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IKEA U.S. Announces Store Opening in Sarasota, FL
November 10,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
IKEA U.S. announced it will open IKEA Sarasota on Nov.18, growing its presence in Florida – an important market where growing communities are looking for more convenient access to affordable, well-designed home furnishings. Located at University Town Center, the state’s sixth IKEA store extends the company’s reach along the Gulf Coast and complements its existing stores, digital experience and Plan and Order Points inside select Florida Best Buy stores.
Inside the 48,000-square-foot store, customers can explore more than 5,000 products and inspiring room settings shaped around life along Florida’s Suncoast. More than 3,000 products will be available for immediate takeaway, including home furnishing accessories, textiles, lighting, accent pieces and more than 100 smaller furniture products. Online shoppers can also select IKEA Sarasota as their preferred pickup location and collect qualifying IKEA.us orders with free in-store pickup.
The store’s “local living” room settings will offer practical ideas for open-concept living, outdoor entertaining, flexible spaces and smart storage suited to Florida’s climate. Customers can take many products home the same day. Larger pieces, such as sofas and beds, along with the full selection of IKEA products, can be conveniently ordered online or in-store, with options for free pickup or low-cost home delivery. A dedicated planning area will give customers the opportunity to meet one-on-one with IKEA experts for help bringing their design dreams to life. Personalized planning will be available for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, small-space living and more.
“Florida continues to be an important growth market for IKEA, and Sarasota brings us closer to even more customers along the Gulf Coast,” said Rob Olson, Deputy Country Retail Manager, IKEA U.S. “Here, inspiration and convenience come together: customers can explore solutions tailored to coastal living, plan projects with an expert, take thousands of products home the same day and order from the full IKEA range – all from IKEA Sarasota.”
Customers can also enjoy a taste of Sweden at the onsite restaurant, with IKEA favorites including Swedish meatballs, plant balls, veggie dogs and cinnamon buns. Buyback services and an As-is section featuring gently used and discontinued products will offer customers more affordable choices while helping to give products a second life.
As part of its effort to be a good neighbor, IKEA U.S. is donating $10,000 to Streets of Paradise, a Sarasota-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness through direct aid, hot meals and furnishing homes for neighbors in need. This contribution reflects the company's commitment to supporting the communities where its co-workers and customers work and live, helping create a better everyday life for the many.
“IKEA Sarasota was designed around how people here really live – from outdoor entertaining and open spaces to smart storage solutions ideal for Florida’s climate,” said Laetitia Gouverneur, Market Manager, IKEA Tampa. “We’re excited to become part of this community and help our neighbors create homes that are more functional, personal and affordable.” The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of IKEA Sarasota on Wednesday, November 18. Opening activities will begin at 8 a.m. with special gifts for select customers waiting in line prior to opening. The grand opening ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., with doors set to open at 10 a.m. Regular IKEA Sarasota store hours will be Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Customers can join IKEA Family, the free IKEA loyalty program, to receive opening updates, special offers and inspiration for life at home.