the building that closed in 2022. At that time, New Dynasty bought the property for $1.62 million.

“It was a pleasure working with Ramiro,” Seidel says in a statement. “We were especially excited to secure a buyer who not only understands his craft but also immediately recognized the outstanding potential of this property — from its high visibility along US 41 and proximity to Siesta Key Beach to the expansive 81-space parking lot."

The deal closed April 18, according to Sarasota County property records, which indicate Nata Investment LLC, with Ramirez as the registered agent, was the buyer. 

“Given his strong commitment to food quality and customer satisfaction," Seidel says, "we’re confident he’ll have no trouble filling those [parking] spaces with loyal, happy guests.”

Avocado’s Cocina Mexicana & Bar currently has two locations in Bradenton, one on Manatee Avenue and another on Cortez Road.