Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

By Elizabeth King
| 5:00 a.m. October 17, 2025
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Julianna Rose Bertrand and Gina Tedesco are the co-founders of The Power House, which they describe as a "lifestyle co-working space."

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While some outdated office buildings sit vacant around the region, new spaces are being developed to cater to the working professionals of 2025. Coworking spaces in the pipeline around the Gulf Coast feature everything from water views to fitness classes to one with a cold plunge.

Those leading newer and in-progress coworking spaces from Tampa to Naples say their offerings cater to clients ranging from companies looking to avoid overhead to solopreneurs seeking community to vacationers.