Close Proximity Ports to Sarasota
• Tampa - Florida's largest in terms of Tonnage. 
• Full service port Manatee - Full service (containerized, break-bulk, and bulk cargoes)

Rail Service in Tampa
• CSXT - Largest North/South carrier
• Major yards in Tampa and Jacksonville
• Intermodal terminal
• Rail to Truck metals distribution
• Rail to Truck Transflo - transloading facilities
• Finished automotive distribution center

Industries that fit this opportunity
• Food distributors
• Building materials
• 3PL's
• Retailers
• Movers

Highways
• Close to Interstate 75 the longest in the state - 471 miles
• Interstate 75 connects more population then any other in the state
• Interstate 75 connects these cities (Miami, Tampa, Sarasota, Cape Coral, Naples, Ocala, Gainesville)
• Interstate 75 also connects to I-95, I-4 and the Florida turnpike.

Drive Time Comparison
• Sarasota services 87% of the population (MSA) in one day versus Lakeland's 61.4%.
• Both equal distance from Tampa Port – The States Largest full service port in terms of Tonnage.  Also, from Port Manatee, a full service port that specializes in contained, break-bulk, and bulk cargoes.
• Near I-75, the longest North/South interstate in the country and the longest overall Interstate in the state of Florida at 471 miles.
• Slightly more Interstate amenities than available in Lakeland area (rest areas, fueling, etc)
• State of Florida has the heaviest Tandem Axle weight limit in the country at 44,000 lbs.

Assumptions
• Service areas assume round trip
• Congestion factors not considered 
• 9 hour driver day
• 60 MPH Highway driving speed