Ian Black moderates BisNow Commercial Real Estate Panel in Sarasota

BisNow, a leading B2B platform serving the commercial real estate industry, hosted a panel event on December 5 in Sarasota covering the state of the commercial real estate market in Southwest Florida. The panel was moderated by Ian Black, founder and partner at Ian Black Real Estate, and was widely attended by local commercial real estate professionals.

Panelists included Robert Richter, CEO of Imminent Ventures, JP Bacariza, SVP and market lead for Ryan Companies, Ben Wilson, COO of Suffolk Construction and Courtney Depol, deputy county administrator for Mantee County.

“Keeping our finger on the pulse of the local and regional commercial real estate market allows us to better serve our clients and the community as a whole,” said Black. “The panel offered insights from a variety of real estate perspectives and gave attendees a better look at that market today and what we can expect in the future.”

Panelists discussed commercial real estate expansion, growth and development in Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples, touching on topics such as how population growth is driving demand, the rise of e-commerce and logistics hubs in Naples and Fort Myers, and the impact of construction costs and interest rates on the market.

Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples each have unique opportunities in commercial real estate, including Sarasota’s growing population and demand for mixed-use developments, Fort Myers’ rise as an industrial and logistics hub, and Naples’ robust retail and tourism recovery.

The event was attended by developers, investors, property managers and commercial real estate providers and offered attendees valuable networking opportunities.

About Ian Black Real Estate

Ian Black Real Estate (IBRE) is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm located in Sarasota, Fla. The firm is one of the largest commercial brokerage firms in Southwest Florida and boasts a deep knowledge of the commercial real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties and the surrounding area. For more information, visit ian-black.com.