Playtri Opens Lake Osprey Plaza Store
The bike retailer moved about a mile to a new Sarasota location at Lake Osprey Plaza after customer requests for easier access and better parking.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Playtri officially opened its new Sarasota location at Lake Osprey Plaza, 6243 Lake Osprey Drive, Suite 3, on October 17, 2026. The store leased approximately 1,900 square feet and moved about a mile from its previous location.
Why it matters
The relocation follows customer requests for easier access, less traffic, and better parking, and the same staff, bike service, and bike-fitting services moved with the store. For Sarasota readers, it reflects continued retail activity at local shopping centers.
Playtri leased approximately 1,900 square feet at Lake Osprey Plaza and moved about a mile from its previous store. The extraction does not include lease term, rent, or the status of the former space.
The players
Playtri
A bike and triathlon retailer operating in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, known for its bike fitting and service offerings.
Wendy Crites of Florida CRE LLC
A commercial real estate broker who represented Playtri in the Lake Osprey Plaza lease transaction.
The details
Playtri leased about 1,900 square feet at the shopping center through a transaction represented by Wendy Crites of Florida CRE LLC. The store sells road and triathlon bikes, wetsuits, running and cycling apparel, and sports nutrition, and offers repair, financing, group rides, and community events.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Playtri officially opens its new Lake Osprey Plaza store.
Market Landscape
Playtri's move to Lake Osprey Plaza keeps a specialty sporting-goods retailer in the Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch corridor. The relocation is a local shift within an existing retail footprint rather than a change in market position.
Customers who previously shopped at Playtri's prior location now have a new site about a mile away, with hours Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays, which matters for planning visits.
The takeaway
Retailers relocating closer to customers often cite access and parking as the main drivers. Shoppers looking for Playtri's services should note the store's Monday-through-Saturday schedule before visiting.
Further reading
For more local store openings and closings, see Openings & Closings in Sarasota business coverage.
More information
Visit the Playtri Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch store website for store details.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
