Detwiler's Farm Market, one of Southwest Florida's most beloved regional grocers, is coming to North Port in a deal facilitated by Michael Saunders & Company’s commercial division, MSC Commercial, which represented both the developer and the tenant.
Detwiler's Farm Market will occupy approximately 53,500 square feet at a new retail center being developed by Sentinel Fund on Sumter Boulevard. The property closed on June 17, 2026, with the store anticipated to open in the fourth quarter of 2028.
“Our customers have been asking us for years to come to North Port,” said Henry Detwiler Sr., founder of Detwiler’s Farm Market. “We’re excited to finally bring our farm market experience to this community. This location is especially meaningful because it allows us to design and build from the ground up, creating our largest store yet and an experience that truly reflects who we are.”
Originally founded as a roadside produce stand in 2002, family-owned Detwiler's Farm Market has grown into one of Southwest Florida's most recognized grocery brands, building a loyal following through its fresh produce, seafood, meat, bakery and deli offerings.
The new store will become Detwiler's southernmost location and reflects the company's continued expansion across the region. Its arrival in North Port answers years of requests from residents eager to see the popular grocer expand into the community.
MSC Commercial Advisors Tammy Shaw and Susan Goldstein facilitated the transaction. Shaw represented Sentinel Fund in the acquisition of the Sumter Boulevard site and in lease negotiations with Detwiler's Farm Market. Commercial Advisor Susan Goldstein, who has worked with Detwiler's Farm Market since 2016, represented the grocer in securing its new North Port location. Together, their expertise and longstanding client relationships helped make the transaction possible.
The transaction highlights MSC Commercial's ability to align the interests of developers, investors, landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in complex commercial real estate transactions throughout Southwest Florida.
