Global furniture retailer IKEA has announced that its new Sarasota location in the University Town Center (UTC) shopping district will officially open on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
The opening will bring the Swedish home furnishings brand to the Sarasota-Manatee area, providing local shoppers with a new destination for furniture, home décor, storage solutions, and household accessories.
The Sarasota store is part of IKEA’s efforts to expand its retail presence and make its products more accessible to customers through locations closer to where they live and shop.
The UTC shopping district, located near Interstate 75 and University Parkway, continues to attract national retailers and businesses serving residents throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Located at 147 N. Cattlemen Road, between DSW and Golf Galaxy, the approximately 48,000-square-foot store will feature about 5,000 products on display. Approximately 3,000 items will be available for immediate purchase and pickup, including lighting, textiles, home accessories and smaller furniture.
Customers will also be able to order larger furniture, including sofas and beds, for pickup or delivery. The store will offer design assistance for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, along with a discounted merchandise section featuring gently used and discontinued products.
A Swedish Bite dining area will serve IKEA favorites, including Swedish meatballs, cinnamon buns and plant-based options.
The Sarasota location is expected to employ approximately 46 people and will become IKEA’s sixth Florida store, joining locations in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami and Sunrise.
Opening-day hours on November 18 will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Regular operating hours will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The new store will provide Sarasota and Manatee County residents with a closer shopping option, eliminating the need to travel to Tampa for an IKEA retail location.