New Construction Projects in Ellenton, Florida

Project 1: The Sinclair at Ellenton

• Developer: Brook Farm Group (Atlanta firm)
• Location: Intersection of U.S. 301 and 96th Avenue East (approximately 13.92–14 acres), Ellenton/Parrish border area, Ellenton, FL
• Type: Residential (Class A garden-style multifamily apartments)
• Units/Size: 217 units (average ~941 sq ft); two 3-story and three 4-story buildings
• Status: Under Construction (ground broken; financing closed in 2025)
• Expected Completion: Early 2027 (first units available for occupancy)
• Description: Upscale multifamily community with open-concept floor plans, gourmet kitchens, stainless steel appliances, terraces/balconies, and amenities including a resort-style zero-entry saltwater pool with cabanas, clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center (yoga/group fitness/personal workout rooms), coworking/conference spaces, game area, EV charging, dog park, putting green, and tuck-under garages. Located near retail, I-75/I-275 access, and employment centers.[1][2][3]

Project 2: Abrazo at Ellenton

• Developer: Third Lake Development (Tampa-based)
• Location: 5512 29th St. E. (roughly 30 acres), north of Ellenton Premium Outlets and the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, Ellenton, FL
• Type: Residential (multifamily cottages and townhomes)
• Units/Size: 259 units (207 cottages in 1-3 bedroom designs + 52 townhomes); ~650 parking spaces planned
• Status: Announced / Pre-construction (plans filed; rezoning approved January 2024)
• Expected Completion: Approximately one year after construction start (targeted to begin December, with records indicating 2026 timeline in early 2026 reporting)
• Description: Build-to-rent multifamily development featuring cottages and townhomes, plus amenities including a clubhouse, pool area, pickleball courts, and dog park. Borders existing subdivisions and near I-75.[4][5]

Project 3: Ellenton Premium Outlets Hotels

• Developer: Not publicly specified in detail (part of updated development plan for the outlet mall)
• Location: Parking lot areas within Ellenton Premium Outlets (northeast corner of I-75 and U.S. 301), south of 29th St. E. and west of 60th Ave. E., near the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, Ellenton, FL
• Type: Commercial (Hotels)
• Units/Size: Two hotels totaling up to ~246 rooms (one up to 124-room Hilton LivSmart Studios; one up to 122-room WoodSpring Suites); adds ~110,060 sq ft
• Status: Approved (Manatee County commissioners approved December 2025); pre-construction
• Expected Completion: Third quarter/fall 2027 (construction start targeted for spring/April 2026)
• Description: Two new 4-story hotels developed on underutilized parking at the outlet mall, expected to reduce overall mall parking by 197 spaces (to 2,235 total). Brands secured via franchise agreements; supports area tourism and lodging needs.[6][7]

No other major verifiable new construction projects (such as large single-family subdivisions or additional mixed-use developments) were identified specifically within Ellenton proper based on available public sources. Smaller or ongoing home sales (e.g., in communities like Colony Cove) appear to involve individual lots or manufactured homes rather than large-scale announced projects. Nearby areas (Palmetto, Parrish) have additional activity, but these fall outside Ellenton city limits.