Trader Joe's, the eclectic grocery chain with a rabid following, will open a long-coveted store in Sarasota this year.
The company confirmed Wednesday that it will open at 4101 S. Tamiami Trail, in a former Rooms To Go furniture store.
The Monrovia, Calif.-based chain opened its first Florida store last Friday in north Naples, reigniting speculation that one of the nation's hottest retailers was headed to Sarasota.
"It's a wonderful community, filled with lots of foodies. It seems like a great fit for us," said company spokeswoman Alison Mochizuki.
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