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Imagine Schools 1000 Innovation Ave 36,000 SF of Office/Retail Space Available in North Port, FL 34289



Highlights
- 36,000 SF Freestanding Educational / Institutional Building
- Owner Will Divide the Building
- Recent Capital Improvements
- Flexible Floor Plan
- 85 On-Site Parking Spaces with the opportunity to acquire an additional adjacent 1.3-acre parcel
Space Availability (1)
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| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Rent Type | ||
| 1st Floor | 36,000 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Triple Net (NNN) |
1st Floor
The building opens to a welcoming reception and administrative area, including separate men’s and women’s restrooms. The administrative suite includes five executive offices, a conference area, and a dedicated networking/IT room supporting the facility’s technology infrastructure. The academic wings consist of 33 classrooms, each approximately 680 square feet, providing an efficient and flexible layout for educational or training uses. Nine classrooms include direct access to private bathrooms, making them ideal for childcare, early education, or specialized programs. Additional specialized spaces include a nurse’s infirmary with a private bathroom, as well as a large ±5,900 SF auditorium and lunchroom area with a prep kitchen, storage areas, and staff offices, including a private staff restroom. The facility also features three large multi-stall student restroom areas for boys and girls, designed to accommodate high student capacity. The building is designed with a single-story corridor configuration, providing efficient circulation throughout the facility and five direct exits leading to the secured outdoor playground area, enhancing safety and accessibility. The owner is willing to divide the building to accommodate multiple tenants, providing flexibility for a range of users and space requirements. The property is also available for sale, offering an excellent opportunity for an owner-user, institutional operator, or investor seeking a well-located asset in one of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing markets. The building was constructed in 2008 and sits on approximately 2.87 acres, providing a campus-style environment with excellent parking and accessibility. The property includes 85 on-site parking spaces, with the potential to acquire an additional adjacent 1.3-acre parcel for expanded parking, outdoor recreation space, or future development. Designed specifically for educational use, the building features a functional single-story layout with numerous classrooms, administrative areas, support spaces, and large common areas, allowing a new operator to quickly occupy the space with minimal renovation. Several key improvements enhance the property’s operational efficiency and safety, including: • Complete HVAC system replacement (2020) • Warrantied TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roof system • Sunshade structure installed over the playground (2017) • 6-foot privacy fence enclosing the entire playground area • Upgraded security door lock system throughout the building The site is positioned directly across from the North Port Business Park, which is projected to encompass over 500,000 square feet of commercial and flex industrial space, attracting national and regional companies and bringing thousands of employees to the immediate trade area plus Sarasota Memorial North Port ER & Care Center Within a 10-mile radius is 190,000–210,000 residents and less than one mile north, Forestar Group’s Star Farms Village master-planned community is currently under development and will include approximately 3,100 new homes, parkland, and additional amenities. South of I-75 is the Suncoast Technical College – North Port Branch, 35,000 sf with 1900 students further strengthening the area’s long-term population growth and workforce base. The property sits within the City of North Port’s Activity Center 4 (AC-4) zoning district, a mixed-use activity center intended to support commercial, employment, institutional, and limited residential uses under the city’s Unified Land Development Code. Permitted uses include retail, professional offices, medical and dental offices, educational facilities, childcare centers, hospitality uses, and other community-serving services. AC-4 is one of North Port’s largest economic development zones centered around the I-75 / Toledo Blade Boulevard interchange, which the city has identified as a major employment and commercial growth corridor. The area includes the North Port Park of Commerce, Panacea DRI, and North Port Gardens development, collectively projected to add millions of square feet of commercial space and thousands of jobs. Strategic Location Highlights • Toledo Blade Blvd traffic: ±20,000 AADT • I-75 traffic (Exit 179): ±75,000 AADT • North Port population: 101,500+ residents • Median household income: ~$81,940 • 10-mile trade area: ~190,000–210,000 residents • Households within 10 miles: ~95,000 The property is surrounded by rapidly expanding residential communities, new schools, healthcare facilities, and growing employment centers, making it well suited for educational, childcare, medical, or community-oriented uses. With excellent visibility, strong traffic counts, and immediate interstate access, this property represents a rare opportunity to lease or acquire a purpose-built institutional facility in the heart of one of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing corridors. Please visit the property website for additional documents, photos, and information.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Fits 90 - 288 People
- 5 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- Central Air Conditioning
- Reception Area
- Private Restrooms
Rent Types
The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.
1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.
2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.
3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.
4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.
5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.
6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.
7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.
Select Tenants at Imagine Schools
- Tenant
- Description
- US Locations
- Reach
- Imagine School At North Port
- Other Services
- 43
- National
| Tenant | Description | US Locations | Reach |
| Imagine School At North Port | Other Services | 43 | National |
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 36,000 SF | Gross Leasable Area | 36,000 SF |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 2008 |
| Property Subtype | Freestanding | Parking Ratio | 4.31/1,000 SF |
| Total Space Available | 36,000 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Freestanding |
| Gross Leasable Area | 36,000 SF |
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Parking Ratio | 4.31/1,000 SF |
About the Property
This 36,000 SF freestanding institutional building is located at 1000 Innovation Drive in North Port, Florida, strategically positioned along the rapidly growing Toledo Blade Boulevard corridor near Interstate 75 (Exit 179) and Price Blvd. The property is currently TURNKEY configured for childcare, educational, or institutional use and can accommodate a variety of users including schools, daycare operators, training centers, medical users, or other institutional tenants in an income tax free state.
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