Target Opening: Early 2026

After working with our team of consultants, we’ve made the strategic decision to set our target opening date for early 2026. This new timeline allows us to:

• Maximize opening sales by launching after the holiday season

• Complete fundraising for the remaining $300,000 needed

• Hire and train a stellar team

• Prepare the store for long-term success

While we wish we were opening sooner, we’re confident this timeline puts us on the strongest possible footing for a thriving launch and future. It will be critical in these next several months for SunCoast to raise at least $300,000 more to open our doors in early 2026. These funds are essential to covering our pre-opening expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) as well as providing the co-op with funds to cover the first few months of operations. If we don’t have the money, we can’t open. We need everyone to help at whatever level they can. Anything we raise through new ownerships and donations provides the co-op with flexible funds that can be used where needed most. Please visit our website at suncoastmarket.coop to donate or to become an owner. You can purchase gift ownerships too!

Thank you to Jennifer Johnson and Ken Groteweil who recently hosted a fundraising party that raised about $20,000 to help open our doors!