by Earle Kimel
Sarasota Herald-Tribune USA TODAY NETWORK
According to the January 15, 2026 edition of the Sarasota Herald Tribune, a Home Depot has been approved for the new Venice Crossing Commercial Center on Laurel Road. There will also be a Walmart in the same shopping center. Other occupants are a Panda Express, a proposed car wash and Laurel Civic which is relocating to Venice Crossing from the Sandra Sims Terry Community Center.
The Venice Planning Commission approved the site and development plan for an 11.29-acre parcel that would include a 106,651-square-foot store, an accompanying 28,156-square-foot garden center and a parking lot. The site plan has two entrances to Home Depot from Twin Laurel Boulevard. See HERE for the complete article.
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